"Conservatives feel betrayed by the Republican leaders, and they want them replaced,"

Survey: Conservatives Anger with GOP May Be Devastating | October 03, 2007 04:15 PM EST

by Jim Kouri - WASHINGTON, DC -- A poll of 1,015 conservative activists and donors shows that 77 percent are either seriously disappointed with Republican Congressional leaders or want them replaced.

The survey also found that 54 percent of conservatives feel so abandoned by current Congressional leaders and President Bush that they plan to reduce their contributions and/or grassroots work for GOP candidates in the next election. And 70 percent would support a principled conservative challenger running against an established incumbent Republican in a GOP primary.

"Conservatives feel betrayed by the Republican leaders, and they want them replaced," said Richard A. Viguerie, chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, which sponsored the survey.

"Conservatives, which form the GOP's base, provided most of the volunteers and money
to elect a Republican-controlled House and Senate -- and wound up with bigger
government as a result. Now more than half of these committed activists say they'll
reduce or end their involvement in the upcoming elections -- which could prove devastating for the GOP." ...