McCain won in New Hampshire last night with a 5 point margin. No real surprise there. The question we should all be asking is, “why?” McCain admitted himself that his candidacy would live or die with NH. He was a one-state candidate who had an 8 year history in NH and a 19 point victory over Bush in 2000. He came to familiar territory and a ready-made framework for his platform. You can say all you want about Romney’s financial investment in NH, but you can’t buy the type of history that McCain has in that state. This was always a McCain stronghold.
His victory should not be viewed as a McCain mandate, but an "I told you so" barb about the current administration. So, should Romney take his ball and go home? I think not. Honestly, the fact that Romney came so close is extremely commendable, but many of the pundits still report that he’s done. Huckabee was saying just yesterday morning that he would view even coming in 5th as a victory, and this didn’t seem to have any affect on his perceived frontrunner status. Clearly, they’re still propping up a paper candidate for an easy Democrat win in November. Lest we all forget, Romney is leading the pack in delegates right now.
To further illustrate my point, Lou Dobbs said this today on CNN.com:
“Many of our political savants and pundits took one in the teeth last night. I couldn't be happier about last night's surprising results, and not because I favor one candidate or another. I'm just glad the so-called experts in the national media were wrong about their premature assumptions that the Democratic and Republican nominations for president were a done deal….”
“Forty-seven states to go, and now the national media must wait to declare the winners they'd been waiting all week to crown. The American voters are aware, of course, that Iowa, Wyoming and New Hampshire make up only about 5 million of the 300 million people living in the country, and until last night, the mainstream media didn't like to point out that only less than half of 1 percent of our nation's voting-age population has taken part in the primary process as of today. So how was this is a done deal? Give me a break.
At this point, all of the geniuses in the mainstream media, mainly in television news, need to summon the courage to tell their audiences that there are a few important issues to be discussed and a few important facts to be collected before permitting a public coronation of any candidate based on dynasty, momentum, charisma or, God save us all, likeability.”
Let’s not count our political chickens before they hatch. Michigan awaits…
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I watched the results last night. They kept talking about how "real" Hillary is sounding. It's starting to scare me. Unfortunately, her famous "teary eye" moment she had on camera after Iowa did her a lot of good in NH. The women in NH ate it up (seeing as the majority of women in the state pulled her though). When I saw her almost break down after Iowa, I thought to myself - "If she's having a hard time emotionally with this part, how can she expect to be able to make the VERY tough decisions that a President will have to face for FOUR years?" I do not believe she is cut out to be a President.
People... forget about likability and how you feel about someone emotionally. It is about the issues.
Well said, Jeeyum.
jim, are you quoting john edwards? hehe. did you see where the woman who asked clinton the teary question ultimately voted for obama. hahah
Ashley, do you know about the bus to SC next week? Lodging is paid for by Romney's campaign. If you're interested I can give you the information. rise@triad.rr.com
I've got a seat on the bus- I'm so excited! I hope that we'll be in a hotel with internet access so that I can post video to the blog every night. I think if people could see the work going on down there that it would helpful to the campaign. Are you going? do you know anyone else who is? GO MITT!
I have two reserved seats, but my friend can't go. I'm not sure if I'll go by myself or not. I'm still deciding. But at least now I'll know one other person. Do you have any details? All I know is the bus leaves Raleigh at 6:00 and stops in Greensboro and Charlotte. Where will we stay? What will we do?
There have not been a lot of details yet. As of this morning, they are still working on a final destination in SC before they complete the itinerary. I'm supposed to get an e-mail soon. Don't know any more than that. What's your husband doing? he oughta go with you!!
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