Massachusetts Republicans turn to McCain

How does Mitt Romney expect to win the nomination when his own Republicans are turning on him?

The Hotline On Call reports that Massachusetts Republican Legislators and party employees are shunning Romney for......John McCain. The report cites that Romney's flip-flop on abortion and gay marriage appear disingenuous to some and others are turned off by his continual comedy routine of poking fun of Massachusetts to the South and Midwest.

MA GOP treasurer Brent Andersen claims that Romney was "totally unsuccessful" at party building, and adds that his "abrupt change in social philosophy" left State GOP Legislators feeling "betrayed and embarrassed."

The article on John McCain:

Moderate Mitt won Massachusetts in 2002 but active Republicans think the new right-wing version would get crushed at home in 2008. Optimists think their only shot at a revival next year will be with McCain or Giuliani at the top of the ticket. ....

McCain showcased some local leg on Wednesday when 125 locals turned out for an organization meeting in Dedham, Massachusetts. Meeting was of particular note because there are few venues or occasions when that many state Republicans are gathered together in one room—and they didn’t need a boost from likely McCain supporter and state hero, Red Sox Curt Schilling.

Ouch. While party building isn't essential in looking for a presidential candidate, loyalty and trustworthiness are.

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Update: I wonder what the MA GOP thinks now that Mr. Romney will be announcing his presidential candidacy in Michigan...not Massachusetts. Yes, there is the "liberal" stereotype that comes with "Massachusetts," but if he is so proud of his record as governor, then why run from it?