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The returns at this writing show that almost all of Romney’s statewide margin came from Oakland County, the relatively affluent suburban county just northwest of Detroit, which is the state’s second largest county and the one that cast the most votes in the Republican primary.Comment:
Could it be that the Occupy ideas are backfiring on Democrats? Does this mean that it isn't so bad to be part of the 1%?
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Romney has shown in Michigan as elsewhere a capacity to win votes in affluent areas—which is exactly where (at least in the North) Republicans have been weak in presidential general elections over the last 20 years
Comment:
I have noticed the disconnect between the rhetoric and the reality. Democrats talk class warfare, but their voters are among the rich and the super rich.
On the other hand, this could be a lot of wishful thinking by Barone. Republican candidates have done well amongst upper middle class over this same time period. What if that changes too? Then the advantage of getting back the rich folks won't matter so much.
Isn't it ironic though, if Barone is right? Once you get a real leftist in the White House, the phony baloney stuff stops.
But that doesn't make me favor Romney. In a way, it just demonstrates my point. He isn't any different than the Democrats. Any Republican should be able to defeat Obama if Barone is right.
Update:
Furthermore, Romney has an enthusiasm gap. Despite all the gains he may be getting from upscale voters, he is losing because he fails to inspire people to turn out for him.
He'd better close that gap, or he won't win in the general election. He's going to need all of the votes he can get.
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