I tend to be a bit more moderate and pragmatic than most FReepers, but I’d never vote for a supposed Republican who works for a Democrat. So that Huntsman is out as far as I’m concerned. Other than that, I’m keeping an open mind for now.
I’m willing to give a mulligan or two but any farther straying from conservatism than that, and they won’t get my vote. 2004 w/ GWB was the last man I voted for less than a rock-ribbed conservative. It won’t happen again. That eliminates many of the “top” names for me.