The thing about Mitt I think is that he really wants to be president for the right reason,not to rent out the lincoln bedroom or something, and if anyone would have a chance at streamlining the government which i admit is unlikely, i think it would be mitt. he did lots of vetoing in MASS, and did veto the instate tuition for illegals,etc. and he is absolutely right on immigration or tancredo and Sheriff Joe from AZ wouldn’t endorse him.
Mitt also managed to fire two entrenched hacks from Mass who were considered untouchable (Billy Bulger and Fat Matt Amorello). His record as governor was more conservative than many Freepers would have you believe.
It’s great to be a purist and support only true conservatives—namely, Fred and Hunter in this race. But once it’s demonstrated that these candidates are not viable, to boycott an election would ensure that Hillary gets in. I’ve never quite understood this logic.