” By never claiming to be either, they talk about being “good” Republicans.
“Good” Republicans are responsible for great nominees like Ford, Dole and McCain. “
Yeah boy!
Let us not forget current “good” Republicans like Brown, Snowe, and Collins ;-)
I have always been a Republican because Christian conservatism is found in the Republican party, and nowhere else. Unfortunately, many Republicans belong strictly for the advocacy of lower taxes, or some similar issue.
You omitted senator elect Mark Kirk, "republican" Illinois, who is more liberal than anyone you mentioned.