and a remarkable thing i have noticed is that some of the folks who are the most vocal about never letting mitt get their vote, will then make the most sensible suggestions about how mitt can improve his chances in the national polls... and will cheer when they actually see mitt doing that and obama going down as a result. this spells c-o-n-f-l-i-c-t-e-d to me. but i’m just a lowly hi tech red neck.
There are huge differences between Obama and Romney. Is Romney perfect? Heck no! But he is 100 times better than Obama. If abortion is your primary concern, think what will happen if Obama is re-elected and gets to replace 1 to 2 conservatives. Also, nominate someone as “pure” but without electability, then you get another Keyes-Obama blowout. Respectfully,
Sometimes I feel like common sense is not quite so common.
“and a remarkable thing i have noticed is that some of the folks who are the most vocal about never letting mitt get their vote, will then make the most sensible suggestions about how mitt can improve his chances in the national polls... and will cheer when they actually see mitt doing that and obama going down as a result. this spells c-o-n-f-l-i-c-t-e-d to me.”
Of course people are conflicted. The current dem situation is a train wreck. The gop isn’t offering a much better alternative.
I would be conflicted were I in a state that could go either way. I’m in a safe Republican state so it is easy for me to vote third party instead of for another liberal. That being said, I want a real red meat conservative as VP because he will become (if Romney wins) the VP, and will have the ear of Senators and House members. Or if Romney gets sick the VP would take over.
Plus, if Romney loses, a powerful conservative with national recognition will be a strong voice for moving the party to the right.
I’ll not condemn anyone in a state that could go either way for voting for Romney. The people I don’t understand are people in safe states, whether safe D or safe R, voting for him. Those people are putting party ahead of principle and country (imho).