[George W. Bush]

Mitt didn’t say anything wrong, but his overall demeanor was way too slick for my taste.

I think he is so much the CEO/Boy Scout/Mormon type, it's about the only way he can come off. He's that way the same way Giuliani is an incurable New Yorker. I grasp that the Mittster might be being politically devious with us on so-con issues. He definitely needs to commit more firmly to pro-gun positions. I also assess Romney as the kind of guy who makes a deal with you and then will carry it through. I think whatever we can get his solid commitment to as a candidate, that is what he will do if we elect him. He will carry our banner if we select him. It's a lot like a business transaction. On one of the abortion questions, Romney answered very quickly and very sincerely. It was pretty convincing for an answer from one of these political critters.

Still, no one should be totally settled on any candidate just yet. Some will drop out because they're flatliners. We might have a few more get in the race. The frontrunner will change at least once more, I think. This was only a pre-primary season debate.

[nowandlater]

I would say to some people, Mitt comes off as a Boy Scout on steriods. In my opinion that is good thing. To others it is a turn off.

[Reaganesque]

I have known Mitt and his family for more than 30 years and what you saw tonight and last night if you watched the Leno interview is the real Mitt Romney. There is no false face. He is the same way in person. Yes, he can seem to good to be true but, once you get to know him, you find he is in fact that good. (And that scares the crap out of the Dems!) I have, for many years, considered him to be a mentor and role model in my business and personal dealings.

[romanesq]

“He (Romeny) definitely needs to commit more firmly to pro-gun positions. “

So are you going to go take him out hunting? :)