Yes, but is more than that. Plenty of people with liberal ideologies either won't vote or will vote for a conservative candidate for the same reason that our friend in this thread, and that has something to do with the intense psychological pressure that comes with elections. It's hard not to look around at everything and come to the conclusion you're at a crossroads where you have to decide if it's more realistic to continue fighting for your ideals or adapting to a reality where you're being oppressed.
There's no question that the country will not be in a better place with conservative leadership, even if for the simple fact that they don't represent the majority of Americans. Some places, like here in California, are insulated from bad Republican ideas, but a lot of others are not. Eventually, you convince yourself that it's better to make decision that run counter to your interests if it means you can rationalize your behavior in a constructive way.