Well I understand that, but at some point it becomes a matter of comprehending the reality of the situation. Huntsman has no support among the Republican (or the Conservative) electorate. He is more popular among liberal journalists and people that will never vote in a Republican primary than anyone else.
But I guess I should encourage you to vote for Huntsman because it sounds from your logic that if you did not vote for Huntsman you would vote for Romney. At least if you vote for Huntsman, your vote will have no effect on the Republican primary whatsoever!
So on second thought, please, go and vote for Huntsman! More power to you!
He may not be popular around Conservatives, but it is for no substantive reason that I’ve ever been able to discern. And who do they like anyway ? In lieu of a a consensus for any of the other candidates, I’m going with who excites me - the best ideas, best record, best experience and best chance to beat Obama.
Certainly no one in the media is any more an expert in picking a candidate. That’s an antidemocratic idea. Make an assessment after looking into positions they take on
issues and the leadership qualities and experience they would bring to office. Some random newscaster with an agenda are equally at liberty to like whomever they personally like. The kinds of issues and problems and judgment that are involved in choosing a candidate are not something even a celebrity reporter can monopolize the knowledge of.
I won’t vote for Romney under any circumstance.