I know Democrats here in Colorado who, on average, are more conservative that Republicans in some of the Eastern Democratic strongholds. There is no reason for the Republican Party to be as unsuccessful as they have been.
The GOP has had to work darned hard to screw up as badly as it has here. I wish they’d work half as hard at keeping an eye on potential candidates, and encouraging strong people at the local level.
The party itself needs a good cleaning from the top on down.
Rinos never win.
You’re exactly right.