I am a conservative, not a Republican.
In the primary and in the general election, I will vote for the candidate that most closely represents my values. In the last election cycle, the GOP decided to run a demonstratively non-conservative candidate.
So my choices cam down to socialist and socialist lite. Since both choices were unacceptable to me, I voted for the most conservative candidate which was third party.
I would remind the GOP that if they continue to not run conservative candidates, they will continue to not receive my (and millions of other voters like me) vote. Moving to the middle while pissing off your base is a good way to lose the support of your base.
Mitt, Run to the Right—Channel your inner Reagan! Show your Conservative side—but most of all show your humanity! You lost because people thought you didn’t care about them —you were the Rich Man’s man—Not a patriotic American. I do not think that is true— I know you could have been a great President—I could see you marching in the streets of Paris! What you need to do is a classic “Beau Gest”—a bold move to show the patriot within you. You should have gone to Mexico to help Free the Marine—you should do something a bit dangerious that would inspire people. Stand for Something—or step aside. Maybe meet with the President of Egypt in his moves to reform Islam. Maybe March in the Streets with the German Christians? Or maybe march with the Cops in New York. How about a march on Washington DC? With a speach before the White House! Demand that Obama did on the night Bengazhi was burned? maybe a chit chat with Ted Cruz would help. Be bold or be gone! the time is now for Leadership—moderation will not due! No more twinkie presidents!