My beef is that these types seldom get support. As a recent case in point, see Brett Schundler. He is capable, highly intelligent, articulate and staunchly pro-life.
Also, you and I differ on theological grounds. In my understanding of Scripture, it doesn't matter if you have a Ronald Reagan leader with the intelligence and acumen of Kissinger, if he supports chopping up humans in their mother's wombs, GOD WILL BRING THAT ONE DOWN. Some of us see not just threats without, but within.