[Chancellor Palpatine]

Otherwise known as the "shooting ourselves in the foot" strategy which has been so successful in California, the social "conservative" wing of the party pushes another dour, grim, personality free and unelectable candidate amid rumor and innuendo which aren't particularly relevant to anything.

In other words, it ain't their business - unless, of course, they've made similar inquiries of their choice, and whether he has denied enjoying any unnatural acts in the past.

[Highest Authority]

If Foley loses, he can always run for Governor of New Jersey (snide remark)!!!!

[Recovering_Democrat]

Guess what, folks? This conservative doesn't really care if a given Republican is gay. Is he for smaller government? Does he want to protect innocent life? Does he believe a strong defense, and the use thereof, is an essential part of foreign policy? How about taxes--is he for giving more of the people's money back? If the answers are "yes" to all of these, and he is the nominee, he'll get my vote.

[brownie]

Otherwise known as the "shooting ourselves in the foot" strategy which has been so successful in California, the social "conservative" wing of the party pushes another dour, grim, personality free and unelectable candidate amid rumor and innuendo which aren't particularly relevant to anything.

Maybe we shouldn't have primaries and just let those who know better decide who the republican party will run. That way, we will have no conservatives in office anywhere in the country.

I get nervous whenever I hear a paper refer to a republican as a "moderate". Usually, this means he's pretty liberal and will be another Specter, Chaffee or Snowe. My guess is, that the person who stands for conservative principals and makes a decent candidate will win the primary. This isn't always true, but, what is the better system?

[CMClay]

Foley said "it's nobody's business"

All I know is a straight person wouldn't say that.
Don't know him, but I think people like that should be running for office, they should take jobs as staffers, etc.

[Tribune7]

Maybe the solution is for fiscal Pubbies to get on board when a social conservative wins the primary.

Bob Michel and Gerald Ford are not coming back. Get over it.

[MHT]

McCullom had his shot--and lost when he could have won.

It's time for somebody else-- whether the guy is homo-, hetero-, or anti-, or asexual, I want another Senator with an (R) behind his name who will vote for tax reform and spending cuts.

It's time Republicans get out of each other's bedrooms and into the government's coffers!

[Kuksool]

I hope the GOP primary will not be nasty. If Foley loses to Weldon, the media shall complain about the GOP being a haven for hateful bigots (Not voting for a gay candidate is homophobic). Foley supporters may well vote for the RAT candidate just to stick it to the "fundies". On the other hand, if Foley wins the primary, the "religious right" may refuse to vote for Foley just to stick it to the "Godless RINOS". Also, consider the fact that the FL primaries are held in September. This means the primary winner has little time to raise money and introduce himself to the general public. These are factors everyone should consider in the FL Senate race.