Ronald Reagan "A political party cannot be all things to all people. It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers."
From his "Let Them Go Their Way" speech. You might want to read it sometime.
He also said that it is better have someone who votes for you 75% of the time than 0% of the time...fielding candidates who hold moderate views in certain districts is absolutely needed...you guys can hold onto your ‘principles’ in 2010 and lose a very winnable series of election, maybe by 2012, you will listen to reason. Of course by then, the Obama plans will be in effect since they will have a veto proof majority in the Senate.