Poll of GOP delegates: We want Romney!
posted at 5:37 pm on August 28, 2008 by Allahpundit
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No surprise that he’d top the list given how high his profile is, but Huckabee’s high-profile too and he actually ended up with more delegates than Mitt did.
Even so, note the margin:
Romney was chosen by 38 percent of delegates in a new CBS News/New York Times poll, far ahead of the second place finisher, former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, who was selected by 7 percent of delegates attending the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
Tom Ridge, the former Pennsylvania governor, and Tim Pawlenty, the Minnesota governor, were each selected by 4 percent of delegates surveyed. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin were each selected by 2 percent.
Joementum? In with a breezy one percent. I don’t think we’ll have to wait much longer for resolution: Marc Ambinder claims that the VP pick has already leaked to Fox News, which, if true, surely means we’re getting it tonight to maximize the scoopiness of it. Exit question: On a scale of one to ten, how exciting is a VP Romney? Exit answer: Four.
Update: Hutchison says it’s not her, and that she thinks it’s Romney.
Update: A question raised by this post from Steve Kornacki. Karl Rove’s known to be high on Romney, which is political poison for McCain insofar as it links him back to Bush if he ends up putting Mitt on the ticket. Is Rove touting Romney for precisely that reason — because he secretly thinks Romney would be bad for the ticket and is trying to taint him with his own endorsement? Surely Rove’s savvy enough to know he’s not doing Mitt any favors this year by pushing him.
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That would never work as the two candidates can’t be 99% alike.
MB4 on August 28, 2008 at 6:07 PM
A couple of dozen people does not a trend make.
Elizabetty on August 28, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Thread number 1,000 of who McCain’s veep will be, only 543,987 more to go before tomorrow.
This is AWESOME!
Bishop on August 28, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Weight of Glory:
I don’t believe that poll. There is no way that 2% believed themselves to be moderate. I have seen several polls like this and without fail, moderate or center right is the largest group. Conservative is the second largest group and liberal is the last, usually with less than 20%. That is why so many candidates tack center right for general elections. If those numbers were correct, there is no way McCain and Obama would be the nominees.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 6:08 PM
TEN!!!
GO MITT ROMNEY!!
Snicker_Snort on August 28, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Romney’s a 10 all the way as the pick. People worried about the possible attack ads are looking at this from a postion of weakness, worried what the dems might do. No matter who is picked, the dems will have attack ads ready to hit tomorrow as I’m sure McCain had ready for any number of possible dem VP picks last weekend. McCain has to pick the strongest possible candidate no matter how the dems might attack and Mitt is the strongest candidate out there. Who else would you rather have facing down their attacks? Mitt is the most intelligent and quickest on his feet candidate there is. He will stand up to any attack better than any other candidate and will make Biden look small in comparison in any debate. Pick Mitt, put him on a bus and rotate him continuously for the next two months between Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania talking conservative approaches to economic recovery through low taxes and job growth. Picture him up against the likes of Granholm and it’s no contest. McCain-Romney ‘08!
PatMac on August 28, 2008 at 6:08 PM
I do like him – a lot!
One thing good about this race has been that we’ve been able to find some up & coming really good people. Conservatism is not dead after all.
Connie on August 28, 2008 at 6:08 PM
10.
For all the reasons RedSoxNation on August 28, 2008 at 5:43 PM said.
He’ll deliver Michigan, possibly Florida, most likely Nevada and will pull the economic experience rug out from under the Dems.
He’ll also get people like me to scrounge up some campaign donations and actually care about who wins.
NTWR on August 28, 2008 at 6:09 PM
damn the refreshing God’s!
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Are we sure Romney wants this?
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Ditto!
davenp35 on August 28, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Soren Dayton posted it via Twitter.
amerpundit on August 28, 2008 at 6:10 PM
I heard him on Rush. I thought most of his interview with Rush wasn’t that bad. But that one sticking point really bothers me. He had good things to say about everyone BUT Mitt, although he said he’d support McCain even if Mitt were the VP.
I truly do believe Huck when he says it’s not about religion. But there’s no doubt he can’t stand the guy, and it’s deeply personal.
sulla on August 28, 2008 at 6:11 PM
IF the real Romney speaks, the one who appears and speaks from the heart when the national cameras are not covering him, the Romney who has been on the attack this week or so, he is an 8(Biden a 5 at best for the Dems), but it has to be the warrior Romney, not the evangelical Romney.
McC and Romney will now have to take the gloves OFF.
Benjamin9 on August 28, 2008 at 6:12 PM
I think Rove knows that this election isn’t going to revolve around who he likes. The Dems. are going to make that link anyways, no matter who McCain picks. Even if McCain were to pick Joe, they would say, “This is not the Joe I know, Rove must’ve reached him. Joe sold out and is being controlled by the neocon BushrovianhitlermcCain.” Rove knows this, and is probably just trying to keep McCain from losing this one.
Weight of Glory on August 28, 2008 at 6:13 PM
See, I really can’t see any Dem attack ad on Palin. The closest I can see is using her clips of “I don’t know what the VP job really does!” (out of context, when she was making a case she has tangible, executive duties as a Governor and would rather not be ceremonial).
Romney? A veritable field day, and they can sink the entire ticket. Attack Palin? They’re arguing that selecting a woman executive is an “inexperienced/poor judgement” on McCain’s part, which will cause blowback to half of the Dem electorate.
They’d have nothing on Palin. Nada.
lansing quaker on August 28, 2008 at 6:13 PM
urbancenturion on August 28, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Now that would be something to get excited about! Just to see the explosion from the democrats. It would be worth it!
Conservative Voice on August 28, 2008 at 6:14 PM
I keep hearing this economic magical thing he has. What makes him more special then Biden on government economics? He raised taxes (fees he called them) in Mass., he took over a financial fiasco the “big dig” and made it work by letting his cronies off the hood for shoddy work. I don’t get this “economic genius” attitude.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 6:14 PM
I’m with Jules Crittenden. Romney would be a disaster, and for about two thousand different reasons — not the least of which is his failed socialist healthcare policy in MA, and the Dems aren’t above throwing crap about it, either. They have the Romney attack machine ready to roll.
All this nonsense about “energizing the base” is either delusion or narcissism, and more than a little Kos-like. All the “base” in the world isn’t enough to get McCain elected without the center. You don’t do anything but alienate the center by putting Romney on the ticket.
Then the Dobson crew will start whining, and the Dems will use that. And if you thought the Mormon thing in the press was nasty during the primaries, just wait. It will be the dirtiest, nastiest thing you’ve ever seen.
Which is more important, that McCain defeats Obama, or that the “base” ego is stroked?
And by the way. I like Mitt. Just not on this ticket.
rightwingprof on August 28, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Fox’s Cameron: Romney was seen with a night bag in San Diego today. Reports that his family has been picked up by the USSS. Fueled speculation, understandably.
amerpundit on August 28, 2008 at 6:15 PM
Takes one to know one.
Maybe that is your problem.
Elizabetty on August 28, 2008 at 6:15 PM
I still hope it’s Palin. She would be such a nice contrast to liberal women like Pelosi and Clinton.
Rose on August 28, 2008 at 6:15 PM
In fact McCain should hire as many of the Bush team as he can, just to cause them to go crazy…I mean they already call him Bush third term…
Conservative Voice on August 28, 2008 at 6:15 PM
I like Palin, but I don’t think McCain will pick her because he is against drilling in ANWR.
Ordinary1 on August 28, 2008 at 6:15 PM
picked up=sweeped. Sorry.
amerpundit on August 28, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Finally a poll with some relevancy. The delegates get to choose anyone they want as VP and no one else’s opinion really matters. If Romney is at 38% then it should be easy to find another 12% to get the necessary delegates to put him over the top.
Buddahpundit on August 28, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Oh my gosh he must be the most obnoxious man in the world! And it is very doubtful he had any friends. Everyone was afraid to let him close he would start a “party” and get money out of them…. and of course you have to buy something…he’s your friend…
petunia on August 28, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Well… nobody’s perfect – the meme would be not ready to be President plus McCain’s old, uh-oh… that sort of thing.
They could also play on emotions by bringing up her support for the aerial gunning of wolves.
Pianobuff on August 28, 2008 at 6:17 PM
4.
If Romney’s not it, how about a real dark horse. Let’s say that McCain took note of Obama picking his senate friend. What if McCain did the same thing? Who has been permanently attached to the teet of John McCain for the last 10 years. He is fairly conservative, he is great on judges, but has a independent streak that mirrors McCain’s. Yes, I’m talking about Lindsey Graham the man who Rush calls the Vice President, might actually become the vice president. Just a thought, but it could happen.
Complete7 on August 28, 2008 at 6:17 PM
I like Romney, but I’m still holding out hope for The Stache.
I like the idea of a VP who not only knows what’s going on, is cool in a crisis, and would be better than anyone else on the planet to take over in the event of an emergency, but also looks like he could, and perhaps would, body slam Achmadinnerjacket through a conference table if he had to.
Also, it would gaurentee the VP debate as a TiVo momment:
Biden: blah,blah,blah,blah,blah-You guys are racists and elitists!
Moderator: Ambassador Bolton, your rebuttle?
Bolton: (adjusts glasses. clears throat. glances over at Biden with “The Stare”.)
Biden: (puddle forming around the base of his lecturn) I’m sorry! Please- it was Obama! He made me say all that stuff! Axelrod told me if I didn’t say it he’d strangle my dog! Bob Beckle said he’d take my thumbs! Ya gotta believe me! The DNC’s illegaly registering voters in key districts in every swing state! I have proof! Photos, taped conversations, e-mails, secret memos signed by Howard Dean himself! I’ll wear a wire! I’ll testify in open court! Please don’t hurt me!!! MOOMMMY!!!
SuperCool on August 28, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Here are some more excerpts on how solid the poll is:
Weight of Glory on August 28, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Yeah, if Rush’s interview was the only thing I heard I probably wouldn’t think anything of it. But in context, after seeing him on Colbert’s show and then first thing the next morning on Fox and Friends, in each case saying the same thing which basically boiled down to “Mitt should not be picked for VP.” Its clear that his purpose is to spit out that sentence in as many directions as possible on the run up to the VP announcement. I think he had to be a little bit more subtle then usual on Rush’s show considering his audience. On Colbert he was blatant and came out directly and said “Mitt Romney should not be the VP selection”. He was also very forceful in making that point on Fox this morning.
Zetterson on August 28, 2008 at 6:19 PM
The left is prepared for Mitt
William Amos on August 28, 2008 at 6:20 PM
Starting with the nasty remarks…okay genius, tell me what makes him the savior of our economy.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 6:20 PM
Last time I rely on a friends’ account via IM.
amerpundit on August 28, 2008 at 6:20 PM
Mitt! is a 10. This guy is so smart, everyone else is sitting around playing checkers and Mitt is playing 3-D chess. Biden won’t know what happened to him.
cjs1943 on August 28, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Are you sure you wanna call that solid. I mean we have “alphie” who proclaims it is a “conservative repulican”.
Need I go on?
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 6:21 PM
I’m in for a 9 with Romney !!
pambi on August 28, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Oh yes… 10. But it is a long road to November. I’m a bit discouraged with the bump. I hope McCain has got something good up his sleeve for our convention. With a hurricane in the offing and what I think may be campaign fatigue starting to set in.
But hey the head fake that McCain would leak the news… just made them balistic over at Politico and that was a hoot! Good job McCain!
petunia on August 28, 2008 at 6:21 PM
The hell you say!!! Grahamnesty + McCain = amnestia y reconquista!
NTWR on August 28, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Exit answer: 9. Not perfect, but the best we can hope for, not only from McCain, but from the legitimate field of possibilities. And, McCain might actually get some money out of me.
Vashta.Nerada on August 28, 2008 at 6:22 PM
If investments in REITs count as houses, we all own a lot more houses than we let on.
Vashta.Nerada on August 28, 2008 at 6:23 PM
But how does that translate into votes? He flamed out while setting records for spending, he couldn’t buy the votes to even force a runoff.
He may be smart, a lot of people are, but how does that get a Republican in the office?
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 6:24 PM
Pardon me but that is relevant because… ? Did all that house stuff make a dent in the polls? Nope. I think that class envy is less than the Democrats think it is. I just don’t think that kind of pettiness is appreciated.
petunia on August 28, 2008 at 6:24 PM
If Romney or Pawlenty are picked, I only have two words and a number:
Bob Barr 2008
Sir Andrew on August 28, 2008 at 6:25 PM
I suppose the “I believe Karl Rove controls the will of men with his psychic powers” demographic won’t be pleased, but otherwise your concerns are probably unwarranted.
R. Waher on August 28, 2008 at 6:25 PM
I still think “he’ll pick Crist and I’ll be pissed.”
NTWR on August 28, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Unbelievable. And disheartening.
I honestly don’t care if Mitt’s the VP choice. I know he’ll land on his feet if he’s not. Cabinet position, head of the RNC, something.
I just can’t comprehend that much animosity.
sulla on August 28, 2008 at 6:26 PM
I didnt post it to put down mitt but to show how far the left will go to demonize anyone who is successfull.
William Amos on August 28, 2008 at 6:26 PM
here is a paperbag now breath into it.
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 6:27 PM
The GOP needs to twist the wealth issue in its favor. Obama is milking the America loves a celebrity thing. Well, America also loves success. Otherwise, why would a stupid show like MTV Cribs where talentless rappers, rock stars and actors show off their ostentatious homes be so popular? Why would anyone want someone who doesn’t know crap about making money in charge of the economy?
Disturb the Universe on August 28, 2008 at 6:27 PM
?????
From Rush the other day:
Weight of Glory on August 28, 2008 at 6:28 PM
I am just going to turn my computer off for 18 hours to avoid all this nonsense….or just fly to Dayton to hear it then…..I sure as heck am not watching his Highness tonight on this self glorification stage tonight…..
SDarchitect on August 28, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Rush isn’t always right either. You know that.
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 6:29 PM
98.8
Weight of Glory on August 28, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Forget 2008 for the time being. McCain has already made up his mind. The die is cast.
What does this poll say about 2012? Assuming McCain either loses this year or only serves a single term, this really points to Romney being the front-runner in four years.
One thing is for certain. If Romney is the front-runner, he isn’t going to waste away his polling lead like Giuliani did this year.
Marking Time on August 28, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Yeah, that $42 million out of pocket and his elite strategical skills helped him so much in the primaries, didn’t they?
Mitt wouldn’t be a terrible choice, but it would be a risky one. During the primaries he won on style, but on substance? Not so much. He even used the same “change” and “yes we can” memes that the Obamassiah used.
His economic prowess? Subsidies for the auto industry, subsidies for ethanol, and was in favor of the horrible Medicare reform act that Bush signed. Mitt was unable to successfully define himself, and in my opinion isn’t quite ready for the big leagues. McCain could do better, and he could do worse.
Hollowpoint on August 28, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Is anyone else listening to the MSNBC. There is a guy who keeps saying “9/11 was an inside job”. I guess hes an Olbermann fan.
Speedwagon82 on August 28, 2008 at 6:34 PM
…”Huckabee’s high-profile too”…That’s from a non-biased source. I find it strange that an atheist is rooting for a televangelist creep. Oh well, we love the whole person, don’t we?
BTW, I seem to recall that Huckabee slicked the skids for McCain, making Mitt drop out. I might be biased for Mitt, (shame on me!), but i think that explains why Huckleberry Hound got more delegates than Romney.
Christine on August 28, 2008 at 6:34 PM
Thanks…
OOOOooooommmm….
NTWR on August 28, 2008 at 6:34 PM
It really doesn’t matter if his personal view isnt’ based on religon. The fact is that he exploited the prejudice he knew exsisted. He knew it existed because he has been a past purveyor of filth and falsehoods. A top preveyor. A headliner so to speak at their dirty little anti-Mormon parties they throw. You can bet he knew the buttons to push. He pushed.
Look at actions not words.
petunia on August 28, 2008 at 6:35 PM
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HornetSting on August 28, 2008 at 6:36 PM
The only way to have done nothing wrong is to do nothing.
freevillage on August 28, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Here’s one maybe minor reason why Romney will be a good pick. The democrat party will attack him for changing positions. All Romney has to do is tell Biden (or whomever) that he doesn’t mind admitting he was wrong, and he’d appreciate it if Biden and Obama would admit they were wrong on the surge, wrong about the Haditha Marines, and continue to be wrong on abortion. He should then yield some debate time for Biden to apologize.
Game.Set.Match.
SouthernGent on August 28, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Like Obama!
SuperCool on August 28, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Weight of Glory:
I am sorry, but I just do not believe that poll. No way 2% think they are moderate. Perhaps there is some playing with the definitions or something. We have Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House, Reid runs the Senate, Dems are poised to pick up more seats and Obama is polling ahead. Common sense dictates that 60% of the people do not consider themselves conservative.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 6:37 PM
This bears repeating:
McCain/Juan Hernandez ‘08!
Gregor on August 28, 2008 at 5:56 PM
That would never work as the two candidates can’t be 99% alike.
MB4 on August 28, 2008 at 6:07 PM
But, John doesn’t admit that they share any viewpoints…
Christine on August 28, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Roll the dice … Palin!
Benjamin9 on August 28, 2008 at 6:39 PM
From Drudge:
Now this just sounds lame. What is this, getting picked for a game of basketball?
Ooh I know – he’ll have 5 people and only 4 chairs, music will start and they’ll start walking around the chairs…
Or will it be like a beauty pageant? They each get asked 3 questions and whoever answers the best, and can twirl a baton, wins!
*groan*
NTWR on August 28, 2008 at 6:39 PM
Better get moving, then, as from the McCain camp, those two are the only remaining in contention as of 5pm Eastern.
Vashta.Nerada on August 28, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Brilliant!
SaintOlaf on August 28, 2008 at 6:40 PM
I agree. Since when did anyone other than bohemians switch from wealth=winner to wealth=loser?
I’m fine with Mitt, but I’ll accept just about anyone else and deal with it to prevent the Obama-Biden catastrophe that will occur if they are elected.
dinobalz on August 28, 2008 at 6:40 PM
That would be pretty sweet. A sort of rhetorical razor blade across Biden’s jugular.
Checkmate indeed.
SuperCool on August 28, 2008 at 6:42 PM
Oh. My. Hell.
You know, they think I’ll do it, so I won’t. But then they might think I think they think I’ll do it, so they would rather me not do it. But if they think I think that they think I should, or if they think that I think that they think I think I shouldn’t, well I’ll fool them. Now, what was I thinking…?
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Hollowpoint on August 28, 2008 at 6:33 PM
It probably takes more than 42 million to buy off the media which were already in the tank for McCain and the Huckster.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 6:43 PM
I just saw some report that everyone from Libermann to Romney to even Huckabee will be in Dayton tomorrow. The whole cast is coming.
William Amos on August 28, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Oh come on.. don’t you wanna see who can twirl a baton better. Palin and Christ.. hmm my money is on Christ. ;)
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 6:43 PM
did anyone hear Hugh Hewitt’s interview with Stanley Kurtz…looks like another scandal with Obama
spacekicker on August 28, 2008 at 6:44 PM
Magic Eightball Says…
ASK AGAIN LATER
cannonball on August 28, 2008 at 6:44 PM
Just because Huckabee doesn’t bail doesn’t mwan Evangelicals won’t.
I’M TALKIMG COATTAILS, PEOPLE!
Sir Andrew on August 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM
spacekicker on August 28, 2008 at 6:44 PM
What is it now?
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM
I know; I’m with ya. It certainly doesn’t look that way. And who knows? It may not be. People have been trying to determine the Zeitgeist forever, and most have been wrong. So this poll, one among many, certainly falls prey to all the various “abnormalities” that plague other polling data. I just offered it up as an alternate view on the direction of the country. Take it for what it’s worth.
Weight of Glory on August 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Fair enough. I am sorry. I’m just a bit on edge. I’m not even sure I want Romney to be VP. I had a nice peaceful life where I was totally outside the political process in a personal way. I mean I didn’t feel threatened by politics so I was much more objective. Then that stupid Huck stuff…. And it becames very personal very fast. There have been somedays when I am so mad at Romney for running for President. Who the heck does he think he is? He’s a Mormon for pete’s sake we have to keep our heads down! You can help in the sidelines, you don’t get braggy, do what you can to help people in secret!Then he throws out the whole way of doing business and tries to play on the national stage. And pulls me into it!If he gets this thing and then he blows it… has an affair or does something dishonest… why in the world does he want to do this? I’m with you Brother Romney but don’t blow it!!!!
petunia on August 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM
You know what this means right?
HUCK!
Who would of thought that secretly Rove knows Mccain/Huck is the winning ticket?
Brilliant!
SaintOlaf on August 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Yeah, I saw the same thing. But I don’t think Jindal and Crist are going (I could be wrong) because of the impending hurricane brewing in the Gulf. But either could still go, and come right back.
Looks like tomorrow’s the day we find out. McCain would be totally pissed if it were leaked tonight, he wouldn’t want to do that to Barry O. McCain is a class-act.
JetBoy on August 28, 2008 at 6:46 PM
Another poll, about a year old:
So 41% of the country self-identifies as “conservative,” 34% as “moderate,” and only 21% as “liberal.” Further, 14% consider themselves “strong conservatives” vice only 6% “strong liberals.” So, not only are there twice as many who consider themselves “conservatives” as “liberals,” but two thirds as many “strong conservatives” as “liberals,” period.
This, from a survey sample where 47% are Democrats or Democrat leaners vice 43% Republicans or Republican leaners, where 68% think the country is on the wrong track, and 65% disapprove of President Bush’s job performance.
My guess is it has something to do with what people consider conservative and liberal. After all most Americans consider McCain to be a conservative. And we know that is not how some others see it. And most liberals today prefer to be called progressive because of the negative hype around liberal.
So perhaps, it is in the eye of the beholder. But the voting public is not voting like a bunch of conservatives.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 6:46 PM
pffft! There goes my coffee again!
JetBoy on August 28, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Romney is horrible and has no convictions. He’ll be forgotten in a year or so, but definitely by 2012. People that think he’s a possibility in 2012 are clueless, I’m sure we’ll have a real conservative by then.
TTheoLogan on August 28, 2008 at 6:47 PM
I think the 9/11 guy on MSNBC is making some good points. Truth to power!
Typhonsentra on August 28, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Petunia, I’m LDS, so I know where you’re coming from.
But the religious angle is and has been so divisive I prefer to leave it aside. Not forget, but not dwell on.
sulla on August 28, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Keep in mind that people have very different definitions of what “liberal”, “moderate”, and “conservative” mean. Also, even if they consider themselves generally conservative or liberal on most issues, there might be one or two that throw them to a candidate that they wouldn’t otherwise support. Most Americans are not ideologues (unlike the people who hang out on blogs) and speak a very different political language.
Big S on August 28, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Do you have a link?
zmrzlina on August 28, 2008 at 6:48 PM
I’ve been following this FR thread. This evening is positively Rovian.
Connie on August 28, 2008 at 6:49 PM
You know, if the evangelicals bail if it’s Romney that says a lot (negative) about them. I don’t particularly like Huckabee, but if it’s him, I will still get out and vote for McCain because the alternative is unthinkable. To deliberately sink the country by saddling us with Obama…that’s immature. IMHO.
Disturb the Universe on August 28, 2008 at 6:49 PM
I said this last night.
malan89 on August 28, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Maybe, but Palin’ll own in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. (^o^)
SuperCool on August 28, 2008 at 6:50 PM
If McCain picks the Kenneth Copeland-loving Huckabee I may never stop throwing up.
coastiehooligan on August 28, 2008 at 6:50 PM
Out of 10:
Lieberman 1
Romney 2
Huckabee 2
Crist 3
Palin 9
Pawlenty 6
Cantor 7
zmrzlina on August 28, 2008 at 6:50 PM
*Quadruple groan*
NTWR on August 28, 2008 at 6:50 PM
When Romney hears about this poll, he will have to wonder where the support was in the primary. Like many I was late to the game for Romney. I think he would be the best pick for VP. The economy is the biggest issue, and Romney knows more about the economy than McCain, Obama, and Biden combined. I would give Romney an eight. Everyone else below five. No-brainer to me, but we shall see.
chief on August 28, 2008 at 6:52 PM
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