For what it’s worth, I listened to Rush as much as possible today.
He said that “if” Christie were to get in, he would take away Romney votes.
He said that most everyone is dissatisfied and scared of Romney (both establishment and tea party).
He also said it is more or less too late for Christie.
He expressed major disappointment with Perry’s debate performance.
He did not mention Palin.
What’s the net of all that?
Hard to say.
It’s Romney v. ????.
The problem is, if it is Romney v a question mark, Romney probably wins.
Here is how I translate Rush on that, and I heard it too:
FWIW:
“Romney, straighten up, fly right, and in further to the right, or I’ll treat you like I did McCain. You aren’t as bad as McCain, but you are leaning that direction. You have some tea party support because you are good on taxes and regulation and small government - but it’s shaky shaky shaky.
Christie getting in would be good for tea party by siphoning off some of Romney’s votes.
And I love Sarah, and don’t want to mention her now because I have no idea what she is thinking on running or not at this juncture.
And Gov Perry, you’re gonna have to tighten it up and quit using liberal talking points to defend your positions or you are toast. YOu could have done much better on that tuition question, mentioning that these people would be more of a burden to the taxpayers of Texas if they are not educated - but you blew it with the heartless thing just like Bush did with the “backs of the poor” thing. And work on that stamina thing! “
That’s my inner Rush for the day.....