Is there enough contested delegates to deny Romney's nomination on the first --?

Not as such. There may, however, be enough delegates who have seen too much of Romney since they were elected as Romney delegates. If enough of those simply abstain during the first ballot they could throw the Convention open.

At this point I am voting Democrat. Given the choice the Republicans are offering what choice does a patriot have? I am sure I am not alone in wondering why a stooge like Mitt Romney is the best we can do this year.

No. Ron Paul lost his chance in Nebraska.

No there isn't. If you don't count Ron Paul fans wet dreams.

If there is. They will find them.