that's the see-saw of coalition politics. nominate someone that independents don't know or who won't take to, and no matter what the base does, we lose. yes, the flip side is also true.
but in 2008 - we don't have the perfect candidate. Bush barely won in 2000 and 2004.
I know . We are in a most precarious situation . I've studied the politcal landscape and found Romney to be the best all around candidate . He got re-elected in a deep blue state as a Republican and appears to be the only one i've seen that can articulate Conservatism in a manner that anyone can understand and relate to . Very much like Reagan .
He has the machine in place along with tried and true Conservatives backing him ,which tells me that he will champion the Conservative cause as well as advance real solutions to real problems < Newt style .
I would ask everyone to give him a good look and at least wait until the debates before automatically ruling him out. He is a serious candidate that will emerge powerfully regardless of who else might happen to enter the race . Romney is the real deal and very much Presidential material (no baggage), as he is quite apt and able when it comes to debating and defeating Dims .
Romney will shred Hillary ...