How is the kenyan going to lose to Romney??? Romney’s only effective argument boils down to and will be generally understood to be “I can do socialism more efficiently than he can because I am a competent manager.” Just how many folks actually vote for an imitation when they can get the genuine article? When both candidates represent the same statist “principles” why would conservatives even bother to vote beyond the few who vote purely out of habit or civic duty?
I do not believe most “John Q Voters” view Romney the way you portray him.
Let me give you an example: My dad was a big time supporter of Bill Clinton. He voted for Al Gore and John Kerry.
But when Obama came along, he finally said NO to a Democrat. Many of his friends DID support Obama.
Today, dad only has ONE friend who is still an Obama supporter. The rest are going with a Republican...any Republican...and many hope it will be Romney because of his business experience.
They really do not SEE Romney as Obama-Lite. If they did, they’d vote for someone else, because Obama has really soured on them. (Dad has soured on the Democrat party, I hope for forever!)
Even Ron Paul appeals to some of dad’s pals—they love the idea of cutting spending (and these are OLDER folks!)...but Romney’s business acumen is carrying the day with them.
My observation, I think, is accurate.