In recent years, I've struggled with the issue of endorsements during the GOP primary. I've generally waited until primary day, and just put up a list. What I have not done is offer a rationale for those endorsements. I plan on changing that this year, at least for some races that I think merit special attention. It is therefore my plan to offer some more detailed explanations as to why I have chosen to endorse in a given race, or perhaps to withhold my endorsement.

For the record, my default position in most contested races (except judicial races) will be to make an endorsement of a candidate. I will only choose to not make a recommendation in the event that I believe that there is not a dime's worth of difference between the candidates.