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Romney has shifted his persona from panderer to outsider. Every other word out of his mouth these days is an Obama-style jab at Washington business as usual. For a second-generation politician and quintessential country-club Republican to attack "lobbyists" (his father was one) is, well, rich.
When I asked Romney in New Hampshire about McCain, he said, "McCain is Washington." It sounds preposterous that a maverick like McCain could be successfully depicted as a Beltway hack, but McCain gives Romney ammo when he's seen on election night on TV with aging Washington fixtures like Joe Lieberman, a Democrat-turned-independent.
Michigan, where McCain beat George W. Bush in 2000 even after a defeat in South Carolina, is an open primary that allows independents to vote without changing registration. Given that, McCain should have done much better there. Same for Mike Huckabee, who didn't perform nearly as well as expected with Michigan's many evangelical voters. Rudy Giuliani, for whom independents are also critical, finished below even Ron Paul.
The problem for McCain is that most Republican primaries are closed, which means that independents must re-register as Republicans to take part. Not many will, an advantage for Romney or Huckabee. Of course if those two split the mainstream Republican vote in South Carolina, that could give McCain or Fred Thompson an opening.
But in the big casino on Super Tuesday, Mitt Romney will almost certainly have more chips on more states than anyone else. He'll spend anything and say anything to win, and probably will.
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Posted By: zzyzx @ 02/05/2008 12:01:25 AM
Comment: As a temple Mormon, knowing the covenents that Romney has made, he can't lead this nation. My vote in Utah tomorrow will go to Dr. Ron Paul. Adnerence to the United States Constitution, non-interventionist policy, fiscal responsibility, and self reliance makes Dr. Ron Paul the candidate capable of leading my country.
Posted By: NECritic @ 01/31/2008 4:20:35 AM
Comment: Newsweek wake up, take a breath of fresh air. . The clear choice is Romney. We get so tired of McCain war stories. Every response that he has no answer he defaults to his military service, who he served with side by side. With all due respect Sen McCain ENOUGH! Lot's of us have served, but don't pound our chest all day.
There is more to being president than just fighting the war on terror, which is basically MCain's platform.
McCain is what Washington is all about today, an "old" bogged down piece of machinery.
It is time for a fresh look; new, young ideas, with someone who has optimism and vision.
Now a Romney-McCain ticket would be the best of it all.....
Posted By: Chrimturn @ 01/27/2008 5:08:17 PM
Comment: This is the beauty of Newseek....(quote)... "But in the big casino on Super Tuesday, Mitt Romney will almost certainly have more chips on more states than anyone else. He'll spend anything and say anything to win, and probably will.
He'll spend anything and say anything to win.....SAY ANYTHING?
Sounds more like your typical Newsweek column to me. One that will...."Say Anything"....to try and sway readers away from the candidate they fear the most.
Newsweek cracks me up.
I mean, let's face it. Deep within the mysterious fourth dimension, there are card games being played in a heavily secluded, smoke filled room. These games attract some of the most influential voices of todays media. At this new aged, so called "Round Table", you will find co-hosts Hill and Billary engaged in humorous activity along with comrades Ed Schultz, Alan Colmes and Stephanie Miller.
And to top it all off, as they take turns swapping blindfolds and throwing darts at a corkboard covered with todays political issues to decide which one they will embrace next, John Edwards is serving them drinks and passing out the latest editions of Newsweek and Rolling Stone.
Time to wake up Newsweek. The country is on to you!