I do understand.
However, it's not always a question of principle. Sometimes it's more a question of tactics.
Perhaps losing less is better than losing more. Is a modicum fiscal conservatism worth preserving now, while keeping the fight alive -- or would you rather lose the fiscal fight and have your agenda totally squashed.
Perhaps, through exposing the folly of both the left and the center right, the "far right" could win in the long run. And with a center right R in office opens the door for the R views to be aired.
1. Bustamente*
2. No Recall (Davis)*
3. The rest of the field
* 1 and 2 can still flip.
If you already sent in an Absentee Ballot and your candidate drops out and asks you to support another Republican, what will you do to help defeat the Democrats?
In a Recall situation in California, ANY "R" is better than any "D".