Here are my 3 possible choices:
1.Turkson
2.Burke
3.Tagle
Age will be a factor because there is a sense that there must not be another “transition” pope.
Yes, the sense that a transition Pope must not be elected has probably doomed Bertone’s chances. As Secretary of State he is in a powerful position but he’s 78. I like Burke too. I wonder if there is some sort of prejudice against having an American Pope though.