Public sector, executive level experience (as Governor): check
Private sector, executive level experience (at Bain): check
Problem solver (2002 Winter Olympics): check
Effective debator (held his own in debates): check
High energy campaigner (compared to Thompson): check
Deep pockets (for 2008 campaign): check
Vote-getter (#2 at the end of Super Tuesday, won as R in very D state): check
Not trusted to do what he says he’ll do after being a liberal governor in a liberal state - check.
Some many awkward, conflicting positions he makes the Kama Sutra blush - Check.
Pathetic pandering liar - Check