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This is a classic confusion of 'conservatives' with 'Republican politicians' when they are not the same thing. It is hardly a surprise for that latter group to be hypocritical. But real conservatives have *always* said that a nominee's views are relevant to their confirmation. It is only beltway politicians who decry 'litmus tests.' Rank & file conservatives do not deserve to be painted with the same brush.

How many presidents do you think conservatives have gotten elected?

Before you answer, I'll tell you! In modern times, you elected a single one.

Reagan was elected by the middle. the conservatives could not stomach him. They fought him for eight years! neither Bush 1 or two were either. Nor Nixon!

So who do you think you elected?

Try Clinton!

Not once, but twice! The first time you stayed home and did not go to polls and the result was Clinton for four years!

The next time, you would not hold your nose and vote for Dole, or you voted third party, and it was Clinton for eight!

Now I get lectured for being some sort of RINO or lousy moderate who is not conservative enough to please you!

Ha! LOL! Conservatives my butt!

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Now I get lectured for being some sort of RINO or lousy moderate who is not conservative enough to please you!

I'm not going to lecture you, but I will point out that your vitriole will not attract or energize voters.

If the party is to win, the burden is on the party to attract and energize voters. It's not the competition's fault when the GOP loses.