Simple. Unlike the purists, they want a win by choosing the most electable candidate. That would not be Santorum, Newt or Huntsman. It’s the charisma, stupid. Nothing personal intended.
Mitt Romney = Obama without the tan.
Huh? Romney has charisma? Is that what they call it these days? I normally use terms like unprincipled, dishonest, and snake oil salesman, when describing Romney.
It's comical listening to the same people who told us McCain was the most "electable candidate" in 2008 now tell us that Romney is the most electable candidate in 2012. How many times do you need to be kicked in the groin before you learn your lesson?