Some interesting points. I hate to say it but I am starting to lean toward an independent run. As this election is showing there has to be massive realignment of order for the republicans to win. That neocon branch of the republican party IS showing that they WILL NEVER vote for RP's policies and will split from the party just to prove it. If that is the case Why not us? The adversion that many independents and Democrats have to joining the republican party is starting to become real clear by as many democrats I have heard say "if RP gets the nomination I will vote for him." The wind is against the big two parties now and For something different.