Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Lies, Negativity Trump Honesty and Hope
John McCain won the 2008 Republican Florida Primary by running a last-minute blitz full of wrong and ruthless lies and attacks on Gov. Mitt Romney. McCain practiced politics as usual as he cut backdoor deals to secure endorsements, and simply reinforced the fact that he will do and say anything to finally reach the White House after planning it for decades. Today was a day when the past triumphed over the future; when negativity won over optimism and hope; and when a great man’s (Mitt Romney) mission to turn-around Washington has been dealt a fatal blow. With John McCain as the nominee, Republicans are guaranteed a loss in November; McCain and Hillary have more in common than what meets the eye.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
“Straight Talk Express” Derailed; McCain Lies to Voters
Desperate John McCain who understands he himself cannot address the concerns of the economy is trying to make voters forget about his inexperience and instead mislead voters about Gov. Romney’s positions on the issues.
Today, McCain told the press that Gov. Romney supported an Iraq withdrawal date; a fabrication that his campaign cannot backup. McCain aides, desperately trying to prove this new allegation, pointed the press to this quote made by Gov. Romney in an ABC News interview in 2007:
"There's no question that the president and (Iraqi) Prime Minister al-Maliki have to have a series of timetables and milestones that they speak about.”
McCain has come under heavy fire for his latest fabrication by a variety of newspapers. Others insist this is an act of desperation since a new poll released today shows Romney up by 6 points in Florida.
The Governor responded by saying, "That's simply wrong and it's dishonest, and he should apologize…I know he's trying desperately to change the topic from the economy and trying to get back to Iraq, but to say something that's not accurate is simply wrong — and he knows better."
Today, McCain told the press that Gov. Romney supported an Iraq withdrawal date; a fabrication that his campaign cannot backup. McCain aides, desperately trying to prove this new allegation, pointed the press to this quote made by Gov. Romney in an ABC News interview in 2007:
"There's no question that the president and (Iraqi) Prime Minister al-Maliki have to have a series of timetables and milestones that they speak about.”
McCain has come under heavy fire for his latest fabrication by a variety of newspapers. Others insist this is an act of desperation since a new poll released today shows Romney up by 6 points in Florida.
The Governor responded by saying, "That's simply wrong and it's dishonest, and he should apologize…I know he's trying desperately to change the topic from the economy and trying to get back to Iraq, but to say something that's not accurate is simply wrong — and he knows better."
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Florida Sun Shines on Romney
In the final debate before the all-important Republican primary in Florida (1/29), the five remaining candidates performed in a chivalrous manner; a sharp contrast to what America witnessed a few days ago with the Democratic debate featuring personal attacks, nasty body language, and barbed challenges.
John McCain and Mitt Romney had the most at stake in this debate due to their jockeying for 1st and 2nd place in the latest Florida polls. McCain performed well, and tried the best he could to reassure conservatives that he was in fact a conservative; but it was Mitt Romney that truly shined tonight. Romney faced difficult questions from Tim Russert about his vast fortune, high volume of television ads, record as Governor, etc. But Russert’s strategy backfired; instead of wavering, Romney provided clear, complete and precise answers to each question and looked purely Presidential.
Overall, Romney established himself as the best candidate to handle the economy, as a man who would be tough in the War on Terror, and as a Republican nominee who would have no trouble taking on the Clinton machine in November.
Based on the latest polls and a rock-star performance this evening, it is safe to say the sun is shining on Mitt right now in Florida.
John McCain and Mitt Romney had the most at stake in this debate due to their jockeying for 1st and 2nd place in the latest Florida polls. McCain performed well, and tried the best he could to reassure conservatives that he was in fact a conservative; but it was Mitt Romney that truly shined tonight. Romney faced difficult questions from Tim Russert about his vast fortune, high volume of television ads, record as Governor, etc. But Russert’s strategy backfired; instead of wavering, Romney provided clear, complete and precise answers to each question and looked purely Presidential.
Overall, Romney established himself as the best candidate to handle the economy, as a man who would be tough in the War on Terror, and as a Republican nominee who would have no trouble taking on the Clinton machine in November.
Based on the latest polls and a rock-star performance this evening, it is safe to say the sun is shining on Mitt right now in Florida.
MeyerWire Fla. Poll Averages
The following is an average of the 6 latest polls conducted from 1/20/08 - 1/23/08 for the Florida Republican Primary.
Romney: 24.0
McCain: 22.8
Giuliani: 18.5
Huckabee: 14.8
Poll Sources:
Rasmussen Reports
InsiderAdvantage
Herald/SPT/Bay9
Strategic Vision
Mason-Dixon
Romney: 24.0
McCain: 22.8
Giuliani: 18.5
Huckabee: 14.8
Poll Sources:
Rasmussen Reports
InsiderAdvantage
Herald/SPT/Bay9
Strategic Vision
Mason-Dixon
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Fla. InsiderAdvantage Poll: Romney +5
A poll published just minutes ago concurs with the findings of a Rasmussen Report conducted on January 20th, putting Mitt Romney at the head of the pack in Florida with a 5 point lead.
Latest Florida Poll:
Romney: 24
Giuliani: 19
McCain: 18
InsiderAdvantage (1/20/08-1/21/08)
Florida Republican Primary Poll
Latest Florida Poll:
Romney: 24
Giuliani: 19
McCain: 18
InsiderAdvantage (1/20/08-1/21/08)
Florida Republican Primary Poll
McCain Follows Suit with New Fla. Ad
After Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani launched their ads days ago (see MeyerWire article here), McCain has finally begin to run a new ad focusing on the economy. In his 30 second spot, McCain attempts to convince Floridians that he is the most capable to protect America and the economy.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Who can Save the Economy?
A MeyerWire Exclusive Story
As the 2008 Republican Presidential race heats up and moves south, the three main contenders in the sunshine state are fighting to be recognized as the best person to fix America’s struggling economy and get us on the right track towards a more prosperous future. But with so much spin and so many numbers, how do we know what to believe? In an in-depth report, The MeyerWire has outlined each candidate’s plans, record, and experience regarding the economy. After much research, we have found an answer to perhaps the most important question for the nation: which candidate is best suited to manage our economy?
John McCain’s plan calls to cut corporate taxes by 10%, allow “first-year deduction” of companies’ equipment and technology investments, and enact a permanent tax credit (10% of wages spent) for corporate research and development. A close look at McCain’s record on issues surrounding the economy created some anxiety; McCain voted against George W. Bush’s proposed tax cuts (which were overwhelmingly welcomed in congress and the public) in more than one instance. These tax cuts helped the economy survive the attacks of September 11th, and have prolonged a recession, many experts assert. In a final category, we took a look into McCain’s experience in managing budgets and economies and found nothing of interest. He has helped to eliminate “pork-barrel” spending in congress, but as far as having any executive experience in managing budgets to create surpluses, we found none.
Rudy Giuliani would also cut the corporate tax by 10% and would in addition lower the capital gains tax from 15% to 10%. His plan focuses mostly on tax cuts for Americans and touts a “flatter” and “simpler” tax system. New tax brackets would feature 3 levels; 10%, 15% and 30%. Giuliani has also pledged “to fight” for a national disaster fund which he claims will lower insurance rates. His record suggests he has made tax cuts work as Mayor of New York City. However, when looking closely, we discovered that real estate tax collections soared in the city during his tenure, making it easy for him to make dramatic cuts in other categories. Giuliani has a good record of fiscal discipline and has experience managing the vast economy of New York City (larger than that of some countries).
Mitt Romney’s plan features a comprehensive strategy for immediate relief in three categories; individuals, businesses, and homeowners. For individuals, he vows to permanently reduce the lowest tax bracket from 10% to 7.5%. Those who earned less than $97,500 in 2007 would also get a special tax rebate. For those over 65, the Governor would permanently eliminate payroll taxes. Romney also proposes that any individual earning less than $200,000 per year be able to save and invest their money absolutely tax-free. Businesses would benefit from expensing 100% of newly purchased equipment, and the corporate tax would be reduced to 20% over two years. Romney addresses the house-market crisis by proposing to lower the requirement for initial down payments on home loans. On taxes in general, Romney has much more to say, but this is where we have judged his main economic stimulus plan ends. When taking a look at his record as Governor of Massachusetts, it is evident that he too showed how fiscal discipline can work; he cut taxes several times while also cutting out vast amounts of spending. While we found that Romney did raise some fees, net for net, taxes in his state decreased. The situation he inherited in Massachusetts featured a ballooning 3 billion dollar deficit, which was transformed into a surplus under his leadership. His experience managing budgets and economies is vast when one considers his 25 years as a business “turn-around” artist and term as Governor of Massachusetts. Romney was also involved in a number of international agreements with countries, such as China, while in the private sector.
After long, grueling research and sifting through mountains of spin, we are confident in our objective report. We are convinced that this question of who is best prepared to innovate our economy, when looking at our three areas of criteria, - plans, record, and experience, - can in fact be answered. While we encourage our readers to interpret the data for themselves and draw their own conclusions, we couldn’t help but notice that there is a decisive “winner.”
We believe Gov. Mitt Romney is the best candidate to tackle the challenges our economy poses based on his plans, record as Governor, and experience in the business world. His strategy for relieving the current anxieties of our economy is comprehensive, and confronts the problems from various angles, and provides solutions for a variety of groups (individuals, businesses, and homeowners). Unlike his rivals, Romney has proposed something much greater than a simple tax-cut plan.
This verdict should not be perceived as an endorsement of any kind, but instead as a logical answer to a critical question based on factual evidence and research.
As the 2008 Republican Presidential race heats up and moves south, the three main contenders in the sunshine state are fighting to be recognized as the best person to fix America’s struggling economy and get us on the right track towards a more prosperous future. But with so much spin and so many numbers, how do we know what to believe? In an in-depth report, The MeyerWire has outlined each candidate’s plans, record, and experience regarding the economy. After much research, we have found an answer to perhaps the most important question for the nation: which candidate is best suited to manage our economy?
John McCain’s plan calls to cut corporate taxes by 10%, allow “first-year deduction” of companies’ equipment and technology investments, and enact a permanent tax credit (10% of wages spent) for corporate research and development. A close look at McCain’s record on issues surrounding the economy created some anxiety; McCain voted against George W. Bush’s proposed tax cuts (which were overwhelmingly welcomed in congress and the public) in more than one instance. These tax cuts helped the economy survive the attacks of September 11th, and have prolonged a recession, many experts assert. In a final category, we took a look into McCain’s experience in managing budgets and economies and found nothing of interest. He has helped to eliminate “pork-barrel” spending in congress, but as far as having any executive experience in managing budgets to create surpluses, we found none.
Rudy Giuliani would also cut the corporate tax by 10% and would in addition lower the capital gains tax from 15% to 10%. His plan focuses mostly on tax cuts for Americans and touts a “flatter” and “simpler” tax system. New tax brackets would feature 3 levels; 10%, 15% and 30%. Giuliani has also pledged “to fight” for a national disaster fund which he claims will lower insurance rates. His record suggests he has made tax cuts work as Mayor of New York City. However, when looking closely, we discovered that real estate tax collections soared in the city during his tenure, making it easy for him to make dramatic cuts in other categories. Giuliani has a good record of fiscal discipline and has experience managing the vast economy of New York City (larger than that of some countries).
Mitt Romney’s plan features a comprehensive strategy for immediate relief in three categories; individuals, businesses, and homeowners. For individuals, he vows to permanently reduce the lowest tax bracket from 10% to 7.5%. Those who earned less than $97,500 in 2007 would also get a special tax rebate. For those over 65, the Governor would permanently eliminate payroll taxes. Romney also proposes that any individual earning less than $200,000 per year be able to save and invest their money absolutely tax-free. Businesses would benefit from expensing 100% of newly purchased equipment, and the corporate tax would be reduced to 20% over two years. Romney addresses the house-market crisis by proposing to lower the requirement for initial down payments on home loans. On taxes in general, Romney has much more to say, but this is where we have judged his main economic stimulus plan ends. When taking a look at his record as Governor of Massachusetts, it is evident that he too showed how fiscal discipline can work; he cut taxes several times while also cutting out vast amounts of spending. While we found that Romney did raise some fees, net for net, taxes in his state decreased. The situation he inherited in Massachusetts featured a ballooning 3 billion dollar deficit, which was transformed into a surplus under his leadership. His experience managing budgets and economies is vast when one considers his 25 years as a business “turn-around” artist and term as Governor of Massachusetts. Romney was also involved in a number of international agreements with countries, such as China, while in the private sector.
After long, grueling research and sifting through mountains of spin, we are confident in our objective report. We are convinced that this question of who is best prepared to innovate our economy, when looking at our three areas of criteria, - plans, record, and experience, - can in fact be answered. While we encourage our readers to interpret the data for themselves and draw their own conclusions, we couldn’t help but notice that there is a decisive “winner.”
We believe Gov. Mitt Romney is the best candidate to tackle the challenges our economy poses based on his plans, record as Governor, and experience in the business world. His strategy for relieving the current anxieties of our economy is comprehensive, and confronts the problems from various angles, and provides solutions for a variety of groups (individuals, businesses, and homeowners). Unlike his rivals, Romney has proposed something much greater than a simple tax-cut plan.
This verdict should not be perceived as an endorsement of any kind, but instead as a logical answer to a critical question based on factual evidence and research.
Romney, Giuliani Run New Fla. Ads
As the economy has now become the major issue of the 2008 Republican Presidential election, and will likely be pivotal in November as well, Mitt Romney and Rudolph Giuliani have begun to air new ads in Florida this week featuring the economy and their plans to fix it. We have yet to see an ad focusing on the economy from the McCain camp hit Florida airwaves.
Finding his voice again after consecutive victories in Michigan and Nevada, Romney has now returned to his initial theme in early 2007 of turning around and "auditing" Washington with his experience in the private sector.
Giuliani states some of America's current problems, and introduces a tax cut that he claims will fix all of them.
Finding his voice again after consecutive victories in Michigan and Nevada, Romney has now returned to his initial theme in early 2007 of turning around and "auditing" Washington with his experience in the private sector.
Giuliani states some of America's current problems, and introduces a tax cut that he claims will fix all of them.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Why McCain Actually Lost in S.C.
A MeyerWire Exclusive Story
John McCain is basking in the sunlight after a razor thin “victory” in South Carolina over Michael Huckabee (the guy who raised taxes by half a billion in Arkansas, wants to give illegal immigrants tuition aid, and enjoyed “fried squirrels” in college). But it is the tremendous failure of McCain to triumph by a larger margin that is the real story. Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney barely competed in this race. When one looks at the facts instead of listening to the talking heads on CNN they see that McCain has actually weakened among Republicans over the last 8 years. In 200o, John McCain won 42% of the vote in South Carolina; on Saturday, he only won a total of 33% - about 100,000 votes less than his last bid.
But of course liberal news organizations such as CNN and MSNBC have been promoting McCain as the “Comeback Kid,” and have featured catchy graphics reading “MAC is BACK.” They realize that an old, angry, and tired Washingtonian is the weakest opponent for them to go up against in November, especially considering the possibility of an energetic Barack Obama winning the Democratic nomination.
So why is it that Republicans continue to dislike this decorated war hero? I mean come on; doesn’t he deserve the nomination after trying for so long and being a prisoner of war? The answer, as we are finding this year, is a passionate ‘No!’ The fact is, McCain is running in the wrong race; he has voted against the Bush tax cuts twice, sided with Democrats in his amnesty plan for illegal immigrants, and has been immersed in a Washingtonian mindset for over 25 years. As we have seen in Iowa, Wyoming, Michigan, and Nevada, Republicans are choosing Washington outsiders over Washington insiders.
Who, then, will the “Anyone But McCain” faction support? My answer is Governor Romney. Because McCain can’t hide his record, he has attempted to vilify and confuse voters of Mitt Romney’s. McCain hoped that if he kept making wise cracks (followed by unnatural winks) that Mitt Romney is a “flip-flopper,” then Republicans would somehow forgive him for his lack of conservative credentials. Although you may hope it is John, this isn’t a race among Democrats; your constituency is smart enough to see a desperate candidate deflect. Instead, as we have seen in Wyoming, Michigan and Nevada, voters see Gov. Romney as the best equipped to handle our struggling economy, and the most electable in a general election (especially in pivotal swing states such as Michigan and Nevada).
McCain should enjoy the limelight while he can, because in the end he represents Washington, and Republicans and Democrats agree: Washington is broken.
John McCain is basking in the sunlight after a razor thin “victory” in South Carolina over Michael Huckabee (the guy who raised taxes by half a billion in Arkansas, wants to give illegal immigrants tuition aid, and enjoyed “fried squirrels” in college). But it is the tremendous failure of McCain to triumph by a larger margin that is the real story. Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney barely competed in this race. When one looks at the facts instead of listening to the talking heads on CNN they see that McCain has actually weakened among Republicans over the last 8 years. In 200o, John McCain won 42% of the vote in South Carolina; on Saturday, he only won a total of 33% - about 100,000 votes less than his last bid.
But of course liberal news organizations such as CNN and MSNBC have been promoting McCain as the “Comeback Kid,” and have featured catchy graphics reading “MAC is BACK.” They realize that an old, angry, and tired Washingtonian is the weakest opponent for them to go up against in November, especially considering the possibility of an energetic Barack Obama winning the Democratic nomination.
So why is it that Republicans continue to dislike this decorated war hero? I mean come on; doesn’t he deserve the nomination after trying for so long and being a prisoner of war? The answer, as we are finding this year, is a passionate ‘No!’ The fact is, McCain is running in the wrong race; he has voted against the Bush tax cuts twice, sided with Democrats in his amnesty plan for illegal immigrants, and has been immersed in a Washingtonian mindset for over 25 years. As we have seen in Iowa, Wyoming, Michigan, and Nevada, Republicans are choosing Washington outsiders over Washington insiders.
Who, then, will the “Anyone But McCain” faction support? My answer is Governor Romney. Because McCain can’t hide his record, he has attempted to vilify and confuse voters of Mitt Romney’s. McCain hoped that if he kept making wise cracks (followed by unnatural winks) that Mitt Romney is a “flip-flopper,” then Republicans would somehow forgive him for his lack of conservative credentials. Although you may hope it is John, this isn’t a race among Democrats; your constituency is smart enough to see a desperate candidate deflect. Instead, as we have seen in Wyoming, Michigan and Nevada, voters see Gov. Romney as the best equipped to handle our struggling economy, and the most electable in a general election (especially in pivotal swing states such as Michigan and Nevada).
McCain should enjoy the limelight while he can, because in the end he represents Washington, and Republicans and Democrats agree: Washington is broken.
Key Georgian Republican Leaves Fred; Endorses Mitt Romney
After Thompson's poor showing in South Carolina, his last stand, many have wondered where his votes will go. We may now be beginning to get an idea.
State Senate President Eric Johnson (R-Savannah, GA), a man who was instrumental in recruiting Thompson initially in the 2008 race and who has been a key organizer in his state, has now explained why he is no longer endorsing former Senator Thompson:
"I don’t know if he’s pulling out today or tomorrow or not at all - but clearly Fred Thompson is not going to be the nominee.”
Johnson then explained why he was drawn to Gov. Romney:
“I think he’s the most qualified business person ever to run for president. If he can manage the Olympics and Massachusetts, he can control Congress.”
After a decisive win in Michigan and a blowout victory in Vegas, it became clear that Romney's message of "turning around" Washington, much like he has done in the private sector, is something that is resonating with voters across the boards.
State Senate President Eric Johnson (R-Savannah, GA), a man who was instrumental in recruiting Thompson initially in the 2008 race and who has been a key organizer in his state, has now explained why he is no longer endorsing former Senator Thompson:
"I don’t know if he’s pulling out today or tomorrow or not at all - but clearly Fred Thompson is not going to be the nominee.”
Johnson then explained why he was drawn to Gov. Romney:
“I think he’s the most qualified business person ever to run for president. If he can manage the Olympics and Massachusetts, he can control Congress.”
After a decisive win in Michigan and a blowout victory in Vegas, it became clear that Romney's message of "turning around" Washington, much like he has done in the private sector, is something that is resonating with voters across the boards.
Chuck Norris Concerned over McCain Age
Chuck Norris, supporter of former Arkansas Governor Michael Huckabee, expressed his concerns over such an 'old' John McCain earlier. More concerning, Norris argues, is the fact that Presidents age three times faster than the average person.
"Now I'm thinking if John takes over the presidency at 72 and if he ages three-to-one, how old will he be in four years? He'll be 84 years old.
"Now can he handle that kind of pressure in that kind of job?"
Norris expresses a concern shared by many voters across the country. Only time will tell if Florida voters share this hesitation.
"Now I'm thinking if John takes over the presidency at 72 and if he ages three-to-one, how old will he be in four years? He'll be 84 years old.
"Now can he handle that kind of pressure in that kind of job?"
Norris expresses a concern shared by many voters across the country. Only time will tell if Florida voters share this hesitation.
Latest Florida Poll: Romney +5
While in this elections season, polls have not always proven to be the most accurate indicators of what will actually happen on election day, the latest poll out of Florida shows Mitt Romney with a small lead over rivals John McCain and Rudy Giuliani. Romney's national poll numbers have also increased to a steady 2nd place according to the latest Rasmussen poll.
Latest Florida Poll:
Latest Florida Poll:
Romney: 25
McCain: 20
McCain: 20
Giuliani: 19
Rasmussen Reports (1/20/08-1/20/08)
Florida Republican Primary Poll
Rasmussen Reports (1/20/08-1/20/08)
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Florida: Giuliani's Last Stand
All eyes will be on the sunshine state on January 29th when it plays an historical and unprecedented role in choosing the nominee for the Republican party, and perhaps the 44th President of the United States.
Currently, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, and Mitt Romney are leading in the state according to various polls. Here are some scenarios:
John McCain:
Should McCain win in Florida, it would take a sizeable force to steal the nomination from him; however Mitt Romney is leading in delegate counts and may be able to pick off many more on February 5th even without a win in Florida. A McCain loss keeps the GOP race wide open.
Rudy Giuliani:
If Rudy loses Florida, he is done. Period.
He has spent millions upon millions in the state and has basically lived there for weeks, shaking thousands of hands while the other candidates have been focused on other early contests.
Mitt Romney:
Should Romney be able to build on his momentum from victories in Michigan and Nevada and win in Florida, he will likely become the Republican nominee and will rise as the alternative for the “Conservatives Against McCain” group (quite a large one, actually). A strong showing in Florida (2nd, or close 3rd) is all Romney really needs to remain a viable candidate through Super Tuesday.
Currently, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, and Mitt Romney are leading in the state according to various polls. Here are some scenarios:
John McCain:
Should McCain win in Florida, it would take a sizeable force to steal the nomination from him; however Mitt Romney is leading in delegate counts and may be able to pick off many more on February 5th even without a win in Florida. A McCain loss keeps the GOP race wide open.
Rudy Giuliani:
If Rudy loses Florida, he is done. Period.
He has spent millions upon millions in the state and has basically lived there for weeks, shaking thousands of hands while the other candidates have been focused on other early contests.
Mitt Romney:
Should Romney be able to build on his momentum from victories in Michigan and Nevada and win in Florida, he will likely become the Republican nominee and will rise as the alternative for the “Conservatives Against McCain” group (quite a large one, actually). A strong showing in Florida (2nd, or close 3rd) is all Romney really needs to remain a viable candidate through Super Tuesday.
For Mike, It’s All Over but the Tears
In a close race, John McCain edged over Mike Huckabee for a big win in South Carolina this Saturday evening. Mike Huckabee was the favorite according to some polls due to his evangelical following; however McCain took advantage of the fact that South Carolina has more retired veterans than any other state in the Union. Aided by the fact that Giuliani chose not to compete in this state, and that Mitt Romney chose to focus on Nevada instead, it would have been a total shock should McCain have lost to the fried squirrel eater.
The results provide for a harsh wake-up call to the Huckabee campaign, which is already polling behind McCain, Giuliani, and Romney in Florida, the next GOP early contest. A win could have propelled him to a close battle in the sunshine state, but a loss in a region so rich with his base is nothing more than a death warrant for the former Arkansas Governor. Unfortunately for America, it looks like Mike won't get the chance to amend the Constitution so that it more closely resembles his interpretation of the word of God.
While Huckabee may still pick up some delegates on February 5th the GOP has now been whittled down to Mitt Romney, John McCain and that guy we have almost forgotten about…Rudy Giuliani.
The results provide for a harsh wake-up call to the Huckabee campaign, which is already polling behind McCain, Giuliani, and Romney in Florida, the next GOP early contest. A win could have propelled him to a close battle in the sunshine state, but a loss in a region so rich with his base is nothing more than a death warrant for the former Arkansas Governor. Unfortunately for America, it looks like Mike won't get the chance to amend the Constitution so that it more closely resembles his interpretation of the word of God.
While Huckabee may still pick up some delegates on February 5th the GOP has now been whittled down to Mitt Romney, John McCain and that guy we have almost forgotten about…Rudy Giuliani.
Romney Blowout in Nevada; Mr. Electable?
In a solid victory Saturday, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney crushed rival John McCain in Nevada by a whopping 39% (52% to 13%). While some argue Romney's victory was due solely to the Mormon population in Nevada, the facts suggest otherwise. In an interview, Romney noted that should the group have stayed at home on Saturday, he still would have won by a large majority according to exit polls; and he was right. Scoring high among all constituencies, Romney also won the majority of votes from Hispanic-Americans and Evangelicals, facts that suggest Romney's message has appealed to Americans across the country and has crashed through ethnic and gender barriers.
Mitt Romney is the only candidate who has shown consistent results in all of the early contests thus far. Finishing second in Iowa, winning Wyoming, finishing a close second in New Hampshire, winning Michigan, and now winning Nevada, Romney has displayed that he is the candidate that can appeal to voters no matter the state.
As a result of Michael Huckabee’s poor showing in Michigan and Nevada, it is clear he has failed to expand his base beyond evangelic Christians (the sole reason he pulled off an Iowa victory and even has a chance in South Carolina).
South Carolina is a must-win for both McCain and Huckabee; one of their presidential bids will end this weekend.
Mitt Romney is the only candidate who has shown consistent results in all of the early contests thus far. Finishing second in Iowa, winning Wyoming, finishing a close second in New Hampshire, winning Michigan, and now winning Nevada, Romney has displayed that he is the candidate that can appeal to voters no matter the state.
As a result of Michael Huckabee’s poor showing in Michigan and Nevada, it is clear he has failed to expand his base beyond evangelic Christians (the sole reason he pulled off an Iowa victory and even has a chance in South Carolina).
South Carolina is a must-win for both McCain and Huckabee; one of their presidential bids will end this weekend.
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