The problem, as I see it, is timing.
Elections are times of solidifying and also making promises that one may/may not keep.
Substantive policy changes are not likely, even when desired, because of the late date. Changes are not a good thing at this juncture because it is always used as ammo by the other side.
times for changes have passed and will emerge again after the election is over.
This is how I see it.
We are in the midst of an election and only one of two coalitions will win. We are part of the right-wing coalition, or at least most of us are. The candidate leading this coalition has already been selected and it is George W. Bush... you either fight for our candidate, join the opposite side or just get the hell out of the way.
I would be very open about criticizing President Bush if this were last year or next year... but not now while we are fighting for an election.