The problem is that McCain is not yet “the GOP candidate.” I realize that he probably will be. If people had held out and resisted more, there might have been some possibility of somebody better- but be that as it may, he’s still NOT the GOP candidate, officially.
Romney, of course, is endorsing MCCain to help him become that candidate, and because he clearly hates Huckabee. Maybe Romney’s jealous because he himself didn’t have the guts or the support to stay in.
“Maybe Romney’s jealous because he himself didn’t have the guts or the support to stay in.”
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Yeah, that’s real convincing.
Perhaps it’s something simpler and more believable - Romney has class and is adhering to the accepted practice of honorable candidates.
He certainly will be. It became certain after Super Tuesday.
If people had held out and resisted more, there might have been some possibility of somebody better
Yes, that was true before Super Tuesday. After Super Tuesday, it was too late.
That's why Thompson endorsed McCain shortly thereafter. There's nothing wrong with getting behind the inevitable nominee once a campaign becomes hopeless. After Super Tuesday, Romney's campaign became hopeless.
At least he's smart enough to realize it, unlike some people...