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Romney’s early state strategy has so far been something of a disaster. He lost Iowa and New Hampshire to both Huckabee and McCain, both of whom should be out of the race due to low funding.

Michigan is his last hope to gain momentum and try to force a rally. He currently is in a horserace for 1st amongst Republicans with Mccain and Huckabee. However, Michigan is interesting because it is an open primary, and because the Democrats have withdrawn all their delegates. In effect, Michigan is testing cross-party electibility.

There are some notable things, however, that can be quite altering.

For instance, Michigan is home to a HUGE student and Muslim population. These populations will tend to vote anti-war, such as Paul.

Michigan is also home of many large unions. Thus, the unions may support candidates that are more likely to give the aid, such as Huckabee.

Mccain has started to look bad after that South Carolina debate. However, his supporters will more likely go to Romney, but that will be very small.

All in all, if Romney cannot take Michigan, its effectively curtains for him.

Chou’s post was written prior to the Michigan primary and was not posted until afterwards.  The editors still feel as if his commentary is important, and the results of the Michigan primaries can be found online.

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