So once again Republicans are at a crossroads.
The Michigan primary is coming up Tuesday, a key state not only because of its size but because it was the childhood home of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. A loss by Romney in Michigan would be the equivalent of a slap in the face and a vote of no confidence by Republicans. It wouldn't be devastating, but it would be damaging.
But do the Republicans go with Santorum, who has virtually no support among the nation's independents, who basically decide elections? If Santorum wins Michigan, it would be a continuation of the momentum he began to build a few weeks ago and would carry him into Super Tuesday on a high note. If he wins Michigan and if he holds his own or wins on Super Tuesday, Santorum would all of a sudden be the guy to beat in the GOP. Are Republicans OK with losing the race for president, losing the House of Representatives and getting close to a 60-Democrat Senate again?
The Michigan primary is coming up Tuesday, a key state not only because of its size but because it was the childhood home of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. A loss by Romney in Michigan would be the equivalent of a slap in the face and a vote of no confidence by Republicans. It wouldn't be devastating, but it would be damaging.
But do the Republicans go with Santorum, who has virtually no support among the nation's independents, who basically decide elections? If Santorum wins Michigan, it would be a continuation of the momentum he began to build a few weeks ago and would carry him into Super Tuesday on a high note. If he wins Michigan and if he holds his own or wins on Super Tuesday, Santorum would all of a sudden be the guy to beat in the GOP. Are Republicans OK with losing the race for president, losing the House of Representatives and getting close to a 60-Democrat Senate again?
No comments:
Post a Comment