That's not what I'm saying regarding this single issue, however there has been a long unceasing string of them over the past couple of years that has my full attention and prompted my comments.
It's the big picture that I was referencing, and the knowledge that the candidate who makes it through the Republican primaries for '08 is sure to be more moderate then Bush and will not be appealing to these same Conservative constituents.
I saw that happen when Dole ran and I know what the results will be historically.
You obviously have more experience regarding this forum than me.
But from what I can tell, people in 2008 will fight for candidates who are conservative in the Republican Primaries, against the likes of John McCain and Rudy. Only a tiny minority would refuse to vote form either one of them after either won the Primary.
Similarly, only a tiny minority would punish Rick Santorum because he's done some dumb things like submarining Pat Toomey by refusing to support Senator Santorum, who is so far superior to Bob Casey on every single issue discussing it hardly needs saying... Just as every single Republican is superior to every Democrat running against him for every Senate and House seat, Joe Lieberman vs. Lowell Weicker being the exception that proves the rule.