RASMUSSEN NATIONAL POLL: McCain , Romney Tied at 27%... (via Drudge)

Rasmussen Reports ^ | Sunday, January 27, 2008 | Rasmussen

[counterpunch]

Actually, it was that very Rasmussen poll I was referring to.
McCain does 3 points better than Romney in match ups against both Clinton and Obama, which is well within the margin of error, meaning Romney and McCain are in a statistical tie.
Both are currently beaten by either Democrat, though the margins are small.
Most significantly is that McCain has lost his electoral edge over both Democrats according to the polls, meaning the rationale for a McCain nomination (he can win) is now gone.

[counterpunch]

MOE.

[devere]

McCain has the edge, because New York and New Jersey were rigged by Rudy to be “winner take all” states. Rudy expected to be that winner, but now McCain is heavily favored. Mitt needs a string of good things to happen, or Liberal John McCain will be the GOP nominee.

[NordP]

And with Liz Cheney's (National Chairman of the Thompson Campaign) endorsement of Romney, today....the sky is the limit once Fred's friends are on board.

America...remember McCain on... IMMIGRAGION, THE GROUP OF 14, McCAIN/FEINGOLD, McCAIN/KENNEDY, MAKING THE PRES' TAX CUTS PERMANENT, (again) IMMIGRATION

[gruna]

It won’t be easy, but Romney will overcome all the obstacles in his way. He will win.

[counterpunch]

You know, I was thinking the other day that Haley Barbour may be the ideal running mate for Romney.
What do you think?

BTW, why does your tagline say Haley Barbour 2012?
Do you think the GOP is going to lose in ‘08 or something?
Maybe you should change it to “Romney-Barbour ‘08” instead ; )

[Rome2000]

Your statement does not bear relation to any poll that I’ve seen, all of which show McCain in a statistical tie with either Obama or Clinton and Romney being comfortably beaten by either.

Facts is facts.

[JaneNC]

Update

Sunday , Jan.27

Romney leads 42% to 22% among conservative voters while McCain leads 43% to 25% among moderates.

Florida: Romney 33% McCain 27%
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/florida/election_2008_florida_republican_primary

[gruna]

Many of these Thompson supporters have been hard to convince, but if they will get behind Romney with the kind of fervor they showed for Fred, you’re absolutely correct, the sky’s the limit! McCain and the Democrats will have a problem on their hands, for sure, if conservatives unite against them.

[counterpunch]

A Romney win in Florida coupled with a stronger than expected showing by Giuliani could cause a Romney surge in either New York or New Jersey while splitting McCain’s support down the middle with Giuliani, allowing Mitt to squeak by with a victory in one or both of those winner takes all states.

I wonder, do New York Republicans respect the New York Times and their political endorsements? ; )

[libbylu]

I don’t believe Christ is any republican’s favorite governor. he is.....mccain light.

[counterpunch]

Crist! It’s Crist that endorsed McCain.
Christ is backing Huckabee...

[JaneNC]

Yeh, he ran against a Dem crook...so he won big.
But, he isn’t loved and he is not endearing himself with the rino endorsement.

[CaspersGh0sts]

You have to wonder at times...

“Among voters who consider the economy the most important issue, Romney has a very narrow edge over McCain, 37% to 33%.”

This after McCain declared he wished interest rates were zero percent and stated that he didn’t have the knowlege to know if interest rates had been cut enough.

I mean, some people might like the destruction of the US banking system and the collapse of the US dollar, so who am I to judge??? :(

[devere]

“I wonder, do New York Republicans respect the New York Times and their political endorsements?”

Not even the employees of the Times follow their endorsements.

[libbylu]

Jane, Mitt kills mcpain on immigration, 63 to 7, that’s a rough guess, can’t remember. But the thing I can tell you after being polled, I didn’t give illegal immigration as first on my list even though it is. Amnesty does figure in here, and it is impossible for mcpain to lie his way out of that one.
I think Mitt will win by 8-10%. Some of the polls have moved Mitt up 10 points in the last week.

[counterpunch]

The latest Rasmussen match-ups, which are pre-Romney surge.
McCain had been reduced to only 3 points above McCain, which is within the margin of error, making it a statistical tie now.

Vs. Hillary (47%):
Romney: 42%
McCain: 45%

And now more people see Romney as electable than McCain. Romney has already closed the gap with McCain and his numbers will only continue to improve.
McCain's perceived edge is gone.
He has been a placebo all this time.
 

[counterpunch]

Suddenly Matt Drudge has picked up on the same thing I've been saying here about McCain and the broken Washington establishment. (Wonder if he still reads FR...)


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