I agree that primaries are the place to push for better candidates. The only alternative in 2000 was McCain. I prefer Bush to McCain. Overall, I like John Coryn so I would not vote against him in a primary. He seems like a good conservative on most issues including illegal immigration.
You cannot ignore electibility. Sometimes the most conservative candidate is not electable. The rat alternative is usually a much worse alternative.
Bruising primaries can hurt the eventual primary winner. In Colorado, we had a bruising primary for governor in 2006. The primary loser badly damaged the eventual winner, making it easier on the rat opponent.
I agree with a whole heart....yet at 56 years of age, I have limited votes to cast for my kids and grandkids....and every damn one will be based on honor and trust.....never again will my vote be based on party loyalty.....only fools do...
A dynamic example are those that vote democrat because their parents, friends, or union vote democrat. Putz...all of them...!
My party in Texas has left me....I did not leave this party...
I will vote the true conservative.....