It doesn't look good for Romney

[SeattleUte]

Remember Cali said Obama would "sweep to the democratic nomination."

[MikeWaters]

If economy dominated, it would be surprising if Romney lost.

http://abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Vo...4211960&page=1

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

If economy dominated, it would be surprising if Romney lost.

http://abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Vo...4211960&page=1

Considering all that Romney has going for him, money money money, views in line with the conservatative base, articulate, youth, good looks, attractive family, family dynasty in early populous primary, former governor, governor of hugely populous and sophisticated state, big head start in campaigning and leading polls in key early states, hopelessly flawed opponents, economy turning out the be the major issue, spectacular success in business, he sure has turned out to be a punchless candidate. It's like that year the Lakers signed Malone, Payton, Shaq, etc. and couldn't win the division.

[MikeWaters]

There are a lot of people with lingering doubts about Romney's geuineness.

However I just had a long-lost high school friend contact me, and he is one of those devout Christian guys, and lives in the midwest, and says he likes Romney.

So if he is capturing the interest of guys like that, it bodes well for him.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Remember Cali said Obama would "sweep to the democratic nomination."

Prove he won't!

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

There are a lot of people with lingering doubts about Romney's geuineness.

However I just had a long-lost high school friend contact me, and he is one of those devout Christian guys, and lives in the midwest, and says he likes Romney.

So if he is capturing the interest of guys like that, it bodes well for him.

It will be interesting to see if the insidious Christian right really holds that much genuine sway in the Republican party or the party has just needlessly pandered to them because they are so vocal and unified, albeit a minority group. If McCain wins maybe we'll know the answer. Once Hukster drops out Romney will be the only option for these people. Barbara told me they comprise a large percentage only in the less populous red states.

[smokymountainrain]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Considering all that Romney has going for him, money money money, views in line with the conservatative base, articulate, youth, good looks, attractive family, family dynasty in early populous primary, former governor, governor of hugely populous and sophisticated state, big head start in campaigning and leading polls in key early states, hopelessly flawed opponents, economy turning out the be the major issue, spectacular success in business, he sure has turned out to be a punchless candidate. It's like that year the Lakers signed Malone, Payton, Shaq, etc. and couldn't win the division.

That Laker team won the division.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by smokymountainrain

That Laker team won the division.

Should have said they couldn't hardly win the division.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by pelagius

This sort of faith is assumed when when the person who starts the thread has a PhD from the Univeristy of Chicago.

Ooo, is that degree smack? Wouldn't a pegged you for an elitist, pelagius.

Romney may end up losing, but it's not like Intrade is a perfect predictor.

[pelagius]

Originally Posted by Tex

Ooo, is that degree smack? Wouldn't a pegged you for an elitist, pelagius.

Romney may end up losing, but it's not like Intrade is a perfect predictor.

It really wasn't meant to be degree smack. I was trying to be funny. I clearly failed. UofC in my discipline is the home of the "efficient market hypothesis." Anyone who has a PhD in Finance from UofC usually views the efficient market hypothesis the way we might view the book of Mormon; its the keystone of our religion. I am duty bound to hold the betting market and all other financial markets in such high regard. I was trying to poke fun at myself and how seriously I take signals from the market. You are right that I should have not said anything or found a way to say it without mentioning the degree. I am sorry that it come off so poorly.