and questioned supporting him, even in the general. I know others feel differently and I can respect that. But, if I lived in Florida, I just don’t know if I could vote for him.

So, I think Erick’s right. Why should we follow the lead, beyond just trusting, the NRSC? In my book, they’re practically Bizarro King Midas, so you know what anything/anyone they touch turns to.

What happened to representatives going to their state capital or DC to represent? Seems to me all we got are politicians (and to me, “politician” is a bad word), from both parties, who are going to enrich themselves. Some may start with good intentions but seem to be corrupted during the campaign process or once they get elected.

I remember Boehner was asked on FoxNews during the porkulous bill debate why Republicans didn’t withdraw their earmarks from the bill and all he could say was something to the effect that the Dems were in charge.

What kind of answer is that?

The GOP is out of touch if they continue to support someone simply because they have an (R) after their name yet don’t hold to the core values of the party.

The party needs to clean house.

What is more important, having more (R)s in power or having more people who believe in limited government, personal responsibility, and honesty?

The only way the GOP will regain power is if they have a clear consistent and honest message. Simple as that.

they get rid of the losers at the top.

It seems, more and more, like the difference between too many Republican Congressmen and Democrats is what special interest group they want to give federal money to.

And I can’t wholly blame those Republican Congressmen. Conservatives expect results and liberals expect free money. It is MUCH easier to give free money than results, so it is natural that Congressmen wanting to keep their job will start to play to the mush-minded ‘liberal’ end of the Republican spectrum.

Problem is, how is the RNC really expecting to keep conservatives if they only seem to find their Conservative roots when they’re the minority party.

And they aren’t Rep and Dem. They are the residents of DC and everybody else.

He’s been outspoken about this fraud and advocates spending for man-made alleged solutions. For this reason alone he should reitre to private life in shame. The GOP could sink Obama if they all got together and beat this issue to death. .

Erick,

I’d rather send money to Snarling Arlen’s Democratic opponents for the primary. Something like $.99 or so, just as a show of support for Arlen.

I just visited their website. Besides Cornyn, who’s on this committee? Is it everyone Republican member of the Senate, or is it just a subset?

I fully understand why NRSCC supports all incumbents down the line. It’s an important tool in recruiting candidates: “Hey, win the seat and we’ll back you even against primary challenges.” Since it is a PARTY group, it makes prefect sense.

However, choosing a candidate in an open primary seems a bit overboard. Back the winner to the hilt, but remain neutral until someone wins. In this case, if Crist is so all-fired golden, he will win easily on his own.

All that said, I wouldn’t give the NRSCC a freakin’ penny. Evah. I don’t want any of my money going to the likes of Specter (up to now), Snowe, Collins, etc. I’ll support who I want. If the party puts up strong conservative candidates in Maine, Florida, and PA, I’ll support them. If they put up tax-hiking RINO squishes, let them eat cake.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090514/ap_on_el_se/us_gop_going_moderate_1

“Almost immediately after Crist launched his campaign Tuesday, an influential conservative blogger asked readers to join a new Web-based group called “Not one penny to the National Republican Senatorial Committee.”

Erick Erickson explained his reasons on redstate.com: “Getting behind Crist in the Florida primary is wholly unacceptable.”

“I think the party is continuing to not get it, and they’ll continue to lose elections if they keep acting in bad faith like this,” said John Stemberger, a conservative activist who runs the Florida Family Policy Council. “This race in the primary is really going to be a battle for the heart and soul of the party.”

OMG man you made the oldstream media and it appears from their article they want Republicans to go left so again I say when the media is pushing a meme go the OTHER WAY

who would that money go to…she said “to the winner of the primary” I asked her who besides Toomey is running and she said “no one” so I asked her if Toomey wins in PA does the NRSC give all the money that was donated to defeat Specter to Toomey and she didn’t have an answer! IMAGINE THAT!

The only thing the NRSC understands is money. If the money dries up due to actions like supporting Crist in the primary maybe the NRSC will get it. Time to dry up the money for the NRSC until they learn their proper place.

When the NRSC calls tell them to stay out of primaries and focus on winning general elections. When they send their “surveys” in the mail write “stay out of primaries” and send it back and do not put a stamp on it.

Instead of sending money to the NRSC send money to Sarah Palin. That will drive the liberal media and the establishment GOP crazy.