There is a big difference between compromising in office and being compromised before the election even takes place. The Republican leftists “compromise” by totally capitulating issues to the Democrats with nothing gained for “our side”.
Now we have candidates totally beholdened to the Democrats before the election. Why would any self-respecting conservative vote for that? I cannot think of a reason.
I don’t know why I voted for Mitt. But it seemed like the best option at the time. I am glad I don’t have to make a similar choice over voting Republican in Mississippi as I don’t live there any more.