One problem is that too many self-identified conservatives believe strongly that public officials must be with them 100% or they are ‘outta here.’ Just look at the turnout for last November’s elections. Romney wasn’t perfect, but a dang sight better for our country than the other guy who won. And who stands to make more SCOTUS appointments. These are frightening times.
I think the reason Romney lost was inept campaigning. He could have overcome some of his negatives if he was more aggressive and stuck to things most conservatives can agree on. Instead, he was squishy throughout most of the campaign trying to appeal to the elusive moderate center. We conservatives must concentrate on the things that unite us: smaller government, less taxation, strong defense, and 2nd Amendment rights. This is a winning combination if we learn to use the new media properly (learn from Breitbart and Drudge). You are right though. Times are scary for many.