Modern conservatism is a coalition of libertarians and theocrats, neither of which have ever successfully governed any where. A couple of states are starting to show why, like here: A couple of states are starting to show why and here. In Florida they need the jobs and a high speed rail might help draw tourists and anyone with an ounce of common sense, even Republicans can see that. In Wisconsin the governor has decided he wants to emulate the wrong side of the Egypt conflict.
Perhaps it’s good that the tea-party crowd won a few elections as now people can see what they mean when they are really all about, which is nothing.