Post Election GOP Frontrunners

In the wake of the '06 elections three major candidates have emerged as the Republican front runners. It seems that the showdown will be between McCain and Giuliani, the biggest names in the race. We also see Mitt Romney as a strong contender with a decent chance in the primaries because of his more conservative positions. Giuliani will have the hardest time winning the Republican primaries, due to his socially liberal ideology. Despite his hero status, a pro-choice, pro-gay rights, and pro-gun control candidate won't do well in the primaries. McCain doesn't have the most conservative reputation in Washington, but he is definitely further to the political right than Giuliani. So this question comes up: Do Republicans sacrifice their core values in a compromise for a more winnable candidate? If congress is controlled by Democrats it will clearly better to have a more conservative president who can block the radical legislation that might come through. If Republicans regain control it would also be better to have a more conservative who will actually put forth a conservative agenda. It is no wonder Republican candidates lost in the last elections with all their problems in Iraq, the massive spending, and the real lack of pushing anything conservative through. They had control of the both the executive and legislative branch and accomplished nothing. Why should Republicans be excited to vote for their candidates when they claim to represent Republican values, but deliver middle of the political road results. They did some things better than the democrats would have, such as Supreme Court nominations, but for the most part a centrist agenda has been the rule. What Republicans need in '08 is a real Republican, one who is adamantly pro-choice, someone who can lower taxes, and someone who can clean up the wasteful government spending.