“Uncommitted” is not on the GOP ballot, so what is Plan B?
FReepers often bemoan the fact that many African Americans vote for the donks, even when the donks take them for granted. At what point do we, as small government and/or social conservatives, say that we will no longer be taken for granted? At what point do we force the GOP to earn our votes?
Personally, I’ve had more than enough of political relativism. From this point forward every candidate must meet a minimum absolute threshhold on my most important issues in order to earn my vote (e.g., they must be 51% or more for smaller government). If there are multiple candidates in the race that meet or exceed that threshhold, I will then compare their relative merits.
The GOP has proved definitively that it will not stick with conservatism on principle. So, the only way I can see to get them back to where we need to be is to force the issue by withholding my vote.
If Romney wins 40% or more in Florida, would that convince anyone of his viability nationwide?