Super Tuesday 2012

Super Tuesday 2012 had a very interesting turnout. Mitt Romney took Ohio by 1%. Mitt Romney got 38% and Rick Santorum got 37% of the votes in Ohio. Mitt Romney also won Massachusetts, Vermont, Idaho, and Virginia these wins are the stepping stones to becoming the Republican presidential nomination. This election does not pertain to the Democrats since no other Democrat opposed Barack Obama for the nomination. Donna Brazile a CNN contributor and who is connected with the Democratic Party believes that the Republican nomination will be won by a candidate who has more financial backing. She says “As long as some billionaire is paying the bills-and pulling the strings- a candidate can and will stay in the race”-Link. Brazile also states that Mitt Romney spend almost as much as Gingrich, Paul and Santorum together which backs up her criticism toward Republican spending on campaigns.  With her experience in directing a major political campaign she has insight into how campaigns work and the advantage of contributors. Brazile also states that the Republican Party is not happy with the winnings of Mitt Romney expressing concern for the Republican Party. Mitt Romney’s retaliating rants are conveyed as a negativity that destroys trust with independents and even his own party.

“The Republican nomination may go to the highest bidder. Romney's already spent almost as much as Gingrich, Paul and Santorum combined. But in some ways the process seems more like a circus than an auction -- or a poorly rehearsed skit of "Who's on first?"

I do agree with the author on campaign contributions and the effect they have on a candidate’s edge to win. How much money do we really need to spend on campaigns instead of using some of that money towards education? Donna Brazile harsh critic comes from her values and morals associated with the Democratic Party who likes to see themselves as penny pinchers about money and spending. She also makes it seem as though the Republican party is losing hold on values in order to win more votes.Even though this editorial was for a Democratic audience Republican’s should read it to better understand the candidates who will be running for presidency in November.

Super Tuesday won't end the GOP race