More people seeing the light…
August 18th, 2006 Posted in 2008
http://www.realclearpolit…n_the_rise.html
From John McIntyre at the Real Clear Politics blog:
With Virginia Senator George Allen’s recent Macaca gaffe downgrading his status a few clicks, Romney is fast emerging as the alternative to the two moderate heavyweights McCain and Giuliani. Allen’s bigger problem (who in many ways was poised to become the conservative choice in the race) is the reality that the country is not exactly pining for another southern, folksy-talking politician wearing Cowboy boots. So, Macaca or no Macaca, 2008 was probably not going to be George Allen’s year, simply because he reminds people too much of George W. Bush and he appears to be not seasoned enough, especially when compared to Giuliani, Romney and McCain.But back to Romney: If the Mormon issue wasn’t floating around in the background, he would almost certainly be the clear frontrunner for the nomination. Expect to see Romney’s stock continue to rise as many conservatives unhappy with the prospect of McCain or Giuliani start to line up behind the Massachusetts Governor.
It’s great to see people begin to recognize what we already know, that Governor Romney has joined Giuliani and McCain in the top tier for ‘08.
Dave
August 18th, 2006 at 7:32 pm
Hear! Hear!
August 19th, 2006 at 6:25 am
I think I like Mitt. He is a very attractive candidate. A big issue for me is immigration. Before I can committ fully, I would like to know Mitt’s stand on immigration reform. Has he articulated a clear position on this?
August 19th, 2006 at 6:42 am
On immigration, trythis link.
August 19th, 2006 at 9:07 am
Thanks Jeff!
Mitt is a good fit on immigration too. The more I hear about the guy, the more I like.
August 20th, 2006 at 5:55 pm
It is key for Romney to position himself as the conservative candidate, as McCain and Giuliani will attract the same type of voters. Conservatives need an outlet from a pragmatic vote to the two leading moderates. If he is sucessful at buttressing his conservative credentials, he has a great shot. Though I still think he “shot” himself in the foot with the health care plan. It will help in the general election, but if he can’t get there what was the use of the health care program? Also he must overcome the Mormon issue, his abortion/stem cell positions, and the fact that he hasn’t (besides perhaps balancing the budget) managed a single conservative issue victory in Massachusetts.