Frankly speaking, That sounds like the same arguments that were used to run Dole, McCain, Romney.......
I don't give a hoot how far left this country has moved, I am not going left with them.
That is compromising pragmatism. It's essentially a way of defeat, as we know from several election cycles..
Even if we, (Republican party) were to win, the compromise says we actually lost.
If this country is headed for destruction, I cannot help it along...I must resist in every way possible, even with my life if necessary. There will be no pragmatism from me.
“Pragmatism doesn’t work.” — Howard Phillips