Thread: Romney leads McCain in Michigan, poll shows

Posted on Sat, Jan. 12, 2008 10:15 PM
Romney leads McCain in Michigan, poll shows
By STEVEN THOMMA
McClatchy Newspapers



WASHINGTON | Mitt Romney leads John McCain days before a potentially pivotal Republican primary in Michigan, according to a new McClatchy-MSNBC poll.

The rise of the economy as an issue and Romney’s new strength after two losses underscored how volatile the campaign has become as the party grapples to find a new leader and direction for the post-Bush era.

No winner has gained a bounce into the next contest, and in Michigan, 11 percent of likely primary voters were still undecided, a bloc big enough to swing the vote in any direction. Even among those who say they support a candidate, 39 percent said they still could change their minds.

Likely voters in Michigan rank the economy and jobs their top concern, well above some of the other issues that had dominated much of the Republican debate nationally for months, such as national security and terrorism, taxes and government spending, moral issues, and illegal immigration.

That’s little surprise in a state with an ailing auto industry and the nation’s highest unemployment rate. But it also could be a sign of a shifting political landscape as the rest of the country also starts to see warning signs of an economic slump.

If it helps Romney get back into the race after two disappointing losses in Iowa and New Hampshire, it could shake up the campaign yet again and turn it into a three-person contest among him, Iowa winner Mike Huckabee and New Hampshire winner John McCain.

“Romney still lives,â€

That's good news. Only 400 surveyed though.

The rain and McCain
went down the drain.

Dixie

Thanks for posting this information.

It was just reported on Fox news that
McCain is now 1 point ahead of Romney

Of course you will see polls all over the place the next
2 days

My views on the other GOP candidates considered to have a realistic shot at the presidency notwithstanding, I despise John McCain. His deplorable record and views on the illegal invasion, aren't the only things to oppose him for, however.

A lot of well-intentioned veterans, and veterans groups, have a certain affinity for McCain, that is undeserved, IMO. Here's a piece from former congressman John Leboutillier, entitled "McCAIN: ENEMY OF THE POWs: www.etherzone.com/2007/lebo061207.shtml