Saturday, March 03, 2007

Buts....   [Kathryn Jean Lopez]

Numbers — 21 percent for Romney/ 17 for Rudy/ 13 for Brownback / 14 Gingrich/ 12 McCain. When they broke the poll down and pointed out who folks who said expanding individual freedom was a priority Giuliani and Romney were tied, someone screamed "but they're both liberal" and more then a few applause.
Newt Gingirch right now is getting a slightly ridiculous reception (I like the guy too, but...). He opted for a dramatic walk in from back of the ballroom to the stage, as America the Beautiful played majestically, and the entire ballroom (from best I could see) was standing, some on chairs. The ridiculousness of the entrance was highlighted by the fact Gingrich has to be introduced yet by David Bossie, who also has to be introduced...

03/03 04:50 PMShare