The American Spectator : The Spectacle Blog : Re: Ah, Florida

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.

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