3 Takeaways from the New Hampshire Primary

Mitt Romney won a decisive victory in the New Hampshire primary last night, the second-largest margin of victory for a non-incumbent in over 30 years. But will Ron Paul's second place finish turn this into a two-man race? Can Romney win on electability alone?

Reason Magazine Editor in Chief Matt Welch gives three quick takeaways from the New Hampshire primary.


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[Federalism24]

It is not enough to just "defeat Obama", we actually have to stand for something. Yes, it seems like it will come down to Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. But it would be a shame if after the sweeping elections, the town halls, and years of populism that the American people settle for the establishment candidate. It will be sad that we came all this way, just to award the GOP nomination to another Rockefeller Republican. Ron Paul is the best option as President to guide Congress from the top. Wake up.

[Spideynw]

So let me get this straight. Winning a popularity contest gives someone the right to rule over others? And only popularity contests setup by the rulers? Because they are the rulers?

[NewRome101]

The reason Ron Paul wont be elected is because he does not stand up for isreal, and when you stand against the Jews/Zionists then you are fucked in any public office.

[TheDerpable]

Holy shit somebody mentioned Ron Paul's voter growth? This is shocking.

[daobagua]

@AmericanSpeak Every single one of the countries you names spends less % of their GDP on the military than the US. How is the US going to be the savior of the world when it is bankrupt? People like you will soon drive the US into isolationism, not because you want to, but because you have to.

[ohedd]

@AmericanSpeak If Japan representing the Axis powers and US representing the allies isn't enough to make a confrontation of war inevitable, then what is? Japan just realized it first. You can never "expect" a surprise attack, of course, but there's always a reason for it happening! All countries that have had terrorist attacks have either occupied Afghanistan, Iraq or have had bases in various places around the world! Is this not even a reasonable explaination to you?

[Spideynw]

@AmericanSpeak Does winning a popularity contest give someone the right to rule over others?

[coltor9]

Obama take California, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Oregon, Washington, New England.

Willard takes Texas and the Racist South.

So what's new?

It's game over for Willard as only 6 states are in play this time and they have GOP governors that are HATED! 29% and lower approval ratings for some.

Thanks to Governors Scott, of Florida, and Walker of Wisconsin and the other idiots , Obama, wins in a LANDSLIDE! Willard has ZERO chance and he knows it.

[coltor9]

@AmericanSpeak Wow! You have really been drinking the FOX Kool-Aid, haven't you?

Wealth ENVY??? Sounds right out of the Fox toolkit.

Get real. Romney, has absolutely ZERO chance against Obama. The only states in play this time are Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and Indiana.

Their GOP governors have ruined for Willard with their attack agendas. Obama, will take at least 5 of these 6 states and game over. The rest of the states don't even matter. Get a clue

[AmericanSpeak]

@coltor9 All your speculation mixed with conspiracy theories is unfounded. And again, it only encourages wealth envy and class warfare which is the last thing this country needs. Why are you attempting to instill fear in people over the person most likely to be the Republican nominee and very possibly the next President of the US?

[AmericanSpeak]

@ohedd Like I said -- there was no reason to believe on 6 Dec 1941 that the Japanese were going to bomb Pearl Harbor. On 10 Sep 2011 there was no reason to think that a ragtag group of Muslim terrorists would fly planes into symbols of American commercial prowess and military might. Of course, Iran, China, Russia, North Korea, etc are not landing on our shores or conducting surgical missile strikes on our homeland. They are, however, doing PLENTY behind the scenes to take down the US.

[coltor9]

@AmericanSpeak Anyone running for President shouldn't hide his TAX RETURNS. Obama has disclosed all of them as well as McCain, Bush, Reagan, and every other one running for president.

He's hiding from it and you should ask WHY??? Only crooks do these kinds of manuevers.

How much money did he STASH offshore??? What TAX RATE did he pay???

How much did he give to the MORMONS?

He needs to quit hiding his record.