Romney loses momentum as Huckabee regains ground

Romney loses momentum as Huckabee regains ground

Mitt Romney, the clearest loser from Super Tuesday, today gathered his advisers for an early-morning meeting in Boston to review the future of his campaign although his team insisted the fight for the Republican nomination will continue.
With a disappointing haul of six victories, two of which were in his "home" states of Massachusetts and Utah, the businessman-turned-politician fell victim to a southern resurgence by rival conservative Mike Huckabee.

With just 268 delegates in the bag, Romney faces a mathematical mountain to catch John McCain's running total of 615.

...Republican strategists say Romney must prove he can win in the south in order to remain viable - which means a victory in either Virginia or Maryland next week to keep him in the race until the Texas battle on March 4, where McCain has traditionally been unpopular.

I think Huckabee is still in the race. He's gonna have to battle it out with Romney because McCain is far ahead. But anything is possible.

McCain in command

McCain in command

An underdog for months, Sen. John McCain became the clear Republican favorite for president Tuesday, winning impressive coast-to-coast victories in New York, Illinois and California and taking a commanding lead in delegates.

"Tonight, I think we must get used to the idea that we are the Republican Party front-runner for the nomination for the presidency of the United States," McCain told cheering supporters in Phoenix as Super Tuesday drew to a close.

The Arizona senator, whose campaign for the White House was all but declared dead six months ago, won Missouri, New Jersey and his home state. McCain also finished first in Connecticut, Delaware and Oklahoma.

The night's biggest loser undoubtedly was former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who trailed in all but a handful of the states and lost the battle for conservative, evangelical voters to ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

An ordained Southern Baptist minister, Huckabee showed surprising resilience by posting a string of victories in the South, including the Bible Belt states of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and his home state.

I definitely think McCain was an Underdog. I was actually not surprised by McCain but I also though Huckabee would at least take second place. But you saw what happened at the Super Bowl everyone exept me were rooting for the Patriots. But the Giants being the underdogs won and pulled off the biggest upset. Go NY!!!!

Clinton, Obama Trade Victories

Clinton, Obama Trade Victories

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton won victories over Sen. Barack Obama in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York last night, giving her presidential campaign a crucial boost. But Obama countered by winning a string of states, including the general election battleground of Missouri, in the seesaw race for the Democratic nomination.

...Clinton claimed four of the five biggest prizes in Super Tuesday's 22-state Democratic competition. She also captured Arizona, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Those victories helped stem what appeared to be gathering momentum around Obama's candidacy since he won in South Carolina on Jan. 26.

But Obama won in more places than his New York rival, racking up victories in his home state of Illinois, as well as Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota and Utah. His narrow victory in Missouri came after Clinton appeared on the brink of winning there. Only the outcome in New Mexico remained unresolved early this morning.

I knew this race would be close. I think they both are really good candidates and that this is probably one of the best elections in history. Now i can't say who exactly is going to win because they are in a dead tie

McCain Hits Back at Romney Attacks

McCain Hits Back at Romney Attacks

Under attack by former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) openly mocked his opponent for shifting his stance on issues ranging from immigration to climate change.

Responding to Romney's comments that McCain would take the country in a "liberal Democratic course" if elected president, McCain told reporters to consider this critique in light of Romney's record.

"One thing we should give Governor Romney credit for, he is consistent, He's consistently taken both sides of every issue, he has consistently flip-flopped on every issue," he said, after conducting a national security roundtable at Atlantic Marine, a company that produces naval vessels and does detailing on luxury yachts. "If you say different things in different parts of the country and take more than two sides on every issue, it's not going to work over time. That's why we're going to win over Governor Romney both tomorrow, and on Super Tuesday."

Romney suggested McCain's bill to cap and trade greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming would translate into $1,000 in additional energy costs to U.S. consumers each year; the senator argued that American companies such as General Electric had already brought energy-efficient products to market that save its customers money. "I've seen the innovation of green technologies," he said.

I think John McCain is taking a cheap shot at Romney. Although he's telling the truth he's just trying to bring up negative things about his opponents to try and gain more votes. McCain is probably insecure of his campaign so he's taking cheap shots at his biggest rival. Bad McCain!!!

Will Clinton bounce back?

Will Clinton bounce back?

Stung by her lopsided loss to Barack Obama in South Carolina, Hillary Clinton is trying to shift her momentum in Florida - even though its Democratic primary won't count for much.

Like all of her Democratic rivals, Clinton has agreed to a pledge imposed by national party leaders not to publicly campaign in Florida because of a dispute between the state and national party officials over the timing of the primary. But after South Carolina, Clinton was skating up against the edge of that agreement and trying to lend some credibility to the outcome on Tuesday.

....With split decisions in the Democratic contests thus far - Obama won Iowa and South Carolina while Clinton won New Hampshire and Nevada - there is increased speculation that the party's contest will extend beyond "Super Tuesday" - when 22 of the 50 US states vote in primary contests on February 5.

I think Hillary still has a chance to win. The super tuesday that's coming up should be very interesting. I think it will decide and maybe put one candidate in the lead or continue to be a tie. What will happen???

Obama's South Carolina win deals a blow to Clinton's chances

Obama's South Carolina win deals a blow to Clinton's chances

The race to become Democrat nominee for president has become a choice between "the past and the future", Barack Obama said after storming home to win the South Carolina primary by double the votes of his rivals, following a bruising and acrimonious battle with the Clintons.

Senator Obama's win, achieved despite accusations that candidates were trying to incite a racial divide among voters, was far bigger than any polls had predicted. It will give him enormous momentum going into Super Tuesday on February 5, when 22 states vote.

The campaign teams immediately fanned out across the Super Tuesday states to areas where they think they can swing voters or which are rich in delegates, such as California and New York.

In the next week they will spend tens of millions of dollars on TV advertising to blitz half the nation with their message. Senator Obama's win creates a real contest with his main rival, Hillary Clinton, who was once seen as the inevitable nominee.

I knew Obama would win in the South. It's a close race between Obama and Clinton. I don't think John Edwards stands a chance but anything can happen in this race.

Giuliani in West Palm as GOP hopefuls head to Fla.

Giuliani in West Palm as GOP hopefuls head to Fla.

With a scrambled Republican presidential field emerging from New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary, the wide-open race is rolling toward Florida, and voters can expect a steady drumbeat of TV ads and personal appearances from candidates looking to gain an edge.

Republican Rudy Giuliani swept through Florida on Wednesday looking to put a fourth-place showing in New Hampshire behind him. Stumping in West Palm Beach, he touted a tax-cut package and pledged to campaign hard here over the next weeks, saying Florida is "going to be, once again, the critical state."

Republican winners from the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary — former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Sen. John McCain of Arizona — are focusing on Michigan, a state with a Tuesday primary where Mitt Romney also is expected to run strong.

I'm actually surprised Giuliani isn't doing so well in the primary's. But he's really not a good candidate for President. He was one of my favorites, but now that I know more about the other candidates I think Huckabee and Romney will be good candidates.

Michigan could be key to Republican presidential nomination

Michigan could be key to Republican presidential nomination

The generally Democratic state of Michigan is shaping up to be a key state in the Republican race for the White House, as mixed results in Iowa and New Hampshire place new emphasis on its upcoming primary.

While the Democrats have largely refrained from campaigning in Michigan because of a dispute over the timing of the state's January 15 primary, Republican candidates John McCain and Mitt Romney look set for a showdown.

..."McCain won Michigan in February of 2000, but essentially came to a screeching halt because he ran out of money. A win in Michigan would be helpful and by golly, I hope we win. But it's just one step in a very long trek."

Like other states, Michigan worries about the war in Iraq and health care. But the economy remains the looming issue.

I believe McCain has a strong possibility to win in Michigan but you can't be certain. Look at what happened in New Hampshire, everyone thought Obama had it in the bag but Hillary won. So this race is gonna be very close in both parties.

Clinton Regains Momentum With New Hampshire Upset

Clinton Regains Momentum With New Hampshire Upset

Hillary Clinton's comeback victory over Barack Obama in the New Hampshire primary revives her campaign and sets up what will probably be an extended battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Clinton's win came just five days after her stunning third- place finish in Iowa. The outcome in New Hampshire confounded polls that had showed the Illinois senator winning big and halts the momentum he was building. Now, the Democratic field, like the Republican one, has no clear leader heading into more than two-dozen contests over the next month.

......Arizona Senator John McCain, 71, won the Republican primary, dealing a setback to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, 60, and further clouding that contest. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, 52, who won the Iowa caucus, finished third in New Hampshire.

Wow,what a surprise? I honestly thought Obama was going to win but I think it was a great comback for Clinton. I think both Obama and Clinton are front runners to be nominated. It's a close race. As for the Republicans, it's not a surprise McCain won, he's won in that state before