West Virginia is proof positive

[MikeWaters]

that Romney has zero chance in a brokered convention.

Giuliani has more of a chance than Romney.

McCain and Huckabee could both DIE before the convention, and Romney would not be chosen.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

that Romney has zero chance in a brokered convention.

Giuliani has more of a chance than Romney.

McCain and Huckabee could both DIE before the convention, and Romney would not be chosen.

Although most voters don't have bigoted sentiments against Romney, but some do and most of those vote for Huckabee. Damn the Religious Right.

[MikeWaters]

Notice how few of the old guard are throwing in their hat with Romney.

If Romney had real, substantial endorsements, that could make all the difference.

Instead Romney gets a few pundits. No gravitas.

While many big names line up for McCain, knowing that gravy awaits he who bids on the winning horse.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Notice how few of the old guard are throwing in their hat with Romney.

If Romney had real, substantial endorsements, that could make all the difference.

Instead Romney gets a few pundits. No gravitas.

While many big names line up for McCain, knowing that gravy awaits he who bids on the winning horse.

If the Dems had somebody palatable, I'd go for them, but given the complete unpalatability of their candidates, I'm stuck. I doubt I'll see the day when the Dems put forth a palatable candidate as reasonable candidates can't make it through their selection process.

[NorCal Cat]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Notice how few of the old guard are throwing in their hat with Romney.

If Romney had real, substantial endorsements, that could make all the difference.

Instead Romney gets a few pundits. No gravitas.

While many big names line up for McCain, knowing that gravy awaits he who bids on the winning horse.

Of course the old guard are sticking with McCain, it's "his turn." McCain is part of the old guard network. It's the Republican tradition to go with who's "turn" it is.

Also, a lot of these endorsements didn't come until McCain won Florida and was the clear front runner. Like you said, the gravy awaits them now.

[NorCal Cat]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

that Romney has zero chance in a brokered convention.

Exactly how does a brokered convention work?

We know all the other candidates hate Romney, so if they get to choose who their delegates vote for, then certainly Romney has no chance. If the delegates themselves get to choose though, it could be a different story.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by NorCal Cat

Exactly how does a brokered convention work?

We know all the other candidates hate Romney, so if they get to choose who their delegates vote for, then certainly Romney has no chance. If the delegates themselves get to choose though, it could be a different story.

The delegates get to pick, just like in WV today where the delegates all followed McCain's urging and went to Huckabee. This is very bad news for Romney.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

The delegates get to pick, just like in WV today where the delegates all followed McCain's urging and went to Huckabee. This is very bad news for Romney.

I agree. I have ZERO enthusiasm for McCain because of this. The only thing keeping me republican is my hate for Hillary.

IFF the Dems could ever field an economic conservative, I would gladly vote for such a person, but alas the Dems detest white male professionals.

[NorCal Cat]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

The delegates get to pick, just like in WV today where the delegates all followed McCain's urging and went to Huckabee. This is very bad news for Romney.

Yes, it's still bad news for sure. Romney's only hope is to pull some key wins tonight, like Missouri, and build some momentum enough to win enough delegates before the convention. Not bloody likely though.