I differ with Goldberg on one major point: that Romney has moved right since 2008. I think the opposite is true and I think it’s one reason Romney is stuck on 25%.
Now Goldberg is right that Romney was considered a conservative alternative to McCain in 08 - more because McCain is more liberal than Mitt on issues of tax and regulations and because McCain is more likely to attack another Republican than Mitt is. But Mitt has moved left since 08.
Had he actually moved right, I think he would be much higher than 25% in the polls.
Other than that, interesting article.
So why does the GOP establishment behave as if David Gergen is calling the shots?
It’s simple.
End deficit spending NOW!
Fence and guard the borders.
Deport, deport, deport.
Drill here, drill now.
Fight wars instead of trying to win hearts and minds!
NONE OF THE GOP CANDIDATES EMBRACE ALL OF THESE SIMPLE PRINCIPLES.
How so? BTW, Mitt would only get my vote in November, not in the primary.