We are witnessing a profound resurgence in unabashed Conservative values, battling against a GOP that has put forth one I-hope-the-liberals-will-approve-of-me candidate after another, read: John McCain andDede Scozzafava, and this time their message appears to have traction.

In New York’s 23rd district the Republican nominee, Dede Scozzafava, has a voting record that is far to the left of any Democrat. Anyone who follows politics must have wondered why the GOP selected her over Doug Hoffman, a Conservative with a solid and consistent voting record.

Regardless of the reason, the GOP received a vibrant wake-up call when nationally recognized conservatives publicly rallied behind then long-shot Doug Hoffman. Sarah Palin, Fred Thompson, Rush Limbaugh, Tim Pawlenty and others came out in clear support of the Conservative in this special election, resulting in a national dialogue about the GOP and its need to return to core values.

History has shown repeatedly that when a conservative candidate emerges with a clear, unequivical message of core values, they win. Ronald Reagan, whom the GOP was not very excited about, eventually won his party’s nomination in his second attempt at the presidency, and won by a landslide.

But when the GOP puts for a luke-warm, I-really-want-to-get-along candidate, they lose. Period.

What is taking place in New York’s 23rd district should embolden conservatives, give hope to voters and provide a genuine wake-up call to Michael Steele and the GOP that votes want bold choices, not just an “R” in front of a candidate’s name.

If New York’s 23rd District special election race isn’t exciting enough for you, consider the latest: Just one day after suspending her campaign, Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava throws her support to Bill Owens…the Democrat.

Scozzafava, who has been derided by many high-profile conservatives for her extensive liberal voting record, was the GOP candidate of choice, which created a split among many Republicans and Conservatives. Indeed, the GOP had backed off their endorsement of Scozzafava just prior to her surprise announcement.

In a statement Saturday to the Watertown Daily Times, Scozzafava said, “Since announcing the suspension of my campaign, I have thought long and hard about what is best for the people of this District, and how to answer your questions. This is not a decision that I have made lightly.”

The race is now a dead heat between Democrat Bill Owens and Conservative Doug Hoffman.  According to The Washington Post, Owens is polling 35% while Hoffman is at 34%. The winner will be determined by which way the majority of Scozzafava’s  approximate 20% support decides to vote.

This race has garnered tremendous national interest as it is viewed by many as an early referendum on President Obama. When combined with the two Governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, this special election may provide an early indication of what will happen in 2010.