His own county party chairman at one point publicly urged him to drop out, although most regular Republicans remain solidly loyal.

He's made his peace with the regular Republicans.

But Virginia, which combines an open primary and very conservative regular Republicans, could offer some surprises.

In 1864 the so-called "Radical" or regular Republicans nominated John C. Fremont, who had been the Republican nominee in 1856.

The question is whether the maverick McCain will also get enough of South Carolina's regular Republicans to overcome Bush's 20-point lead.

However, the regular Republicans overcame the Quids in the Republican nominating caucus, kept control of the party in Virginia, and protected Madison's base.

No Republican filed for the race in 1976; there is speculation that at least half of Courtney's vote came from regular Republicans who wanted an alternative to Long.

Van Ness thought Van Buren disloyal for supporting the regular Republican for governor rather than me.

When the regular Republicans triumphed, Blume understood that his prospects in Wyoming politics would be limited.

Cannon further alienated himself from regular Republicans by opposing the high protectionist Dingley Tariff.