McCain’s big problem was he was a moderate RINO.. how would a moderate RINO Romney make any difference.. he may have gained a percent being slicker and a better speaker, but I doubt the final result would be different.
Romney is just another silk pony; a richer one, perhaps, but still just another one. Palin speaks to me. Palin speaks for me. Get it. Got it. Good. Palin in 2012. End of the dialogue.
I’m not sure the result would have been different either. But Romney couldn’t rush to Washington and socialize the banking industry as his final legislative act before the election either. This stupidity killed McCain’s campaign.
Also Romney has chrisma, looks and is a polished speaker. Certainly you’ve read accounts where people just wanted a leader who doesn’t torture the English language every time he gives a speech. When I was young, I knew many women who voted on LOOKS alone. Nothing else. Sad really, but at least they were honest in answering my query.