Tag Archives: Romney

Prediction #2: Two predictions, two misses

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Well, it’s Paul Ryan. Clearly my Bob McDonnell and Rob Portman predictions were WILDLY inaccurate. I thought Romney would play it safe and go for an uncontroversial guy that could help him win a swing state or two – instead, … Continue reading →

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Prediction #2 Update: I was probably wrong

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Last fall, I tried to predict  the GOP Vice Presidential candidate – I guessed it would be Bob McDonnell.  since then, two things have happened that have made that significantly less likely – VA is less likely to be a … Continue reading →

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Hard Decision

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

While I’m not a huge fan of Obama’s argument that Romney wouldn’t have made the call to go after Osama bin-Laden, I’m also not a huge fan of Romney’s argument that “Of course, even Jimmy Carter would have given that … Continue reading →

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What Do Springtime Polls Tell Us: Practically Nothing

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

From the 538 Blog: Since Rick Santorum suspended his presidential campaign, essentially endingthe Republican primary contest, the starting positions for the general election have taken shape. About 10 national polls have been released: President Obama leads Mitt Romney 47.7 percent to 43.7 percent, … Continue reading →

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GOP Divided on VP choice they don’t get to make

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

In a CNN poll, Condaleeza Rice, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum and Chris Christie are at the top of the GOP’s wish list for VP. For this decision, I don’t think that really matters. Clearly those 4 are at the height … Continue reading →

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Ohio, Virginia and Florida

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

According to the Washington Post’s electoral math, those are three of the biggest states to watch going into the general election: The electoral map reveals how perilous is President Obama’s grip on the White House. Let’s start, as RealClearPolitics does, with … Continue reading →

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Kerry and Romney

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

I’ve been saying this for some time now, and the Washington Post agrees: 2012 is going to look a lot like 2004. In both years, a supposedly “vulnerable” incumbent will run against a challenger that led going into the primaries, … Continue reading →

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Romney and his Right Flank

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

The election is turning its focus towards Mitt Romney and President Obama. Way back in ought-eleven, I made the prediction that Obama would win the Presidency. One of the biggest reasons I identified was: I just don’t believe that Romney … Continue reading →

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And on to Prediction #2

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

With Santorum out, I can now pretty much call my Prediction #1 – Romney is the Republican Nominee. Gingrich and Paul have both pledged to be in it “to the death,” but that’s more about their own personal desires than … Continue reading →

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Portman for VP?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

This Atlantic article makes the case for Ohio Senator Rob Portman for Romney’s VP: Romney likes and respects Portman.  Portman wants the job. Portman is vetted, more so than any other potential pick. Portman is ready for the job and, … Continue reading →

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