Romney VP

[shox1989]

Why does Romney feel he won't win? He is shellacing Obama in fundraising and Obama's campaign is already grasping at straws with trying to keep the spotlight off his job performance. Obama now has a record, and it's not one he can run on. The pollsters and media are lying to themselves on how far apart this race really is. Republicans are far more motivated to vote than the Democrats. If the election were held today it would be a landslide victory for Romney. For many Independants, this election is more about ousting Obama than electing Romney.

You are right that most Americans would prefer an alternative to Obama, unfortunately I also think unless Romney can somehow increase his likeablility, most Americans prefer Obama over Romney.

I am one of those people who just can't stand Romney. As much as I would love to see a change, I can't bring myself to vote for Romney. I would rather see the Rs increase their hold in Congress over the next 4 years and then nominate a better candidate in 2016.

[SB Shock]

Why does Romney feel he won't win?.

It might be because he trails in the popular vote and in battleground states. I see no indicators/trends that Obama is in trouble.

[SubGod22]

Can we just agree that Obama is a poor president and Romney really wouldn't be much better? More impact could be made by the Rs taking more control in Congress.

[wu_shizzle]

I would love Fred Thompson, but is he ready to be President? He seems to be having fun putting Obama on blast on Twitter though...

[pinstripers]

It is not possible for Romney to be a worse President.

[SubGod22]

It is not possible for Romney to be a worse President.

I said not much better. Not worse. Both options suck.

[SubGod22]

I would love Fred Thompson, but is he ready to be President? He seems to be having fun putting Obama on blast on Twitter though...

I love following Fred. The man has some good lines and I'm actually a huge fan of his political ideas. He makes me laugh at least once a day though with his posts on social media.

[60Shock]

Either way Rubio goes, he has a very tough dilemma to 'maka'.

If he decides to take the VP role and Romney wins, it will likely be another eight years (2020) before he can run for President.

On the other hand, if Romney loses, he gains what he doesn't have now, tremendous countrywide exposure for his run in 2016.

[1979Shocker]

I guess it depends on who you want to raise your taxes.

[pinstripers]

I'll pay more taxes, I just wanna agree how they are spent.

[WuDrWu]

It might be because he trails in the popular vote and in battleground states. I see no indicators/trends that Obama is in trouble.

Barring a Romney meltdown that ends the election for all practical purposes (certainly a possibility), the EV count stands about 332-206 with Romney likely to garner Indiana, North Carolina and Missouri from Obama. If he nominates Rubio, that all but delivers Florida, making it 303-235. The biggest hurdle, as I see it, is that Ohio seems to be not only staying blue, but trending more blue. Romney has to win Ohio. He can't win PA. He has a real good shot at Virginia (13 EV) but then it starts to get real dicey. That would make it 290-248....where are the other 21 votes going to come from? If he gets a tie, he'll win. Obama MUST get to 270 while Romney just needs 269 (in all likelihood). I still struggle, a lot, with the other 21 votes. Iowa? Perhaps but that's only 6EV. Nevada is another maybe 6. That's 12. I suppose Wisconsin is possible with 10 but the trend looks terrible, and it seems that voter turnout and passion is pegged which makes a blue state all but certain. Minnesotans must smoke dope 24/7...there is no other explanation for their Dem love and Al Franken (what a colassal cluster eff dumbshit vote that was....makes Gov. Jessy the Body look like a smart decision in comparison) debacle. New Hampshire, Colorado? I don't think so. Anyway, that's how I see it, unfortunately.

[Kung Wu]

Barring a Romney meltdown that ends the election for all practical purposes (certainly a possibility), the EV count stands about 332-206 with Romney likely to garner Indiana, North Carolina and Missouri from Obama. If he nominates Rubio, that all but delivers Florida, making it 303-235. The biggest hurdle, as I see it, is that Ohio seems to be not only staying blue, but trending more blue. Romney has to win Ohio. He can't win PA. He has a real good shot at Virginia (13 EV) but then it starts to get real dicey. That would make it 290-248....where are the other 21 votes going to come from? If he gets a tie, he'll win. Obama MUST get to 270 while Romney just needs 269 (in all likelihood). I still struggle, a lot, with the other 21 votes. Iowa? Perhaps but that's only 6EV. Nevada is another maybe 6. That's 12. I suppose Wisconsin is possible with 10 but the trend looks terrible, and it seems that voter turnout and passion is pegged which makes a blue state all but certain. Minnesotans must smoke dope 24/7...there is no other explanation for their Dem love and Al Franken (what a colassal cluster eff dumbshit vote that was....makes Gov. Jessy the Body look like a smart decision in comparison) debacle. New Hampshire, Colorado? I don't think so. Anyway, that's how I see it, unfortunately.

Take a look at Dick Morris' recent opinion: http://www.dickmorris.com/the-real-poll-numbers/

[SubGod22]

Is Dick Morris the guy that worked for Clinton? Or am I getting him mixed up with another?

[SB Shock]

Is Dick Morris the guy that worked for Clinton? Or am I getting him mixed up with another?

Yes he worked for Clinton. He seems to have found his niche as the democrat who brings good news to the republican talk show audience. It is good for ratings and makes for a feel good time. I take everything with a grain of salt.

[Kung Wu]

Is Dick Morris the guy that worked for Clinton? Or am I getting him mixed up with another?

Yes, he's a political analyst now. Some of his opinions are hit and miss -- who's aren't -- but his poll interpretations and knowledge are outstanding.