Inevitability can be "stupid" sometimes. The reality is that in spite of all this venting, most conservatives will cast their votes for McCain in the end. However, it will not matter. Why? Because conservatives will not work their asses off for a man who has arrogantly condescended to them for at least the past eight years. Who will canvas the neighborhoods, man phone banks & write the checks? Do you imagine that "committed moderates" will do the job for McCain?
Motivation against them. Period. I’ll do whatever it takes.
Two common errors. Confusing Republicans with conservatives and underestimating the tenacity of conservatives.
Conservatives will not vote for McCain. Republicans may. Conservatives are prepared to sacrifice a presidential rotation to preserve their freedoms. Republican partisans seek immediate reward, sacrificing principle in the pursuit of immediate gratification.
So here's what outofstyle intended:
The reality is that in spite of all this venting, many Republicans may cast their votes for McCain in the end.