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Thanks for the ping. Great vanity by Jim Rob. The problem I have is voting for something I can't stand. Amo Houghton was one of my US Representatives for years before my recent move. Even though he always ran as a Republican many of his votes on the house floor were (and still are) very liberal. The main one that sticks out in my memory was his opposition to the Barton admendment of the Balanced Budget bill back when Newt was trying to straighten the runaway Federal spending. I could never vote for a person that I totally disagreed with on many issues just because of his party registration. If anything I say shame on the Republican party for even endorsing such liberals in the first place. Let the liberal endorsements remain with the Democrats. It helps to distinguish the difference between choices IMO. In an election where both major party candidates have routinely endorsed liberal goals and ideology I willingly vote for a conservative or RTL third party candidate if one is offered. If that aids a Democrat in getting elected once again I say shame on the Republicans then for not fielding an alternative to liberalism.

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In an election where both major party candidates have routinely endorsed liberal goals and ideology I willingly vote for a conservative or RTL third party candidate if one is offered. If that aids a Democrat in getting elected once again I say shame on the Republicans then for not fielding an alternative to liberalism.

My sentiments are with you there. If RINO's broker the power and know they'll automatically get our votes, there's no reason for them to nominate conservatives. But we need to use our people power to organize within and/or outside of party operations and beat them in primaries. Also, in districts that are outside of the GOP's reach, I have no problem with a reasonable attempt in the 'rat primary. I've heard Morton Blackwell say he thinks so to, btw.