[nopardons]

I have read the Republican platform many times over.

No, I don't "hold a Republican office" and what is that supposed to mean? Were you elected town clerk, or some such?

And even "holding office", doesn't qualify you to make up whatever definition you want to for the term RINO.

[Delphinium]

The definition is easy " R Republican I in N name O only"

The State Central Committee may determine the political affiliation of candidates.

That would leave Rudy out.

Course I live in a Republican state.