[ejdrapes]

Erick Erickson on his radio show said a poll would be coming out showing Bachmann in 1st place or neck and neck with Romney in South Carolina. And her fundraising numbers are rumored to be in the $10M range. Considering most of Romney’s $18M came from that one day telethon he has to be nervous. And if the rumors of Rick Perry getting in are more than just rumors Romney has to be terrified.

[Vigilanteman]

As much as I disagree with Mitt's politics, I do give him credit for being a smart businessman and knowing when to cut his losses. Remember how quickly he bailed after Super Tuesday 2008?

The New Hampshire Primary is the first real voter test. I think he has to go at least that far to satisfy his donors. But no big win and that will be it.

Unlike Obummer, however, he has a life outside politics. And life will go on.