Citing that she thinks that "he's the man that can carry the day," Arizona Governor Jan Brewer officially endorsed Mitt Romney for the Republican primaries. By doing so, Brewer joins the other prominent Republican leaders supporting Romney. According to the Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/arizona-gov-jan-brewer-endorses-mitt-romney/2012/02/26/gIQAvBVlbR_blog.html?hpid=z1), Romney's "pro-business background" drew her support and she will "work as hard as I know how" to help Romney.
However, Brewer's endorsement may help him win the primary, but will likely hurt his presidential run should he become the Republican nominee. Brewer's firm opposition to illegal immigration gains the support of conservatives of alienates the Hispanic vote. As expressed by Obama's campaign staff, this endorsement is "great for Republican primary, damaging to general election. Say goodbye to Hispanic vote."
What are your thoughts in Brewer's endorsement? Will this hurt Romney's chances in the election?
Sunday, February 26, 2012
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I do not think this will hurt his election chances very much. Hispanics already are not a big constituent of the Republicans anyway, so I don't think this is a big deal. He will most likely gain support from Brewer's supporters and from people who support strong immigration restrictions.
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