[so_real]

An Obama 2nd term, by contrast, is going to be pure, unabashed leftism.

Agreed. Which also provides a clear and evident line the conservatives can rally in opposition against. With Romney in the White House, the republicans will be compelled to negotiate with his socialist ways and we will continue to descend down the slippery slope. With Obama unabashed in the White House, there will be absolutely no inclination toward compromise. The conservatives will battle him head-on on every issue and maybe, just maybe, a republican or two will grow a spine. I prefer the enemy on the field in front me ... not disguised in my uniform at my back.

[caww]

The conservatives will battle Romney head-on on every issue

Oh really....Name 'one' conservative who has the power and will to do that who we've already replaced in congress. How are our newbies doing? Please tell me.

[DemforBush]

I see your point, and I agree to an extent. I had to hold my nose to vote for McCain in 2008 (only the presence of Palin made it easier), and I would not condemn any FReeper who refuses to support Romney. I have no doubt that Romney would have more than a little bit of “squishy socialism” in his administration’s policies.

The fear I have is that with a second Obama term, it will be far worse. I agree that it gives we conservatives a rallying point to oppose his agenda. I think we’ll see the results of that even this year in the House and Senate elections. I’m just not sure it will be enough.

The economy will eventually improve, and if things get better, Obama will benefit from it. Stalling the agenda of a President with a 47% rating is a lot easier than one with a 60%+ rating. If his public approvals rebound, Obama may be able to push through proposals that he otherwise could not have gotten done.

I also have doubts about the Senate. The overwhelming support for Sotomayor and Kagan (68-13 and 63-37, respectively), gives me the willies at the thought of and second term Obama SCOTUS nominations.

That’s all just my opinion, of course. I certainly see where you’re coming from as well, and respect that view.