Romney Needs A Michigan Victory Today

Senator John McCain was trying to repeat history while Mitt Romney was seeking a favorite-son boost as Michigan voters cast ballots Tuesday in a very tight Republican presidential primary.

The Democratic side of the primary has generated less interest because Hillary Rodham Clinton is the only top tier candidate on the ballot and no delegates are at stake.

About 20 percent of eligible voters were expected to turn out. Freezing temperatures prevailed and snow was falling across much of the state Tuesday morning, with snowfall totals by 9 a.m. EST reaching a half a foot in some places, according to the National Weather Service.

The economy has dominated the GOP race in recent days, with front-runners Romney and McCain both pledging to lead a revival for a state and an auto industry ravaged by recession.

Polls showed McCain and Romney in a close race, with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee running third. Of the three, Romney is most in need of a victory as he looks to restore at least some of the luster lost with defeats in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. Several associates have suggested the former Massachusetts governor may quit the race unless he prevails.

Hear Mike McCarville's thoughts on the Michigan primary and the presidential race tonight at 8, 9 and 10 on Sirius Satellite Radio Patriot Channel 144.

Share |