The R party changed with the loss of 2 key leaders...Gingrich and Tom 'The Hammer' DeLay. They were conservative and gifted in making their case. RINO's (with W at the helm) became the power brokers. At least W stood on conservative principles with his Supreme picks.

The drifting away from conservatism has allowed Specter, Collins and Snowe to capture the spotlight....such as it is.

Let's not forget McCain in this thriller. From 2000 to 2008 he was a PITA.....

All American

All the time