How many times. . .

. . .in the past have you ever heard of a native son candidate hoping for a low turnout? If this says anything about the Romney campaign, it highlights its limited appeal. How much of a bounce comes from a native son victory, if any? I suspect there'll be very little Romney can point to for optimism once all the numbers shake out.

One thing Romney definitely won't be able to claim is enthusiasm for his candidacy among the electorate.