Personally I’d wish there was a Conservative response and not a RINO response.
That isn’t the way to look at it.
The idea of placing him as the voice for the rebuttal is that at the moment he symbolizes the opposition to this bill. The rest is secondary to that at this time. People will remain watching to see this man who actually won on this issue as a Republican in a state like MA. Out of curiosity if for no other reason. I really can’t think of anyone else wh could give that address who would provide the same impact on this issue and this is the primary concern of conservatives right now because it’s the bill being addressed presently.
Believe me...I am no supporter of Liberals in the GOP. I have been knocking down people suggesting him as a Presidential candidate. But on this, no, I have to disagree with you. For this he’d be perfect.
Add in some of the conservative issues he ran on like cutting spending and tax cuts and defense...he should be able to do fine without hurting our cause in that primetime address.
On a side note, I went to jr. high, high school, and undergrad college (MSU - go ‘Cats!) in Montana. I love that place, an I'll be moving back some day with my family.