By Sen. H.L. Richardson There are many varying opinions why too many elected Republicans have been so wishy-washy, ineffective and colorless. The reasons, damnations and justifications for their inaction are legion, almost every conservative blogger has an idea and -- so does yours truly -- only mine is relatively simple. Since 1961, I've had a direct day by day, eye to eye, in your face, slap on the back contact with hundreds of legislators of both parties -- not to mention interviewing literally gobs of candidates seeking office as the Senate Republican Caucus chairman and founder and chairman of two major PAC's.