Romney Losing Conservative Support in Michigan
Governor Mitt Romney’s campaign is losing support before it even starts.
Soren Dayton picked up on a Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) news report that the Massachusetts governor is losing support in Michigan from Republican members of the State House.
There are at least four Republican Representatives from the Michigan State House that are seriously rethinking their support of Romney for President. These are members of Romney’s steering committee in Michigan who are now having reservations about recent revelations about Romney’s past comments in regards to marriage, abortion and the Boy Scouts. [emphasis from Soren Dayton]
Michigan is a must-win state for Romney. Faultering support in the state is a major concern for the ‘08 hopeful, but also part of a growing trend.
Late last week, Governor Romney left potential New Hampshire primary voters unconvinced of his conservative credentials. One person at the event said: “After talking with him in person, though, it is hard to figure out what he does believe.â€
A week ago, Romney’s chief California fundraiser jumped ship.
Recent ARG poll numbers showed one thing that TRF has been saying all along: Romney is not a top-tier candidate. The numbers just simply aren’t there.
Iowa — T-4th (6%)
Nevada — 4th (4%)
South Carolina — 4th (5%)
New Hampshire — 4th (9%)
In other polls, Romney either barely breaks double digits (3rd, 10 percent, New Hampshire), or not at all (3rd, 9 percent, Iowa).
This is not to say that a Romney candidacy cannot gain support. It is still very early, more than a full year before the first caucus, and these numbers can change. However, he has a long road ahead and a lot of BS’ing to do.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the governor is making a final decision on a presidential run with his family while skiing in Utah. (Hat tip: Eric Kleefield, Election Central | TPMCafe)
Earlier this month, it was reported that a Romney candidacy announcement is expected January 8.
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Matt Browner Hamlin
Go John Cox!Romney…WOW!
December 29, 2006
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