[metmom]

While I understand Mr. Robinsons’ sentiments vis a vis Romney, I am quite sure that several million conservatives said much the same thing of John McCain prior to the election and turned around and voted for him anyway. Some even encouraged others to do so as well.

And most held their noses doing it. They weren't voting for McCain, they were voting for Palin.

[Elsie]

They weren't voting for McCain, they were voting for Palin. ...while hoping (like it was implied during the campaign) that McCain would NOT finish his term in office.