[redgolum]

I tend to agree with you, but prepare to be flamed.

The new GOP has decided it will jettison the social and fiscal conservatives.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

I know. I'm well aware. And it saddens me.

[75thOVI]

The new GOP has decided it will jettison the social and fiscal conservatives.

And that will leave........? Oh yes! We're an American Idol nation now! We vote for "Name Recognition". If a politician puts a "R" after their name they own our vote, never mind their actual stance on the issues. So Rudy is "Pro-war on terror". Isn't that special? He's also "Pro-illegal immigration". So, our soldiers come home from faraway places, to "Mexico Norte".

[nctexan]

"The new GOP has decided it will jettison the social and fiscal conservatives."

I disagree. People are talking like some sinister GOP cabal has engineered the three "RINO's" into national prominence.

More realistically, they are there because they have put themselves there. The others so far have not articulated a message or accomplishments that has struck a chord with the national masses.

Yes these three get a lot of MSM attention (some due to their liberal views on issues). However, McCain is known due to his POW story and high profile in the senate. Giuliani of course from 9/11. Romney as a highly visible R governor in an ultra D state... plus his Olympic accomplishments.

Let's face it, we come into this election with a weak stable of candidates for a national election. So it's up to 'us as the new GOP' to put the future leaders of our country into office at all levels, push them to excel nationally, and vote for whatever R candidates emerge in our next round of elections.

[kalee]

They say they don't need us to win, but see how quickly they will blame us when they lose.