[so_real]

Romney does not present much contrast to Obama - and people know this. People are not excited by him. He doesn't give people any really good reasons to vote FOR him, he just serves as the placeholder for voting AGAINST Obama.

Agreed. Wholeheartedly. And, to your earlier point, Virgil Goode accomplishes both goals: he fills the role of ABO, *and* gives the voters someone to vote FOR. It's a win-win if only conservatives and republicans alike could see it. But alas, some people view republicanism like a country club, and they simply must be a member.

[StAnDeliver]

"And, to your earlier point, Virgil Goode accomplishes both goals: he fills the role of ABO, *and* gives the voters someone to vote FOR."

IF you live in one of the 17 states where he's on the ballot...