Posted by
Jyalai on Friday, January 04, 2008 12:38:39 PM
Trolling through redstate gave me the distinct impression they think Romney is out of it. I know a lot of them are Fredheads and would like to see Romney step aside for Thompson, but I don't see the numbers being all too bad for Romney.
Romney garnered 25%. That isn't bad in a large field of candidates. He may come in second in New Hampshire and get another 25-30%. Again, that's not bad in the long run for two of the smaller states. He could technically come in second in most of the states and show up at the convention with enough delegates to proclaim victory.
The key is that the states may split the top vote across the board. Huckabee may win some. Guliani may win some. Thompson may win some. Who knows? Ron Paul may even win one or two. Romney will probably win his own share. In fact, the more split it is, the better for Mitt Romney, as long as he garners a high second or third consistently.
I am currently a Fredhead. I believe he has the best total package. But I would vote for Romney in a second over any democrat. I would even vote for Guliani, Huckabee, Paul, or McCain. I didn't mention Duncan Hunter or Alan Keyes since they really have no chance.
Garlick's First Rule in politics:
The primaries are about candidates; the general election is about party.