Interesting, Jim. You make a good case — the opposite case I’ve
been making to myself tonight. If Romney’s as strong among
conservatives as he seems vs. McCain, and pulls even among vets,
and if Florida voters seem ‘stupid’ for worrying about the economy
and going McCain, then why should this contest be over any time
soon? It’s easy to think Rudy’s people would cut for McCain, but I
sense complexities lurking in the breaks, and all the more so for
Huckabee’s supporters, despite the Huckster’s obvious inclinations.
I’m not sure any of the candidates has as much control over his own
consituencies’ second choices this year as they usually do…
That said, the pressure is unquestionably toward consolidating
the race ASAP.