An insight into a true believer:
So as a Romney fan, I continue to casually float an early Thompson-Romney ticket. Solves Fred Thompson's initial money and organization problems. They can get Rudy to be their secretary of Defense. John McCain as ambassador to Iraq (by putting someone of his stature there we emphasize how important we think it is to help Iraq succeed). John Bolton as secretary of State. Pat Toomey for Treasury. Santorum as DOJ. (Yes, I did those last two together on purpose. Permanently make peace over Pennsylvania on the Right.)
I'm thinking on HHS. Who would be PERFECT? I'm coming up with some fun ones, including Phyllis Schlafy. And, of course, Ponnuru for SCOTUS.