Why Romney will win Ohio
I have not heard any compelling argument for Democratic turnout to match let along exceed 2008. Bush fatigue, Obama as the light bringer, the first black president, McCain’s bizarre suspension of his campaign — all of the momentum and excitement was on the side of the Democrats in 2008.
This year we have a still-stagnant economy, foreign policy in flames, deeply unpopular Obamacare, religious leaders furious at the president, Obama abandoning the center and no longer viewed as the political messiah he was thought to be, plus a Republican candidate who has plenty of money, a unified party, and a high-tech and engaged ground game.
Unmotivated Democrat voters no longer have “History” to pull them to the polls. And all of these polls showing Obama with a lead have Romney winning independents. The circumstances just don’t add up to a wave for the incumbent.
Blowback
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This is why Romney will win Ohio.
donkichi on November 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM
With all of that he still has supporters.
Bob's Kid on November 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Brain-dead Racist, Bitterly-Clinging, Jesus Land, Mouf-breathers, with Low Sloping Foreheads?
JFKY on November 2, 2012 at 8:47 PM
I just want to get it over with already.
joekenha on November 2, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Gumbeeeeeeeeeee where art thou ?
burrata on November 2, 2012 at 8:53 PM
My view of Obama’s argument to Ohio is the same as the article, which is basically, “I got you the bailout, now you owe me.”
I don’t believe Ohioans will go to the polls believing they owe Obama anything. These people know that government can’t help cause the problems, then take credit for a rescue that shouldn’t have been needed in the first place. It’s a big miscalculation on the part of Dems in my opinion.
They don’t want to be in the position where they “owe” someone every 4 years.
goflyers on November 2, 2012 at 8:56 PM
Bill Oh Really is mad at both for not doing his show, and neither would win. LOL. He’s actually hoping for a humongous 2000 recount mess, so he can “I told you so!” when the only clear path to victory is through him.
Marcus on November 2, 2012 at 8:59 PM
I just watched his rally tonight in Ohio, it was AWESOME!!! He said instead of voting for revenge as Obama suggested he wants people to vote for love of country! The crowd went wild!!! Four More Days!!
txmomof6 on November 2, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Wow!
Pork-Chop on November 2, 2012 at 9:04 PM
biggest joke on tv.
joey24007 on November 2, 2012 at 9:07 PM
I got an email from my rep., Geoff Davis, urging me to go to that rally. I figured if I went, I’d jinx it and didn’t. They didn’t need me anyway. This is an area just outside Hamilton county that’s overlooked, but it’s the part of Ohio that can win it for Romney.
Norky on November 2, 2012 at 9:11 PM
You left out Toofless and Cousin-Marryin’.
Mary in LA on November 2, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Exactly.
His earlier piece
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/328998/what-s-matter-ohio-kevin-holtsberry
Is how Romney could have presented himself to the state starting in the primaries. His 50′s aura would have blunted Bain. Never understood why they didn’t see that angle.
budfox on November 2, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Make sure you get every possible vote out there that you can. It will be close.
WisCon on November 2, 2012 at 9:24 PM
After that rally, I am positive Romney will win OIHO…
OmahaConservative on November 2, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Here in Texas (and in neighboring Arkansas) it’s illegal to marry a cousin. Not in New York. So is New York going for Romney?
Random Numbers (Brian Epps) on November 2, 2012 at 9:43 PM
I got an email from my rep., Geoff Davis, urging me to go to that rally. I figured if I went, I’d jinx it and didn’t. They didn’t need me anyway. This is an area just outside Hamilton county that’s overlooked, but it’s the part of Ohio that can win it for Romney.
Norky on November 2, 2012 at 9:11 PM
The four SW counties of Ohio (Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont)–ignoring (frankly) blacks in Hamilton County and the academic communities surrounding Univ of Cincinnati and Miami University–should deliver a boatload of votes to Romney.
BuckeyeSam on November 2, 2012 at 9:50 PM
Awwwwwwwwwe! You miss the little guy…
Glenn Jericho on November 2, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Looking at the latest Rasmussen splits. Obama is winning independents by a 50 to 41 split. Furthermore Obama is leading early voting by a 56 to 41 lead with 40% of Ohio likely voters already casting their ballots. Its over.
Ric on November 3, 2012 at 7:19 AM