Republicans Get Behind Mitt Romney

January 28th, 2008 Posted in Barack Obama, Captain's Quarters, F. Thompson, Florida, Fred Thompson, Hillary Clinton, Huckabee, John McCain, Massachusetts, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani

Some interesting comments from one of the posters over at FREE REPUBLIC.

Seems like the Romney bandwagon is picking up speed.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960536/posts

Posted on 01/27/2008 5:37:47 PM PST by propol

First, Captain Ed explains his thumbs up…

Over the last two weeks, my focus has come down to Rudy and Romney. Both would make good Presidents. Mitt, however, has shown that he will fight in every state, while Rudy played a bit of rope-a-dope — and has apparently lost the gamble. Until the debate, I thought Rudy might have had the right idea, but Rudy still hasn’t come out of the gate in any effective manner.
Romney is not a perfect candidate. We don’t have any perfect candidates. In fact, I could still support Mike Huckabee without reservation in a general election against either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. I think, though, that Romney has the most staying power, the better argument, and the best resume of the remaining Republican candidates. I will enthusiastically caucus for Mitt Romney on February 5th.

Then we see former Thompsonites coming into the Romney fold, most notably Liz Cheney…

ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) — Vice President Dick Cheney’s daughter Elizabeth Cheney is joining Mitt Romney’s presidential bid, his campaign announced Sunday.
She previously stumped for former Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee who dropped out of the race last week.

In a statement released by Romney’s campaign, Cheney said the former Massachusetts governor “has distinguished himself as a leader who can guide our country with a clear vision for overcoming the threats we face today.”

And then this morning I’m watching the McLaughlin group today and it’s Romney, Romney, Romney. Nobody is behind McCain. It’s truly amazing to see the Republican chattering class rally like this, but there it is nonetheless.

And sure, McCain is securing some good endorsements, but the institution as a whole is getting behind Romney because they think he can be a “change” agent, whereas McCain can’t. They think he’s effectively taken this message away from Obama, and I guess we’ll see if they’re right in the coming weeks.

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7 Responses to “Republicans Get Behind Mitt Romney”

  1. John Says:

    January 28th, 2008 at 11:56 am

    Drudge Report developing… National Rasmussen Poll: Romney leads conservative vote by 15%. That’s called Momentum! Florida will be Michigan deja vu. Close on election eve, a Romney rout on election day! Go Mitt!
    Srpead the word.


  2. Tray Says:

    January 28th, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    John Are sure about that?


  3. Bruce Says:

    January 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    I am sitting here listening to Rush, and more than anything I am sure there are a lot of people that can’t stand McCain.

    Republicans are going to vote for Mitt Romney “Big Time” in Florida tomorrow. McCain is putting out the crap that he is the only one that can beat Hillary. How can McCain be the only candidate that can beat Hillary, when he can’t even get the Republican Nomination.

    Mitt Romney will show the Democratic Party for what they really are. “A Bunch of Losers”.


  4. Mit 10 Says:

    January 28th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    I hope Romney can pull off a win in Florida but I am nervous.


  5. For Mitt Says:

    January 28th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Cronin,

    Since you’re from Missiouri, will you please give us a better picture of what’s really happening in your home state? Based on the poll below, Huckabee is leading 27% with McCain right behind with 26%. Romney has 18%…

    http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/missouri/missouri_republican_presidential_primary


  6. John Cronin Says:

    January 28th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    I have some information about the polls but it is confidential.


  7. Bruce Says:

    January 28th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    John

    I will tell you what I know about the polls if you will tell me what you know.

    MITT WINS!!!


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