Also, McCain was behind in fund raising before the primaries and was all but counted out of the running. In fact, Romney outspent everyone in the campaign and lost Iowa to Huckabee, who hadn't spent much at all and just stayed on the ground and won voters with personal appearances.

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."