George Allen’s self-destruction has been stunning to watch. He’ll likely make it back to the Senate, but I don’t see how he gets to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. For the GOP, it’s now between Romney and McCain and the central question that will decide that race is this: Can Evangelical Christians set aside serious theological differences with the Mormon Romney, and focus on the broad common political and social values they share with him? Which begs the question: if he does win, what book would he place his hand on at the swearing in ceremony?

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