These three contests in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado emphasize that Romney is a weak frontrunner, but he is also aware of his weaknesses and smart about his resources. No delegates were at stake last night, and Romney has been focusing his resources on states where delegates will be directly assigned. Romney let Santorum win the favorable coverage and the momentum. This keeps the conservative vote from ever coalescing around Gingrich who was until today, Romney's largest rival.
NYT: Obama tries to get everyone to settle down about contraception mandate.
NYT: Obama is returning donations from family of a casino-magnate currently fleeing drug-charges/
WP: Legislators send millions to groups who have close ties with their family members.
WSJ: Bernanke outlines the risks to the recovery.
The Day's Reads:
Sarah Huisenga on contraception and the 2012 race.
David Frum's ongoing series of posts criticizing Charles Murray's book, "Coming Apart"
This Day In Politics:
On February 8, 1887, President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes Severalty Act, which gives him the authority to divide Native American land into privately owned plots.
Tweet Of The Day:
From Robert A. George, on Santorum's success.
What's Next:
More debate in Congress over insider-trading by legislators. This should be an issue of huge concern to voters, but it is very easy to get lost in the details.
Take care,
Michael
Michael Brendan Dougherty
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