As a Romney supporter, I have to say I was fearful this day would not come. And in fact, it's possible I may be speaking too soon. Polls can be finicky, just like people. The winds can always change in elections. And this is certainly an example of it.
Mitt Romney was the front runner for quite some time until Perry came on the scene. Then like a cowboy with guns-a-blazin', Perry came in on horseback and took the lead. Yet now he is imploding. His numbers have been continuing to diminish in the polls. After a series of mediocre performances in the GOP debates, repetitive attacks from the other GOP contenders, and a general feeling of "Can this guy really beat Obama??", Perry's luster is beginning to dim, and Romney, whose strategy has just been mostly just to keep steady, maintain composure and stick on message, has again taken the lead.
This poll shows it all.
I'm reminded of the classic story of the tortoise and the hare....
I'm also reminded of Howard Dean in 2004, during the Democrat primary process. Howard Dean's charisma and enthusiasm catapulted him to the lead in the race. Even though I disagreed with him on pretty much everything, I had to respect his energy. But then, one day, there was the famous "YEEEAAARRRGGHHHH!!!" when he lost, what was it, the Iowa straw poll? My memory isn't too clear on that. But he lost something, and at a rebound rally with his supporters, he just got a little bit toooo pumped up....his results of his reaction to the set-back were more devestating than the setback itself. Clips of his infamous scream were played all over television and radio. People got turned off to Howard Dean soon after that, and John Kerry became the nominee.
Just goes to show, politics is a fluid game. And hey, Romney may yet lose out to Perry. Or who knows, even Cain. I'm not counting my chickens yet. But for now, it's a good day for Romney supporters.
The famous scream:
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