This year, that argument doesn't carry the same weight. Romney doesn't stand a chance of winning in November anyway, and the establishment types knew that all along.
So, rather than again grumbling about the chronic tendency of the GOP to put forth the weakest general election candidates it can find, some of us are seeing that this situation leaves us with a rare opportunity. With Romney's chances of victory essentially nil, we can undertake a low-risk promotion and advancement of a long-needed third-party option and build upon a meaningful future for the conservative movement.
The GOP's viability as the "house" of conservatism is at its end; thus it no longer generates hope for a dynamic future for those holding right-of-center political philosophies. The estabs hate the influence of the Tea Party and want more than anything.. even at the price of massive defeat.. to boot the "interlopers" in order to hold the shrinking reins of power in the party.
Well, I for one say, "take it; I'm gone." And I thank many here in FR for helping me to see the light about that POS Romney. I'm amazed I ever considered casting a vote for him.
I don’t like Romney much either, but Obama is the real problem, and another 4 years may be the end of us.