I know that FR is for Newt and against Mitt. I don’t understand, however, that Freepers ignore the fact that Mitt is polling #2 in deep South. Even when he’s #3, perhaps the number is not statistically different from the #2. As an anti Romney entity, shouldn’t this cause concern among Freepers, particularly since in those states, the allocations are proportional, not winner takes all?
Re.: Mitt polling #2 in the deep South.
Anecdotal, but I’m in northern Alabama. No one I spoke to supports Romney. They never have, and this goes all the way back to early last fall when we all were hoping Sarah would jump in.
So I have no idea where these polling numbers are coming from.
While very good on business decisions, Mitt is another establishment type who seemingly has no realization that the Obama regime is daily doing away with our freedoms--Mitt's comment that Obama is ok, but just over his head gives someindication.
Barbara Bush best explained Mitt's standing with the old establishment types, when on The Five this week, she gushed about how wonderful Mitt and Ann are, how they have visited with them, etc. Then, she went on to answer a question about Bill Clinton to say what a wonderful person he is and what a good friend. A few months ago, she made a very hurtful statement about Sarah Palin.
In other words, these people all went to the same schools, are friendly, are members of the good old establishment club, have money (even the Clintons, now) went to the "right" schools, etc. Anyone who went to a state school, who does not have entre into the club is OUT; anyone who is a member is IN.
These people truly have no inkling of the destruction of our sovereignty or our loss of freedom. They cannot conceive of losing our freedoms.
To me, Mitt is ALL too willing to "work" with the Dems. Once, you coud do that, but not any more. The Dems see compromise as their way only; they see citizens as pawns necessary to support their power and eliteism.
Santorum is a good man, and was a good senator, in spite of what Romney's ads say about his votes. He voted for some bills with some items he didn't like, just to pass the main part--like say a budget or military appropriation. The fault of these votes is the habit of attaching pet bills to a "must pass" bill. That needs to stop.
As for "getting it" about our freedoms, oil, etc. Newt is the smartest man in the room. He can be a bit prone to shooting from the hip, but he has a grasp of how things can be done, is a smart planner and strategist. I am voting for Newt in AL. I hope Santorum and Paul stay in, making Mitt spend his money and taking it to convention.
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Only reason I think Mitt is polling well in the South. Is people want to say they voted for the winner.
If it like GA Mitt will only get the Population centers. I think that is not because people like him better there, But the fact that people are more concentrated and it is much eaiser to GOTV.
It looks like Newt lost winning ALL of GA delegates by less than 25k Voters.