REPUBLICANS CHOOSE ROMNEY'S EXPERIENCE AND OPTIMISM OVER MCCAIN'S PESSIMISM
Weekly Standard's Fred Barnes: …the economy is emerging as the overriding issue and Romney is far more comfortable and persuasive in talking about the economy." The Detroit News Attributed Romney's Optimistic Message and Romney's "Hope For A Brighter Future" Is What Distinguishes Him Among The Candidates. Michigan Republicans Rejected McCain's Economic Defeatism. The Detroit News Said McCain Should Have Offered A Way Forward Rather Than Being Simply Pessimistic. Wall Street Journal 's John Fund: Michigan Republicans Had "Problems" With McCain's Support For Tougher Polices That Could Hurt The Auto Industry. McCain Does Not Have The Record To Lead America's Economy Forward In An Uncertain Time. In 2001, Sen. McCain Was One Of Only Two Republicans To Vote Against The $1.35 Trillion Bush Tax Cuts. In 2003, Sen. McCain Was One Of Only Three Republicans To Twice Vote Against The $350 Billion Bush Tax Cuts. In 2002, Sen. McCain Was One Of Only Two Republicans To Twice Vote Against Permanent Repeal Of The Death Tax. McCain Is Pushing For A Massive New Energy Tax. McCain's Legislation Would Dramatically Raise Taxes On All Carbon-Based Fuels. National Review. McCain's Energy Policy Could Devastate The Auto Industry. National Review. McCain's Plan Would Send Gas Taxes Sky High And Would Harm The National Economy. The EPA Estimates McCain's Plan Would Hike Gas Taxes By 68 Cents Per Gallon. The EPA Estimates Sen. McCain's Plan Would Reduce United States GDP By As Much As $5.2 Trillion. (Roy Cordato, National Review, 1/10/08).