Independent isn't a party - I was speaking about financial contributions. I'd can't fathom the thought of losing the House. Have you thought about who would control the major committees: Rangel will chair Ways and Means, Conyers or Barney Frank would chair Judiciary - those alone should put the fear of God into any Conservative!
LOL, I didnt say I was abandoning conservatism...and I dont think I called possibly changing from gop to Independent a move to a new Party - but merely being an Independent.
However, I am old fashioned in that I think republicans should act as republicans to get my support.