I'm curious as to who you'd like to see be the nominee. Do you personally like Romney the best or do you think he's just the most likely to win the nomination? Do you think he's also the most likely to beat Obama?
I certainly don't have a clear favorite yet. That'll come after listening to them and watching the debates and all. Though right now I do like Romney best, especially in this economic environment, and most polls show he is indeed the best chance of beating Obama.
I've never been crazy about Huckabee, but he's running well against Obama too.
No doubt Gingrich is very smart, though everyone seems to be saying he's unelectable with his personal baggage. I'm torn on that opinion, so he falls somewhere in the middle.
I like Palin a lot personally, but there's just no shot of her winning the general.
From what I've seen of Tim Pawlenty, he seems quite smart and I don't think he should be underestimated. Not the most charismatic or naturally appealing guy, but if he impresses in the debates he could jump right up there with Romney for me.
Ambassador Bolton has mentioned a number of times that he's thinking seriously about it. He would be an interesting candidate, and almost certainly the most experienced of the potential candidates, and worth doing a little research on.
I really think Christie is the wild card. If he doesn't run, I think Romney's got a good shot. If he does get persuaded, I really believe he becomes a bigger factor than even Palin.
Should Obama win in 2012, the crop for 2016 include a handful of really appealing people IMO, including Christie, Rubio, Haley in SC, maybe Kasich, all possibly VPs this election.