When it comes to Mitt Romney’s surrogates and endorsers, the likely Republican nominee’s friends on the trail have been too hot — making over-the-top statements that tiptoe into offensive territory, or too cold — tepid, half-hearted endorsements that barely veil their concerns with the candidate. Like the fairy tale Goldilocks, he is still looking for a just-right surrogate who can help bolster his message and endear him to independent voters.
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