The republican party has lost its identity and it is dying a slow death. When republicans can't see that there are significant differences between them and the liberals on the other side of the aisle it's time to close up shop. There seems to be a consensus that they/we will do better in the next election; that we shouldn't rock the boat; that things are getting better; and that we should just ignore the liberal agenda of our own party.

The truth is "the people" don't have a voice anymore  -- its the lobbyists and special interests with all their money and influence that have our legislators' ears. The average voter can't compete with their power and influence and that's why the Tea Party was started.

We are made out to be the fringe wackos who are trying to ruin our state and country. The truth is we are trying to restore responsibility and accountability in government. Is it wrong to believe in the constitution, and that elected officials should be accountable to upholding their oath of office? 

As far as the poll and the question that was posed are concerned the convention rules of the republican party allow for the duly elected delegates to the convention to select the  governor's running mate unless the state party decides to change the rules before then. In my opinion that's what free speech and an open political process are all about. 

What the Tea Party is saying by potentially having a "conservative" replacement for Calley is that Governor Snyder is the real issue and there isn't anyone who is willing to take him on in the 2014 primary. 

In the end the Republican Party needs to restore its core principles!