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Based on many comments I have recently read after Rudy Guiliani announced formation of an Exploratory Committee, it is obvious that there are many marginally republican voters who really don't care about conservative principles or about the health and life of the GOP. Many, sadly, have a win at all costs attitude, and that is exactly why we now are the minority party in both houses of Congress. We do not have to elect, and should not elect, a Rudy RINO Republican. It's not just that Rudy Guiliani is not a conservative, he's not even close. Bush is twice is...

John McCain is signaling his intent to seek the GOP nomination for president. Unlike many FReepers, I view him as a very real threat to the GOP's chances in 2008. Just look at the polls. We can debate the most important lessons of last Tuesday ad infinitum, but clearly one of them is that polls do reflect public opinion and must be taken seriously. Based on polling data, McCain is usually described as the front-runner. If he gets the nomination, I believe he will self-destruct during the campaign and guarantee the election of the Democrat candidate. We have a choice....

I never had any desire to run for political office, but, if I did, it would be to make a difference. If I didn't think I could make a difference, what would be the point? Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told us last week he just didn't have the power and authority to save one innocent woman forced by court order and armed guard to starve to death in his state. I don't believe that's true. Not for a minute do I believe it. Jeb Bush blinked. And that weakness that he showed for the whole world should represent the end...