Rob - Yeah, for me it's a "larger picture" thing - while Romney may not be a perfect candidate, I'd much rather have him because with him I get a complete cadre of Republicans to lead the Departments and every politically appointed position in those Departments. No more Axelrods. And also likely a better result when it comes to judges at all levels -- from Supremes on down . . . maybe not the best result for judges, but a better result when compared to 4 more years of Obama.
And if we can make progress on the down ticket for House and Senate, then that will tend to move outcomes to the right, regardless of what one thinks of Romney. IMHO.