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Romney projected to win Michigan

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor January 15, 2008 09:03 PM

NBC, Fox News, and the Associated Press all projected Mitt Romney as the winner of the Republican primary in Michigan, reviving his presidential bid after second-place finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire.

John McCain was projected to finish second, and Mike Huckabee third.

Romney capitalized on his local roots and business experience, after struggling to connect with voters in Iowa, where he presented himself as a social conservative, and in New Hampshire, where he retooled his message as a fiscal conservative.

Romney found more comfortable footing in Michigan. Not only was he familiar with the local culture, he focused on his resume, saying his business background would help him reinvigorate the Michigan economy, by far the most important issue for voters.

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3 comments so far...

  1. I wonder why the curious vanishing of VP Chaney is not a headline. I figure it is either an alien abduction or the Rapture. Perhaps the US Airforce knows.

    Posted by Wynn Schwartz January 15, 08 09:11 PM

  1. Considering every national network was against Mitt Romney, he did alright. I don't see Huckabee winning South Carolina with such a poor showing. McCain has lost the working class vote ( that's American ) and will end up dependent on special interest. ABC and NBC are just fuming right now.

    Oh, for all Colorado natives:

    RitterGate update:

    Federal subpoena 's have been served at Denver's DA's office overnight. (Cory Voorhis case)

    Who will squeal first?
    Lynn Kimbrough or Mitch Morrissey?

    Place your bets folks.

    Posted by Campbell January 15, 08 10:28 PM

  1. Can Romney win South Carolina ?

    Posted by Barry Rodgers January 16, 08 05:17 AM
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