He doesn't pick the party he runs for, his political values dictate that. Has nothing to do with acumen, IMO. If he has Republican values then he certainly wouldn't win running as a Democrat either.
There's lots of middle ground/ gray area between the parties. There are plenty of conservative democrats (although not so many liberal republicans anymore). Now, of course, if Duds is to the right of Sarah Palin, then there really isn't any option for him but to be a Republican (and to lose the election). But we don't know that yet. barfo
Is that the way you live your life? You just pick whatever values you think will help you win an election, or become popular, or make money?? It may come as a surprise to you, but some people believe in things because they are right, not because they happen to be popular among Oregononians. I'm assuming that Dudley has conservative values, and that he believes he can articulate those values in a way that will appeal to Oregonians of both parties. As I said above, you're already a "loser" if you pick your values based on what will help you win an election or a popularity contest.
