Speaking of the "GOP machine", are you aware that Governors Christie and Walker are supporting Daniels for 2012? No mention of Romney or Rudy from either of them.
I did see that. That will help Daniels tremendously in image, but the machine doesn’t have to win popular opinions. They only have to win IA, NH, and SC. I don’t like this game either, btw. I think states should rotate primary schedules every election. Why should Iowa and New Hampshire get the honer every year?