The Nomination Process Prepares The GOP For Battle

Mitt Romney headed toward the Iowa caucuses with some of the most respected Iowa political advisers on his team, the best turn-out operation of all the candidates, and unlimited money.

He lost to Mike Huckabee.

Earlier this week, Mitt Romney scored an impressive victory in Michigan.

The long, unpredictable fight for the GOP nomination is a positive process for the eventual GOP nominee.

In Iowa, Romney simply wasn't the right fit for the electorate that turned out for the GOP caucuses. 60% of the attendees identified themselves as evangelical; they voted for a fellow evangelical.

In Michigan, where economic issues rule, Romney was credible and persuasive. He was a perfect fit for the electorate that went to the polls.

When the GOP nominee is named, that candidate will have learned the different dynamics of the competitive states that he must carry to win in November. One will need to be equally competitive in Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, Miohigan, etc.

The nominee will have learned alot about each state's dynamics and can turn that into victory in the general election.

The upcoming South Carolina contest will reveal once again a clear path to victory in that state. Voters who are looking for a candidate who "shares my values" first and foremost favor Huckabee; those who value leadership and strength favor McCain.