I tell ya what, ask the people (Republicans and Independents that is) of MA what they think of Romney, and if they will vote for him. You might get yeses from gays and the LCR, but that’s about it.
yes we have had the politics of lowered expectations ever since modern polling methods. Before polls, Hunter would have a chance but today people won’t even consider him even though they agree with him on most things.
People look at how bad Rudy is, figure Romney has the best chance of beating him and support him even though he drives them crazy.