The Two-Candidate Race Has Finally Arrived
Does Romney Have a 'Southern Problem'?
After just barely pulling out a win in Ohio, Mitt Romney has “won Super Tuesday” by most media accounts. But even with his successes (wins in Virginia, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Idaho, and a decent shot in Alaska), you’ll likely hear some people echo a recent claim by Newt Gingrich: that Romney can’t be confident of the nomination if he can’t win anywhere in the South. READ MORE >>
Has Romney Finally Put Republican Elites at Ease?
No Enemies to the Right: The Defining Element of the GOP Primary
Stop Talking About the ‘Catholic Vote’! It Doesn’t Exist
How Long Can the Santorum Surge Last?
Enough With the Predictions About Brokered Conventions!
Another week, another set of primaries—and soon enough, undoubtedly, another cascade of speculations about the prospect of a brokered convention. Predictions of an unpredictable fight-to-the-finish have become an unfortunate refrain—not to say, cliché—of our presidential election campaigns. READ MORE >>
Why Newt Supporters Think He's Electable
Can Newt Repeat His Success in Florida?
After Newt Gingrich’s smashing victory in South Carolina yesterday, here’s my wagering advice: You can still put your money on Mitt, but don’t bet the farm. Not this year. The results for Mitt Romney weren’t pretty. After finishing a poor fourth in both Iowa and New Hampshire, Newt carried all but three SC counties (including Nikki Haley’s Lexington County and Jim DeMint’s Greenville County), every congressional district, and every region of the state. READ MORE >>