81.   Is he saying that just plain conservatives are not compassionate?

82.   It allowed doctrinaire conservatives to be truer to their narrow beliefs, which for some in that camp is more important than winning.

83.   It looks like the conservatives are dedicated to states rights only when they like the outcome.

84.   Libertarian conservatives like me are a small segment of the voting public, but we have long memories and are put off by this excessive grittiness.

85.   Low turnout would help Simon, because conservatives are more like to vote in primaries.

86.   Many conservatives are impatient with Gingrich, in part because of his lack of interest in social issues, even when he votes with conservatives.

87.   Many conservatives were irked, although they held their tongues in public.

88.   Liberals like Frank seem less embarrassed to be arguing for the states than conservatives are at arguing for Washington.

89.   Moderates gushed, while conservatives were more reserved.

90.   Moreover, polls show that conservatives are the largest group of likely voters.