[GOPJ]

He tried to be Reagan confronting Carter, but what was remarkable about Reagan, is that he had moments of anger and passion; electric flashes of feeling that stirred his audience and made them believe that he understood their frustrations. That was the source of Reagan’s moral authority and it was entirely lacking in Romney. And without that anger, there is no compelling reason to vote for an opposition party.

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[mojito]

A few days before the election I was listening to the radio - Mark Levin, I think - and he played Reagan's “Are You Better Off?” speech. I was spellbound. The words were deeply persuasive and a clarion passion and conviction rang through his voice. I recall thinking at the time that Mitt Romney never sounded like that, even when he had good things to say, which he often did.

I'm not sure what's going to be left of this Republic after four more years of Barry Barsinister, but if there's anything worth salvaging, we're going to need people of passion and conviction to come to its defense and rescue. Milquetoasts and moderates need not apply.

[SJackson]

Passion was missing, as was anger on Romney’s side.