The agony of defeat...

I almost forgot a part of Keyes' speech tonight. While talking about gay rights (what else?), Keyes said that many, including those in his own party, want him to quit talking about these issues. But he then said (I think this is the correct wording, but I'll verify if he posts the transcript on his website), "I'd rather follow my conscience and lose than not follow it and win." So finally, the possibility of defeat has crept in Mr. Keyes' mind.