Romney V.P. stock rising?

I hope it is Romney, so I can watch him lose again. The man is a complete phony.

Also, isn't funny how the allegedly religious GOP has a problem with Romney's religion, but the terrible atheist state of Massachusetts doesn't have a problem with it?

I am an evangelical voter, and I hope McCain will select the strongest choice for his running mate - Romney. Initially, I was a bit uncertain about him, but as I have learned more about Romney, I am impressed. His strength on economic issues could be a real asset to our country (much needed), and would combine with McCain's foreign policy experience to forge a strong, balanced ticket. I like the fact that he is a Washington outsider. Though not perfect (is anyone?), I think he is most qualified for the job. In addition to being vetted, he seems to be a real family man - a devoted husband and father - at least one indication of having family values. Not all evangelicals agree with Governor Huckabee. His Mitt bashing is beginning to have an edge of jealousy to it, and sounds like "sour grapes" (not flattering for a Christian leader.) Another thought - our country should have long ago moved past bigotry and racism. Romney's religion should not disqualify him from serving as a leader in our country. Based on Obama's association with Reverand Wright, the left should be very wary of bringing up religious affiliations. It is likely that Romney would swing Nevada, Colorado, and possibly Michigan to McCain - not to be taken lightly! Choose Romney for VP.

I am an evangelical voter, and I hope McCain will select the strongest choice for his running mate - Romney. Initially, I was a bit uncertain about him, but as I have learned more about Romney, I am impressed. His strength on economic issues could be a real asset to our country (much needed), and would combine with McCain's foreign policy experience to forge a strong, balanced ticket. I like the fact that he is a Washington outsider. Though not perfect (is anyone?), I think he is most qualified for the job. In addition to being vetted, he seems to be a real family man - a devoted husband and father - at least one indication of having family values. Not all evangelicals agree with Governor Huckabee. His Mitt bashing is beginning to have an edge of jealousy to it, and sounds like "sour grapes" (not flattering for a Christian leader.) Another thought - our country should have long ago moved past bigotry and racism. Romney's religion should not disqualify him from serving as a leader in our country. Based on Obama's association with Reverand Wright, the left should be very wary of bringing up religious affiliations. It is likely that Romney would swing Nevada, Colorado, and possibly Michigan to McCain - not to be taken lightly! Choose Romney for VP.

I would vote for John McCain in a heartbeat...Mitt Romney..never!!!

Mitt Romney is such a phoney candidate. Barack in 08!!!!!!

Pretty smart choice and smart move if its true but we'll wait and see where the wind blow next Friday.But for the sake of the economy and real leadership Mitt Romney of Massechusset is the right choice for Vice President to John Mccain not to disqualify other potential candidates but he knows his field of expertise very well. Any foreign fraudster wouldn't want to mess with Mitt especially the big bully China and Russia in terms of trades policy.

Go Mitt!

I think Anne Walsh needs to open her heart in a Christlike evangelical way and reconsider Romney as hands down the best candidate for VP with McCain.

Romney's the biggest faker out there. It'd be funny and ironic for McCain, a war hero, to choose a chickenhawk rich kid like Mitt for a running mate.

The anti-Romney sentiment is an indicator of why this state is the laughing stock of the country. I still haven't figured out why we even have a Govenor here. The legislature here is a joke and nothing will ever get done. The ONLY way McCain gets my vote is if Romney is on the ticket. We have serious economic issues, present and future, and he's the only one that will help put the hammer down and get people to wise up. I'm curious "artie45"..what exactly is a phony? Name another MA politician in recent memory who has said he was going to do something and actually did it. My guess is you are a bleeding-heart, lefty nutjob without any knowledge of the positions he holds. You wreak of socialism.

Obama will defend the poor, McCain will abandon the poor. A Christian who supports McCain is a fraud. End of discussion.

Romney is a charlatan and an opportunist of the highest order. He believes in nothing and will serve no one better than he will himself and his own unbridled ambition.

Ms. Smith.

Except the poorest the unborn. Murder is it's own commandment. Obama is either a hypocrite or a liar if he calls himself Christian yet supports abortion 100%.

So was Romney a resident of Massachusetts or Utah before he ran for governor here? If he was a resident of Utah, he was ineligible to run for governor. If he was a resident of Massachusetts, he was cheating on his income tax.

Which was it? I guess since he was elected, he must have been eligible, which means he was cheating on his taxes, defrauding the state of the taxes that the rest of us pay.

I hadn't realized that cheating on your taxes was consistent with "family values'. That's also exactly the type of fiscal responsibility this country needs.

Good way to end your campaign McCain. Go for it! Barack '08!!!!

"Obama will defend the poor, McCain will abandon the poor. A Christian who supports McCain is a fraud. End of discussion."
Dose Obama defend the poor? I havent heard him state a single opinion on the poor. let alone a plan. The man is an empty suit. McCain is no dreamboat either But once again the Democrats cant find a viable SANE moderate canidate to put out. MCCAIN 08

At risk of alienating any Mormons or Scientologists (or Catholics, Muslims, or Jews, for that matter)...

The reason his religion is an issue is because of the foundation of the Mormon church. Joseph Smith, the founder, was a con man - I guess he went straight when he found those gold plates that the Book of Mormon was written on. BTW, anyone know where those plates ended up? Did anyone else actually see them? What's that, he translated the plates into the Book of Mormon by putting stones in his hat and then staring at them? I guess it must be true, otherwise he and Bring'um Young wouldn't have been so successful at promoting polygamy to their followers.

In the words of L. Ron Hubbard, "I'd like to start a religion. That's where the money is". To paraphrase P.T. Barnum (actually David Hannam, but who's counting), "There's a sucker born again every minute."

Romney knows how to create jobs, he understands business. I should know, indirectly Bain Capital helped to start my business. Hundreds of people have had jobs because of their investments.

I'm amazed by the attacks and I wonder, can anyone can point to specifics? Or for that matter, can anyone provide some background on the executive experience that Mr Obama can offer? McCain was a POW and should understand the value of life and the cost of war. Romney actually has an economic background.

To Authur van Delay.

Laughing Stock, Try Evy. I travel the country a lot and in talking to most people I know they would rather be in Mass than in any other state. We have some of the best schools, best towns and best places to be. From our beaches to our mountains, we live in the top state in the nation. I am sure you are a right wing maggot who would rather see the United States in a theocratic/complete capatlistic dictorship if you had your way.

Romney was a terrible govenor and left us in more debt than when he came in. His corrupt handling of the Big Dig has brought us this ecomonic issue, not the State House.

Romney is the competent choice. Anyone else and I vote Obama . . . to give the GOP better prospects in 2012.

People are jealous of MItt. They are jealous he has made a success of himself. They are jealous he has a solid marriage. They are jealous that he has no "criminal" record. As a previous poster pointed out, NOTHING gets done in this state because of the legislature. The fact that the voters keep voting the same people in, is a sure sign, the voters in this state are completely clueless. If McCain picks Romney you can surely get Obama is going to lose. Look at the poll numbers anyways, Obama is seriously losing traction because people are finally starting to see he's an empty suit, unlike the morons in this state who elected a governor, a complete EMPTY SUIT.

mitt romney is fake....When that lady deceased because of the bridge calapse. where were fag romey at...He does not have no answer that is why he lefter the post...samething if he will be VP he can not handle VP he is not even closed to that position. He need to go back where he is from. Fake ass red neck

Isn't it funny that Obama supporters are calling Mitt Romney a flip-flopper. Have they been paying attention to their candidate? He "changes" with the wind!! I "hope" for America that Barak loses. Also, why is it that the Dems hate it when people are succesful? Isn't that the American dream or does their idea of the American dream consist of living off the government because they feel entitled.

Freddy Savage.... you're an idiot!
A) mulitple others (ie 3 + 8=11) actually did see and swear their witness to the fact that the said gold plates actually existed.
B) take a good look at Joseph Smith's life story and see how great of a life his ''religion'' made him...

...But go Obama anyway.

Romney on the McCain ticket will ensure a win this November and the progressive, socialist movement is scared stiff of this combo. Remember, the conservatives believe what they see and the liberals see what they believe...

I'm not sure why people on this board have a negative impression of Romney. I lived in Massachusetts while he was Governor and, despite much Democratic opposition, he was a decent leader who kept the state in good shape.

He's very smart and a great public speaker. I thought his speech on religion was fantastic, it hit all the right notes.

All in all, not a bad choice for McCain.

James E Stevenson,

Are you really even talking? Romney slashed State spending , turned an enormous deficit into a multi-million dollar surplus as Governor here.

"Corrupt handling of the Big Dig????" Dude, Romney was the only one who got the Big Dig on track. He's the only one with the guts to fire Whitey Bulger's corrupt Brother from state office, (your lousey democratic predecessors never would), PERSONALLY sought and unanimously received emergency legislation in 2006 giving him responsibility for tunnel inspections that had previously been overseen by the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.

He fired Matthew J. Amorello (chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority) and got

You comments are provincial uninformed and ignorant. We would be incredibally lucky to have Romney.

NO TO ROMNEY!

Pawlenty YES
Palin YES
Jindal YES
Huckabee YES
Cantor YES

NO FAKE MITT!

I won't vote for McCain/Romney!

I simply don't understand where people are getting the idea that Mitt Romney is a phony. I don't see one iota of deceit in him at all. To the contrary, I believe he's candid, articulate, quite stately, and well known nationally with a Rolodex of heavy hitters going to bat for him. Not to mention he’s the only economic pro on either side that’s being considered for the job. Simply put, a McCain-Romney ticket would be very hard to beat.

I simply don't understand where people are getting the idea that Mitt Romney is a phony. I don't see one iota of deceit in him at all. To the contrary, I believe he's candid, articulate, quite stately, and well known nationally with a Rolodex of heavy hitters going to bat for him. Not to mention he’s the only economic pro on either side that’s being considered for the job. Simply put, a McCain-Romney ticket would be very hard to beat.

Hey Hilary Smith #11.

Look at both candidates’ charitable contributions in recent history. Obama:1.8% of income-With a ½ brother living is squalor. McCain: over 20%. (multiple of 10)

Obama doesn’t mind giving your money to people who may not need it. Ask him to give his money…forget it.

Romney would bring honor and respect to the white house. He has a squeeky clean background. Obama has Rezko, Ayers, Wright....

I simply don't understand where people are getting the idea that Mitt Romney is a phony. I don't see one iota of deceit in him. To the contrary, I believe he's candid, articulate, quite stately, and well known nationally with a Rolodex of heavy hitters going to bat for him. Not to mention he’s the only economic pro on either side that’s being considered for the job. Simply put, a McCain-Romney ticket would be very hard to beat.

The only way I vote McCain is with Romney on the ticket. I notice the typical rabid venom of the left in this thread. . I think Obama is a phony. One thing Romney has is HUMILTY. Besides being a Statesmen, besides being the only choice on the economy.He is a gentlemen while being attacked with barbaric rage froim the left. Obviously Mitt is the man..look how the left hates him.On that "Obama helping the Poor" Obama helps himself to hard earned American dollars. Redistributing wealth after he made 4 miil last year. I'm poor and want nothing from the Government or American taxpayer.

Why is it okay to write an illiterate rant ended by "red neck", but a similar rant from a white person would be called racist? The double-standard is despicable.

By the way, it's obvious McCain-Romney is an extremely strong candidacy. Only Obama-Hillary tops it, and apparently, it's not on.

I think after meeting Romney, he is probably the most non phony of all the candidates.To those evangelical voters ,I believe he is truly filled with the Holy Spirit,which would be a wonderful bonus for the white house. I truly believe obama 's lies are so multiple ,that this country could never untangle the truths.,and if by chance we did ...it would be too late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with Bryan. Big dig problems began in the corrupt and incompetent managment of others. Romney forced accountability and brought it to a more successful conclusion. As far as I can see, Romney does not flip back and forth on anything. His changes in positions are consistent and in the right directions. His private and professional life story is of the highest caliber. He is more honorable, consistent and productive than anyone that came forward in the primary fields. He is certainly more respectable in every way than Huckabee, who is still trying to "beat" Romney. Does Huck really think he can threaten McCain into not choosing Romney? McCain will undoubtedly make his own choice. I think he would do well to choose Romney, but you can't tell McCain what to do...

I had problems with McCain and would have probably voted for Obama if he didn't select Romney. My biggest issue with both candidates is their lack of economic credentials. At the very least Romney has that quality in his favor.

Regardless of who McCain picks come september we're going to see nonstop ads of Rev right saying "god damn America," Michelle Obama saying "for the first time in my adult life I'm proud of my country" and Barry saying "their bitter clining to their guns and religion."

Anyone that doesn't think this is going to do grave damage to Obama's presidential aspirations is drowning in the Obama kool aid.

Unless McCain says or does something extremely stupid with the cameras rolling before Nov4, he will be our n ext president.

I simply don't understand where people are getting the idea that Mitt Romney is a phony. I don't see one iota of deceit in him at all. To the contrary, I believe he's candid, articulate, quite stately, and well known nationally with a Rolodex of heavy hitters going to bat for him. Not to mention he’s the only economic pro on either side that’s being considered for the job. Simply put, a McCain-Romney ticket would be very hard to beat.

Romney is the perfect counter to Joe Biden. Biden brings experience and foreign policy to Obama, two areas he is clearly week in. Romney would bring economic strength to McCain and some much needed youth. Match made in Washington.

In a a nutshell............Romney has more management and economic experience than Obama, Biden and McCain combined.

Outside of Ron Paul the best hope for America is if McCain picks Romney, they win the election and then McCain drops dead the day after inauguration.

It is obvious the majority of the conservative base want Romney as VP! We hope McCain is listening. Romney is qualified in every way. We wish he were the top of the ticket.

Romney would make a great VP. He understands the business world and the economy, two areas where our nation needs help. I don't know many politicians who are as polished, sharp and impressive ad Gov. Romney. I hope McCain choses him.

Obama is not ready to be President. I think the Biden selection was smart. Atleast someone on the ticket has some experience and track record. I might not agree with Biden's stance on issues, but he brings maturity to the ticket.

Romney = Strength for the economy???? WHAT.....he is a multi-millionaire and he's going to pair up with a guy who doesnt know how many houses he owns......Then together they are suppose to make the case that they know what "ordinary" Americans are dealing with, and the economic woes they are facing........

On top of that they want to show how much they care by providing a fourth of thier tax cuts to the richest Americans and make the Bush tax cuts, that have failed, Permanent.....

It's really quite simple. Obama needed to plug the hole of his international weakness and McCain needs to plug the hole of his economic weakness.
With the strength McCain showed on the Warren stage, Romney won't hurt him in that area and so is the perfect choice to bolster his economic weakness.
Let's do it!

Romney would never get my vote, the man is a Liberal, Huckabee is the one I'd like to see as Vice President

I know Mitt. I worked for him at the Olympics and I know him famliy. I wouldn't say we are close personal friends, but I have seen him action. He is an extremely capable leader. Do I want him for Veep? Frankly, I'd take him for my CEO, Governor, PTA president, or any other office he'd take that would benefit me. I'm voting for McCain regardless but I think Romney brings what we need to the ticket. He's capable, he'll bring in votes in Michigan, and he can run for Pres in the future.

McCain/Romney '08!!!

Why in the world would we want someone who is the same as ordinary Americans economically to lead the country when we are in dire straits?

McCain/Romney is the only ticket that is likely to make a difference in our economy, whether one is wealthy or poor or in between.

Romney gets it. Obama doesn't, Biden doesn't, and McCain is going to need help and he knows it.

The economy is the most important issue of this election, and if we don't stop the bleeding now, it is going to be even worse in 2012.

The AFA (American Family Association) poll last week had Romney getting TWELVE TIMES the support of Pawlenty. I have nothing against Pawlenty and am sure he will be a star in times to come, but he will not energize the Republican base like Romney will.

Someone noted the other day that if NY, NJ, and that one other state had not been "winner take all" states (thanks to Giuliani), Romney would have been down from McCain by only 12 electoral votes on the day he dropped out, with the likelihood of winning Texas and a lot more money than McCain.

Romney has LOTS of support, and the immense pressure the left is putting on us NOT to pick Romney for VP is a sure sign of their fear of him.

McCain/Romney '08 WILL win in November.

Obama/Biden is a weaker ticket than just Obama IMHO.

The left is scared of Romney, that's why they tried so hard to take him out. They were successful in the primaries, by only attacking Romney and endorsing McCain and Huckabee.

McCain/Romney is an unbeatable ticket. I love liberals, even more than I like conservatives, but they are wrong on the fundamental issues of the day, namely the victimhood of liberalism that keeps blacks and other minorities in poverty. Conservatism is the language of empowerment, believing in yourself.

McCain/Romney will best promote the conservative agenda and keep America the hope of the Earth!

People
This is not a debate on the best baseball team, its not Redsox VS Yankees. this is serious BUSINESS, Romney is a serious business man and DC is the biggest business in the world. forget about pro-life, pro-choice, black/white, poor/rich.OUR country is going bankrupt and nobody cares. We NEED a business man and Romney is the man for the job.
Most Great business people dont want the job. Romney wants it because he LOVES this country, and he knows he can fix it.

Romney is brilliant. But you can't believe a thing he says.

Oh, if only we all had the class to leave religion out of the election.
As in post #49, everyone who has met or personally known Romney is extremely impressed. I find them more believable, than the negative press who are skilled at slamming an honorable man.

First of all thankyou for 90% of your comments are well written and wise and you know something of Romney's successful work in Massachusetts..only two or three stupid people think he is phoney in this blog sheet..I'm worried he won"t pick Romney but hope your right, I know McCain has wondered about David Petraus as V.P. what do you think of that?

McCAIN WILL PICK ROMNEY!
You can take it to the BANK!

McCAIN's 'PASS OVER' AD scolding Obama for not chosing Clinton was a precurser to his chosing Romney!