Isn’t this special.
It would appear Mitt Romney is being courted by John McCain, not specifically for his “conservative” credentials, but for his ability to raise money.
Priorities, right?
Politico yesterday had McCain campaign sources naming Romney as the number one choice for the Arizona senator, with Romney’s fund-raising ability as his top trait.
“I think it’s great,” said Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading.) “I think the economy is going to be the number-one issue, and he (Romney) is a guy who’s been successful in that field.
Too bad Mitt Romney couldn’t have taken the time to help Massachusetts Republicans raise money while governor. Seeing how Mass GOP representatives are in a pre-Civil War super minority, it’s nice to know Romney can take care of himself at the expense of others.
Great choice for veep.
It appears that it’s all down to Alaska Gov Sarah Palin or Mitt Romney, and team Romney fears Palin now has the best shot, so Romney camp is mounting a blogosphere-wide assault via Politico.
The tip-off that Politico is just a “promote Romney” piece is that it mentions EVERY NAME in the next two tiers of Veep prospects EXCEPT SARAH PALIN!!! — even names far more unlikely than Palin (since Romney camp knows Palin is the ONLY ONE who tops — I’ll say tops by far — Romney as McCain’s best pick).
Bottom line, Romney and Politico fear Palin most — as do the Dems and the MSM. (By the way, the Dems and MSM do not fear Romney the most — which says a lot.)
AOL, a main on-line pro-Obama/pro-Dem player, is now carrying the Politico piece promoting Romney buzz.
Clearly AOL wants McCain and the GOP to lose the general elction — hence they gladly promote Romney (no mention of Palin).
Also, CNN had Romney — kind of out of the blue — attacking Obama. Again, CNN, wanting McCain and the GOP to lose, gladly promotes Romney (to attempt to avert the Palin threat).
All the media frenzy which will surround the remarkable Palin “story” — essentially free to McCain — will be worth millions and millions of dollars of coverage and PR (more money than Romney would provide anyway).
I know many left-leaning and moderate people that are not really wanting to vote for Obama, but have stated that a McCain/Romney ticket would push them to that side. Romney being the straw that broke the camel’s back.
If McCain is that stupid to pick a sleazy liberal con-man ex-Governor like Joe Isuzu Rommey, he deserves to lose.
Gee Bob, the Mobys are out in force tonight. (That’s some LGF slang for you.)