From the American Research Group. It's interesting in that he wins among Republicans and ties McCain for first among Independents. What will be nice is when we get beyond this polling stage and get to see some early returns from the first primaries. They may go a long way to establishing who the Republican nominee ends up being.
Some Christian conservative leaders are making a lot of anti-Rudy noise, though it's unclear if that flows down through the rank and file. Their talk of a third party candidate, if genuine, is sure to raise some eyebrows. But it seems to me the candidates, including Romney, have done more than enough to re-assure them. Perhaps the leadership fears a lack of influence within a Giuliani administration. Once elected, candidates often resort more to form, than past promises in governing.
Romney seems to me to be a decent and accomplished man. He is a bright politician and manager who wants to be president and makes the sacrifices necessary to try to win. He ain't a conservative. Too bad.
Posted by: Fred Beloit | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 08:28 AM
A third party split among Christian SOCONs will do nothing but ensure the coronation of Empress Hitlary I.
Posted by: seekeronos | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Hitlary? That isn't very 'CHRISTIAN' of you, is it? Don't let Jeebus find out you're talking like that. He might set you on fire.
Posted by: chris | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 09:27 AM
I bet on a great horse to win Saturday. It took seven horses to beat him. Bam bop babip.
Posted by: Fred Beloit | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 10:11 AM
That's brilliant commentary, Baghdad Bob. I'll bet the Left is so proud of you.
Posted by: jj | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 10:56 AM
romney seems to have a lock on the first primaries, yet i still don't feel like i know him at all. at this point, i don't care if people think he's a true conservative or not. i just want to be assured that he will not raise my taxes and that he will continue the fight on terrorism.
Posted by: tally | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 05:16 PM
"--- Hitlary? That isn't very 'CHRISTIAN' of you, is it? Don't let Jeebus find out you're talking like that. He might set you on fire. ---"
Perhaps it is not a respectful thing to do a name-play on Sen. H.R. Clinton - but, given her plans for this country, I'll take that ("chris" a.k.a. al-BoobInStamford.et.al) under advisement.
And God willing, she'll never step foot into the Oval Office again except as a visitor.
Posted by: seekeronos | Monday, October 01, 2007 at 10:50 PM