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Joe Diamond /p>

I suppose there are a lot of disappointed conservatives around. With Mitt Romney removing himself from the nomination race, the Republicans are left pondering John McCain, a candidate that (1) stands for many things the conservatives are against, and (2) stands against many things the conservatives are for. Also there's (3) that it looks like this candidate has little chance of getting elected in November.

What options come to mind? (1) Conservatives could see whether they can hold their objections and vote for McCain, objections and all. (2) They could see if there's anybody left about to cast protest votes for in the primaries, something to give them a block of votes at the convention and the ability to make their voice heard. (3) They could throw up their hands and turn their attentions to the Congressional elections, forgetting the Presidency, just concentrating on returning a Republican majority to power. Or (4) they could just sit on their hands and stay home.

p>Maybe there's more options---I sure don't have all the answers---and it's still a long way to November, and anything can happen. But that's the way it shapes up to me right now. br> -- Robert Nowall br> Cape Coral, Florida /p>

Until I hear Senator McCain apologize and say, "I was wrong" on amnesty for illegals, McCain Feingold, McCain Kennedy, opposing the Bush tax cuts etc., and basically sticking his middle finger up at all of us real conservatives, Obama or Hillary have my vote! When Mr. McCain does this in front of God and the world, then I'll know he is sincere in protecting the conservative principals and ideals of the Republican Party. I was hoping to hear that at his CPAC speech. But alas, no such thing occurred. But I did hear a lot of "I's" coming from his lips.

p>So, here it is Senator: You are a true American hero and I would follow you into battle to the ends of the earth and I so much want to support you. So sir, humble yourself and lets hear it and you will gain millions and millions of new supporters, probably over night. Thus assuring the words "President" John McCain in the very near future. The ball's in your hands sir. Can you run it in for a touchdown? I and millions like me will be waiting to see. Otherwise, the day after the election, we will be waking up to hear president elect Obama or president elect Hillary and no one in their right minds wants to hear such a thing. But right now, I don't really see a difference between the three of you other than the war. And I and millions like me are more than just a one trick pony! br> -- Jim L br> Sandwich, Massachusetts /p>

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