[erlayman]

Voters do know what is happening and are listening closely in New Hampshire, however. And judging by the latest polls the nominees in contention there appear to be Romney, Huntsman and possibly Perry.

It was always Mitt’s to lose and out of intransigence or ignorance or god knows what, by constantly trashing the most viable alternative (such as Huntsman) by default have only created a larger path for him.

[boatbums]

Not so sure I'd agree that, “It was always Mitt’s to lose”. He sure didn't win in 2008. If he's the “best” the GOP can offer, then he won't have my vote. He is the quintessential RINO. If "they" haven't understood this yet, there will be a BIG surprise on the first Tuesday in November, 2012.