The GOP’s Ugly Win

Pyrrhic Victory

Mitt Romney may have secured the nomination, but his party’s dirty race has done untold damage to the Republicans, says Mark McKinnon.

Published Mar. 1 2012 4:45PM EST

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Yes, a win is a win. But winning “ugly” in the primaries has its consequences. It makes you less attractive to the voters you then need to win the general election.

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But time heals a lot of wounds in politics, and assuming Mitt

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The GOP’s Ugly Win

Mitt Romney may have secured the nomination, but his party’s dirty race has done untold damage to the Republicans, says Mark McKinnon.

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