The Dem's are shakin' alright. They know GOP Romney nomination would be Obama's second term Presidency insurance. The DNC people are wringing their hands sore. (Sarc.)
First, Romney must repudiate his Massachusetts law. He can do that by promising to sign the repeal, impounding all regs via Executive Order, and appointing Cuccinelli as AG or Secretary of HHS.
A Romney-Rubio ticket would be very formidable. Romney can play in Blue states, including PA, MI, WI, NJ and all of New England. He might not win them all, but he will cost the RATS a fortune in defending them.
Romney also has the organization, the money, and telegenicity to destroy Obama in debates. (McCain not only mumbled, he couldn’t even string three coherent sentences together). Let’s not forget who delivered McCain the nomination: Charlie Crist.
Most significantly, Romney has NEVER worked in DC so like Reagan, Romney can run against Washington.
Whether freepers like it or not, we must nominate someone who will unify all factions of the party AND appeal to independents. Romney or Pawlenty fill that bill. Christie, too, if he would get in.