And in other news…
…Santorum seems to be slipping in Pennsylvania.
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The Santorum exodus
No, I’m not referring to anything Biblical (note that the word “exodus” isn’t capitalized). I’m referring to a trend I’ve noticed in the comments section of the right-wing blogosphere, and that’s the reaction to Santorum’s latest statements about Romney=Obama, and … Continue reading →
The candidates and those gotcha gaffes
I was going to write a long long piece on the Romney “etch-a-sketch” thing and the Santorum “vote for Obama instead” thing. I did all the research. Looked at the original quotes in context (see this and this). Read the … Continue reading →
Turnout in the Illinois primary
I keep reading it, over and over: the Republican turnout in Tuesday’s Illinois primary was low. Sometimes the report is “record low.” That would be a problem for Romney or the eventual nominee, whomever it might be, and would indicate … Continue reading →
I keep reading stupid things like…
…”in 1994 Romney ran to the left of Kennedy.” This sort of statement has been made by commenter after commenter in all manner of blogs and MSM articles lately. I’ve never seen a single scrap of evidence offered to back … Continue reading →
Newt the spoiler: Part II
For those who wonder what would happen to Gingrich’s voters if he pulled out of the race, Gallup says they’d most likely be evenly divided between Santorum and Romney. This would benefit Romney. Of course, it’s pretty moot, because I … Continue reading →
Those wild and crazy Republicans/conservatives
Funny how the word “crazy” comes up quite a bit today, in modifying the words “Republicans” and “conservatives.” First we have the Daily Beast’s John Avlon with, “The Case for Crazy: What the GOP Would Learn by Picking Rick Santorum.” … Continue reading →
Gas prices and presidents
The opposing party often blames rising gas prices on the president. For example, we don’t have to look back too far to find Democrats blaming Bush: And now, of course, Obama’s to blame. But in reality, neither Bush nor Obama … Continue reading →
Newt the spoiler
I’m in agreement with Sean Trende about Newt Gingrich’s goal at this point. Even Gingrich probably doesn’t really think he’s got a chance to win. He just wants to try to keep Romney from getting enough votes to go to … Continue reading →
Post-primary: Alabama and Mississippi
Let’s take a look at the results from yesterday’s primaries in the South: Mississippi: Santorum: 32.8% Gingrich: 31.2% Romney: 30.6% Alabama: Santorum: 34.5% Gingrich: 29.3% Romney: 29.0% Ron Paul got between 4% and 5% in both states. For three-way races, … Continue reading →
Another Tuesday, another set of primaries
Today’s most-watched primaries—Alabama and Mississippi—are in the deep South, and they are toss-ups in the polls. So tonight it may take quite a while for the networks to declare the winner. Today’s primaries are the first time that Romney doesn’t … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Romney
Mitt Romney turns 65 today (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Whatever you think of his politics, a better-looking 65-year-old you’d be hard-pressed to find. Rick Santorum wished him a happy birthday. Sweet. And this Mother Jones editorial fellow’s … Continue reading →