The elephant in the living room will finally be discussed.

While Romney's resume is clearly the best of the bunch voters are having to consider- there has been a major barrier. Romney's challenge has not been that he changed some of positions over time. The real concern of many members of the Republican base is now, and has always been, his adherence to Mormonism.

Romney has attempted to avoid talking about this, as though voters will forget. Religion is too important to ignore.

As Romney faces a strengthening Huckabee- whose primary attraction for many voters is clearly his status as a baptist minister, he must come out swinging with strong speeches and interviews. Voters should be very careful to jump head first in a shallow pool. Huckabee may be bright, and he may attend a church more in favor in this country but his positions on some critical issues- like illegal immigration and taxation- leave much to be desired.

Romney is right to schedule a talk with the American people. There is much to be said on this issue. Who knows? A great speech may save him.