The major networks are predicting that John McCain has won Florida, making him the strong front runner for the Republican nomination leading into next week's Super Tuesday. Romney will cone in second, following by Rudy Giuliani. The win is an important one for McCain who some how has gone from nearly last to first place in polls across the country. More importantly, this victory spells utter defeat for Rudy "9/11 Tourette's" Giuliani who will probably end his campaign tomorrow and throw his support behind McCain. More then likely hoping to become either the VP nom or get a position within the White House that can help for another run in 4 to 8 years.
Personally I think the country dodged a bullet in the defeat of Rudy Giuliani whose campaign of terror and 9/11 is the last thing this country needs. He is dangerous and knowing he will no longer be able to push the red button brings a sigh of relief.
As for the sudden popularity of McCain. I just don't get it. His message in the last six months hasn't really changed. Yet because of one victory, its had a domino effect of additional victories. The plus side is McCain has found his voice from 2000, the candidate I like then. The problem is I can't forget the last six years where he pandered to anybody that would listen, often times reneging on his own beliefs (torture, campaign reform) in order to satisfy the so called "Base. For a few years, up until nearly mid 2007 really, his campaign was a mixture of "what Bush or the Base likes, I like." Apparently someone on his staff realized that for all their noise, the represent a minority of Americans and he has since re-asserted his previously held belief. However, for me the damage has been done. Anyone that can reverse their stance, especially something they experienced first hand like torture, is not worthy of our vote and should be held with a great deal of suspicion and distrust.
As for his winning, I don't think its because of his campaign promises. I think most Americans don't vote on a candidates record, beliefs or even religion. I think the voting goes a) by party b) by "chance of winning" c) by personality and d) finally some key issue they care about such as abortion. Most Americans are simply not informed enough to make a complex decision so its gets summed into one of the above 4 things in that order. In this case, a) is out because all the same. B, thanks to the press coverage makes most believe McCain has the win and since people don't like to vote for losers, they go for him. C and D are not even relevant at that point.
Ultimately for the Republicans' McCain is simply the "best" of the worst and that is simply pathetic.
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