You don’t understand then. A Republican who does the same things as Obama will get support for what R’s currently hold back in the house, and somewhat in the senate. With A Republican (in name only) leading they way they will feel obligated to vote differently than they do now. You will see more destruction from a Liberal Republican because of that support. And it will put conservatives back 20 years.
Harriet Meyers.
Remember her, and that conservatives in Congress made Bush withdraw the nomination?
Yes, a liberal republican could force republicans’ hands with party loyalty. However, he also would find himself pressured by his party.
Plus it is not so simple for Romney to walk back his entire campaign and the republican party platform. Which of course assumes he has any such plan or desire.
Maybe Romney really believes in some things he is pushing, like a military second to none. Because Obama is disarming us and is promising to sell us out more after reelection.