Mitt and Ann Romney after a campaign stop in Columbus Junction, Iowa. Dec 30, 2008 (AP photo)
This weekend marks the beginning of the holiday season. As many Americans turn their focus on travel, traditions, family, and friends during the seven quick weeks leading up to the Iowa caucuses, Andrew Malcom at News.Investor.com thinks this…
Forget polls, Mitt Romney is about to wrap it up
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There is no one discernible moment this far out when a candidate’s selection in an open race becomes inevitable. And surprises still can happen.But the collective expectation among Republicans [...] is at least nearing that point for Romney with just seven weeks left before the Iowa caucuses.
In fact, many Democrats including the Obama White House have clearly passed that point and are already orchestrating his approved surrogates to focus their attacks on the former Massachusetts governor, in case any Americans are listening 357 days ahead.
[...]… Second time around, Romney’s looked poised, confident, presidential in the debates. No OMG moments requiring damage control. Steady as she goes is the campaign motto and it’s worked.
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► Jayde Wyatt
I would feel better if Romney had a better showing in Iowa. Though Cain’s numbers have been slipping, I am surprised that his numbers are still as good as they are considering his problems. The fact that Gingrich is coming up in the polls shows that the anti-Romneys are looking for the next alternative. However, this latest Libya blunder is by far the worst gaffe on foreign policy so far for Cain. Every news organization has picked up the story along with the video. Very bad for Cain. Gingrich has his own set of problems that the media will be asking him in the coming weeks. Romney is the best choice for the nomination.
I would love for Mitt to keep expectations low in Iowa, while waging a stealth campaign and pulling off a surprise 2nd or (hopefully) first, adding to his momentum in NH. If he can do that and pull off SC, FL will be a cakewalk.
It would also help if Iowa and SC aren’t won by the same person.
Graham you ain’t no cracker. Solid insight. Keep it up.
Jayde as your pic shows Mitt needs to watch his step as strange things happen on the ice of Iowa streets!
I do not believe anyone in the Rpmney Camp is overconfident about his winning the nomination. With the “Anyone but Romney” website and the desparate Democratic Left combining forces, the fight to get the best candidate since Ronald Reagan the Republican Nomination is anything but a cakewalk. Mitt Romney is that candidate.
Newt Gingrich is marvelously articulate, witty, and a known history buff who can wow crowds with his charm and brilliance. His past personal history is a tragedy; if not for it, in my opinion, he could have run previously and already been POTUS. However, I doubt seriously that the American People will forget the past unfaithfulness and broken promises that marred his otherwise incredible career. Of one thing we can be certain, if Gingrich does manage to beat out Romney for the Republican nomination, Obama’s cronies and supportive media will drench the American public with the most negative smear campaign against him ever launched on anyone. Because his past failures have no real excuse, Obama would probably prevail.
If Romney wins the nomination—which on strength of character, experience, and proven business acumen in turning around failing enterprises—would be the wisest decision collectively that Republicans could make, the Obama attack dogs unleashing their most vitriolic and salacious lies will not find much traction. Romney’s character is almost flawless and his record unbelievably great in every field he has been allowed and fortunate to enter.
Will he win in Iowa? Perhaps not but he will either win or be 2nd or 3rd. Will he win New Hampshire? Undoubtedly yes. I believe as the American people continue to see the real Mitt Romney and not the MSM countefeit bogey man the Media Left has tried to create, he will zoom to the Republican Nomination and then become POTUS.
I can hardly wait to see the campaign debates between he and Obama. If there is any semblance of proper balance and sensible questioning, Romney will win in a landslide.
Jim Tills
Agree….I am more worried about Romney capturing the nomination than beating Obama. Obama has to run on his record which has failed to revive the economy. The contention by the Obama administration that Romney has no core will fall flat, because their argument is based on distortions. I look forward to a debate between Romney and Obama. Obama is NO MATCH for Romney.
I’m cautiously optimistic. 2008 is not long enough in the past for me to forget the dirty primary tricks of his previous opponents. I can’t put it past his current opponents to try the same things. I worry. But I pray. Mitt is our only hope of a turnaround for the country. If not our only hope, he is certainly our BEST hope. Go Mitt!!
Katrina I totally agree with your previous statement. Deep down I really think Mitt will become our next President of the United States. But, at the same time I really fear what Axelrod and his cronies are going to try to pull during the primary season and up to and including the actual election. It amazes me that people like Axelrod are able to get away with all of the dirty tricks they give to honest candidates. America we need Mitt Romney to save our Country.
This is a nice article but I do wish Romney would walk beside his wife instead of behind or in front of. Most always I see him walking ahead of her so it would be nice to see them together and somewhat affectionate.
Thank you.