Romney stays unscathed
Maybe Mitt Romney should look warily over his shoulder, lest a political calamity befall him, too.
Continuing President Obama's political good fortune, a growing list of possible Republican opponents in 2012 is falling by the wayside, often due to self-inflicted wounds.
Two weeks ago, Senator John Ensign of Nevada admitted a messy extramarital affair with a former campaign staffer, likely taking himself out of the running.
This week, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin took more hits in a scathing piece in Vanity Fair magazine in which unnamed aides to Senator John McCain, who picked her as the GOP vice presidential nominee last year, basically said she was not ready for prime time.
And, of course, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford keeps digging his political grave deeper and deeper, confessing on Tuesday to indiscretions with women other than his Argentinian mistress, whom he called his soul mate.
Romney, the former Massachusetts governor who ran last year for the Republican nomination, has kept himself largely unscathed since Obama took office, even as he has kept himself omnipresent on cable TV. He has continued raising money for fellow Republicans, collecting chits along the way. He has burnished his foreign policy credentials, his weak area last year. In an attention-grabbing speech last month, he assailed Obama's national security strategy, asserting that the president is endangering America and unnecessarily apologizing on the country's behalf.
As the Republican field opens up before him, Romney's continuing strength could help explain why Democratic groups criticize him at every opportunity, often reviving the accusation that he will flip-flop on issues when to his political advantage.
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Sorry mittens but those crazy evangelical don't like mormons
Isn't it wonderful that the mainstream continues to try to ruin Romney and other fellow Republicans while protecting all the liberals. Obama is ruining this country. We may not have a country by Election Day 2012.
As Warren Zevon once sang, "His hair was perfect." I had such faith in him when he ran for governor I actually voted Republican (but look at his lame opponent Shannon O'Brien, the female Tim Cahill...Politician Light). But then he disappointed when he went Mor-mon on us, during the Bushie years suddenly discovered his religion may get him more votes than his business experience , and went rightie-wingie and religious zealot. What a con artist. Someone on the Dem side needs to start calling him on this.
If Romney runs he'll wipe out community organizer-in-chief on any topic be it political or Mitt's strong point economical. Mitt can talk without teleprompter and one can understand what he’s talking about. Mitt will not have 57 states in his vocabulary. He has deep knowledge of the subjects he's talking about. He has life experience of being a top notch entrepreneur and manager in the private sector as well as rich experience in government. He’s absolutely prepared and ready to be a President on day one without ANY excuses. In short Mitt is the best and only hope (at least at this point) to save our country and take back from the brink of the unimaginable economic and social disasters that liberals are do and planning to bestow upon us.
My money is on Mitt.
OMG if this is the best the Republican's can do in 2012, the Dems should have the White House in control for the foreseeable future. Anyone that lived in MA during the Reign of Mitt knows that he personifies the concept of absentee landlord. He only wanted the governorship as a springboard to national prominence and he made no bones about his dislike of Massachusetts. Why would ANYONE consider this treacherous behavior worthy of the standard-bearer of the Republican Party? This will be an interesting couple of years, watching the continued meltdown of the conservative, "family values" party.
Love you Mitt! Democrats should be scared. At a point where we just had the largest spending increase ever in American history, we need a true conservative in office. Here at home Deval just signed the largest tax increase since the day Taxman Mike was in office. Funny that the last time we had a democratic governor, we had a huge tax increase. Now we have one again, and taxes are going through the roof. Enough is enough. Bring back some core American values and get Mitt in office.
First romney is a not conservitive enough for the wacko christian republicans, he was also once pro choice, he is also mormon, he wont win
I like Mitt's business sense and I truly believe that he would do great things for the economy. If he'd have won the GOP primaries, I'd have voted for him. (Too bad the GOP doesn't trust us savage independents or I’d have voted for him during the primaries...).
And I believe that he has a common sense approach to social issues as well, despite his conservatism in this area. That being said, his stance on a lot social issues scare the heck out of me.
I might vote for Romney in 2012 if Obama does indeed destroy the country as Hyperbolicans would have us believe (don’t think he will, though).
It would be interesting to watch a race between incumbent Obama and Mitt Romney—the accused Anti-Christ and the Mormon. Political peanutheads would be out in forces greatly outnumbering those we saw during the ’08 election.
Even after four years in office, Obama will not be as qualified as Romney to run the country.
Hey, Mitt, there’s a new movie out called “Transformers”. But then, you’ve probably seen it already. After all, you were the inspiration for the whole concept. Like you, it's made a lot of dough, but the final product stinks.
Let's see what the mood of the country is in a couple of years after we have been taxed backed to the stone age and unemployment is still at 10%. There has been no plan to create jobs or wealth just ways to prop up the lazy so they vote for the donkey.
His path to the nomination will be in serious trouble when:
a) someone writes/shows how he has flipped on nearly every issue that he held when running for governor,
b) an opponent digs up the tape of Romney debating Kennedy during his Senate race and proclaiming that he will be stronger on gay rights than Kennedy,
c) it comes to light that his mandated health care plan in MA has been a complete disaster,
d) Republicans realize that a Mormon venture capitalist worth $350 million does not represent the interests of the vast majority of Americans.
Did you catch the new portrait of Romney in the Statehouse? It flip flops from one side to the other depending on who's in front of it.
I think he'd be a great Vice President, or Secretary, especially if paired up with a Democratic executive branch. He, unlike most towns, states, and Presidents with this nation, knows the importance of a balanced budget, and when teamed with Democrats, would be able to max out every government dollar spent.
The GOP made a big mistake running that old fool McCain instead of Romney. Romney would have kicked The Community Organizer's a$$.
ROMNEY in 2012!!!!
Romney's the best qualified to be president of anyone in either party--smartest guy in the room. The liberals don't seem to understand what happened in the GOP primary season last year. Giuliani imploded leaving all the liberal, Democrat, and Independent voters to McCain while Romney, Thompson, and Huckabee divided the conservative vote. Romney won more GOP votes than McCain, but the Democrats and Independents voting in the GOP primary defeated him. Seems all the Dems/Lefties fear Mitt......which is why I support him.
Bill
At this point Hilary would be a great choice. At least she has some traditional values. BHO is off the wall. And Deval is a close follower of the Bamster.
God forbid!!!!!!!!!!!! He would make GW Bush look like a hero.
With the laughing stock which is now the GOP, the only non-idiot out there (besides Pawlenty) would be Romney. Sadly, the reason why there are so many corrupt republican leaders are because the republican voters are rather stupid (see post #4 blaming our economic woes on... lol... the Liberals). Thus, despite Romney being a great economist, he recieved what... 4% of the republican vote last election cycle? If you ain't white, male, and protestant (sorry Mormons, you're all sinners in republican eyes), you just won't get elected. Pawlenty in 2012 (barring any gay sex scandal in a men's airport bathroom).
Yes, give us Mitt, the man who wasn't running until Christy Mihos gave him the poll showing he could win, the man who was pro- choice until he was not, the man who used to get the press hit for the bill he was going to file, then not file the bill, the man who claimed he authored MassHealth, which was authored in the House, who signed it, then called it socialized medicine on the campaign trail. Yes, give us Mitt, the man who shakes your hand while looking over your shoulder for the next face. Mitt, the human weathervane. I will say this, however, he has great hair.
Mitt Romney stays unscathed? How about somebody who's predicted the economic cataclysm that is the current world economy? Somebody who's been the standard torch bearer for small, responsible, accountable government? You know, like Rep. Ron Paul? (RP2012)
Help us Mitt Romney... you're our only hope.
"Romney's continuing strength could help explain why Democratic groups criticize him at every opportunity, often reviving the accusation that he will flip-flop on issues when to his political advantage."
...and cue the partisans bringing up the exact accusations the author said they would, for the exact reasons too.
Although it never hurts to "watch one's back" as the article recommends, political tragedies don't "just happen" to people like Mitt who are honest, intelligent and legitimately committed to their families.
Dehler:
What evidence do you have that Mitt will change "back" his position on abortion? He's always been against gay marriage and for enforcing immigration laws.
So, make an appeal to "evidence" and not the "ponderings" of the liberal left as to why Mitt Romney will change his position "back" to prochoice on abortion? And, what other important issues is there other than the abortion position change? We know that Dems are VERY afraid of Romney if he's successful in courting a majority of conservatives.
For all you liberals out there that seem to have missed the intelligence boat... Let's thank Massachusetts for giving the country Barney Frank... and we can thank NY for Chris Dodd... these inept, greedy, incompetent men helped lead us into this current economic mess... Your boy Frank blocked repeated attempts to clamp down on Fannie and Freddie, and even proclaimed how solvent they were just 6 months before they collapsed.It's not that Liberals are not smart... it's just that so much of what they know just isn't true. And let's remember that Mass is F-d up because of the leadership their liberal dominated house.
Mitt is the ONLY answer to the country's problems right now. He is the ONLY one who can both fix the economic mess we're in and also effectively deal with Korea and Iran. People - wake up and smell the coffee! His religion has nothing to do with how he would govern, other than the fact that he would be honest, show integrity, and won't take our country down the toilet - GO MITT in 2012!!!!!!!!!
Just go to Youtube, search "Mormon Ideology Cartoon" and see what Mitt Romney deeply believes and then ask yourself if someone who can believe that pile of bilge could or should be allowed to lead the nation. It will only take a touch over six minutes and is an accurate depiction of what The Book of Mormon says.
Inexperience ruins everything like what is happening now in our country.On the other hand experience calms and control everything which go along with peoples expectation as they try to live their lives in a normal way.And that is having a job 40 hours a week or more, able to afford bills and enjoy good times together with their families and friends without worrying what the next day will bring.You probably know by now whom I'm referring to that's right from the beginning of the 2008 campaign for President I always in the opinion if people elect Romney the economy will improve and fraudster within the government will discover and bring them to justice and our long overdue burden of paying more taxes will be over.But sadly we are now suffer for the next four years with an out of control freak of a president and government. And what have we been hearing lately is firing honest and honorable public servants and companies ceos when dishonest action have discovered concerning the use of taxpayers money.
If it is that "bilge" that makes Mitt Romney a responsible father and faithful husband, then bring it on.
You whacked out MA liberals can go on the internet and write all the bad things about Romney that you want but that's not going to change the that he is going to crush Obama in 2010 after Obama has given us the worst economy in our history's nation.
Romney is going to make what Reagan did to Mondale in 1984 look like a close race.
You moonbats don't have to lieke it but come 2012 you will have to accept it.
#27 David Long
Any person believes in cartoons is either retarded or is still an infant learning to read or write.Mormons are well educated and advance in life and beyond due to the right attitude and love towards the idiots that lives inside the box.Wake up David Long and spread the good news to friends and people of the world that the reason Mormons are of whom they are is simply because they know how to separate the real garbages from the recycles ready to ship away to the wasteland .
I hope Huckabee runs. He is my choice.
Response to Not Happening, #12 A. Could we have some specifics please
B. He still is for gay rights, Marriage is between a man and a woman, so no, that is not their right, but they still have rights.
C. Ive heard much good about his version of the current health care plan in MA. in fact the dems are trying to duplicate parts of it, thank you very much.
D. So you think that I do not want to be rich and successful like Romney? He Does represent the interest of Americans! Do not tell me I am interested in failure, and higher taxes.
Mitt 2012!
Also, all of the anti-Mormon trash on here is just that. Mormons are amazing people with reasonable doctrines that only look bad if you skew them out of proportion or context. They are both educated and prosperous and have great families, all of which witnesses of the depth of their faith.
If you've been taught lies, get over it. Ask a Mormon what Mormons believe for a change.
The only ones more frightened than Liberals of Mitt are the anti-Mormon Evangelicals. Scared to death .
If you think Mormons are the only group with quirky beliefs, I suggest you take "Comparative Religions 101". What religion is not quirky?
*Ever heard of :
*Transubstantiation, whine into blood, wafer into Christ's literal flesh?
*Those who never knew of Christ in mortality are condemned to an Eternal Hell, to suffer physically and mentally?
*Predestination, man's very will is plotted out for them?
*Infant baptism?
*Virgin birth ?
*Resurrection?
*Indulgences
*Paid Ministry
*Trinity, 3in1, 1in3...huh?
etc etc.
Those who stand in "glass houses of worship", should not throw stones. (Unless
heavily insured, with a very low deductable.)
This Country is on to the anti-Mormon playbook. It won't fly this time around.
People are generally fairminded, and Mitt Romneys life has been exemplary in all areas.
Those with irrelevent agendas will throw it all against the wall. However, it just won't stick this time around.
The Country is finding out what happens when you put a community organizer, who has never met a payroll, created a job, or run a corner store, in the White House, just as Mitt Romney warned us would happen.
Mitt's life experience and success', trumps anybody being discussed right now.
I'm LDS and my vote will be for the candidate who can and will uphold and defend the Constitution. No LDS constitutionalist will support Mitt Romney, because he simply does not have the ability or ethics to honor his oath of office. Look at his platform, policies and history. The man is either an enemy of the Constitution or has never studied it.
20.Yes, give us Mitt, the man who wasn't running until Christy Mihos gave him the poll showing he could win, the man who was pro- choice until he was not, the man who used to get the press hit for the bill he was going to file, then not file the bill, the man who claimed he authored MassHealth, which was authored in the House, who signed it, then called it socialized medicine on the campaign trail. Yes, give us Mitt, the man who shakes your hand while looking over your shoulder for the next face. Mitt, the human weathervane. I will say this, however, he has great hair.
Posted by Slack July 2, 09 01:10 AM
Way to go Slack....well put!