Who Should Be The Republican Nominee?

It was a breath of fresh air to see CNN moderate a republican debate where their intention is not to ridicule. Kudos to Anderson Cooper!

The debate did highlight how it is everyone versus Mitt Romney. Ron Paul has some good ideas, but his strong isolationist view of the country is not one of them. Mike Huckabee may be a great communicator, but when asked about the economic stimulus, he would prefer building super highways instead of receiving the tax rebates. Romney wisely pointed out the extreme amount of time and planning it would entail thus defeating the purpose. I've come to the conclusion Mitt Romney is the best of the candidates to lead the conservative movement.

What about John McCain? Near the end of the debate -after multiple attacks on Romney and constantly interrupting- McCain actually explains why he himself should not be the republican nominee.

Cooper: Senator McCain, would Ronald Reagan endorse you?

McCain: Ronald Reagan would not approve of someone who changes their positions depending on what the year is.

This is precisely what he has done, for example, McCain-Kennedy. McCain stated in this same debate he wouldn't even vote for it now. Declares he's the person to handle border security and familiar with "building walls, and vehicle barriers, and sensors, and all of the things necessary" yet nothing came of it before. Said he would appoint judges along the lines of Justices Roberts and Alito, but previously told others he would have drawn the line on Alito because "he wore his conservatism on his sleeve."

Right now, it is necessary for John McCain not to receive the nomination. Voters realizing his stances will help. Mike Huckabee retiring from the presidential race to avoid syphoning votes off from Romney might do the job.