at this point in the campaign, the majority of people only name those whose name they recognize. This is why McCain and Giuliani rise so quickly early on.
Once Giuliani did so poorly early on, he’s off the radar....NH put a familiar name, McCain, up on the radar.
If Mitt wins MI, as he evidently has, will his numbers go up nationally? If Fred wins SC, does his?
I think in the early stages, like now, it does...
I know Mitt fans want to believe this, but if one cares about what happens in November, it is important to ask whether the evidence supports it.
When 62% of respondents say not that they have no opinion of Romney but that they definitely will not vote for him, enough people know who he is and have an unfavorable opinion to know that he would be a loser for us as a nominee.
I am not wedded to anyone in the race. I just want a nominee who can win, and looking at the facts, I see no evidence that Mitt passes the test.