Ashley Parker, New York Times
Mitt Romney made an appeal to veterans here in what could be considered the political equivalent of the doctrine of overwhelming force.Mr. Romney and his endorsement brigade "” Senator John McCain of Arizona, Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina, and John R. Bolton, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Mr. Romney "” offered up rousing patriotism (Mr. Romney), a recycled comedy routine (Mr. McCain), a warm South Carolina welcome (Ms. Haley), and some hawkish, fighting words (Mr. Bolton) in an effort to win over the crowd. But it was his answer...