In the eyes of certain FReepers, Reagan was a RINO - he cut and ran from Lebanon, gave amnesty to illegals, raised taxes and waged the War On Drugs. In their eyes, HE’S JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
In the eyes of certain FReepers, Jesus Christ was a RINO - He befriended and forgave tax collectors, advised people to pay their taxes to the government, and consorted with known prostitutes. In their eyes, HE’S JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
This explains why we ended up with Bishop Willard from Planet Kolob as the GOPe nominee in 2012 - because in the case of every conservative candidate, the cry went out: YOUR GUY’S JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
The FReeper’s Definition of Conservative: “I'm not sure, but whatever it is, it sure as hell ain’t YOU!!!”
And as Chuck Schumer pointed out, "We're United. You're Not."
Well that and the fact that Mediocre Mitt had all the dough. That’s still the primary factor I think.