For every fool who kept insisting that Gingrich's surge was nothing compared to Romney's strong "infrastructure", well, how long is that ridiculous argument going to last? Gingrich has emerged as the clear frontrunner in what is now a legitimate two man race, to which Romney has to play catch up.
Sure, Romney has more offices than Gingrich and more staff. But a poll is a poll is a poll. 28% in Iowa? 35% in South Carolina? Closing the gap in sacred New Hampshire? And a staggering 44% in Florida! Gingrich is simply bludgeoning Romney, with or without offices. And with these strong poll numbers comes plenty of cash, as Gingrich made more in the last month then he had in the entire campaign. (Not including Fannie Mae money. Jooooking!)
It is clear that the media is not too enthralled with the prospect of a Gingrich nomination. Romney is a media favorite: polished, charming, handsome, and gracious (unless the questions get tricky). Gingrich is a media-hater, and possesses a better than thou outlook which turns off the media elite.
If Gingrich can hang onto his poll numbers, then he it looks to be nearly a sure thing in Iowa. In fact, other than N.H., Gingirch has substantial leads.
Many "experts" keep maintaining that Gingrich will implode soon enough, and that "when he's doing well, he's not doing well." I completely disagree. That argument is stale. That argument is very 1994. It is 2011- Gingrich has been around the block enough times to realize that maintaining his temperament is the key to holding it together. His nascent rise can be maintained- and will be- because Gingrich really is smarter than everyone else. At least this time around.
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