Thanks, Maine!
Posted on 02/02/2008 5:56:16 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
Throughout the state of Maine, people have gathered at their local caucus site over the last two days and cast their vote for conservative change in Washington. With only a few caucus sites left to report tomorrow, Governor Romney issued the following statement concerning his victory in Maine:
"Today, the people of Maine joined those from across the nation in casting their vote for conservative change in Washington. All across the state, men and women gathered to help chart the future course of our country. Tonight, they have made their voice known and have endorsed our conservative vision for a stronger America. Like many Americans, the people of Maine are tired of Washington promises made but broken.
"The need for change in Washington is even more apparent today. With our economy facing uncertain times, we need a leader who actually understands how the economy works and how jobs are created. We also need a leader from outside of Washington who is ready to meet the long-term challenges facing our country. With a career spent working in the economy, creating jobs, turning around faltering institutions and imposing fiscal discipline, I am ready to bring conservative change to Washington. In this campaign, I am proud to have the support of the people of Maine."
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
YESSSSSS!!!! On to Super Tuesday and many more wins. Tell your friends about this because the Lamestream Media sure won’t.
Romney 52%
McCain 21%
Paul 19%
Huckabee 6%
Undecided 2%
Not nearly what the MSM expected or is willing to even talk aboput apparently...but perhaps, hopefully, a foretatse of things to come in many other places on Tuesday.
Thank you Lord
Way to go Maine!
Join Nevada, Wyoming, Michigan as states where conservative republicans did the right thing.
Too bad you will also be ignored by the MSM.
prayer answered.
I happen to know some real staunch conservativves in Maine, and I know that Mitt’s business sense is sure going to appeal to them.
I looked at all the news networks to see if it was being reported and nothing.
Yes, thanks to all the Maniacs.
Go Mitt!
May his be a sign of things to come!
Mitt mangles McCain
Maniacs whip McCainiac! 57 to 21
You do know about his bizarre beliefs, right?
Has any of the DBM mentioned the caucus tonight?
Romney is entitled to his beliefs, what are your beliefs?
And to that I say Amen.
"Which GOP presidential hopeful do you want to see win the most delegates on Super Tuesday?"
| Member Opinion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitt Romney | 75.9% |  |
211 |
| Mike Huckabee | 10.8% | |
30 |
| Ron Paul | 7.9% | |
22 |
| John McCain | 5.4% | |
15 |
| 100.0% | 278 | ||
:-)
By my count, that means Romney has won 4 states so far:
MICHIGAN
NEVADA
WYOMING
MAINE
One of those (MI) is a large state, population-wise. Not at all bad, not at all bad!
If Romney can only win the majority of Midwewestern states (I doubt he’ll win IL, but I’m sure he’s advertizing heavily in OH and TN).
Regarding TN, I’m absolutely ELATED that Rep. Marsha Blackburn (who had endorsed Fred Thompson before he bowed out) endorsed Romney on 1/28, as did many TN Republicans:
Check out his support there besides Rep. Blackburn:
Tennessee Elected Leaders Supporting Governor Romney:
· Former Governor Winfield C. Dunn, Memphis, Tennessee Governor 1971-1975
· Senator Mae Beavers, Mt. Juliet, Senate District 17
· Senator Diane Black, Gallatin, Senate District 18
· Senator Jack Johnson, Brentwood, Senate District 23
· Senator Bill Ketron, Murfreesboro, Senate District 13
· Senator Paul Stanley, Memphis, Senate District 31
· Representative Chris Crider, Milan, House District 79
· Representative Jimmy Eldridge, Jackson, House District 73
· Representative Curtis Johnson, Clarksville, House District 68
· Representative Phillip Johnson, Pegram, House District 78
· Representative Debra Young Maggart, Hendersonville, House District 45
· Representative Jason Mumpower, Bristol, House District 3
· Representative Parkey Strader, Knoxville, House District 14
Romney is putting a bunch on money and effort into TN and CO, as well he should. I’ve also read that he’s favored in the following states, at present:
ALASKA
UTAH
MASS
MO
W.V.
What about S.D. and N.D.? I would assume their being conservative states, he would do well in that region.
You are so wrong to do that, who are you to intrude on this man’s private beliefs? I am Roman Catholic and this cheap BS just ticks me right off. Go sell it on a hate site, this is not the place for it.
Interesting result. Most of the pundits were saying earlier this week that Maine could be a pick up for Paul, but with Mitt so clearly dominating... maybe the anti-McCain message got through to some people.
Hopefully Tuesday wont be a bloodbath...
Yancy
“You do know about his bizarre beliefs, right?”
He believes in Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness.
1 prayer down, 1 to go!
“I happen to know some real staunch conservativves in Maine, and I know that Mitt’s business sense is sure going to appeal to them.”
You obviously don’t know many people from Maine then.
Excellent chart; thanks for posting.
Thanks, icwhatudo!
I never would have seen the FR Poll!! Not bad results!
Help post it everywhere the McLunatics show up to trash Mitt!
I think the significance is not that Romney won, but the margin of victory, despite the fact that Snowe and Collins both endorsed McCain, and McCain barely lost Maine in 2000 to GWB.
That tells me the hardcore conservatives have woken up about the danger of a McCain nomination.
The question is now whether they can carry this message to enough of their friends and acquaintances in time for Super Tuesday.
Or as the saying goes, Another Veteran Against Reconquista!
no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
1st Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
I don’t claim to know the DNA of Maine Republican primary voters.
But I’m wondering if they resent being told they must support the Arizona Republican McCain instead of former Mass. Gov. Romney who comes from a state near them. That is, told by their state leaders and told by the Media. They tend to be somewhat ornery and independent minded there.
I just don’t have a feel for how much conservatism played into the Maine result. A state not known for its conservatism...
Irrelevant, as I am not running for president.
How do you define a "cult"?
Maine overall may not be conservative. But this is a Republican caucus, which means the participants are mostly the hardcore conservative Republicans.
I wish Ron Paul had beaten McCain.
A religion only wants 10%. ;)
I wouldn’t have even known about this if not for this site.
I’m voting for Romney on Tuesday and I’m not even a Romney supporter.
YEEEEEEHHHHHAAAAAAA!!!!! Take that McAmnesty!!!!
Bigot!
Oh yeah!
1 - Enforce immigration laws
2 - Lower taxes
3 - End trade agreements that send American jobs overseas
4 - Reduce government handouts
No wonder he is facing so much opposition among Neo-cons and RINO's.
Isn’t it amazing what happens when real Republicans vote?
Get ready California to step up for Romney...derail the stupid straight talk express!!!
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