Oh no, Romney is going to begin crying now - because after New Hampshire he thinks that America has spoken and wants a candidate to have tears in their eyes. He will once again adjust his strategy, and be what he thinks the majority of people want.

Mitt Romney is by far the most qualified candidate on either side. Competence wins out in the end.

go Mitt!

How many silver medalist do you remember?

Good for you Mitt the fight is not over till you fall down. The Americans need a good family man

..why Romney is running?? This man is a turnaround guy. He's the ONLY ONE with change experience in business (Bain), the Olympics and government (balanced budget without tax increases in an overwhelmingly democratic state). Yet he has failed to emphasize and capitalize on that position. I haven't heard him articulate yet WHY he is running, at least in a convincing way. I really, really want to vote for this guy but if he wants to carry on the real legacy of Reagan, it is about galvanizing ideas that change the definition of conservatives. It is not about 'more guantanamos' or pandering to the bigots on the religious right. Turn us on, Mitt, PLEASE!!!

And one more thing, you can't be Mr. Nice Guy one minute and then base your ads on attack the next and have credibility!!

I was in Bedford last night. The supporters would have liked a win last night. Still, we are pleased to have more delegates (and votes) than any other candidate right now. Most people think these contests are "winner takes all." They're not. The candidate wins the percentage of delegate of their votes. If Romney can win MI and NV, he'll go all they way.

The tone of this article fits my sentiments exactly. Romney has demonstrated that he can get out the vote. He is the only candadite so far that has been consistent. He is making strong showings in every state. It could be argued that he has won all three states because he has suvived the constant attacks from his left and his right (Mcain more of a lefty, and Huckabee more of a righty). Romney is the candadite of choice for the majority of American republican voters and his consistency will prevail so as long as voters are not swayed by the media and the sensationalism of the various wins that other candadites will have over the next few weeks. He needs to stay on in until super tuesday. He needs to stay on message, and also keep playing some of those inspiring and positive messages in every state that will vote on that tuesday. He should avoid too much of the negativity, but still continue to compare and contrast. Voters deserve that. Romney is impressive I hope that people will see his strength and will forego the thoughts and commentary of the mainstream media.

Mitt lost and will lose again and again, but let him keep pumping his money into the economy.

A fool and his money will soon depart.

Please Mitt is not doing attack adds. He is simply trying to show the difference between his record and the record of his opponents.

Those who refer to "attack ads" should realize these ads point out the past records of the other candidates. If they are considered negative, then the records are negative. Why can't people wake up and realize that Romney did not make the records--the candidates did that for him.

Romney and Obama at least present themselves in a genuine way. Hillary looked like she thought she had just won American Idol. McCain... he always looks like he is about to implode.

It needs to be pointed out (and the media is not doing it) that Romney is actual LEADING the primary right now. It is all about how many delegates a candidate has and despite coming in second in Iowa and New Hampshire, Romney leads the delegate count. Add his win in Wyoming and he has a substantial lead at this time.

And here's the actual delegate numbers as of 1/9/08:

Romney 30 Delegates
Huckabee 21 Delegates
McCain 10 Delegates
Thompson 6 Delegates
Paul 2 Delegates
Giuliani 1 Delegate
Hunter 1 Delegate

So, Romney supporters, don't let the negative reporting get you down. Romney is WINNING right now whether the media wants to report it or not. Of course a good question would be why is the media is suppressing this news. Hmmmmm.....

ROMNEY IS NO QUITER!
He has demonstrated this constantly, in his family, in business, and all other aspects of his life.

He will do the same in solving America's problems in
the best way.
All "Mitt Picking" aside, AMERICA NEEDS THIS MAN!

People care about the economy. A weak country at home is a weak country internationally. Every politician makes economic promises, but Romney is the only one with real ability to deliver in this area. We face a currency, international credibility, job and housing crisis. The next president will have to lead us out of this. Who else among the candidates can do anything positive to bring us through it?

Mitt may not be doing attack ads, but they are being perceived as attack ads. That makes all the difference. That strategy isn't working, and he had better back away from it.

>>> How many silver medalist do you remember?

How many short-track speed skaters can you name? Probably only Apolo Ohno. He's won plenty of silver, and in some races won nothing.

But what matters is total delegates. THAT is where the race is literally won. Now, try these numbers on for size:

-Huckabee, the media darling (for now): 21 delegates.
-McCain, the "comeback kid" and presumptive heir: 10 delegates.
-Romney: 30 delegates!

When all is said and done so far, Romney has a comfortable lead. You'll never hear this from the media until they HAVE to admit it. Even the Deseret News tagged this little sliver of information at the END of the article, without comment!

Romney is winning, and is likely to win the nomination, because while the other candidates rank high here, or there, Romney ranks high EVERYWHERE, if not always first.

Romney still has more delegates than any other Republican candidate. Why is this not being reported in the media? The guy who has the most delegates wins, right? I don't think that makes him the silver medalist at this time, he's got the gold.

Why is kirk Jowers-who works at a school supported by our tax dollars (U of U0 advocating so avidly for a political candidate. Should'nt a public servant be at least nuetral in public. Disgraceful

America hates second place.

Greg - just because you work for the government does not mean that you don't have the right to voice your opinion, or even work for a candidate. The federal government does have restrictions on working for campaigns but people still have the right and obligation to voice their opinions. Those who don't voice their opinion by helping to get out the vote and voting themselves will have nothing to say when the final vote is cast if they did not participate.

Go ahead and ignore the facts and try to make us believers feel bad, but Romney gets the last laugh. He will be laughing with us believers all the way to the bank. You can bank on it. Oh my gosh, he is the bank. But in the end at least half of America will love having someone who actually knows how to make success happen, someone who knows how to lead to be their Commander in Chief, their Commandant, their El Presidente.

Romney won Wyoming caucas. Now, each of the 'front runners' have won one state (out of three) each. Simple math means that Romney has more delegates than the other 2. You'd think that Wyoming is on mars or succeeded from the states, the way it's not been reported. I wonder why? It seems winning a state - no matter how small - is a big deal, right?

The overly-optimistic comments of the Romney supporters are kind of silly.

Mitt Romney is in deep trouble. He is perceived as a flip-flopper and somewhat plastic. And, he is perceived as rather negative because of his aggressive ads. He needed these early wins to jumpstart his campaign. Now, it is probably just a matter of time before the end. He may lead the delegate count at the moment but it will become harder and harder as the campaign moves into bigger states. I suspect he'll be out after Super Tuesday.

But, remember, Ronald Reagan lost his first race in 1976 against Gerald Ford. Usually candidates are better campaigners the second time.

Romney needs to work on set of policies that are authentically his, rather than the products of his consultants and polling. I believe his excessive reliance on consultants has really hurt him. The whole shift from a moderate to a conservative was forced and was the source of the flip-flopping charge. Maybe 2012 or 2016 will be his window.

Mitt was the big loser in Iowa and New Hampshire, both states he thought he had in the bag. Wake up Mitt the news is out, you are full of hot air, flip flop, do not relate to me or my friends because we are not among the elite, we fly commercial, do our own yards, work for a living, and do not like the way you are not sincere about our concerns with what is happening to this country.

No need to worry as soon as Gouliani drops out a lot of his supporters will probably turn to Mitt.

Mitt didn't take the silver - - - Mitt LOST!

You need to start reporting things correctly. This is not the Olympics, and there are no silver medals to be awarded. One either wins or loses, and MITT LOST!

Oh how you suffer; doing your own yard, working for a living, flying commercial. Really, how sad for you. (Are you picking up my sarcasm here? I hope so, 'cause I'm layin' it on pretty thick.) Romney is for the REAL "working" American, not the elite. I am a normal middle-class citizen and Romney is the right person to lead this country at this time. Think of the alternative....Hillary?? We've been that route before and look at the mess those CLINTON's got us into. Go Romney!

It's all about the delegate count. If Mitt keeps getting 2nd in the states while the winners are scattered he'll have more delegates. So silver is still pretty good.

If the media would present clear pictures of what is really going on delegat wise, there be a better educated , informed voter...but no they gotta downplay certain candidates by duping the public ..hoping a label will stick, even though not a mitt supporter..the power of the media is apparent in trying to play biases example the religion issue not clearifying through good research,which i thought journalist were trained to do..but now they are zeroing in on certain sectors..so i use mitt as a gauge on how the media slyly chips away like the machine it is to give distortions of some pretty clear facts.

Hypocrisy has become the only unforgivable sin in American politics and Romney is up for a lead role in “Prime Suspect.” Guns, abortion, stem cell research, fidelity to Reagan, tax pledges-all Romney positions reversed, modified, “evolved” or faked, depending on your view. Was he truthful then or now? Was his change of heart genuine or not? The underlying message is that Romney is a hypocrite, faking his views to burnish his conservative credentials. I think these pundits have it wrong.

To be a hypocrite implies one has fixed views but is feigning different ones for personal gain. In other words, one has beliefs but they are up for sale, trade-in or abandonment for new ones. What are his real beliefs....?

Yes, Romney, with his $250 million is for the working man. And he and his kids support the war but help the country more by working for his campaign than actually joining the military. And we need another family man- like the one in office now - Bush has screwed things up beyond belief- and Romney hasn't tried to put any distance between him and Bush. To win the presidency, ultimately, a candidate will have to run away from Bush. That may not win Utah, but it will win the gold....

Our family was puzzled/shocked by the tone of NBC's breaking in to "call" the NH Primary last night, with only 10% of the vote counted. It sounded like a triumphal announcement.

They did this to us ("called" the election) in the 2000 and 2004 elections long before the polls closed. The 5 western states didn't get to finish voting -- a lotta Californians didn't bother to go vote.
Shouldn't it be illegal? Or at least not Politically Correct, which is far worse.

And the Today Show this morning sounded like Mrs. Clinton had won the whole election, with a 3 point lead over Obama. When Dan Jones does a poll, they call that the margin of error.

If I have to watch Mitt Romney stumble through one more Olympic medal analogy, I am going to barf! He always says something stupid like that, then drops his hands down to his side and does that awful smirk! He looks like the relief society president in my ward. Honestly! He needs to go!

Well, la-de-da, Mamma, pin a rose on Nolan and his friends. They do their own yard work, work for a living, fly commercial, etc., etc. I wish Nolan had told us what he contributes to mankind other than snide remarks. It's what we learn after we know it all that counts. Mitt has not been a big loser anywhere. He has accumulated more delegates at this point than any other candidate. That's a loser? He is a winner at everything he does and that eventually will include the Republican nomination for president. Also, he has earned his wealth. He can spend it any way he sees fit--wisely or otherwise, or perhaps you would take it away from him and distribute it.

OMGOSH stop Using Olympic References....

It's old already...

It's interesting that Wyoming, and Mitt's 30 some delegates are not reported anywhere!!! Mitt is winning - why isn't that being reported anywhere? Maybe the only thing Mitt needs to do is create his own reporting in this regard - instead of saying he won a silver, he should say he has won another x number of delegates so he is still in the lead. Silly people, do you really think New Hampshire is really THAT important? There are 49 other states...

I get it now, Romney loses the elections he thinks he will win and wins the elections where there is no contest.

Somehow it does not seem that he knows what he is doing.

Is the occasional hate against Romney against him or the GOOD he represents?

You can't have one without the other.

I do my own yard (I'm a woman, and my hubby works). I scrub my own floors and toliets. I don't fly commerical much, because I'm too darn busy raising my family to go anywhere! Besides, it's expensive and we have a big family. Were savaing for that trip, instead of putting it on a credit card. My oh my, do we scrape by! I coupon to get food cheaper. We raise a huge garden every year and we can what we don't eat in season. Heck, today I even had to shovel my own driveway! Talk about common!

And yet, I'll still support Mitt Romney. Why Nolan? I've been to college. I should be a thinker instead of follower. But you know what? I did think about it. And I know that a man who has had to make payroll, is someone I'd like to take a serious look at for a leader. PUt that in you lawnmower and shred it.

I'm with Blake. Stop with the stupid Olympic analogies already. Mitt sounds like he's talking to a bunch of Sunbeams when he takes to the stage. I actually feel embarrassed myself when he speaks. I feel like I can't look at the TV. We don't like you Mitt. And why don't we like you? You're a complete phony.

To Wayne Perry:

Do you?

Anybody else notice that Mitty's Utah Minions make the most ridiculous statements in these comments like: "Mitt is the right man for the job." Or "Nobody can do the job Mitt can do." None of their comments are based on ANYTHING. They're just like Mitt's campaign, it's not based on ANYTHING, except perhaps his very tan and highly inflated ego. And please, stop with the Olympic analogies. It's painful to watch you stand up there and talk like you're talking to a bunch of Sunbeams.

Wayne oh Wayne guess what Romney is winning in the delegate count and those are the numbers that matter.

Scott: Thanks for proving my point about the meaningless comments Mitty's Minions leave on any story about him. "...the GOOD he represents?" What is that suppose to mean, other than the piousness it screams of.

Huckabilly can't win. Most Americans don't want a southern religious biggot for president. McCain can't win. Most Americans don't wan't a left-winger, amnesty supporter who sides with the Democats more often than not.

When you strip it all away, Mitt is the only Republican who can win.

I found the delegate numbers interesting. That was news for me. Can anyone enlighten me on where the delegates came from? For example; Mitt Romney received ___ delegates from Iowa, ____ from Wyoming, and ____ from New Hampshire.

Let's see. In Iowa, it was the fault of the evangelical Christians that Mittster lost.
Who's to blame this time?
Could it be that people see less of Mitt the Mo and more of Mitt the say-anything-to-get-elected slickster?
And as for this Olympic thread, good grief -- enough!

The Today Show this morning sounded like Mrs. Clinton had won the whole election, with a 3 point lead over Obama.
When anyone else does a poll, they call that the margin of error.

Interesting that no one has even speculated that the Independents, sensing that Obama had it in the bag, and therefore didn't really need their vote, went into the booth and at the last moment, thinking this through, pulled the lever for McCain, because Romney was gaining on him. They got their RINO and lost their Dem. Romney lost one that he otherwise would probably have won. Do the math 4% on the Dem side (based on the numbers I saw last night) would have been around 11,000 votes - If McCain had lost these 11,000 votes there'd be four candidates whistling different tunes this morning. Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda...

There isn't enough money in his own personal account or the Mormon church's to throw at John Q. Public to get this plastic man elected.