Conservatives should probably be developing an “Option B” if it looks like the Republican party is going to side track us once again. Now would be the time to build a strong caucus. This would start by coming to some agreement on what a “conservative” is and what core principals that entails. Then using this consistently to develop policies. This would make it easier to articulate those policies and educate the public on their history and value. This does not mean being a one issue pro-life party.
Perhaps we should call ourselves “traditionalists.”
A week or so ago I floated the idea of a RINO Hall of Fame here at FR. Some people liked the idea. The concept is we list 50 or so, vote 25 in at the start, then add one or two each month. Or as needed. 50 may be way too low, considering.
Naw, the “traditionalists” got a lock on the fascist stuff, so we don’t want to go there. Something more forward looking ~ like “........” or maybe “............”, or possibly Tesoro Iron Dog Racing Team!
No compromise on the right to life, marriage, civil unions, border security, free speech, and the right to keep and bear arms is a good start.
Gee you want to run Dole again, as I recall he was trounced by a pervert.