[YankeeReb]

I don't know if I'm way off base or not. The way I see it is that the average GOP voter (including conservatives) is so deathly afraid of 4 more years of this grovelling empty suit we have in the WH that they want to be dead sure that our nominee can win. I don't know how many people I've talked to who like Santorum or Newt but are convinced by the MSM that Romney looks presidential, has loads of money and won't scare moderates, so they're supporting him. It's kind of like, "Yeah!!!! Go [Rick/Newt]" but inside they're saying "Why can't Mitt say these things."

I like to believe that once we settle on a nominee there'll be a tidal wave of support for him, whoever he is. The thing is that our nominee can't let the MSM lead him into the weeds. This contraception flap is the Media's (and the 0bama campaign's) attempt to paint our side as extreme and above all to keep the debate off the economy. I don't know if it will work especially if we see $5.00 gas.

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

Most Conservatives on his forum, remain rather isolated.

They maintain the misconception that Obama and the Democrats are so hated by all, that whomever we nominate is not only guaranteed 2 terms, but that candidate will usher in an era of perfection and Moral Utopia.

They also believe that Conservatism and religious fundamentalism, will become the norm and that the rest of the population will gladly adopt it. That ideal, is so far from reality, that it raises vile reactions from some here, at even hinting their doctrine is severely flawed.

[bondserv]

It's kind of like, "Yeah!!!! Go [Rick/Newt]" but inside they're saying "Why can't Mitt say these things."

Mitt and Rick are starting to say many of the same things Gingrich has been saying, but they don't have the principles of heart (Mitt) and mind (Rick) to be convincing.

This is why those watching closely don't have confidence in anyone but Newt.