This is NOT said as an attack on New York, I actually like the place, but what New Yorkers think is meaningless west of the Hudson.
There are parts of the deep south, the more western border states, and some of the Midwest, that I don't believe are ready to vote for a black female to be President. I'm not supporting this position just reporting it. You see it in the small towns, and must keep in mind that many newer Republicans were racist democrats 20 years ago. They don't talk about it as much as they once did, but they will not vote for Secretary Rice when the time comes.
Only in a race against Clinton, might we get them out. If Romney, a Mormon, is also on the ticket, there is no way we will carry all the southern states.
"If Romney, a Mormon, is also on the ticket, there is no way we will carry all the southern states."
Do you really think that? I have often wondered about that specifically. Problem is that Romney has the credentials like few others: Olympic and corporate CEO, governor, looks, wealth. Not many have that.
I also am wondering if Romney is a social conservative? Perhaps he is more conservative than he appears in order to be elected in MA. I have no problem with that. I do have a problem when someone runs on the right and governs from the left. Wouldn't it be nice if someone ran on the left but governed on the right - for a change?