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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no thanks… I’d rather win.
Kaptain Amerika on August 28, 2008 at 6:55 PM
You must be new. It wasn’t the MSM that sunk Mitt, it was Allahpundit.
Hollowpoint on August 28, 2008 at 6:55 PM
lansing:
Palin is in the middle of an investigation.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 6:57 PM
saint olaf:
Why does that mean Huck?
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 6:57 PM
That was started by the head of Obama’s campaign un Alaska
ConservativePartyNow on August 28, 2008 at 6:58 PM
Furthermore, didn’t Huck himself already say “I’m not the guy”?
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 28, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Terrye, Sarah has proof she had nothing to do with it. The Legislation here is about to give up… The investigation is about over.
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 6:59 PM
I don’t think the media has room in its collective heart for anyone but Obama. I expect crying, fainting and gushing after Obama’s speech tonight. That is why I won’t be watching. Spare myself the aggravation.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 6:59 PM
I have been told by one of my sources at the Hamilton County GOP office: Romney and Lieberman are out, but will be with McCain at the rally tomorrow afternoon.
I can confirm the second part, I am working on confirming the first part with a second source.
Sakaki on August 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
upinak:
I am not saying she is guilty of anything. But the Democrats will use it. Bush was not the one who let the buses in New Orleans go under water either.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
And with that, I am going to go take my doped up self to the vet to dope up my poor furbaby who also has a cold.. and we will be dopey together.
I am willing to wait around and see the commerical later.
Nighters all.
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
I would like to be eaten next, Grue.
Sakaki on August 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Oh, by the way, why I like Mitt: He’s not going to roll over for the Islamofascists.
Disturb the Universe on August 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
REQUEST GRANTED
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 28, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Romney would be a horrendous pick. Everything you have seen of Hillary, Bill, and Biden having their words used against Obama will bite McCain hard when the Dems do the same thing with Romney providing their ammunition. Romney will be painted as a younger version of McCain/Bush without the balls. Plus, Biden would chew him up in a debate. Do we really need to go back and revisit how Romney blew the primaries?
He will either go safe with Pawlenty or ‘maverick’ with Lieberman. My gut says Lieberman.
grdred944 on August 28, 2008 at 7:01 PM
I know Terrye. I am just saying. Nothing against you.
upinak on August 28, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Saint Lmafo:
Tells you what – Huckly becomes Vice, I’ll convert to being a Christian. Mitt becomes Vice, you quit dissing Mormons. For Evah. Deal?
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Me first me first.
it has been a long time.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Now wait, Huckabee says it is not him. It is not Romney or Lieberman. It is not Ridge. It is not Jindal.
We are running out of people.
Maybe it is Rudy!
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Give me a management and financial genius with a pork buster on one ticket ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. Go Mitt!!!!
proudinfidel on August 28, 2008 at 7:04 PM
I’m sorry but I LOL’d. Is the Hamilton County GOP office printing name tags and Romney and Lieberman’s don’t read “Hi, my name is ….. VP Nominee?”
grdred944 on August 28, 2008 at 7:04 PM
That’s no surprise. Aren’t delegates party activists and political leaders? No wonder Romney’s their guy. Mike Huckabee is loved by the grassroots Republicans. The millions of everyday Americans living in medium to small towns who make this country what it is. He drives these GOP elites bonkers.
apacalyps on August 28, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Ultimate head fake: it’s gonna be Rick Santorum.
exlibris on August 28, 2008 at 7:05 PM
grdred:
My gut says no Lieberman pick.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 7:05 PM
I seriously am thinking that it is either Palin or Cantor
ConservativePartyNow on August 28, 2008 at 7:05 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Stop, please. My stomach is hurting.
Vashta.Nerada on August 28, 2008 at 7:06 PM
I’m an “everyday American living in a medium town”, and I like Mitt.
Disturb the Universe on August 28, 2008 at 7:06 PM
no way in hell will mccain choose romney. and he shouldnt.
venicesurfer on August 28, 2008 at 7:06 PM
Remember where they said in St. Paul, it said McCain and 8 letters S A N T O R U M
ConservativePartyNow on August 28, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Hollowpoint on August 28, 2008 at 6:55 PM
I remember when Allah basically endorsed McCain after Fred! dropped out, but not enough people read this website for that to matter. The first thing people hearing about Mitt is “he’s a flip flopper, Mormons may be unelectable, never in the military” was the media’s caring contribution. People have learned more about him by now and are more familiar with the guy. That’s why he does a lot better on those Veep polls than he did during the primary. I know he’s not the perfect candidate but I think he’s the best we have right now.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Now you guys are just making shit up. To start with it was a conservative that broke the Monegan/Palin story and secondly the Branchflower investigation has just started. It’s one thing to be a Palin supporter it’s another to ignore the facts and outright lie about things.
lowandslow on August 28, 2008 at 7:07 PM
If it’s Palin I am seriously giving $50 to McCain on the spot.
Then having a party.
Then probably giving him another $100 while drunk after said party.
lansing quaker on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
apacalyps on August 28, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Those Republicans need to stop smoking the roots.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
LOL! He gave Mitt the anti-endorsement.
Absolutely brilliant!
Give Mitt the Anti-Endorsement and push for him hard,in order to throw the liberal media off Huck’s tail for a few months!
TOP CONTENDERS, MITT ROMNEY AND MIKE HUCKABEE, TO GATHER IN DAYTON, NOON FRIDAY… WILL SHARE SAME STAGE…
SaintOlaf on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Hey, I live in rural southern Indiana and Huckabee was really popular around here. It might be a regional kind of thing.
Terrye on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
The only advantage Romney may have is that he is not a conservative. He backed away from that in a debate with Ted Kennedy, under fire, Romney ran from his conservative credentials.
So we would in essence have 4 liberals, each one with a a varying degree of liberalism in their campaign.
And all 4 moving to the middle.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Santorum?
Worst. Idea. Ever.
Big S on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Huckly is love by those smokin-grass roots republicans.
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Mitt dropped out to prevent the sort of chaos that happened to the Dems, while Huck desperately slogged away, remember?
I’m not looking for exciting. I’m looking for competent and capable of uniting conservatives. I give him a 8 1/2.
Have I wandered into comedy central? The answer is – of course not.
Buy Danish on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
I know you have been asked, Grue, but WHAT IS EATS??? I have to know….
HornetSting on August 28, 2008 at 7:09 PM
now you are accusing us of being liars. Seriously. research the Alaska blogs and you will find out
ConservativePartyNow on August 28, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Since you’ve decided to promote my gf and I to the level of GOP elites, since we cant’ stand the Huckster, we would appreciate that you send us the checks for the salaries that go with it.
aikidoka on August 28, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Huckabee is not even in the picture. They are keeping him around but because he makes a good pet.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:09 PM
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:08 PM
You’re right, in 1994, Romney just wasn’t ready to lead. Good thing its 2008 and Romney’s no longer that political neophyte just trying to help the Massachusetts economy by facing the Herculean task of running against unbeatable Senator Kennedy in Massachusetts in his first ever political campaign, even for so much as city council.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:10 PM
McCain does need help in Michigan.
The only VP selection that would hurt McCain in Florida is Casey Anthony. Otherwise he smokes Obama there.
I don’t think even Joseph Smith could help McCain in Nevada. Things here have changed a great deal since you could make book that the GOP would carry the state every cycle. This is a toss-up state that I expect Obama to carry.
grdred944 on August 28, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Lowandslow:
It’s one thing to be a Romney supporter. It’s another to ouright lie and ignore his convenient policy changes before running for President.
Guess that means Mitt’s out too.
Sir Andrew on August 28, 2008 at 7:11 PM
Well, I guess “common sense” has been wrong for the past 6 years. As noted in the article (if you read it), “common sense” said that Ronald Reagan stood no chance of winning in 1980, because he was “too conservative”. Yet, he won two landslides.
Also, the poll’s numbers have been consistent since 2002. I suggest you read the full article</b.
Michael in MI on August 28, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Link to who broke the story please.
When you make that specific accusation usually you follow up with a link.
If no link can we assume the last part of you post is aimed at yourself?
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:13 PM
I am enjoying Intrade. McCain’s numbers are directly proportional to Romney, and inverse to Pawlenty. Every time Pawlenty’s numbers go up, McCain’s go down. Every time Romney ticks up, so do McCain’s. Interesting.
Vashta.Nerada on August 28, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Why not float another name? John Huntsman, gov of Utah? Huntsman endorsed McCain in 2006. Yes, 06. He’s been pretty popular, and if McCain pulled a rabbit out of his hat at all, wouldn’t Huntsman be a big one?
It would really cut off Huckabee and co at the knees–St. Olaf, too. All the “I’m not biased against Mormons, just Mitt!” people would have to put up or shut up.
Huntsman is young, ran a major corporation, good looking. he’s got lots of Mitt’s qualities without the so-called liberal baggage. Huntsman went to Iraq with McCain.
if McCain wants a true darkhorse who has been loyal to him, why not Huntsman?
Vanceone on August 28, 2008 at 7:16 PM
But it continued…NRA, abortion, taxes, flips on most everything. And I understand that many politicians need to change their mind, but he did it too often.
I think Mitt would make a fine VP, I just don’t think he brings any votes to the table…money yes, votes no.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:17 PM
The Obambi campaign is already set to rip Pawlenty a new one.
This sudden surge of Pawlenty talk is nothing more than a head fake.
My kitty says:
Et tu Brute on August 28, 2008 at 7:21 PM
To all of you people saying Mitt made his own fortune: Um, his dad was the Governor of Michigan. Not exactly Abe Lincoln’s dad. He will be painted as a younger George W. Bush without even the National Guard service.
Speedwagon82 on August 28, 2008 at 7:21 PM
Mitt Romney is OK.
AdrianS on August 28, 2008 at 7:22 PM
By the time Fred dropped out it was practically over. Mitt dropped out shortly after, and Huckster only stuck around to stroke his ego.
Hollowpoint on August 28, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Speedwagon82 on August 28, 2008 at 7:21 PM
What was his dad’s net worth vs. his net worth? I guess his dad was running Staples, Dominoe’s, Blackstone, etc. for him all those years, right?
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:27 PM
It wasn’t either of two. It was — sorry, John, but this IS the “Straight Talk Express” — McCain’s using immigration to pander to the Hispanic community in Florida.
That enabled him to eek out a 5% win over Romney there… knocking Giuliani out of the race, and compelling Mitt to step aside.
VastRightWingConspirator on August 28, 2008 at 7:30 PM
I would want Mitt in the cabinet, a major cabinet position. I think taking Mitt as Secretary of the treasure, U.S. Trade representative. Something with some power and profile. Maybe Department of Energy and move it up in prestige.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Did he do anything to innovate those businesses or did he just fire employees and get cheaper labor? If it was the first, I’d say hes got good experience.
Speedwagon82 on August 28, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Huck was on Rush Limbo yesterday and made up with the mormons.
Huck has been in the news quite a bit recently.
Huck was at the Rick Warren debate, coaching Mccain on what to say, right before Mccain got his boost in the polls.
Huck’s been opining on the georgian war and various subjects including, how Mccain can’t pick a pro-abortion VP…right before the GOP elite started floating pro-abortion VP selections.
They have done a great job of throwing the media off Huck’s trail, until the dems convention is over.
SaintOlaf on August 28, 2008 at 7:31 PM
attic of a house???
Grue,I got a problem!!!
try again later on August 28, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Speed, you can paint anyone with tar if you are willing get some on yourself. The DNC and the O. B’ma machine have been tarring gleefully all year. Don’t matter.
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Bidens son becomes a lobbyist, and makes millions off of his dad. Bush parlayed his dads success, Chelsea stepped into a “consulting” job into high bucks fresh out school, Kennedy, Gore, Thompsons kid, Jackson’s kids, the list is endless. When your dad has power, big power of a Governor or Senator, the path as a “consultant” becomes a little easier then most.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Try….
Do you know….eats?????
HornetSting on August 28, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Speedwagon82 on August 28, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Depends on the company. There isn’t a one-size solution to turn around every failing company. A lot of these companies are major employers now who have created way more jobs than they had before he took over.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:35 PM
9 for Mitt.
He can take on Biden.
Has economic chops.
0 for
FucHuckPawlenty, Ridge, Palin won’t help as they are not as well known.
-1,999,999 for Liebs.
HarryBalzac on August 28, 2008 at 7:36 PM
So let God sort it out- the faux Christian or the cult member.
highhopes on August 28, 2008 at 7:36 PM
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Yeah, how did W’s businesses work out with him in charge, by the way? Mitt’s dad most likely got his foot in the door, I’ll give you that. However, that didn’t guarantee success. Its not like he’s living off an inheritance or something.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Check out the headlines. Putin is saying the US orchestrated the conflict in Georgia to benefit McCain. How long before the Dems fall in step with that hypothesis?
Disturb the Universe on August 28, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Disturb the Universe on August 28, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Wow, I can’t believe Putin is claiming to be a puppet of George W. Bush. I thought he was some kind of tough guy…
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:38 PM
What was he making up again? Or was he wearing make-up, cause it would take an awful lot o maybelline-ing to cover up his huge
and
pimple.
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Next, the U.S. should orchestrate Russia turning all of their oil over to us. I’d like to see that trick.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Out for now, people.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Okay but do you feel mad at him sometimes? I mean Huck just did what has been going on forever. Romney had to know he was dragging us into a lot of stupid stuff. I just like to be low profile.
I LOVE politics. I always follow the Presidential races very closely. But I like to be on the outside looking in.
It’s better to think people don’t have a clue who you are but don’t hold any animousity toward you. But now I know that isn’t true. They don’t have a clue but they don’t like us anyway. That was what I got out of the polling in the Primary. I always thought that the the other churches that hold those seminars and sunday school classes only affect the weak minded. That the real people don’t like it when people talk bad about others etc. I’ve met some of those people and they are always an egg short of a dozen. So I didn’t think they were that big a deal. But letting all that propaganda go unrebutted has really allowed some really strange stuff to be mainstream. Turning the other cheek is still best though. Just don’t plan on running for President.
I guess I don’t like what I learned about my fellow Americans in the election. It sort weakens my faith in humanity.
petunia on August 28, 2008 at 7:40 PM
I heard Putin is blaming Cheney!
HornetSting on August 28, 2008 at 7:41 PM
I’m down with Mitt Romney.
Oh and I’ve seen several people in these VP speculation threads that have said “Can’t pick X because Joe Biden would tear them apart in the VP debate.” Personally I think Joe Biden will be awful in the debates just as he was in the Primary Debate and just as he is every time he’s on TV. If he were so great at debates wouldn’t he have done a bit better in the Iowa Primary?
Kronos on August 28, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Like Bechtel, who bailed him out of the Olympics, then he bailed them out of the “big dig”. And they were a major contributor to his failed campaign.
Wait, I am wrong, he fined Bechtel thousands (because the audits forced him to), but then awarded another multi-million project to Bechtel…just a coincidence I am sure.
Part of the story here.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Biden will trip over his tongue in the debates.
HornetSting on August 28, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Oh! I disagree completely. The hope that the GOP is positioning a real Republican to follow this cranky liberal bastard puts Romney’s rating at a seven minimum and the sky’s the limit if the bastard forgets he’s a Republican again (once he gets elected) and starts in on amnesty, global warming, punishing corporations, etc.
highhopes on August 28, 2008 at 7:46 PM
No takers on the Huntsman thing, eh? Ah well.
Vanceone on August 28, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Never said Mitt was not smart, or business wise. Just you can never underestimate (nor overestimate) the power and influence of a senator or Governor.
Gore is a fool, and look what fortune he has amassed.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:48 PM
I don’t think anyone would know him unless you were living in Utah or a Mormon groupie.
So what effort would be needed to bring him to the forefront…Mitts 40 million couldn’t do it.
right2bright on August 28, 2008 at 7:52 PM
x
Too true, he amassed it playing other fools…
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 7:52 PM
So because Rove pushes Romney, and Rove has been accused of things in connection with Bush, and Romney may be McCain’s running mate, people will see a connection between McCain and Bush?
God, I hope people don’t judge me by that many degrees of separation. “Don’t trust that dude, he knows someone who knows someone who worked with someone who knew someone who was a troublemaker. No kidding.”
cgoode777 on August 28, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Huntsman is no more known nor unknown than Pawlenty, Palin, Jindal, Steele,…
What it would take…? Announcement as VEEP would get the ball rolling pretty darn quick, and wouldn’t cost a dime.
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Huckabee drives the GOP elite, and most of the RHINO’s in here bonkers! These are the kind who if they get what they want there will be little difference between the right and left. Remember what Schwarzenegger said. “Let’s let the party come all the way to the center.” That’s what a few people pulling the strings in the GOP establishment want. BTW: If you reply to this message in any way at all, you are in total agreement.
apacalyps on August 28, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Pawlenty up to 85 on the ask at intrade, it had to of leaked somewhere.
lan astaslem on August 28, 2008 at 7:55 PM
BREAKING NEWS!!
ROMNEY OUT. (i say, good. fuck romney)
http://culture11.com/blogs/theconfabulum/2008/08/28/breaking-news-romney-believes-hes-out/?from=flash
venicesurfer on August 28, 2008 at 7:55 PM
He is a fool, but didn’t he inherit a lot of Big Oil money?
FWIW, Bill Kristol is saying it’s not Mitt because he has too many houses. So, I guess that makes Huck a contender?
Buy Danish on August 28, 2008 at 7:56 PM
I don’t like any of our choices.
I hope McCain pulls something amazing outta his Arse.
Scoreboard44 on August 28, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Bill’s pushing Lieberman, so of course he’s going to say something like that.
davenp35 on August 28, 2008 at 7:59 PM
I’m friends with Huckabee on Facebook and he hasn’t said anything :-)
Ordinary1 on August 28, 2008 at 8:02 PM
I think the only solution to this housing ordeal is to nominate a homeless woman. That way you shore up disgruntled Hillary votes AND people who hate houses!
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 8:07 PM
All right. The battle of whits has begun.
Loxodonta on August 28, 2008 at 8:08 PM
I’d say McCain is a far better choice than Obama no matter who he picks as VP. Based on their records there’s no question about it. Forget these Republican talking heads who go on TV and try and say different. And I’m not a huge fan of McCain’s either, but compared to Obama he’s an improvement culture and militarily wise.
apacalyps on August 28, 2008 at 8:10 PM
apacalyps on August 28, 2008 at 8:10 PM
He must have figured out its not Mitt.
thecountofincognito on August 28, 2008 at 8:11 PM
FWIW:
OPEN LETTER (READ: “PLEA”) TO SENATOR MCCAIN
Dear Senator McCain:
Please stop playing the p.o.w. card when asked about house counts. I respect your service and all you went through for your country, and so do most Americans, but it doesn’t speak to the issue. It looks like a dodge. Remember when Rudy got dinged for answering “nine-eleven” to every question he was asked?
Here, use this .. you can have it for free:
“Listen, of course I know how many residences Cindy and I own and use. The issue is that there are investment properties. Some rentals, some lots, etc. When asked, I knew that if I just gave just my residences, some nitwit would dig up our tax returns and accuse me of lying, because more properties are listed. So I asked for time to get an answer to that question that wouldn’t be twisted into something silly, which it has.”
You’re welcome.
cgoode777 on August 28, 2008 at 8:12 PM
x
Nice one, pocky.
trailboss on August 28, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Stay classy, Hillbot…
SuperCool on August 28, 2008 at 8:18 PM
I’M WITH MITT!
MITT 2012!
madmonkphotog on August 28, 2008 at 8:19 PM
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