Over those two I’d take Romney...but I think he’s the least electable in the general.
>>>Over those two I’d take Romney...but I think he’s the least electable in the general.<<<
I’m biased, but I think Mitt is easily the most electable in the general.
First, as opposed to Giuliani, he’s easily distanced from Hillary. He offers a very clear alternative. His squeeky clean family and professional life against her history of corruption. His pro-defense, pro-life stance against her antitheses. His history of private sector success v. her???
As opposed to Thompson, Romney in no way embodies Bush or the old white guy stereotypes. Voters are looking for change. Romney doesn’t fit the mold of the two most negative Republican stereotypes.
And when matched against Hillary, Romney is quick on his feet and speaks well on the cuff. He hasn’t been afraid to attack her when the time comes. Hillary is going to badly dependent on the female vote, as she polls much, much more favorably with women than men. The problem? Mitt will steal these votes away from her just as her husband did in past years and just as John F. Kennedy did. An attractive family man will do that every time.
I’m pretty optimistic about our chances, honestly. I think either Romney or Giuliani would vanquish Hillary in the general. I’d like to think Thompson would, as well, but I’m honestly not so sure with him.
We shall see.