Of course the big winner in Michigan is the Democratic Party

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http://www.newsweek.com/id/94652

BETWEEN THE LINES

Jonathan Alter

Money Power

Romney's persona shift from panderer to outsider may have helped him win Michigan. But it's really his wealth that matters.

Jan 16, 2008 | Updated: 1:47 a.m. ET Jan 16, 2008

After his surprisingly strong 9-point victory in Michigan, Mitt Romney now has a small leg up in the Republican presidential campaign. The GOP race is still so chaotic that it would be folly to call him the front runner, but somebody has to win this thing. Romney, the chameleon candidate, has the money and, finally, the message that could carry him to some big wins on Super Tuesday.

Of course the big winner in Michigan is the Democratic Party. If Romney had lost, he would have been finished. But now he'll be spending millions of dollars pounding his fellow Republicans on-the-air in more than 20 states, further eroding the GOP brand when it's already in trouble. And should he beat John McCain for the nomination, his lack of appeal to independents will make it easier for the Democratic nominee in November.

So just as many Republican strategists are rooting for Hillary Clinton, who is also weak among independents, Democrats want to square off with Romney.

It's his money that gives him the advantage. In many Super Tuesday states, he'll be the only Republican with deep enough pockets to get any notice. The candidate who can afford to run nationally will, not surprisingly, rack up more delegates than the competition.

[Romulox]

1. If the Democrats lose Michigan, there will be MUCH gnashing of teeth.

You are way off base. The Democratic party in Michigan has definitely been damaged by all of this.

[Cant trust em]

2. Panderer to outside, then back to panderer

Mr. I can save all of the jobs that leave overseas. C'mon, Mitt. You love market based economics. Multinational corporations that ship jobs overseas are part of that.