I know this really isn’t what you’re wanting, an honest answer from someone who plans to vote for the only ELECTABLE choice against Obama, but I want to answer anyway:
1. I remember Reagan not abandoning the Republicans when it was knee deep in RINOs: Ford, Nixon, Rockefellers, etc. He worked within to change it and supported the party even when it wasn’t as conservative as it should be.
2. I also remember Carter. Obama is worse than Carter.
3. I am convinced by some on our side (Coulter, Cain, Cheney) who believe Romney will do a better job than many of us think—and who are certain he will be better than Obama.
Ann Coulter? The same Ann Coulter who wrote a column titled "Three Cheers for Romneycare?" The same Ann Coulter who said not long ago that if we nominated Romney he would lose? Yes, it's a good idea to let talking heads influence your vote.