McCain’s Thimble Deep Republican Support in NH 

by Optimistic Patriot

This Suffolk University poll shows Mitt Romney up 29/25 on John McCain in NH. If it represents truth on the ground, Mitt’s commercial blitz against McCain might be having an impact. But keep this important fact in mind, the poll projects that more than 25% of the votes cast in the Republican Primary will actually come from independents. Those independents are projected to break overwhelming for McCain.

If this were a party only primary, McCain wouldn’t be a serious threat to anyone. Sadly, if McCain wins, the media will proclaim its favorite RHINO the front runner when in reality, his Republican support is thimble deep.

A McCain ticket might trounce its rival for the independent vote in November, but can it drive its own party to the polls? I don’t see the prospect of 4 more years of “compassionate” conservatism rebranded as the Straight Talk Express driving a huge turnout in November. And if the specter of another President Clinton isn’t lurking, say hello to President Barack Obama.

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January 4, 2008 at 9:46 pm | Trackback

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2 comments

1 Hotspur { 01.05.08 at 8:19 am } 

Exactly. McCain’s negatives among Republicans are unknown, but they’re probably high. I’d have a hard time voting for him, and would wonder what kind of country would throw up a McCain-Obama or McCain-Clinton race. A confused one.

This time around, the traditional print media endorsement of candidates has grown to actual meddling by print and broadcast media. The political calculations and maneuvering of parties works alongside the same behavior of media empires. There are really tough times ahead. Metropolis is here.

2 Vermont Woodchuck { 01.05.08 at 9:40 am } 

“…would wonder what kind of country would throw up a McCain-Obama or…”

I’d throw up!