He doesn’t need the conservative vote - he’s looking for the independent and for the cross over liberals.
Just like McCain in 2008. And then he adds Palin to the ticket in hopes that he’d lock up the conservative vote. A user of the worst sort (McCain, that is). Should he be the nominee, Mitt will try the same thing-DeMint anyone? DeMint endorsed Romney in the primaries in 2008; he’s not yet endorsed this go-around; but don’t be surprised if he endorses Romney; lining himself up for the veep spot on the ticket. Just IMHO.