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A good plan, well executed

Romney sticks to playbook, and it works

By John E. Sununu

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  January 09, 2012

Even a well-executed plan can divide Americans. To instinctive risk takers, careful planning looks boring and mechanical. For more analytical types, it reveals discipline, strategic thinking, and good management skills. So far , Mitt Romney has provided just that - steady, effective execution. His campaign telegraphed his intentions well in advance, efficiently implemented the fundamentals of organization and fundraising, and avoided big mistakes. Not very entertaining, but at the moment it looks like a pretty good recipe.

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