Romney is a NeoCon, never a conservative.
There are only 2 main combatants in the Global SuperPower race, since the US has declined singular leadership.
Russia, because of size, leadership and history is far better as an ally, even in a weakened state. The country that literally sits onbetween China and most of the rest of the world -- Russia -- has been ****** over by NATO and the EU and the US, all of which is strategically retarded.
Sensible leadership that aligns Russia with the West makes far more long term sense, but that won't sell nearly as many planes, tanks, missiles, etc. or consume the public's desire for bad news to fearlessly fight.
Otto von Bismarck ~ 1879: "it is always good to have a pact with Russia"