Is Romney the best choice for v.p.?

The "veepstakes" is generating big buzz in Utah, especially because adopted favorite son Mitt Romney remains a top GOP contender. Once dismissed as a long shot, Romney is now in the top tier of v.p. possibilities. Does he have a real shot and can he help John McCain win the presidency? Pignanelli: The beta (or trial) version of Romney 3.0 is popular with national Republicans. Readers may recall that version Romney 1.0 (liberal) was used in the U.S. Senate and Massachusetts gubernatorial contest; version Romney 2.0 (very conservative) was unsuccessfully utilized in the GOP presidential primaries. Apparently, the third time is the charm. These are the current political dynamics: Barack Obama is ahead by eight points; President George Bush's approval rating is at an all-time low; McCain is behind in all categories of voters... [read full story]