The Left is worried in a different way about Romney...he’s not far enough Right to attack as a Tea Party guy, but he’s too close to the middle and left to call an idiot since he holds some similar positions to Obama and the Left cannot afford to drive any Independent votes to a “safe” candidate like Romney...the knives will be out later for him ... magritte
I agree -he is just a place holder that will never lead as he represents nothing clear.
As far as Newt -he was beaten down by the left. I like him; however, his 'spunk' seems spanked. His spark seems dim. Maybe he will regain his spine -sticking his neck out and pushing the edge will be required -standing on the right with the tea party and with Palin is where he must be if he is going to pull it off.
Just my opinion...