[Longbow1969]

That only leaves Paul -- and I'd vote for him with a smile

Paul is a kook on foreign policy and defense. Wonderful on economic issues for the most part, total crap on everything else. I could never, ever vote for him with a smile. He is the candidate of absolute last resort for me - I'd even prefer Huntsman. Still, as wacky as I consider Paul is, I would vote for him if he wins the nomination (which he won't).

[so_real]

The smile is more directed to Karl Rove and the other GOP elites whose heads would explode as their candidate receives fewer votes than Ron Paul. One way or the other, they are going to get the message that the Tea Party is not the party of country club elitists.