Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Diane Ellis ·
February 1, 2012 at 2:09am
With 6,773 out of 6,796 precincts reporting, Mitt Romney is the winner of the Florida primary.
As of 11:28pm ET (updated), the vote tally looks like this:
- Mitt Romney — 46% of vote — 770,991 votes
- Newt Gingrich — 32% of vote — 530,778 votes
- Rick Santorum — 13% of vote — 222,021 votes
- Ron Paul — 7% of vote — 116,643 votes
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Oct '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Stuart Creque
Mitt Romney gave a good victory speech - but I kept wondering what he would specifically do ("America needs X, and I'll do it!").
Gingrich, by contrast, specifically said he'd ask Congress to remain in session and repeal ObamaCare, and Dodd-Frank, and Sarbanes-Oxley, and have those repeal bills on his desk for right after his swearing-in so that he can sign them and issue a host of Executive Orders in the couple of hours between the swearing-in and the Inaugural Balls.
I liked Gingrich's speech better. · 4 minutes ago
I didn't see Newts speech, but I did like hearing Romney say clearly that he would repeal Obamacare.
Mar '11
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Lucy Pevensie
Andrew Barrett
Amen. I have been troubled by conservatives who have complained about Romney's tactics, starting with Gingrich himself. For years, conservatives--especially Rush Limbaugh--have lamented that Republican leaders won't take the fight to Democrats and fight fire with fire. Romney now appears to be such a fighter, and many conservatives are aghast. I want our candidate to have a smile on his face while his campaign stabs the opposition in the back.
Unlike you, I want a candidate who can make a positive case for conservative principles. That's the kind of fighter I want--not a backstabbing snake. · 18 minutes ago
The two are not mutually exclusive. I like that Romney's campaign will fight dirty; a presidential election is obviously very important stuff, not a high school debate. At the same time, I like that Romney is articulate, and can make a strong conservative case. The GOP hasn't had a well-spoken, conservative candidate since 1984. Romney will fill that role nicely. Granted, Gingrich would have done the same, but he has more baggage than a transatlantic flight.
Dec '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Andrew Barrett: For all the diehard Newt supporters, this tidbit from the Washington Post tonight:
1 hour ago
We may see that proposition put to the test pretty soon.
May '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
First the important numbers
Nov '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Andrew Barrett
Lucy Pevensie
Andrew Barrett
Amen. I have been troubled by conservatives who have complained about Romney's tactics, starting with Gingrich himself. For years, conservatives--especially Rush Limbaugh--have lamented that Republican leaders won't take the fight to Democrats and fight fire with fire. Romney now appears to be such a fighter, and many conservatives are aghast. I want our candidate to have a smile on his face while his campaign stabs the opposition in the back.
Unlike you, I want a candidate who can make a positive case for conservative principles. That's the kind of fighter I want--not a backstabbing snake. · 18 minutes ago
The two are not mutually exclusive. I like that Romney's campaign will fight dirty; a presidential election is obviously very important stuff, not a high school debate. At the same time, I like that Romney is articulate, and can make a strong conservative case.
Can he? Why hasn't he yet, then? Because the only thing I've seen him try to make a case for is Romneycare, and that's just not my idea of conservatism.
Dec '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Lucy Pevensie
Andrew Barrett
The two are not mutually exclusive. I like that Romney's campaign will fight dirty; a presidential election is obviously very important stuff, not a high school debate. At the same time, I like that Romney is articulate, and can make a strong conservative case.
Can he? Why hasn't he yet, then? Because the only thing I've seen him try to make a case for is Romneycare, and that's just not my idea of conservatism. · 2 minutes ago
His victory speech tonight struck conservative notes. But he didn't describe how he was going to make any of those conservative ideas actual policy.
Jul '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Leaving aside how "out of touch" Romney supporters may or may not be with conservatism, I'll simply note that a significant chunk of Republicans routinely complain that Mitt is too... dainty. This has more to do with electoral partisanship than conservatism, to be sure.
In this light, it's not unreasonable that Mitt's supporters would tout his aggressive, bare-knuckle tactics.
May '10
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Apr '11
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Stuart Creque
Andrew Barrett: For all the diehard Newt supporters, this tidbit from the Washington Post tonight:
1 hour ago
We may see that proposition put to the test pretty soon. · 1 minute ago
I find it very hard to believe Santorum would leave before Super Tuesday's Ohio race. His temperament is better suited to the February Mitt victories than Gingrich's, and he'll have some good results (Missouri, most obviously, but probably more). What would his motivation for leaving be? I'm not sure I see any reason for any of the current campaigns to throw in the towel until it's mathematically certain. It's not like they have day jobs.
I don't know what Santorum's going to do after, but it seems likely that he'll benefit from publicity, and it'll be mostly good publicity because he's running an honorable campaign.
Jan '11
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
This whining by Newt supporters about Mitt's tactics is almost surreal. Theyre utterly blind to how misleading and outright dishonest their own mans handiwork is. Anyone who doesn't realize Newt is the most dishonest, dissembling, and slippery SOB in the race is either a fool or deluding themself. What separates Newt's lies from those of his opponents is simply that he is more convincing. Somehow the man whos spent the most time in Washington and elected office, the leader of the GOP who got run out of town on a rail by his own party, the schill who was a lobbyist for Freddie Mac and healthcare companies pushing the prescription drug plan, the conman who supported the individual mandate right up to the point that Obamacare passed and who actually praised Obama for how he was developing the legislation for Obamacare, the "idea man" who supported global warming legislation, embryonic stem cell research, trashed Paul Ryan's entitlement reform plan, and endorsed Dede Scozzafava, has convinced a bunch of silly people that he is the "true conservative" and is a Washington outsider. I'm sorry, being the best liar does not make a person the best candidate.
Mar '11
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Lucy Pevensie
Andrew Barrett
The two are not mutually exclusive. I like that Romney's campaign will fight dirty; a presidential election is obviously very important stuff, not a high school debate. At the same time, I like that Romney is articulate, and can make a strong conservative case.
Can he? Why hasn't he yet, then? Because the only thing I've seen him try to make a case for is Romneycare, and that's just not my idea of conservatism. · 3 minutes ago
We are about to find out over the next nine months, as Romney essentially won the GOP nomination tonight. Jeepers, we still have nine more months of campaigning!!! Wake me after Labor Day.
May '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Andrew Barrett
Kennedy Smith: Mitt, who has the reputation of being soft, is actually a bare-knuckle street brawler when pressed. Don't get in his way; he'll flatten you. And won't turn a hair nor lose sleep. This is how he'll deal with Obama...
... For years, conservatives--especially Rush Limbaugh--have lamented that Republican leaders won't take the fight to Democrats and fight fire with fire. Romney now appears to be such a fighter, and many conservatives are aghast. I want our candidate to have a smile on his face while his campaign stabs the opposition in the back...
1. We want our guy to fight the Dems, not our own side. Romney seems more willing to fight in this primary than he ever did running against Democrats. Makes you wonder-- whose side is he on? (Answer: the elite ruling class, period.)
2. We want someone who will fight lies using truth and principle, not stab people in the back. The viciousness and falseness of Romney's attacks only show his lack of character.
Granted, Newt isn't much cleaner on both these points. Santorum is the person you're looking for.
May '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Exactly.
May '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Romney runs most negative campaign-- ever.
Shows you how little direct support he has-- he doesn't stand for anything much. His best and only strategy is to carpet-bomb any and all alternatives using his vast money advantage.
And people wonder where all this so-called populist and anti-elite sentiment is coming from.
May '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
CoolHand
I guess we'll see.
My big fear is that he's a shark when facing fellow Republicans, but will turn into a guppy when facing the Democrats.
. · 1 hour ago
Thing is, when he was cruising to nomination, people complained he was focusing on Obama, and not paying attention to other contenders. Then when he got an actual contender, he incinerated, napalmed and annihilated him. So now the complaint is he only fights against Republicans.
I got 99 problems with Mitt, but competitive spirit ain't one. Cause when you play The Game of Thrones, you win or you die.
Edited on February 1, 2012 at 4:36amMar '11
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Chris Deleon
Andrew Barrett
... For years, conservatives--especially Rush Limbaugh--have lamented that Republican leaders won't take the fight to Democrats and fight fire with fire. Romney now appears to be such a fighter, and many conservatives are aghast. I want our candidate to have a smile on his face while his campaign stabs the opposition in the back...
1. We want our guy to fight the Dems, not our own side. Romney seems more willing to fight in this primary than he ever did running against Democrats. Makes you wonder-- whose side is he on? (Answer: the elite ruling class, period.)
Romney has never run a national campaign against a Democrat. How do you know he won't use the same tactics against Obama?
May '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Articulately bland. Strong conservative case? Well-spoken, "conservative" candidate? I have yet to hear it.
You are living in Romney la-la land.
Jul '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Chris Deleon
1. We want our guy to fight the Dems, not our own side. Romney seems more willing to fight in this primary than he ever did running against Democrats. Makes you wonder-- whose side is he on? (Answer: the elite ruling class, period.)
This is silly. Whatever one thinks of Mitt Romney, he went after Teddy Kennedy in MA.
The notion that he is unwilling to engage the other side is a fantasy.
You don't like or trust him? He's not your guy? Fine.
But he went after a Dem icon in his backyard. It's ludicrous to pretend that Mitt won't scrap with Dems.
May '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
That's why he's splitting the party.
Remember Reagan's Rule?
Nov '10
Re: Romney's Landslide Victory in Florida
Sorry BJ. Can't agree. I've followed Newt for thirty years. A man of great strength and great weakness. But ultimately, a conservative. I sent him money tonight....for the first time.