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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
With Fred Gone, CA Repubs Turn To Romney

A new California poll taken after Fred Thompson's withdrawal from the Republican Primary shows Romney as leading big over McCain in Ca when it comes to which candidate best represents the Republican Party. In the state horse race poll, there is no significant difference between McCain and Romney with McCain up by only two points. Meanwhile, Jay Cost at RCP addresses in depth what will be a delegate battle moving forward. h/t Protein Wisdom Strong conservative opposition to McCain has the potential to derail his nomination.

Romney also held a substantial lead in regard to which candidate “best represents what the Republican Party stands forâ€