[TAdams8591]

Interesting point, but Romney has not been at all vindictive and has been all over the place supporting McCain. He missed the birth of his most recent grandchild yesterday. I can't picture McCain doing that.

[ChessExpert]

You are probably right.

But what is wrong with calling a socialist a socialist?

Too often Republicans play nice until the 11th hour. Then they contemplate a Democratic victory and pull out all the stops. Democrats have slipped hard edged (and false) attacks into their mix for eight years. Republicans call a socialist a socialist at such a late date that it can appear desperate. And then, for clarity’s sake, they say he isn’t a socialist.