It is far better to remain always totally principled, out of office and power. That frees up all of the time, to bitch and moan and complain.
You have my 100% agreement in what you have just stated. I am totally convinced that some "pure" or "real" conservatives or whatever name they are using today, are happier with a RAT in office so they can get the rest of us to whine with them.
Well this Republican wants a Republican Governor in California to help shoot down the hope of Hillary Clinton running in 2004 or 2008! Not a one issue Republican conservative -- never have been and never will be.