According to ABC’s poll out this morning, by a 2 to 1 margin voters say the more they learn about Mitt Romney, the less they like him.
Numerically Florida and Nevada mean very little compared to the number of delegates a candidate needs to secure the Republican nomination. But as usually happens, a string of wins and the rest of the states start to fall into line. The latest numbers from PPP show Gingrich tanking in states like Minnesota and Colorado, where he was running strong only a short time ago.
If the economy is clearly on the rebound by the Fall — still a big if — Republican arguments for the presidency will start to get really comical. This morning Gov. McDonnell (R) of Virginia — a major rising star — said the improving economy is due to Republican governors, not President Obama.
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R): “Look, I’m glad the economy is starting to recover but I think it’s because of what Republican governors are doing in their states. Not because of the President.”
TPM’s Benjy Sarlin was in full-on Alexis de Tocqueville mode today. Check him out.
Things are picking up in Nevada. Stay with TPM’s Livewire for all the latest updates.
Newt announces he won’t deliver a post-caucus speech, but will hold a presser instead.
Indiana’s Secretary of State has been convicted on multiple vote fraud related felony counts.