Critics Mock Romney's Iowa 'Win'

Santorum success in Iowa can be explained as another flavor of the moment. First it was Bachmann, then Perry, then Herman Cain, then Ron Paul. When the music stopped, it was Romney sitting in the chair despite the fact that Santorum was the flavor of the moment.

The constant, however, is Romney. No matter how the pundits spin it. Reese Bobby said it best in 'Talladega Nights,' "If you aint first, your last."

Romney expended very little effort in Iowa, and yet he walked away with the win. Not bad for three days of campaigning. He has New Hampshire locked down tight. His momentum will carry him through South Carolina with hardly a bump. The rest is history. Bachmann, Cain, Perry, Huntsman supporters will mostly fall Romney's way.

Paul is so far right he is now left. His supporters are true, few, and as nutty. He'll muster a whimper . . . but that's about it.

Meanwhile we will have Newt's constant flatulence to remind us he's still in the room. He will announce his exit in Florida.

Santorum, nice guy. He's premature in thinking that now is his time. He hasn't paid the "dues" to the establishement, power brokers, handlers, movers and shakers, and pundits. This is qualified by his number of endorcements. Few.weak and anemic endorsements he's acquired. His "work harder not smarter" strategy may local or state elections, but his strategy will fail moving foreward. He doesn't have the organization, financial support, or electorate passion to make-up the difference and win the nomination let alone the general election. Furthermore, he's forced into playing the part of ultra-conservative candidate. He's the new Huckabee. Anyone with any sand knows that independent and moderates voters will fall to the polar left candidate long before they fall for the polar right candidate. Hense the final question primary voters should ask themselves: "Which guy can best beat Obama?" The answer is resounding . . . Romney.

david of ID 6:17PM January 04, 2012