If former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had lost New Hampshire or barely won it would have been a huge news story. In the end, he won and by a sizeable margin. But does this mean he's a shoo in now for the nomination? Or can he be derailed? Is he a candidate who can be appealing to moderates, independents and centrists or has he now moved too far into the Talk Radio Political … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Wins New Hampshire: News and Blog Reaction Roundup
Huntsman Having His Moment ?
Returns from New Hampshire are showing Jon Huntsman in 3rd place, behind Romney and Paul. The question is whether this is his one moment in the sun or if it will carry over. In theory he is well suited to South Carolina but he has not had much of a presence there. I suspect it will be just a flash for Huntsman but I hope he goes futher. His biggest problem as I see it is … [Read more...] about Huntsman Having His Moment ?
Live-Blogging the New Hampshire Primary: Exposing Romney’s Ongoing Weakness
If you’re interested, I’m live-blogging the results of the New Hampshire primary over at my place, looking at the results but also offering some broader commentary about the GOP race. Quick comments: It's all about expectations, as you know, and about that much-overused word, "narrative." And the problem for Romney tonight is that he has nothing to gain and much to lose. … [Read more...] about Live-Blogging the New Hampshire Primary: Exposing Romney’s Ongoing Weakness
BREAKING: Romney Wins New Hampshire
The New York Times, The Washington Post and most major cable news organizations are projecting that Mitt Romney will win the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary -- several say by double digits over number 2, Ron Paul. The New York Times: Mitt Romney has won the New Hampshire Republican primary, projections show, achieving a sweep of the first two … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Romney Wins New Hampshire
Gallup Poll: Romney Emerging as GOP’s (Uneasily) Unifying Candidate
Despite the daily pounding he is getting from other candidates, by some conservative talk show hosts and his many gaffes, in the end former Massachusetts Gov Mitt Romney has emerged as the only candidate acceptable to GOP conservatives, moderates and liberals, a new Gallup Poll finds: Mitt Romney is now the only candidate that a majority of conservative and … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Romney Emerging as GOP’s (Uneasily) Unifying Candidate
Trampling New Hampshire
Tomorrow residents of the Granite State will be feeling like Roxie Hart after the verdict in her “Chicago” trial, abandoned and forgotten by hordes of reporters and camera crews who have besieged them over weeks for every detail of their decision-making, leanings and doubts about the candidates. All that ends tonight when votes are counted, and as the crafty lawyer explains … [Read more...] about Trampling New Hampshire
The View from New Hampshire
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Obama Mating News
As Republicans loudly proclaim marriage as between one man and one woman, Democrats are quietly debating White House partnerships—-not only in a new insider book on the First Lady’s role but renewed discussion of Hillary Clinton joining the President on this year’s ticket. In the book, a New York Times reporter describes Michelle Obama “as a woman who, despite her public … [Read more...] about Obama Mating News
Iraq’s American Embassy is ‘Suspicious’ and ‘Dangerous’! (Al Iraq News, Iraq)
The size and scope of the American Embassy in Baghdad has been something of a major news story in the U.S. - but not so much in Iraq. Until now that is. For Iraq's Al-Iraq News, Ibrahim Zaidan reports that with the U.S. supposedly 'withdrawing', Iraqi lawmakers and religious figures are demanding to know why Washington needs a $6.2 billion embassy staffed by 16,000 people that … [Read more...] about Iraq’s American Embassy is ‘Suspicious’ and ‘Dangerous’! (Al Iraq News, Iraq)
Mitt Romney Be Damned, Detroit Automakers Have Plenty To Celebrate
REID BIGLAND, PRESIDENT OF DODGE, WITH THE NEW DART As the North American International Auto Show gets underway this week in Detroit, the Big Two and a Half automakers have reason to be ebullient. With 12.8 million vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2011, it was the industry’s highest-volume sales year since 2008. Detroit automakers each finished in the black for the full year … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Be Damned, Detroit Automakers Have Plenty To Celebrate
The Granite State
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New CBS Poll Shows Romney Only GOPer Who Can Beat Obama
Some good news for Mitt Romney: a new CBS News poll finds that the former Massachusetts Governor is the only GOPer in the race could beat President Barack Obama. … [Read more...] about New CBS Poll Shows Romney Only GOPer Who Can Beat Obama
This Should Be the End of Mitt Romney
But is it? Are most voters still tolerant of the greed machine? Even the Wall Street Journal is probing the history of Bain Capital. While it persists in claiming Romney was an "excellent CEO" of Bain, it showcases the failures... ... A researcher at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said the rate at which Bain's target companies ran into trouble at some … [Read more...] about This Should Be the End of Mitt Romney
Too Bad Santorum Can’t Sue Google In A French Court
But then, Rick believes they have too much regulation and government intervention over there. Ars Technica: A court in Paris, France has fined Google $65,000 because its search engine's autocomplete feature brings up the French word for "crook" when users type the name of an insurance company. RELATED: How Rick Santorum Is Making His “Google Problem” Worse. … [Read more...] about Too Bad Santorum Can’t Sue Google In A French Court
Romney Remark about Firing Gifts Opponents A Weapon (UPDATED)
You'd think someone in politics as long as Mitt Romney (OOPS! He is just a businessman who has dabbled in politics off and on) would know better. But he doesn't. He made a remark about enjoying firing an insurance company -- but it's the enjoying firing part of it that's now be jumped on by his opponents. They seem (NOT!) to be forgetting other parts of the statement. This … [Read more...] about Romney Remark about Firing Gifts Opponents A Weapon (UPDATED)
Quote of the Day: Gingrich Swift Boats Romney
For years Democrats have complained that in national and even more local elections Republicans would "Swift Boat" Democrats. And even in the most aggressive Republican contests, many GOPers would at least pay lip service to Ronald Reagan's 11th commandment about making nice to other Republicans. No more (and why should that be surprising when many conservatives today reject … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Gingrich Swift Boats Romney
Bill Daley Resigns as Obama’s Chief of Staff
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FLASH/BREAKING NEWS: Todd Palin’s Make-or-Break GOP Presidential Endorsement.
It is all over! In a much-awaited development, Sarah Palin’s husband, Todd Palin, has just announced to a with-bated-breath-waiting world that he is endorsing Newt Gingrich for president. According to ABC News, "Todd Palin said he believes that being in the political trenches and experiencing the highs and lows help prepare a candidate for the future and the job of … [Read more...] about FLASH/BREAKING NEWS: Todd Palin’s Make-or-Break GOP Presidential Endorsement.
Overdose of GOP Apocalypse
Just in time, our frayed nerves go back to the quiet and calm of “Downton Abbey” in World War I after a weekend of Republicans crying havoc over Barack Obama, pausing only in sniping at one another for restful outbursts of road rage, blaming the President for everything wrong in the 21st century world. Robotic Mitt Romney, as befits a frontrunner, leads the pack in letting … [Read more...] about Overdose of GOP Apocalypse
Won’t You Go Home, Bill Daley?
Another Obama Chief-of-Staff bites the dust..... From a New York Times Breaking News Alert: William M. Daley, Obama’s Chief of Staff, Stepping Down, White House Officials Say William M. Daley, President Obama’s chief of staff, is stepping down, White House officials confirmed Monday. The news was first reported by The Los Angeles Times. Mr. Daley, a former commerce … [Read more...] about Won’t You Go Home, Bill Daley?