One-Sentence Guide To Republican Field

For those who have trouble making sense of the Republicans vying for the nomination to be president, here’s a one-sentence guide to the field and the doubts that are keeping the race open:

Romney: He’s quick and he’s slick, and gets along well with others, but is that enough to pick?

Guiliani: He’s tough and can play rough, but is he man enough for Hillary?

McCain: On national security he’s more than a pass, but for cozy deals with Dems he’s an ass.

Huckabee: For he who who stole Christmas with glib populism, it’s still tough to figure who’s against who.

Hunter: He’s repeatedly proven his balls, but can’t fill the halls.

Thompson: First rate actor hasn’t shown he can perform.