[Randy in CO]

I still have strong connections in New England. The consensus there among many dems is that they would have voted for Romney in 08 and will if he gets the nomination in 2012.

I know he’s been squishy on some conservative principles (abortion, healthcare), but you have to consider the environment he was running in, I think. Maybe not my first choice, and he wasn’t in ‘08. But I would rather have voted for Romney last time than for Juan McCain.

[J40000]

“But I would rather have voted for Romney last time than for Juan McCain.”

I totally feel the same way. McCain got my vote when he chose his running mate. I honestly thought about sitting it out. Romney would have gotten it automatically.

I just don’t think he’s ‘the’ person the GOP is looking for.

[redk]

Yes let’s pick the person the Democrats swear they would vote for.

[Force of Truth]

I know he’s been squishy on some conservative principles (abortion, healthcare), but you have to consider the environment he was running in, I think. Maybe not my first choice, and he wasn’t in ‘08. But I would rather have voted for Romney last time than for Juan McCain.
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He gained about as much ground as ANY conservative EVER could have in ultraliberal Mass. He's a very smart individual and I doubt Palin or Jindal or ANY other could have done what he did. He knows how to deal with liberals and win something fro m nothing. And no he didn't fight in the military, but he has his own niche and he does it well.
But too many conservatives can't see the forest from the trees. Why do you think we keep on electing these incompetents for POTUS candidate?