Mitt Romney has officially ended his bid for the 2008 Republican nominee for President. For reasons I don't understand, the media is using the word "suspend" as if it’s a temporary condition. It’s rather odd. Any case, Romney cited that old chestnut, "war" in saying why he quit "In this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part of aiding surrender to terror."With Romney bailing, this means McCain is the Republican candidate for President. Huckabee is out; it’s just a matter of him making it official. Despite platitudes to the contrary I think some behind the scenes deal was made. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Romney was promised the Vice President spot if he quit. Romney knew he was defeated; it was just a matter of time. This way he is an excellent position to get the bid the next go around in 2012 or 2016.
More important this allows the Republicans to now focus all their energy on the Democrats be it Clinton or Obama. With this consolidation the war chest can now be built and plans made. Essentially the Republicans will have a 4 month campaign lead on the Democrats. It’s a bold and smart move on their part and as they have shown before, the Republicans have no equal in getting American sheep to eat shit and ask for more.
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