I’m not a purist. I have watched several of his campaigns now and I do not think he has what it takes. It’s hard to learn to fake sincerity convincingly.
Last time around he got caught saying something in what he thought was “in private” only to have it publicized to his disadvantage.
Like saying in public that he Saved The Olympics without a drop of federal money, then bragging in a speech to a business group that he got money from every level of the federal government.
When he ran against Kennedy he tried to run to the left of Teddy.
Then there are whoppers like he’s a gun owner and lifelong hunter. At least he’s not native American!
I think he loses because the general population sees a phoniness, shallowness, and a greed for power in which he’ll say anything to get what he wants.
I probably would vote Romney to avoid a Fauxahontas presidency, but my vote won’t be enough.