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Mitt Romney got beaten up by a girl yesterday. OK, so it’s not PC to call the former governor of Alaska a girl, but you know what I mean. Sarah Palin big-footed Romney big-time, not to mention Rudy Giuliani, who last night was in Dover, N.H., where he couldn’t have gotten arrested even if he’d tried. But for Palin, yesterday was mostly about putting a pie in Mitt’s face. As one of my listeners put it: “Romney has RomneyCare. Palin has no PalinCare. Advantage: Palin.” Poor Mitt. She hit him over the head like he was one of those giant...

Here is what Mitt Romney should say at his official announcement in New Hampshire on Thursday: I’ve been running for president for almost 20 years now, but this time I’ve got a real shot, and I can sum up my edge in one word. Boring. That’s what I am, boring. I’m Dudley Do-Right, a straight arrow. I’m not Arnold Schwarzenegger or John Edwards, if you follow me. This year, boring is good. The White House desperately wants a nutty Republican. I’m as bland as my wife’s chili that you’ve been chowing down on.” Forget Osama, Obama can’t be re-elected on...

Howie thread for the week starting with his Sunday Herald column