The republicans’ main objective seems to be to defeat Obama. So I don’t understand why Jon Huntsman isn’t getting more votes. He and Romney are the only two, in my opinion, who have a chance in hell of beating Obama. Heck, I’d consider voting for Huntsman, and I think a lot of moderates would.
It’s only a matter of time before the religious right holds less power. Kids these days are more enlightened about social matters than their grandparents. If the republicans want to win in ’12, I think they’re going to have to get ahead of the game and get behind a social moderate. If they eschew a candidate like Huntsman because he’s socially moderate, they’re in for a disappointment.
Romney has gotten more socially conservative, and I think that would hurt his chances in the general election. And besides, he really does seem like quite a dick to me. Not sure how good a reason not to vote for him that is. But it probably won’t help his chances in the general election.
I’m not sure how good a chance Romney would have in a general election. But I think, despite what any current polls may say, that Huntsman would have a shot at winning.
