I've been paying close attention and so far Romney hasn't impressed me with his conservatism. He remains a moderate centrist. While I thought he won the first two debates, this isn't about who the best debater is. Romney still hasn't expressed an agenda that conservatives are comfortable with or offered up any signature issues that can drive his campaign.
Having said all that, I won't rule out voting for him should he be the GOP nominee. So far, only Ron Paul and Rooty Toot will NOT get my vote.
The three top GOP candidates are far from representing what Ronald Reagan stood for. So this remains a weak field of candidates. Should Fred Thompson get in the race, I will employ the same standards for his candidacy that I do for all the rest. At this stage, FredT appears to offer a viable alternative and may have what the GOP needs to win when it comes to policies, politics and personality.
So that means you'd vote for McCain if he were the nominee?
Sorry, FRiend, I couldn't resist making you hork up a hairball...
All kidding aside, I agree that Romney, although not a good choice, still could be someone I could vote for if I dig out my clothespin I used on my nose when I pulled the lever for Dole in 1996 (I still got the divots in my schnoz from that one...)
Too much a McCain man for me. I'd rather fight for Hunter in that case.
But, as I've said before, if he is the nominee, he's got my support. Even McCain-lite is better than Hillary-regular.