The comparison would be that an out-of-touch, slightly goofy candidate runs for President twice and loses. Romney’s lost one time, if he gets the nomination, there’s a very good chance he’ll lose again. Romney also comes off as a decent man, but weak and lacking passion. Adlai may have Mitt (what is it with these names?) on rhetoric. Can you remember one thing Romney has said?
Actually, having given it some thought, I cannot recall anything that any of the last two slates of potential candidates have said...going back to Bush’s 1st term election.(Romney included)
I don’t know if it is the unwillingness to be subjected to character assassination, or that the GOP cannot get it’s act together, but whatever it is, it’s been lackluster elections for some time now.(which we lost)
I think perhaps that the term “partisan red meat” has not applied to a GOP election in recent memory, and it’s probably due to a majority liberalized electorate. They are trying to appeal to both sides of the divide, and thus they loose their base.
Until that changes, I assume it will remain true in the next election. (as demonstrated by GOP based attacks on the Tea Party)
So color me uninspired. But it’s early...