Romney's struggles fuel talk of brokered convention

Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's struggles in Michigan are fueling speculation that Republicans might have to resort to a doomsday scenario and launch a frantic search for a 2012 savior at their nominating convention in late August.

Rare in the modern age of U.S. politics, a "brokered convention" could result in Republicans ditching their current crop of candidates and turning to someone else who they feel would have a better chance of defeating Democratic President Barack Obama in the November 6 election.

How did Republicans get to this point? Romney's failure to get conservatives fully behind him and put down yet another challenger in the party - this time it's Rick Santorum - is causing angst in the party.

Many senior Republicans do not think Santorum, a social conservative caught up in the U.S. culture wars over issues like abortion and contraception, has a chance to beat Obama if he wins the party's presidential nomination. (snip*)

Who would Republicans turn to if not Romney or Santorum? Think of two popular governors, Mitch Daniels of Indiana and Chris Christie of New Jersey, or former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, or even U.S. congressman Paul Ryan, author of a budget plan popular with Republicans (snip*)

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a champion of the conservative Tea Party movement, is making noises about being willing to "help" at a brokered convention. That notion sounds suspiciously like she would love to have her own name thrown into the mix, if even only as a kingmaker.

Hmmmmmmm.... you sure are in the tank for Willlard come Michigan.

Newsflash: Santorum will win Michigan and doom Willard.

Sorry for you Rombots in disguise.

BUT it's Santorum/Huckabee (Or Rubio) 2012

I am a delegate and sometimes, you scream and fight to get support, but you never know what the deals are made before the floor. I think this year, we can say, that we are divided. Each person has flaws tho, Newt has the policy & leadership experience so he's the best (imo) My Tea Party group is struggling about Mitt and or Rick. I will do a write in at this point. Santorum is another Bush(spending overboard politician/he will not win for us-the non Romney vote is backfiring. Rush sticking himself in the race has our side in turmoil. I think Rick was ask to divide the votes but with the idea of the stop Romney campaign, he has began to lead, causing major problems. Newt to Mitt, easy choice.
Media is building up Rick. No vetting. They cannot destroy him now in case, Mitt doesn't come back. Either, we get behind Newt or start pleading for Palin to get involved or pray that Newt goes to the convention. The ruling party just doesn't want reform and a new way of doing things. They don't care to get it that we, the people want reforms and our government to work for us in a more modern efficient way. Newt should bring back term limits to his campaign and promise to fight for it. I don't think we should give Rick the green light w/o proper vetting which is common sense. Each day, it seems we are in the ditch. Pretty soon, people have to realize it's the economy and jobs, we need a economic plan to turn it around while battling a radical president. Newt can address the problems head on at all levels. It will take someone tough as can be to stand up to and beside Obama. Obama (redistribute wealth, make America pay for her sins-Obama) Newt ( traditional American ideas which Obama's side think are extreme-and that's who we are fighting)

At this point the RINO establishment is "$hittin' a show".

Newt Gingrich is the ONLY TRUE CONSERVATIVE and ONLY authentic WASHINGTON OUTSIDER with a legitimate PLAN and SOLUTIONS.

If they consider running Daniels, Christie, or Bush they'd be far better off digging up Wendall Willkie's remains and nominating him.

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