Wow! I think this is the first time I have ever disagreed with you! Romney is the real threat! He already(amazingly) has borderline-movement conservatives pushing him and he WILL push FEDERALISM hard.He will be way more articulate than Allen or Romney.Romney isn't more conservative or competent than Allen,but he will appear to be both.
You may have a point there. I guess I just figure that most Midwestern and Southern Pubbies won't fall for a Massachusetts Republican.