Well, he WAS living in D.C. not long ago. I suppose he's one of the GOP "insiders" who brought Keyes to Illinois? I never knew that!
Conservatives who are trying to advance a conservative agenda have an interest in maximizing the power and influence of conservatives.
The fact that you are spending your energy on this thread trying to minimize and marginalize the influence of pro-lifers, evangelicals and conservatives says some very uncomplimentary things about you, Howlin.