Romney wasn't really challenged in Michigan in 2008. I think McCain went there and told them all their jobs were gone and never coming back and Romney promised everyone a job in the auto industry.
One thing I make sure to remind people of is that Romney takes us for granted and really doesn’t bother to campaign here. When he won the straw poll he went to Mackinaw island and stepped right over us little people on his way to the cash register.
I personally believe the midwest is the key to this election. We’ve been the most active political fault zone over the last year or two and that can work to our advantage.
I’m going to encourage my congressman (Tim Walberg) to endorse Rick Santorum before the primary and I hope other Michiganders will do the same.