I think Newt is unquestionably more conservative than Mitt. There is really only one issue where it appears that Mitt might be more conservative and that is immigration. But I think we all know that Mitt wont mention that issue again if he gets the GOP nomination. Also, while Newt actually does have conservative aspects to his record, Mitt doesn’t. It’s all just talk and positioning. Kind of like when Obama claims to be a centrist.
There are more conservative people in the race though their electability is definitely less. Bachmann is very conservative and speaks well but I think she comes across as crazy often. Notice how fast conservatives dropped her as soon as Perry got into the race.
Santorum would be great but he just turns people off regularly with his demeanor. During the last debate my wife asked “why does he keep yelling?”
Cain has been cramming info into his head so much you dont really know what he stands for anymore as he often gets confused (plus as he has no actual record, you don’t know what he will do when given choices in government).
Perry makes Bush look like a genius. ‘Nuff said. Huntsman is just weird. Paul would let Iranians nuke us and then sue them in the World Court.
It’s all about the question, “After you seal the border, what would you do with the remaining x million illegals in the US?” It’s obvious that you can’t find, round up and deport that many people, so as soon as you admit that some may have to be allowed to stay, the crazies will start screaming AMNESTY!!! in big bold letters. But trust me, if you ask Romney that question, he will have to say the same thing Newt and Michelle and Reagan said, you have to prioritize and start removing the worst and most recents offenders first.