[Lexinom]

That's an excellent analysis. 1, check. 2, check. 3, check. 4 & 5, check. It's even the more true now with Mitch Daniels bowing out thereby further consolidating the GOP establishment vote behind Romney.

[WOSG]

Thanks. I was afraid I’d get flailed for some Inconvenient Truths in there.

I’d add btw that Pawlenty is the big winner from Daniels not running. The ‘midwest governor’ division race is over, Palwenty wins.