My Thoughts On The Republican Candidates

To be totally honest I believe that Newt Gingrich should withdraw his attempt at the nomination. He is quite smart, but I think he is not Presidential material. I think he has some life issues that are not completely resolved, he is too quick tempered and lacks the ability to lead and inspire others. Paul has some very good points on domestic issues, but lacks a world view that keeps The U.S. engaged against present and potential adversaries. And, unfortunately, Paul will not fair well in this materialistic, image oriented society with those that have no understanding of the foundation and principles that our country was and is founded on. Perry has wasted his chance by being ill prepared in earlier engagements. These basic mistakes have cost him and made him fodder for others amusement. Huntsman is seen as a Romney junior and would gain traction only if Romney was not running. Santorum has good sound principles and seems to stand behind his statements, but has been vilified as a right wing extremist and one of those damn "Christians" that think they are more virtuous than others. He and Marco Rubio would be on a short list as VP. This leaves Romney. Though I am not a Romney supporter, I think there is a 75% chance that Romney wins the Republican Nomination. Will Romney win the Presidency? I am not sure. There are differences between Romney and Obama. Romney has worked for others and ran businesses. He has caught a lot of heat for Bain Capital. No matter what you think of his stint with them, he did what he was charged to do, make money for the company and it's investors. For better or worse, that was where his loyalties were to be and why he had a job. It will all comes down to the Electoral College and which party controls the bulk of the Governorship and State Legislatures. It looks as if there will be 104 electoral votes that are to be had. Unlike the Reagan era, the shifting demographics make a Republican landslide a rarity going forward.