If a true conservative comes out of the convention, they will get the base back. No one is excited about Romney (maybe mormons who think he is fulfilling a prophecy). I have yet to talk with one person who “likes” Romney and that is from republicans. Lots of people are saying there are no real choices and want nothing to do with the election. The common response is that they are all corrupt. Lots of people have a problem with Romney and all his money. I know, these are republicans, but they say he hasn’t had to live like normal people. They don’t care if he’s filthy rich, but don’t want that in a president. They also question how he got it all. As bad as obama has been, the republican nominee should be kicking his butt, Romney isn’t getting it done, and hatred of obama is not enough to move these people. Just look at FR and think about how many conservatives are not voting for Romney; and we are political junkies. The average person out there has given up on politics. The gop has to know people don’t like him by polling. Part of the problem is people are finding out what romney did in MA and say all politicians are corrupt.
I know what you mean about lack of excitement. Last week I went to a big Ted Cruz rally, and yesterday I stood out in a long line in the hot sun for Chick-Fil-A. In both locales, folks were extremely animated and talking about politics, the Tea Party, the rancid descent of the culture, cursing Obama, and all that. In neither situation did I hear a single person bring up Mitt Romney’s name. Not even once. Oh, I’m sure he’ll probably get most of their votes, owing to their stances. But I have yet to witness a single shred of enthusiasm FOR him. It’s almost surreal.
You folks need to understand the difference between the primaries and the general election. There are two candidates now, it’s either the Kenyan or the Mormon, that’s it