Corrected for "the calendar," Mittens running 4-6% better than McCain in 2008

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I have not fly specked this article for possible errant assumptions or data, but that is the thesis. Romney isn't as weak as it may appear.

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It's also true that getting to the same destination over a longer period of time creates risks of its own. The front-loaded campaign in 2008 gave little time for anyone to have second thoughts; this year's schedule leaves lots of time for that.

Indeed. That may have even been touched on in the article, which I speed read through in about 45 seconds.

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Romney isn't as weak as it may appear.

You would very much like that to be true, wouldn't you? After all, you have hitched your wagon to this guy. Unfortunately, life isn't all smiles and sunshine. When you finally go out into the real world, you will find this out for firsthand. It's a dog-eat-dog world and the sooner you come to understand this, the better.

Yes, when I grow up, I fear that I will find out that things are not always the way I want them to be. I hope I can cope with it all. Wish me luck.