«If Mittens can't beat Grinch in Florida,» Clinton wrote, in reference to
eventual nominee Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, «there will be pressure on state Republican parties to reopen or liberalize ballot access especially in the caucuses, which as we know are creatures of the parties» extremes.»
But Fletcher pointed out that 2012 GOP
nominee Mitt Romney carried the district by 21 points, so the
eventual nominee will have to appeal to Republicans.