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"The primaries haven't even taken place yet."

Your point is an excellent one. In going for a primary vote, I would agree that you should vote your conscience. This is the proper time to express your desires. The rationale that you need to vote a RINO in because of general electibility is generally a betrayal of principles. (This is not absolute and there are exceptions.) Having seen Spector's behavior, I realize that I was wrong in my rooting for him over Toomey because he was likely to keep the seat Republican.

For the 2008 presidential vote, it is likely to come down to Hillary vs Rudy. If Rudy is nominated, then the choice becomes amazingly clear. Any conservative that would hesitate with the choice between Guiliani and Clinton has their head up their butt. (This statement is applicable if any Republican candidate that has been mentioned so far is substituted instead of Guiliani.) I do not mean to denigrate anyone with views that are heartfelt and strongly disagree with Guiliani on particular issues. Even assuming the worst about Guiliani on any issue, is there any issue where Hillary would be better?

A stop Hillary vote might be such a special circumstance to consider electibility as to a strong factor in the primary vote. Nevertheless, on balance, I believe that the primary vote should better reflect one's views.

Let me qualify my opinion. I am strongly for Guiliani to win the Republican nomination and then of course the presidency.
As a New Yorker, I have seen how Rudy transformed New York City. Leadership, WOT, straight shooter, successful performance as mayor are major reasons why I strongly support Rudy.

If the race unfolds as I predicted in 2003 that Rudy and Hillary will be the Presidential candidates in 2008, then I will be challenging people that even have to stop and think about the choice, let alone sit out the race or vote 3rd party. Hillary epitomizes extreme corruption and extreme liberalism (don't get fooled by her pretense).

If you are troubled by Rudy, vote someone else in the Primary that you can feel good about your vote. But make no mistake about it, the Rats can't be allowed to take over the Presidency in 2008.