Everyone's Afraid of Romney

Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) appears to be surging. Apparently, the entire field of GOP candidates is afraid of him.

Al Franken has labeled Grover Norquist, the head of Americans for Tax Reform as the most powerful person outside the White House. He wields enormous power in important circles, as every week he organizes a meeting of representatives from all of the conservative interest groups. Under his direction, they can resolve their differences and make alliances. He had this to say about Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney:

"When I talk to each of the presidential candidates, every one of them brings up Romney -- unsolicited -- because they're all focused on him as the smartest, toughest guy in the race,.....He is very well thought of."

It sure seems like Romney is going to be a much bigger factor in this race than was expected.


Grover Norquist