Most Freepers realized this when Fred was still in the race. But once he dropped out Mitt miraculously morphed into a "Reagan conservative" who could "save the party" in less than a week. It's interesting how desperation warps the brain.
No offense, Mojo, but I think something may have warped your brain. Virtually every freeper who supported Romney after Fred dropped out expressed reluctance about doing so. I still think he's no Reagan, but he is better than McCain or Huck by miles.