So here’s what we know for certain today that we could only bet on last Monday morning: Mike Huckabee is out. Newt Gingrich is officially in. Jon Huntsman finally broke cover. And Ron Paul is back.
And just like that, the Republican primary is underway.If you weren’t convinced that the games are now officially afoot, check out what Mitt Romney is up to Monday. Friends of the former Massachusetts governor are hosting a one day money-palooza during which they hope to raise a few million dollars. This is likely to prove to be a sandbagger’s game; Romney’s moneymen are more likely shooting to raise several times that amount over 24 hours so that they can underscore the impression that he is the inevitable frontrunner. Romney’s going to need the cash if he is going to survive what many expect could be some defeats in early primaries next winter. But over in Romneyland, they are going to wake up Tuesday morning and sound surprised and humbled about this one day burst of financial support. (See pictures of Mitt Romney on the trail.)
That’s a reminder that everyone in this field is a little bit handicapped.
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