I think what we've seen here is a rejection by conservatives today of anything that is off-message. Our concerns are about large and invasive government, out of control spending, and personal responsibility in politics. The gay agenda is not on there, either for or against.

But we need to ask ourselves crucial questions: What battles are most critical? Which ones are we willing to lose in order to win the important ones? Is safeguarding our free-market system worth sacrificing the integrity of our families?

Was what Ryan Sorba said incorrect? Or was he wrong to say it at the time and place that he did?

Personally, I think it may be a bit naïve to think we can fight only one battle at a time. And more, I think doing so is self destructive. By allying with groups who's agenda does not match our core ideologies, we run the risk of progressive influence within our own movement.

And for this reason, I think CPAC erred in accepting GOProud as a sponsor. McCobin's acceptance of the GOProud decision plays up the accepting and inclusive nature of modern conservatives. But on this footing, conservatives and Republicans can never win against progressives and Democrats: this is their turf.

Even as we fight against the fundamental transformation of America into a socialist state, we should also be fighting against the fundamental transformation of the American family. The issue might not be at the forefront of todays politics, but it will return. Will we be ready? And what will the party lines be when it does?