New York Republicans = moderate Democrats anywhere else, even if they get the “Comservative Party” endorsement. There is no difference between most NY Republicans and a Palm Beach County Bocacrat Democrat.
When I lived in New York 15 years ago, I first signed up as “Conservative.” I thought - well, that’s what I am.
What I came to see was that our local “conservative” party was a strange little clique, who showed up at the door once a year for signatures or donations. They never did anything noteworthy, seemed to focus more on infighting, and would even support Democrats on their “line” for God-knows what reason.
I was reminded of the “Palestinian Liberation Front” skit from Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
I’ve always compared New York to the former East Germany. its cold, it snows, young people flee to get opportunity elsewhere - and every political entity is in fact all part of the larger uniparty system, controlled far away.