USA: Mixed reaction in Boston after Republican candidate Romney wins in Massachusetts

Record ID: 346545

  • Title: USA: Mixed reaction in Boston after Republican candidate Romney wins in Massachusetts
  • Date: 8th March 2012
  • Summary: BOSTON SKYLINE EXTERIOR OF TRAIN STATION PEOPLE WALKING NEWSPAPER STAND (SOUNDBITE) (English) MICHAEL, SUPPORTS U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING: "I don't think he's got a chance of beating him in November. Actually, I don't think any of the Republicans have a chance of beating him in November. I think their message is too fragmented. I'm not really into politics that much, but from the sidelines, where I sit, I think that's what's going on." (SOUNDBITE) (English) JOHN, SUPPORTS U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING: "I just think it's going in the right direction for the economy and other points and I think it's Obama's to lose right now." (SOUNDBITE) (English) TOM, SUPPORTS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY, SAYING: "Mitt Romney. I think Mitt Romney has a good chance. I think it's close, but I think he has a good argument and if he just stays to his message, I think he'll be great." (SOUNDBITE) (English) WILLIAM, SUPPORTS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY, SAYING: "I think I would go for Romney at this point in time. I'm not very happy with the way the economy is going, the way things are going in this country." (SOUNDBITE) (English) LARRY, SUPPORTS U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING: "I believe it will be close, but I don't think he can beat Obama. I really don't. I'm not a big Romney fan. I am a big Obama fan and I hope Obama wins it." (SOUNDBITE) (English) TOM, SUPPORTS U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING: "I think he's got true beliefs and I think nobody knows, including Mitt Romney, what his real beliefs are." (SOUNDBITE) (English) CHARLIE, SUPPORTS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY, SAYING: "I thought he was pretty straightforward about all his issues. I didn't think that he pulled any punches and that's why I voted for him." PEOPLE WALKING BOSTON OFFICE BUILDINGS U.S. FLAG
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  • Location: Usa, Usa
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA2G1XTE0CAQO65P11YW3P97G70
  • Story Text: U.S. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney may have won his home state of Massachusetts on "Super Tuesday", but many of the people there said they think if Romney wins the Republican nomination, he still has a tough Presidential race ahead of him.
    On Tuesday (March 6), Romney won six of the ten states holding nominating contests on what's known as "Super Tuesday", the biggest voting day of the primary season. Romney scored victories in Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, Idaho, Alaska, and narrowly won Ohio the night's biggest prize. Unlike previous contests, this year's "Super Tuesday" results failed to anoint a nominee.
    In Massachusetts, a traditionally Democratic state, there was mixed reaction on Wednesday (March 7) to Republican Mitt Romney's primary win.
    A passer by, named Michael, said despite the former Massachusetts governor's win on Tuesday night, he thinks Barack Obama will remain U.S. President come the November election.
    "I don't think he's (Romney) got a chance of beating him (Obama) in November. Actually, I don't think any of the Republicans have a chance of beating him in November. I think their message is too fragmented."
    "I just think it's going in the right direction for the economy and other points and I think it's Obama's to lose right now," added another Massachusetts resident, John, as he walked to work.
    But there was plenty of support for Romney. Also, on his way to work, Tom said Romney can win in November.
    "I think Mitt Romney has a good chance. I think it's close, but I think he has a good argument and if he just stays to his message, I think he'll be great."
    "I think I would go for Romney at this point in time. I'm not very happy with the way the economy is going, the way things are going in this country," added William.
    Larry, an Obama supporter, said "I believe it will be close, but I don't think he (Romney) can beat Obama. I really don't. I'm not a big Romney fan. I am a big Obama fan and I hope Obama wins it."
    "I think he's (Obama) got true beliefs and I think nobody knows, including Mitt Romney, what his real beliefs are," added Tom.
    Charlie voted for Romney in Tuesday's primary.
    "I thought he was pretty straightforward about all his issues. I didn't think that he pulled any punches and that's why I voted for him."
    As Romney methodically moves closer to the 1,144 delegates needed to win the party's nomination, the Republican primary race moves on to Kansas, Alabama and Mississippi. Residents of those the three states casts their votes next week.
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