[Loyal Buckeye]

He cannot win a contested primary in his own party even when he outspends his opponents 10-1.

I don't understand this whole argument regarding Romney's spending money. He is,in essence, running against an incumbant who has been in office forever. McCain has the name recognition, etc.; the only way Romney can compete is to spend money.

[rintense]

Wow, Luntz needs a tan and a new rug.

[mcjordansc]

My point on Romney is that he spending the money and cannot win a contested Republican primary. Why would anyone think he could mount an independent campaign? I doubt he could do much better than Pat Buchanan in 2000.