[pollyannaish]

Interesting take on Romney. Do you think he can take the south in the primaries? He strikes me as being a tad bit metro, but that could be my personal bias against Bostonians. Its just that my gut check tells me that he won't play well down south, but would do well everywhere else. He would certainly do better than someone like Guilliani or Gingrich. I don't think any Congressman or Senator can win the Presidency right out of the box—which shoots out McCain, Pence, Allen and Tancredo...too much baggage and name fatigue.

You're right, however, that if Rice runs (and has a very experienced political team) she wins. I'm betting she won't go for the top job, however. I will keep your Romney/Rice '08 ticket in mind. I certainly wouldn't bet against ya 'cause I might get banned. I heard somewhere you are an honored Freeper of some kind. ; )

At this point in the speculation I'm putting my money on Dirk Kempthorne. Long shot, not running, from the west, I like the way he owns his ground. Safe, irrelevant speculation on my part. In a field this crowded, might as well go with the guy with the most interesting name. Dirk, Mitt, Condi. Huh.

[Pukin Dog]

I think Romney will do fine in the South, especially standing next to John McCain. Allen is just too timid and calculating. Romney is a professional organizer, and will have more money than he can spend. I think his coolness will cause a McCain meltdown.

[Pukin Dog]

wouldn't bet against ya 'cause I might get banned. I heard somewhere you are an honored Freeper of some kind. ; )

ROTF!

I responded before I read your whole post.

I really want to post something but I cant stop laughing......

Okay, my official answer is........no comment.

[La Enchiladita]

Romney and Rice, the RINO Dream Team.