The people on this forum aren't the types of people that would fall for the personality cult stuff. But the way African Americans and young people rally around Obama is certainly... unique. And yes--in a certain way, he's got a personality cult among these voters.
As for Romney's ability to eek out wins... He's been good at it this year, and that's what counts. I refuse to believe he lost Iowa. Some results are lost. So basically, thanks to a botched caucus, Iowa is an unknown.
He's performed when he has to perform. Back Romney into a corner and he'll fight his way out.
That is as meaningless as saying that any Republican pol has a personality cult among business executives. He's simply a good match for certain demographic groups. We have yet to see how Mitt Romney does against President Obama.
By no means do I count out the fighting spirit of Mitt Romney. But a fighting spirit is not enough.
...If I am a Movement Conservative I would be alarmed about the youth vote. As for Iowa... the PPP poll this week suggests that Iowa is going to be a very tough state for Mitt Romney.
Things look much as they did on Election day, 2008. That is a better position now than it was in November 2008 because a long shot is better than a sure loss. Most long shots become sure losses at some point.
