I think you are right about Romney’s own Marxist leanings getting a pass, simply because he isn’t Obama, whereas Obama would be opposed tooth and nail should we gain the numbers to do so.
I hear now that Romney is bringing in an openly quere guy as an advisor on military matters for the campaign.
Romney never bothered with going Right during the primary, so imagine the contest ahead, between him and Obama, seeing who can out-Left the other.
It'll be interesting to say the least...but I suspect Romney will swing all directions to win the voters. So won't Obama...they'll both try to eat the whole pie to win.