"Half of Romney's vote at CPAC came from the kids he brought to the conference and paid their fees. Since he had a huge presence and Rudy none to speak of his "victory" is rather hollow."
1) This is an overstatement. None of the 'kids' were paid. He got plenty of other votes.
2) It is true that *all* candidates do the same thing.
3) If Romney won via organization, more power to him.
4)Both Romney and Rudy hadchances to give a speech to the convention. The Rudy speech got soso reaction. The Romney speech was praised.
http://powerlineblog.com/archives/016922.php
http://www.mittromney.com/News/Press-Releases/CPAC_WTS
Romney has established himself as a real conservative and a very sharp candidate.
Lots of falsehoods in that post. Romney paid the fees for the 200 he brought I did not say he paid them.
All the candidates did NOT "do the same". Hunter did not. Rudy did not. I doubt that Tancredo, Huckabee or Brownback did either. Though I don't blame anyone who did.
Rudy's speech was as well received, if not BETTER, than anyone's. His audience was entralled and could have listened twice as long without complaint. Such a LIE discredits your other comments. I saw the speech so I know of what I speak.
Romney would get my vote should he be nominated but I do not believe he will be for many reasons.