scott s ex-wife ran under the romney ram herself. she lost to long time michigan senator carl levin. she also ran in 1994 but lost in that primary to spencer abraham. it would be 40 years after romney s last term as governor before another romney would win a statewide race. it was mitt. he beat john mccain in the 2008 republican primary. as we know he would later lose the nomination. in one week we ll see if the romney name will be enough to win in michigan. joining me now is political analyst, an old friend of the hot line there. the editor and publisher of inside politics. it s good to see you. even if on a remote camera. good morning, chuck. well, the romney brand as we lay it out here. it s george romney s brand that is gold. the name itself has not always meant success in michigan republican politics.