[HighWheeler]

The ONLY reason a RINO beats a RAT is during the moment when they vote for Senate leader.

If the RINO intends on getting any Republican money, backing, support or committee positions, the senator MUST vote the party for Senate leader. This is the only reason a RINO beats a RAT, but it is a big one.

Jeffords felt he had to renounce his Republicanship so he could remove his vote for the Republican Senate leader candidate.

[deport]

Thurmond for sure..... There was talk of Helms, and maybe Thompson, not running.... I'm not sure where they stand at this time. And Bob Smith in NH will have a strong challenge it appears from Sununu