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Mike Huckabee: He believes in absolute literal interpretation of the Bible, including the creation story. He would not consider the probability that it was meant to be allegorical. He and Pat Robertson and Glenn Beck will get along just fine.
Mitt Romney: He will always be the godfather of Obamacare in the minds of most baseline Republicans and as such, will not get their vote. And in the South, which is now the corporate headquarters for the GOP, a Mormon is not likely to scratch. Still, the Southern wing of the GOP has never been known to stick to principle, so if he starts to gain momentum, they may throw out their convictions to be with the only guy they believe can win. Why? He is the best looking candidate they have -- and he says so. He's the guy "whose picture is in the frame you buy at the drug store." That's what he says. [The other Mormon, Jon Huntsman, is not going to run, so I'll make no comment on him.]
Haley Barbour: Oh, boy. Well I should say, "Oh, what a good ole boy!" He reminds me of Senator Phogbound (from the Li'l Abner comic strip). And his positions are much the same. Very dismissive of racial segregation. Of course, he will have to live in Mississippi after he fails in the pursuit of the nomination so he has to be careful or he will end up with a cross burning on his lawn.
Tim Pawlenty: He knows the truth and if he dares say it, the GOP faithful will show him the door quickly. For instance, he knows global warming is a fact and that man is the major contributor to it. But he can't say it. He's going nowhere.
Bottom line: this is a wide open race. All contenders are from the GOP "redshirts," that is, they couldn't make the varsity so they are being held out to mature and hone their skills. But first, you have to have skills.
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