Mitt Romney takes to the campaign trail today in Minnesota, rather than dashing off to Maine or Nevada. Why Minnesota?
Good question, but Rick Santorum was there two days ago so it seems to be a pretty important place to go these days.
For Santorum he may be playing towards his strengths in a state where much of it's base is in line with Iowa where he had his biggest victory so far. Luverne Minnesota is just across the border from Iowa, a beautiful part of the country I've spent time in and where Santorum's more populist appeal is indeed popular.
For Romney, he may be looking to show off his support of Governor Tim Pawlenty and shore up support by receiving an endorsement from Michelle Bachman. An article in the Boston Globe illustrated how supporting Mitt Romney was good for Tim Pawlenty as he has received large donations from Romney insiders (including Ann Romney as well as Mitt himself) that helped pay off his campaign debt. Possibly, it suggests, Romney is hoping Michelle Bachman can also offer her support as she struggles with her own campaign debt and re-election campaign. To be fair, Bachman's debate coaches have done more for Romney than they did for her during her short lived campaign, so maybe he owes her a bit as well.
Good article worth reading, especially as it is from Romney's home base in Massachusettes.
http://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/02/01/mitt-romney-heads-minnesota-amid-talk-michele-bachmann-endorsement/G4aA9PCRt76JFMM3cxIOMM/story.html
The weather will be overcast today for Mitt, but temps in the 40s in Eagan in early February are downright balmy.
The emphasis on Minnesota is a big puzzling as it is basically a straw poll and their delegates are not bound by the results of the upcoming vote on February 7th, after the Maine and Nevada primary where few people are campaigning today. So, the question does beg asking... Why is Romney in Minnesota today? Was his appearance at the Freightmasters Building so important to his campaign or is this a strategic trip for him as he looks for support from Minnesota's own Michelle Bachman?
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/959442/14/Rick-Santorum-steps-into-KARE-live-shot-makes-surprise-appearance
Santorum, back in his signature vests, did well speaking before friendly crowds in Minnesota a few days ago. Can he keep that up in other parts of the country further from his support in that part of the heartland?
Santorum will be showing off his vest this morning at Garcia's Restaurant in Denver, where the temperature is 30 degrees and sunny this morning. The restaurant gets great reviews online and is a local favorite.
http://denver.citysearch.com/profile/1859971/denver_co/garcia_s_mexican_restaurant.html
From there Santorum moves about the area ending the evening in Colorado Springs where Dr. William Gray taught many of the world's best meteorologists a thing or two about tropical weather... in the middle of Colorado. I always thought that seemed strange.... but it seems to have worked ... I guess they like snow just as much as tropical weather. Rick Santorum is hoping they will like him as well in Colorado today.
Santorum's Appearances:
10:00am MT: Senator Santorum will hold a press conference in Lakewood, CO where he will receive several key Colorado endorsements.
Colorado Christian University
Beckman Center
180 South Garrison Street
Lakewood, CO
1:00pm MT:
Senator Santorum will give a major health care speech in Woodland Park, CO.
Ute Pass Cultural Center
210 East Midland Avenue
Woodland Park, CO
7:00pm MT:
Senator Santorum will hold a campaign rally in Colorado Springs, CO.
Crusader Hall
2221 North Wahstach Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO
Ginrich who should have nice crowds in Reno today will also deal with light rain and possible snow as a storm system moves through the Northern part of the state of Nevada and from there it moves East across the country.
Ron Paul will be in Vegas where the sun will be shining and his supporters will be happy as always about their solid support in this ongoing process. Ron Paul seems to be the winner today in having the best weather on the campaign trail anywhere as the temperature will hit 69 degrees and it will be more hospitable than if he had gone to Maine today where the weather there is a wintery mix of snow and ice in Bangor, Maine.
From Minnesota, Romney moves on to Colorado. Will he have Michelle Bachman's support when he leaves the state? That is a bigger question than what the weather will be when he leaves...
Besos Bobbi
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