[throwback]

And Obama is still perceived as a moderate because no one will say “socialist”. Now we have 3 years of experience to base the accusation on, and they still can't say it. And people on the Right criticize Obama because he won't use “war on terror”, but prefers “man caused disaster”. I really wonder if there is much light between these parties anymore. Anyway, I appreciate your calm reasoned argument. We'll get to see who's right.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

And Obama is still perceived as a moderate because no one will say “socialist”.

You really think so? I think there is a bunch of buyer's remorse out there by swing voters who voted for him in 2008. I only hope our nominee is able to take advantage of that.

Maybe this is the difference. I don't think Obama has been a moderate at all. And I think the best way for a Republican to regain those swing votes and win is to stake out a rhetorically moderate position, while pointing out all the wacky things Obama has done.

Again, I have my doubts about Romney. But rheteorically, on capitalism, free markets, etc. he's been right on the money in this primary.