If Republicans nominate a "moderate," we run a huge risk of losing to Hillary.

The US tends toward conservative; that's why Democrats, who win the nomination by being more liberal than the rest of the pack, campaign more towards the center in the general election.

However, a Republican who tries to campaign as a moderate isn't very distinguishable from a Democrat, and will always be out-Democrated by the real McCoy, who will agree with the "Republican" on most points, yet promise much more in handouts and entitlements and warm fuzzy feelings.

Unlike Democrats, what's best for the country is what's best for the Republicans.