>A rock-ribbed conservative would not stand a chance in that part of the country (at least not yet).
Exactly. Say what you will about the looney left, they have been remarkably patient in taking small steps to achieve their goals.
This is how we have to take the country back from them. - Small steps.
Anytime we can send a DemRat packing, it is a good thing. I view defeating a ‘Rat as a positive act, another vote for organizing the Senate in our favor. Giving a radical liberal like Boxer the boot would be especially gratifying.