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Romney's Overlooked Advantage

TNR The Stump
23.01.2008

David Corn recently argued that Obama will be hurt by the shift to big multi-state primary days like February 5 since his inspirational message works best when he's directly in front of voters. Whether or not that logic is right (and Jason has argued that it isn't), I think a version of it does apply to the GOP race. Looking at some of the recent Florida numbers showing Mitt Romney climbing, I can't help but think he benefits, and John McCain and Mike Huckabee suffer, from the shift toward an "air campaign" and away from voter-to-voter contact. And tha'ts not just because he's the best-financed candidate in the field.

Romney's always struck me as an-adequate-at-best retail politician (town hall meetings, etc.). But he's good looking, has a nice resume, and an authoritative voice--the kind of things that make for effective TV ads. Huckabee and McCain on the other had, are much better at the retail game. Indeed, their respective successes in Iowa and New Hampshire were largely a function of their magnetism on the stump. The Florida campaign, to say nothing of February 5, seems to play into Romney's hands by depriving them of that advantage and minimizing his own liabilities.

--Noam Scheiber

What you don't understand is that reality is biased against Bush's, and by extension, your position.

Please tell me what Bush said of substance and that was new, in your opinion. I'd be more then happy to highlight everything he said that has been said in previous SOTU addresses. And the lies.

Cycloptichorn

Suffice it to say that I pointed out why the pundits were off base, and I cited valid reasons with facts

I'm not running away from a conversation, I am simply pointing out to you that you are beating a dead horse. No matter what Bush would have said last night, the pundits would have run it down big time, you know that. I simply point out the bias and misrepresentation of the press, which is a fact, in my opinion. I did present evidence whether you wish to acknowledge it or not, I don't care, that is your problem, not mine.

I'm wishing for a Romney win, that would insure a dem in the whitehouse, McCain might be a little bit more difficult.

From Mark Halperin:

FOX NEWS EXIT POLL RESULTS

Senior Citizens- McCain 40, Romney 31, Giuliani 18, Huckabee 7

Veterans- McCain 37, Romney 36, Giuliani 14, Huckabee 8

Hispanics- McCain 50, Giuliani 26, Romney 16, Huckabee 5

Clinton leads by four among women while Obama leads by six among men. Clinton leads among voters over 65 while Obama holds the edge among younger voters. Clinton does better among lower-income voters while Obama attracts more of those with higher incomes.

The survey was conducted January 27, the day after Obama's victory in South Carolina.

Wuh oh for Romneyz

Quote:

From Mark Halperin:

FOX NEWS EXIT POLL RESULTS

Senior Citizens- McCain 40, Romney 31, Giuliani 18, Huckabee 7

Veterans- McCain 37, Romney 36, Giuliani 14, Huckabee 8

Hispanics- McCain 50, Giuliani 26, Romney 16, Huckabee 5

Unless there are more veterans then Hispanics, that's big trouble.

Cycloptichorn