Thursday, November 16, 2006

McCain's Backyard

Evidently other possible candidates for the 2008 GOP Presidential bid are sensing that McCain's hold over Arizona may not be as firm as expected.

According to the The Business Journal:

Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney met with Valley(Phoenix Area) business and Republican leaders Monday, part of an effort to build a "network of people" in states with primary elections early in 2008.

That is tantamount to disrespect. Look for McCain to attempt to tighten his grip on the local party apparatus. It is far easier to fight for his home turf now before anyone else has a chance to gain momentum.

2 comments:

Framer said...

Romney is not in favor of McCain- Feingold. From the article:

"Romney supported the Bush tax cut, while McCain did not. He also isn't in favor of the McCain-Feingold finance reform bill, saying now "there's more money in politics, not less." "

I agree that it is clumsily worded in the article. I came off with the same impression the first time I read it.

GOPinsider said...

It's actually the second time Romney has been in Arizona recently. He was the speaker at the Trunk and Tusk dinner this past summer and he took the time to greet everyone personally as they entered the room - a great sign that he is running. He is very impressive in person and would be an excellent candidate if he gets the nomination.