The possibility that the Republican primary electorate isn't so conservative

[Stranger in a strange land]

The Republican Electorate isn't as conservative as it thinks it is (for the most part), but it's still very conservative, and is becoming more so. And this year, Romney has so massively outspent all his foes and is up against such a weak, divided field that this has really been his to lose from the outset. Romney is lucky that there is no charismatic, hawkish, socially and economically conservative Senator or Governor with a record of accomplishment and an ability to run a good campaign. If such a figure existed in the entire country, he would have won in a walk.