[Redskin Indian Chief]

The bottom line is that Romney is disliked by the base on Romneycare alone.

And, is hated by social conservatives because of his radically liberal record in Massachusetts on social issues.

Romney can only win if conservatives don't unify around a candidate.

[Lazlo in PA]

I think that if you took Romneycare out of the equation, Romney would be in a solid position for front runner status. I know a lot of fiscal conservatives and non elitist GOP base who would like Willard if it were not for that huge Albatross on his neck.

Right now the one single issue solidifying all factions of the GOP base is dislike of Myths healthcare folly.

[DBrow]

‘Romney can only win if conservatives don’t unify around a candidate. “

And watch MSM assure that no other candidate “gets traction” by simply ignoring them and reporting that so-and-so “isn’t getting traction” or MSM attention, an Ouroboros loop.

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

“Romney can only win if conservatives don’t unify around a candidate.”

This is where, IMHO, Sarah Palin can do a tremendous service. If she were to declare that she was not running but, instead, was supporting acceptable conservative candidate X, the unification you and I seek will happen almost overnight.

Sarah’s capacity to be a kingmaker cannot be underestimated.