Romney Wins Florida. What's Next?

Romney's victory in Florida (by about 15% over Gingrich) is significant. In the end, Romney's focused, aggressive and issue based campaign attracted undecided voters and undercut Gingrich's base of support. The pressure on Gingrich to withdraw from the race will now grow significantly. While he has stated that he intends to continue forwards to super tuesday (early march), the importance of the fact that his Florida performance was so disappointing cannot be understated. As anyone who has ever lived in Florida knows, Florida Republicans are conservative. Gingrich's campaign narrative would therefore have expected success in the state (or at least a much closer outcome). 


The size of Romney's victory should give Gingrich a cause for pause.

Gingrich beats Romney in SC

Newt Gingrich's South Carolina victory over Mitt Romney was not surprising. For the past week, Gingrich had been climbing in the SC polls. SC Republicans are very conservative. They were always cautious about supporting Romney - a man that many believed was too moderate. And too Mormon.

Gingrich strikes again

 Gingrich's statements that he believes clemency for convicted traitor and spy, Jonathan Pollard, is probably a good idea, are wrong. Treason is about as serious a crime that you can commit. Pollard should die in jail. Israel is one of America's closest friends. But on this issue (a rare concession on my part!), Joe Biden is absolutely right.

This is not exactly helpful either.

Tom Rogan Thinks..

I have exams at the moment so will not be posting.

However, I do want to draw attention to the Red Sox.. who are kicking ass.