of Democrats.
Democrats' docile RINO Chameleon Romney: "Anything else you want?
Posted on 08/24/2008 5:13:50 PM PDT by Bobkk47
Romney, of course. The same factors in Romney's favor -- pull in Michigan, Nevada, Colorado and New Hampshire, the energy brought by his organization-- are still there, but the pick of Biden calls for a very experienced debater as the only thing Slow Joe has going for him is the thousand or so primary season debates he has under his belt. Romney has the same sort of experience in the one setting where the veep nominees get the nation's undivided attention.
There is also the stark contrast between Romney's experience outside of politics --business and the Olympics-- and the emerging success of his health care program in MA and the 36 years of all talk all the time from Biden. McCain's enormous record of sacrifice and achievement already show up Obama's thin life experience. If Biden is compared to Romney on the basis of the accomplishments of the past 30 years, the argument is over before it begins.
The fall campaign is shaping up as one of substance and achievement versus hot air; of seriousness on subjects such as the war, energy and growing the economy versus endless speechifying and gaffes.
Yep, once again everything benefits Mitt Romney! Right Hugh? Lol!
Romney brings a number of things to the McCain table — not only is his economic background proven and excellent, but his willingness to call a spade, a spade and blame Washington where it needs blaming. He will not mince words when it comes to the radicalism and socialism of the Dims. He has already publicly stated that “WASHINGTON IS BROKEN” with no remorse. It is going to take this kind of serious facing the facts to make it happen.
Hmmm...so according to this they need Romney for his debating skills. And he is from Massachusetts. Does that make Mitt a Mass-debator?
Sarah Palin, John Kasich, Chris Cox, or Kay Bailey please. Emphasis on Kay Bailey.
Although I am a Minnesotan, I agree that Romney would be the best person to articulate the Republican platform. He’s a seasoned veteran of business and government service. And being a Governor beats having another senator on a ticket.
Pawlenty is also attractive, and has a dry sense of humor. He can be very witty in fact, something that people outside the state are not aware of. He’s also the product of a very middle class home, and is able speak to people about their concerns and understand them.
Much better choices than Romney. Palin is a sure win. I don’t think Kay wants it. To have a historical ticket with someone who excites the base is brilliant. Either the first black president or the first woman vice-president on the republican side. Watch the enthusiasm meter soar.
Romney would be a good choice. But Hugh wrote a book on Mitt and adores him, so take what he says with a grain of salt.
Predicition:
McCain will lose with Romney. Too many flip-flops. Atheists and agnostics will not vote for him. The two rich white guy ticket.
Pawlenty will get eaten alive by Biden.
Kasich, Steele, the gov of Alaska, Powell would be great.
But not Romney or Pawlenty! Please!
Democrats' docile RINO Chameleon Romney: "Anything else you want?
Mass Debator!!!
LOL!
Say it fast three times!
Mass Debator!!!
Mass Debator!!!
Mass Debator!!!
What happened to JC Watts. Is he still the same sharp guy he seemed when if office?
If McCain picks Lindsey Graham we are very screwed.
Either the first black president or the first woman vice-president on the republican side.
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It is really tragic that our government, and its politics, has degenerated to the state where the color of a peron’s skin, or thier sex, is the criteria for selecting a president.....really sad. Whatever happened to the issues that are important TO THE PEOPLE of America?
Why doesn’t Tom Coburn get any consideration?? Is it because Coburn is a true conservative and McCain is a RINO? Coburn would chew Biden up and spit him out. And he’s lockstep with McCain on spending.
Biden is an arrogant streetfighting obnoxious liberal who would lose his temper in a debate with Romney. Mitt would calmly stick to the facts. Biden would look like the useful idiot.
Powell????
Not on your life.
I was interested until I glanced up at the by-line. Of course it’s from Hugh Hewitt.
Kay Bailey, Kay Bailey, Kay Bailey!!!
Sheesh, Hugh, give it up!
I would prefer Pawlenty, for several reasons...
First, he is a successful Midwestern Governor.
He’s younger than McCain, Romney and Biden.
There’s no pesky videos of him blasting McCain
According to Rasmussen Polls, McCain is very/close in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin and Pawlenty could give him the edge.
LOL is right!
JC Watts on Obama, June 2008:
Former Republican Rep. J. C. Watts received attention when he told reporters he was contemplating an Obama vote. “I’m a free agent,” says Watts, who is one of the only two black Republicans to serve in the House of Representatives since the 1930s. “I wouldn’t just vote for a Republican candidate just because they are Republican, no more than I would vote for a black candidate just because they’re black.” For Watts it’s not the historical nature of the race that leaves him undecided, it’s frustration toward his own party. “African-American Republicans in the faith community are the most forgotten demographic in the Republican Party,” Watts says. And he hopes the GOP will allot more resources toward attracting black voters.
>>>>>.... the emerging success of [Romney's] health care program in MA
What success? LOL RomneyCare is currently running a $200-$300 million annual deficit. Social liberalism at its best.
Sarah Palin YES
John Kasich NO
Chris Cox MAYBE
Kay Bailey NOT A CHANCE
...Elizabeth Dole
Hate to tell you this but you are dead wrong about Pawlenty. Pawlenty would clean Biden clock in a debate. Biden is smug arrogant dogmatic elitest. Pawlenty is probably the fastest thinking GOPer around. On charm, charisma and brains T Paw would kick Biden’s ass without breaking a sweat.
However, T Paw is too moderate. McCain must be bold and move to the Right with his pick
“Atheists and agnostics will not vote for him.”
...........and who cares?
A McCain/Romney ticket? I might as well vote Democrat.
Rest assured, McCain is not going to pick Lindsey Graham
I would love to see J.C. as Vice President.
You’re actually excited about that? What a dead uninspiring choice. Hasn’t she shown some RINO tendencies as of late?
Larry Craig!
Now your talking. We need a real conservative as VP. Not some guy that decided to be a conservative to get a nomination.
Oh, wow. That must have required a "profile in courage". I've overwhelmed...
I agree. It’s Grahamnesty.
If the base are Reagan Republicans than choose Hunter and they will be very excited.
Please Lord, not Romney. Please.
When, and for what reason, did Romney debate Daschle?
You list the cost. Now, just to be honest, include in the savings.
Oh, wow. That must have required a “profile in courage”. I’ve overwhelmed...
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Well, given that no liberals, and very few Repubs would ever say it, it is a differentiating factor. We have to remember that Washington “is never wrong”....
If you look back at the GOP primary debates objectively (even with Fred Thompson), Romney clearly outshined the others. The guy speaks very well and with an amazing depth of knowledge on the economy, national security and foreign policy. He’ll be a formidable opponent for Biden in the debate.
The debate at the Reagan Library was what sealed it for me. Romney was the better candidate.
You make it sound as if McCain is a beacon for principle.
McCain is taking public financing.
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