[Jeff Chandler]

I listened with interest to Hugh Hewitt's analysis of Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick last Tuesday-- BEFORE the fact--and what it would mean. According to Hugh's analysis, the internal polls indicate a tie at present.

Here is Hugh's analysis as recorded by a blogger.

[jessduntno]

I listen to his show on the drive. Common sense guy and I like his approach to the political sideshow...he cuts though the BS. I think the latest round of negative ads is spewing desperation. I don’t think this is a tie race...I think the polls might show it that way, but there really is a “I don’t want to say I’m voting against the black guy” factor for fear of being thought racist. It will change in the booth, though. I think we’ll see the indies and centrists coming around.

Can’t wait to see Ryan/Biden debate. Heh heh heh...now THAT’S entertainment.

[precisionshootist]

I think he is off on this analysis

Here's my opinion.

Ryan is at least tied for the LEAST safe choice. He is VERY controversial and is hated by the media. Romney only chooses Ryan if internal polls show him WAY ahead and he is not the least bit concerned about the media or independents or any of that manipulation crap put out by democrats.

Romney has a huge lead and chose to solidify the base by picking Ryan.

[Cheerio]

I don't think Hugh has much of a record on picking winners and losers. Like Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina in CA 2010, Jane Norton in CO 2010. Numerous others that no one is interested in. Hewitt always is positively convinced that he knows all when it comes to forecasting political outcomes. He is convinced that the Mormon will BE in the White House come Jan 21, 2013, and that scares the he$$ out of me. He is wrong at least as many times as he is correct.