Hey! Here's an idea! Instead of running RINO/liberals, run a conservative... I know... it's a revolutionary idea, but it might just work. At least, it'll work a heck of a lot better than trying to out liberal the Democrats.
The 100%ers were not only pimping Allen as not only a better candidate than Giuliani a few weeks ago -- they were pimping him as the savior of the Republican Party. Like Talent, Allen went down in flames in a Confederate red state.
Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger completely wiped out his opponent in the reddest of states: California. Winning doesn't take going to the dark side-- getting 80% of what you want is better than 0%. And if you care about the issues that really matter to the electorate-- Terrorism, and the Economy -- you'll put forth the best candidate that can articulate them front and center.
Letting Hillary talk about terrorism and the economy while we bs about gays and stemcells isn't going to hack it. If it didn't work for Allen and Talent, I see no reason why your strategy will work nationally.