Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney to me is the most realistic and least insane of the group of people attempting to be the next Republican presidential candidate.  He has been very successful as governor of Massachusetts and has actually lined up with Obama on several issues, which may attract moderates who are dissatisfied by Obama's approaches (and would not prefer to reelect him) but agree on a fair amount of his positions (for Obama tries to be rather moderate on many issues).  Romney however is rather inconsistent and his religion may be a hindrance to him when ultra-conservatives vote and are not as accepting of Mormonism, which is sometimes regarded by the public as a rather odd religion (this not not what I personally believe, but not being Protestant is already a problem for many judged by conservatives). Romney will have to be stronger and more engaging in debates, as well as trim back his ideas for legislation to win the vote; his economic platform has 59 planks, for example.