I'm new here, but I might as well jump right in. Gingrich is terrific, but he has baggage. Same with Palin. Others don't have the horsepower or the broad backing. I really don't know if one person (or even a couple) have emerged yet. I do know they need to appeal to the independents and conservative democrats as well as the base. I said appeal, like Reagan, not pander. In this climate speaking about conservative principles is gonna be the ticket (small government, personal responsibility, lower taxes, national security). The Dems will try and turn it into another debate about abortion, climate change, war, etc., but a true leader needs to share a vision of getting back to our founding ideals and stay out of the bickering. Not saying he/she shouldn't take a stand and be firm on details (God knows what that lack of detail has gotten us into), but you can't get bogged down in the trenches. They gotta have a plan and speak to our hearts. That candidate can win!!