"As a result, despite my long record of active involvement in the Republican Party, and my intention still to stay in the Republican Party, when I cast my ballot November 2, I will be voting for John Kerry for President."

IMO, to be in the Party is to vote for a Republican. As to who is the real Republican, it clearly isn't that candidate who isn't indistinguishable from...say...Kerry. Let me think...This would make one a Dem in all but...telling the truth.

Regardless, this "direction" is a tried and false one. Look at where it's gotten us. One shouldn't suggest it as a 'new' or better direction. These very same, will then pick a prominent Republican to blame for all the ills.