I have noticed also that the bashing has grown much more aggressive in light of Romney. It is unfortunate.
I think it is also interesting to watch different LDS people deal with Romney as a candidate. While I know some who support him, the vast majority I talk with had hoped for Bachmann to pan out. As I live in Kalifornia, I likely will not get to meaningfully vote for a candidate, but at the moment, I would go Santorum.
If being in the senate doesn't corrupt him I hope too see Rand Paul run at some point for POTUS.