These facts now are foregone conclusions:
The Democrats will nominate a Socialist Liberal.
The Republicans will nominate a Moderate/Centrist Ripon Society Republican.
There will more than likely be no TRADITIONAL CONSERVATIVE in the mold of Ronald Reagan at the top of either Major Party's ticket.
A traditional conservative may be put on the GOP ticket as VP, with little power, just to appease The Base.
Then, what will Free Republic by and large do? After nine years here myself, I am now wondering.
Some of it will be Mr. Robinson's call.
It will be interesting to see if he backs the Republican nominee or not.
After that, in great measure, Free Republic will follow.
If there is a legitimate Independent Conservative choice embodied in a seasoned leader with credentials and an alternative who has ballot access nationwide who can lead such a grassroots effort, it will confuse things even more.
Will FR "settle", "rationalize" and go for the "Lesser of Two Evils"?
Will Free Republic stand true to its name as an Independent Conservative Forum and support such a candidate in the General Election? (again, if there even IS one--if not, what a disaster!)
Will Free Republic just "sit it out" if there is no such choice.
Things are going to get mighty interesting! Keep your options open and your powder dry, folks.