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A vote for Goode is a vote for Goode. As he points out he's attracting just as many conservative independents and conservative democrats as conservative republicans. So, he takes equally from both parties. Those, of course, that he attracts in places like California or New York don't matter anyway, because Calif and NY are such bastions of the democratic party that they vote dem by rote and not by anything else, certainly not by thought.

In addition to us being so far down the road that a new party is necessary, there is this view that ABO republicans should consider:

Two things about ABOs who claim they'll hold Romney's feet to the fire and win back the party after the election:

1. They are not effectively holding Romney's feet to the fire:... in just the past week he's come out for Romneycare again and also for a "health" exception in allowing abortions.

2. The election:

IF ROMNEY WINS: He will be the head of the party, his METHODS will be lauded as effective, he will install the leaders, and he will set the agenda.

IF ROMNEY LOSES: He and his will be shown to be losers, his methods will be proven totally illegitimate, the party will be in turmoil, the leadership will be shakey and defeatable.

Which scenario will provide the best opportunity for conservatives to change the power structure?

Which scenario will entrench liberal republicanism for decades?

It's that simple.