California Romney's best chance to the nomination

http://thephoenix.com/article_ektid54916.aspx

This new poll, from an outfit I've never heard of, paves Romney's single best chance to capture the Republican nomination. He polls very poorly in New York and New Jersey. Connecticut seems to be infertile ground for him. None of the polls of various southern states show him making any progress there. However, he seems to have solid strength among California's economic conservatives, who generally distrust McCain. If he can squeeze out a win over McCain in California while capturing Massachusetts and Utah, the latter of which is a slam dunk, he will have a respectable showing on Super Tuesday.

There is one big problem though. It is estimated some 40% of voters will vote absentee and many have already done so. These voters most likely broke for McCain by a decent margin. It will be interesting to see what transpires here. If Romney is to have a shot at the nomination, and he has the second best shot after McCain, he must win in California.