[irishlass]

Just finished having a conversation with my boss over this exact topic. I'll say here what I said to him, "I love Newt and think he is the most clear minded, articulate, and intelligent conservative out there; however, he has way too much baggage to be elected." Guliani will never get the Evangelicals because he is pro abortion-and whether some here want to accept it or not, the Republicans need the Evangelical vote. In my mind, this leaves Romney. I'd like to think Newt could do it, but I think not.

[Maneesh]

Just finished having a conversation with my boss over this exact topic. I'll say here what I said to him, "I love "Newt and think he is the most clear minded, articulate, and intelligent conservative out there; however, he has way too much baggage to be elected." Guliani will never get the Evangelicals because he is pro abortion-and whether some here want to accept it or not, the Republicans need the Evangelical vote. In my mind, this leaves Romney. I'd like to think Newt could do it, but I think not."

I think you have nailed it. Romney has no personal life baggage, is a great communicator, charismatic for the touchy feel crowd and ideologically sound. His link with MA is an issue and the fact that he is a Mormon may not play well in the South. He has 2 years to fix that though and he would make a great president. He would handily beat Hillary if he survives the primaries.