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I don't think Romney is perceived as socially conservative. Otherwise, he's probably OK. He's kind of an unknown outside of the Northeast, though.

But, I think you underestimate Newt's communicative abilities. He is not "Newt 1996" anymore.

"But, I think you underestimate Newt's communicative abilities. He is not "Newt 1996" anymore."

I think Newt is by far the best communicator. I get inspired every time I listen to him and in a debate he would win against anyone. He is the true conservative of the bunch and is a visionary. However there are millions that do not vote on ideology, they have been Oprah-fied and they have to FEEL good about the person. On that issue Newt fails and his personal baggage will be headlines every day in the MSM, enough to kill the 10% required for a republican to win. Romney had to be socially moderate to win in MA and that may actually help in the northern swing states. In personal life his beliefs are very socially conservative and to a lot of people that carries a lot of weight as opposed to saying one thing but doing the opposite in your own life. He is deeply pro-life in person and against gay marriage, that's a pretty good start.