Why would an informed conservative NOT vote for Blackwell?
Ties to the Taft administration. Lots of Conservatives around here were embarassed by that mess. They don't take kindly to being made a fool of. Hey I talked till I was blue in the face but to no avail, they want no more Taft's and Nays! (yes I spelled it that way on purpose!)
And they sent their message in a clear tone.
Don't send us Criminals!