Any concerns that Romney will adopt McCain's milquetoast campaign model are quickly diminishing.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Romney still enjoys the Republicans' traditional advantage among voters who are veterans, but the Obama campaign is confident it can chip away at that.
Gov. Romney's policies would be a clear departure from the dubious tactics of the Obama administration.
Romney, like Sen. John McCain and Bob Dole before him, were meant to mollify moderates, attract Independents, and 'rebrand' the party in a way that mostly fits the ideal of media types who would never vote Republican anyhow. Each of them lost.
I'm very disappointed with the McCain campaign. In my opinion, it was inept.
I have a problem with Mitt Romney. And it's big problem - one that extends beyond our ideological differences. My big concern is that Mitt Romney wants to become president for no other reason than because there's a possibility he can win.
People want change. How is Barack going to do it? I think McCain can bring change.
Far be it from me to denigrate Senator McCain's advice on vice presidential nominees.
This is Romney's biggest political weakness. His policy flip-flops and the general sense that he's not comfortable in his own skin leads voters, including many supporters, wondering about his core values.
John McCain has become the de facto running mate of George W. Bush.
To bolster his right flank and attract women voters, John McCain had cynically opted for a running mate who was, by any stretch of the imagination, unqualified for a position a heartbeat away from the presidency.
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