What would you prefer: a moderate Republican who defeats Obama, or a true conservative who sends Obama to the Senate with the greatest margin of victory in modern electoral history?
He IS the candidate.
(this is not a primary)
The trouble with pragmatism is its failure to acknowledge the implications of choices. "Whatever works" is so incredibly myopic.
A few weeks ago Obama was running uncontested - no local republican was willing to run against him.
Would you agree that having Keyes run is better than having no candidate?
I look at it as a no-lose proposition. Keyes can use the campaign as a bully pulpit - maybe we can begin to move the debate further right. Keyes winning would be an added bonus.