Comments on: Unsubstantiated Veep Rumor Mongering Republican Edition http://donklephant.com/2008/08/27/unsubstantiated-veep-rumor-mongering-republican-edition/ Big Teeth. Huge Ass. Surprisingly Reasonable. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:33:07 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: kranky kritter http://donklephant.com/2008/08/27/unsubstantiated-veep-rumor-mongering-republican-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-414412 kranky kritter Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:27:40 +0000 http://donklephant.com/?p=7235#comment-414412 Does anyone really believe that Michigan is going to go red? I know I don't. Is there any reason to think that Romney's MI connections will make a difference? Obama has had a lead there of around 4 or 5 points for about 2 months now. My model assumes that Obama carries MI. Big union state, high black population, usually blue even in good times. If tMI stays blue, then McCain will need NH or Nevada plus Colorado, Ohio, AND Virginia. Obama only needs one from among CO, OH, and VA if he holds all the states where he's ahead by around 4+ points. Does anyone really believe that Michigan is going to go red? I know I don’t. Is there any reason to think that Romney’s MI connections will make a difference? Obama has had a lead there of around 4 or 5 points for about 2 months now.

My model assumes that Obama carries MI. Big union state, high black population, usually blue even in good times. If tMI stays blue, then McCain will need NH or Nevada plus Colorado, Ohio, AND Virginia.

Obama only needs one from among CO, OH, and VA if he holds all the states where he’s ahead by around 4+ points.

]]> By: Clark http://donklephant.com/2008/08/27/unsubstantiated-veep-rumor-mongering-republican-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-414406 Clark Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:31:17 +0000 http://donklephant.com/?p=7235#comment-414406 Romney would be the best addition to the Republican ticket. He is ready to lead the country if it became necessary. His background in the economy is a huge asset - both practically, and psychologically. Romney is energetic, and comes across as intelligent and capable. I think if he is selected, he should immediately state that he has been very blessed financially, as has John Kerry, John Edwards, the Kennedys, and John McCain among others, and like those leaders, he has great concern for the economic hardship many Americans are facing right now. He should pledge to voters that he will use his knowledge of the economy to do all he can to help lessen their burdens. In my opinion, addressing the "wealthy" issue up front and head on would be a wise move. Additionally, Romney can swing Nevada, Colorado, and maybe even Michigan. Romney would be the best addition to the Republican ticket. He is ready to lead the country if it became necessary. His background in the economy is a huge asset – both practically, and psychologically. Romney is energetic, and comes across as intelligent and capable. I think if he is selected, he should immediately state that he has been very blessed financially, as has John Kerry, John Edwards, the Kennedys, and John McCain among others, and like those leaders, he has great concern for the economic hardship many Americans are facing right now. He should pledge to voters that he will use his knowledge of the economy to do all he can to help lessen their burdens. In my opinion, addressing the “wealthy” issue up front and head on would be a wise move. Additionally, Romney can swing Nevada, Colorado, and maybe even Michigan.

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