GOP Runs Low, But McCain Runs Strong In Poll
As you know I have been beating the drum for us to get involved in Republican Congressional races, knowing that this looks to be a very tough year for the Party. According to the WSJ, McCain looks like he is in a position to run a competitive race, but with the approval numbers so low for the party nationwide, Senator McCain will not be able to get anything passed unless we step up to the plate and try to get back a Republican majority.
~~John Cronin~~
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120959262155757509.html?mod=hpp_us_whats_news
• The Wall Street Journal – McCain runs even with Dems even though GOP is running low in poll: “Only 27% of voters have positive views of the Republican Party, according to the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, the lowest level for either party in the survey’s nearly two-decade history. Yet the party’s probable presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain, continues to run nearly even with Democratic rivals Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton. His standing so far makes for a more competitive race for the White House than would be expected for Republicans, who face an electorate that overwhelmingly believes the country is headed in the wrong direction under President Bush.”
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I think Gov. Romney is on Hannity’s radio show today 3pm eastern.
http://hannity.com/default.asp
Bobbie, FL
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Because Republican’s negative ratings are high, I question how wise it is for Romney to be connected too tightly with Bush, i.e. his appearance with George in Utah to raise funds for McCain. Of course, JM welcomes the money without having to appear with our controversial president. Once again, Senator John gets the benefits while Governor Mitt assumes the risk.
As tough as it is to swallow, McCain’s “maverick” behavior, along with his approval ratings among independents/Reagan Democrats, is enabling him to poll about even with Obama and Clinton. The “marching down the “wedding aisle” of old grumbling “groom” McCain, with we beleaguered Bush attendants in his wake, may result in an actual “White House wedding ceremony” ONLY if robust Romney is waiting at the altar!
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:36 pm
John, You are so right. Without a strong republican congress and senate a Pres McCain will have trouble getting conservative principles enacted. He is known for reaching across the isle, but not for pulling people back to our side.
Here is an interview with Mitt from New Hampshire http://www.wmur.com/video/16091789/index.html
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Oh sorry. That was yesterday … my bad. They didn’t update their website from yesterday so it’s a little misleading. Now I feel dumb
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:55 pm
The republican party betrayed the reagan republicans by going too far to the center of the spectrum, and I am stunned that these people dont get it.
Mitt Romney had the right message at a much needed time and the republican party chosed to go with McModerate. As far as Im concerned NO MITT / NO MONEY / NO MCCAIN