As reported by Hot Air, a Republican named James Bopp Jr. is circulating a points list with some “no fudge” items on it which he wants come up for a vote in January.  If you disagree with more than two of them, no money or endorsements from the Republicans.  It sounds like an ROI sort of check, which is sane and would be great if it actually had a chance to do something real.

As it is, there’s no reason to believe it’s more than a gimmick.

I’m guessing NY-23 has finally rattled some people in the Republican Party.  They’re starting to notice that conservatives can, oh, do things without them.  Furthermore, they’ve defied their Stupid Party moniker and have realized that not only can conservatives do things without them, but if that happens long enough, we’ll have no reason to return to the Other Democrats once the ball gets rolling.

So, out comes the gimmick.

Even if they came up with a real list and circulated it, what would happen?  You give it to a potential candidate, and what will they do?  If they’re a Specter-type Republican wannabe, it’s “I’m good for all 10, baby!”  Besides, who’s going to self-evaluate in a way that’s going to cost them money and endorsements?  What, a politician lie?

Furthermore, if they do lie, how is it going to be enforced?  Is someone going to monitor all of these people and go “Such and so doesn’t believe this line or the other, so it’s time to cut off the funding” and cause a righteous party dust-up?  It’s not happening.

So even if the intentions are good, the bottom line is that it’s not possible.  However, I’m not even giving it the benefit of the doubt.  Given things like the fake poll/fundraising letters, nasty treatment for not backing Scozzafava, and Steele agreeing with the press that conservatives are all racists, why should anyone buy that this is real?