I know your post was not directed at me, but when I read xzins’ post I considered a third alternative, in that many Christian Conservatives sat the last two prez elections out as many could see no difference between McCain & obama, and especially Romney & obama.
Wrong. Romney got more conservative votes than GWB did in 2000 or 2004, had the strongest record against illegal aliens, and had a horrible GOTV campaign.
You’re falsely blaming conservatives when they were outnumbered by Democrats.
McCain was viewed as an angry old warmonger and did little to inspire people, nor did he inspire the conservative base.