After securing a narrow victory in Iowa and running away with a win in the New Hampshire primary last night, Mitt Romney is leading the pack in the republican primaries.
South Carolina, though, will pose formidable test, according to the Boston Herald.
The Romney victory (in New Hampshire) is going to last about one day because the new battleground in South Carolina is so different,” New York University politics professor Mitchell Moss told the Herald. “He should enjoy (the victory) because Gov. Romney is going to find out that South Carolina is not the same as New Hampshire. South Carolina enjoys confrontational politics. This is a state where the rules of the game are very different.”
Others, however, feel it may be smooth sailing for the former Massachusetts Governor.
“He has the endorsement of the sitting governor in South Carolina and she has a machine that is important to be able to tap into to get those voters out to the polls,” Bridgewater State University Professor George Serra told the Herald. “The wind will certainly be at his back.”
If Romney were to lose, who would beat him?
Who has the best chance of defeating Mitt Romney in the remaining primaries?
Matt
12:36 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Lets put it this way - who ever runs against Obama is who i am voting for
Elaine Dahlgren
1:38 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I totally agree with Matt!! We need a president who doesn't apologize for the American people...
Liz
7:33 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Amazing. It took 10 years for the Republicans to screw up the economy and somehow expect the President to magically fix it in less than 4 years. Maybe what we need to do is focus on working together to make things right. The mantra - anyone but Obama just doesn't seem to make sense. It is so easy to say "We can fix the econonomy" and make people believe this to be true. A new President will simply face the same lack of cooperation that exists today. Washington is broken. Focus on how to fix it. No one in this comical mediocre Republican mix of candidates is going to make a difference.
Bill "The Swede" Anderson
8:57 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
It's also easy to say "focus on working together", as President Obama does, but it means nothing when he is the single most divisive President in the history of the United States. The left used the same argument when Ronald Reagan was running against Jimmy Carter, that a new President would face lack of cooperation in both Houses. The difference is that President Reagan was qualified, had actual experience, was not arrogant and not an elitist. He loved America and preached its greatness. He held people accountable and made Americans feel great about being Americans. None of this is possible for the incompetent whining child that occupies the Oval Office today. He is an inexperienced leader and a puppet of the extreme left wing.
The Democrats held both Houses and the Presidency for two years and did more damage to this country than all previous administrations combined.
That is this Presidents legacy and the enduring legacy of liberalism.
I am not a Republican and I have voted for Democrats before. The simple fact of the matter is that any of the other candidates are better than President Obama by virtue of the fact that they are not him.
John Owen
6:56 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2012
The enthusiasm here for Romney is underwhelming.
Matt
11:58 am on Monday, January 16, 2012
John -spoken like a true bleeding heart liberal...Us independent voters will rid the country of Obama whether it is Romney or whomever the republicans nominate. Time to have a PROUD to be American in the White House - the man is tearing up the Constitution right in front of us
John Owen
7:40 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Matt - Why not be honest and call yourself a Republican? You are willing to vote for ANYONE the Republicans nominate. That's hardly a sign of independent thinking. And good luck voting for "whomever."
Matt
8:14 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
John - I am being honest - why your honest just say you are a liberal - union loving democrat
John Owen
8:45 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sure, I am a liberal, union-loving Democrat and proud of it. I never denied that. But you still say you are an independent who will vote for ANYONE with an R after his name. Is there something wrong with admitting you are a Republican?
Liz
8:36 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
To "the swede" it is hard to argue that Americans loved Ronald Reagan. He was charismatic and a great communicator. The 80s were a great time. Fortunately or unfortunately depending on the perspective - times have changed - dramatically. Greed corruption narcissism entitlement egomania technology media. Politics usually involves the artful talent of saying whatever it takes to get elected. I would love to know what Republicans represent other than no new taxes (for the rich). We all need to contribute to the success of this country. The rich are getting richer - the poor are getting poorer - the middle class is disappearing. It is up to us as voters to attempt to sift through the incessant rhetoric to find the person who is best qualified to run this country. I am tired of the negativity. I am tired of the haters. Tired of congress folding their arms waiting for someone else to be in charge. Tired of the "anybody but Obama" mantra. Republicans can't even seem to work together - too many egos in the way. This is a great country in need of great leaders - not just the President - but those in Congress. Again - no one on this list of mediocre comical candidates will make a difference.
Matt
1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
I voted for Bill Clinton twice - voted for Hillary 3 yrs ago in primary - voted for Bush Jr once - I am an independent....I love the union people who are always waving the flag and hiding behind the flag yet support Barack Hussein Obama the president who cannot stand his country - blows my mind. he would rather we be Cuba or Venezuela than be a capitalistic country. Liz I agree with you on Congress - but Obama is being the great divider and playing up class warfare. i for one am tired for paying for all the indigents that all us working class support
Liz
9:06 am on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Not really sure where the term "class warfare" came from but I think it was a convenient slogan invented by the rich to take the focus off what President Obama has been trying to do since day 1 - raise taxes on anyone making over $250,000 a year (the 1%). 15% for Mr. Romney? I'll leave the propaganda about President Obama's name or whether or not the man loves this country alone - really not worth discussing.
Matt
2:26 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
I am certainly not rich but i work for a rich guy - allows me to pay my mortgage - could care less what he pays in taxes never mind a politician. If someone makes a lot of dough and works hard good for them. The richest pol of them all Kerry paid 12% the year before he ran for president. What's the big deal?
Liz
4:43 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
I am not sure but it might be a big deal to the average honest hard working American who makes significantly less money but pays taxes at a higher rate or it might just be much ado about nothing. I guess we will find out in November.
Liz
9:32 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Yikes what a difference a month makes. Just wondering how you are feeling about the Republican candidates now.
Matt
11:56 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Still voting AGAINST Obama
Janet Sroczynski
1:14 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
While you are on the topic of Presidents, let's remember that today is George Washington's birthday! First President of the United States and he presided over the writing of the U.S. Constitution. So thank you George Washington, and happy birthday!
Hey Patch editors, how about a little history today of George Washington!
Matt
1:52 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Well said Janet-lot of people today would rather spit at the constitution than live by it