Romney #1?

In Chris Cillizza's Washington Post blog, The Fix, he has repeated put Romney at the top of the list when it comes to Republicans to watch.

The former Massachusetts governor is the complete package. A tremendous fundraiser, he also has the business credentials that allow him to speak intelligently and forcefully about the economy -- the only issue most Americans care about right now. Romney will move to seize the high ground (from a policy perspective) on health care within the party over the coming months and is likely to be Obama's leading critic when Congress takes up the legislation in the fall. Romney's Achilles heel: he is still a little too programmatic and stiff. He needs to find the common touch if he wants to stand against Obama in November 2012.

Later, comparing the 2012 potentials fundraising abilities he has further praise.

Like him or hate him, you have got to give the former Massachusetts governor his due — he can raise money with the best of them. Romney collected $300,000 for his Free and Strong America PAC in March, bringing his total fundraising for the organization to more than $870,000 for the year. Romney will, without doubt, set the pace for the 2012 Republican presidential field — the standard by which all cash-collection for GOPers will be measured.

It will be interesting to see if Mitt can soften his image enough to have appeal beyond the white collar set. Here's hoping, as he could be the best shot Republicans have in unseating Obama.