Would Romney Be Doing Better? (Said with the most indignant face possible)
From The New Republic.
Would Romney Be Doing Better?
The economy is collapsing and the GOP is stuck with a candidate who doesn’t know jack about economics. But what if Mitt Romney had won that hard-fought Florida primary and grabbed the nomination? Romney’s whole business career was about turning around distressed companies. Plus, he’s far less identified with George W. Bush than is McCain. And unlike McCain he might not have had to give up on Michigan, where his father was governor. (What state pray tell is McCain holding that Mitt couldn’t?)
I know there are plenty of strikes against the guy. But it’s an interesting counterfactual to consider–one that makes a lot more sense now that foreign policy has all but disappeared from the conversation.
P.S. Good point from commenter timteeter:
Or for that matter if McCain had sucked it up and made Romney his VP.
You might’ve had far less base enthusiasm at convention time, but delivering a strong economic message right now could’ve been far easier.
–Michael Crowley
Sorry for swearing here all, but, “NO SHIT SHERLOCK”. I think all of us here knew that a long freaking time ago.
October 12th, 2008 at 8:41 am
With Romney as the nominee, he would be leading in Fla, Mich,Col and Nev. It’s all about the Electoral College.
Let’s get to work on Romney 2012 now!
October 12th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Well for SURE! he wouldn’t be telling us what a decent man Obama is and that WE have nothing to be afraid of if he is elected President! WE should be thinking IMPEACHMENT from day ‘1′ None of that “unity” B.S. after Nov 4th! I plan on passing on McCain’s “unity for the country” concession speech on election night at about 8:30!
October 12th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Long time, no post.
Honestly, I really don’t know if Mitt would be doing better. That Obama is, it would seem, out in front, raises depressing questions about Americans’ understanding of economics, history, and decency. Maybe the polls are skewed, and not showing the real numbers, but assuming they are, it’s pretty much time to duck and cover, and just hope that Zerobama is rapidly discredited by the time of the next Congressional elections.
Very depressing, and I fear for our future.
Steven
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