Or they are seeing proof of the suspicion that Bush is not likely to sing the same song or perhaps even the same melody in his last four.
If he doesn't they would feel responsible for whatever makes that agenda depart from what they would have supported. Rather than bear the "responsible" guilt they would prefer to sit on their hands in the election. It's signaling a "stay home" message.
Question is, where would it leave them if he deceived them by promises and actions and then performed the same unsupportable agenda. That answer could be a third party.
Most social conservatives are not that dumb that they would vote for a third party. If they were then they damn well deserve what they get.
There's already about 50 third parties.
What do political naifs push,becuase they are only truly happy,when radical,lefty Dems hold every elected office in this land?