I think you are correct in saying that.
If the GOP was in it to win, we would have a candidate that would have appeal to all factions.
And Romney WILL appeal to all factions, a lot more than McCain, Rudy, or Huck. And if Hillary is the nom, and I think she will be, that will unify all factions right there. Romney also holds the Red States, put Mass on the table, and probably carries Michigan. He goes to the WH right there. Also, he would have a great shot of taking Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Remember, he is from MIchagan, and the Romney name is gold up in the Upper Mid-West.