I see that people are beginning to be converted to the idea that the Religious Right might actually break from the GOP this cycle based, at least in part, on this reporting by Michael Sherer in Salon. It's fascinating stuff, and he's obviously got some great sources. But I think it's a grave mistake to use Richard Viguerie as any guide as to the real thinking or strategy on the right. He is a Big Conman from way back as my colleague Perlstein has amply documented.
I'm not suggesting that the Religious Right leadership isn't very unhappy that the Republicans find themselves having to fight for swing voters this time and are, therefore, contemplating nominating a candidate who isn't a true conservative creature in the Southern, white evangelical mode. Of course they are. They are no longer the darlings of the media or the party and will have to fight for their place at the table like any other constituency. I'm sure that's very demoralizing.
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