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Iowans' uneasy view of Mitt Romney clouds caucuses
San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 1/3/12 | Joe Garofoli, Chronicle Political Writer

Posted on 01/03/2012 11:50:22 AM PST by SmithL

Marion, Iowa -- Laura Ross walked out of a roaring, 500-person Mitt Romney rally at an asphalt plant Monday evening and into the 26-degree chill with an idea of whom she will support in today's Iowa caucuses.

"I really love Rick Perry," said Ross, who lives just outside nearby Cedar Falls. "But I will probably go with Romney. I think. He's got the best chance of beating Obama."

Even on the final day of campaigning before the caucuses, Iowa Republicans still have a conflicted relationship with Romney, the Republican they've known longer in an up-close-and-personal way than any candidate other than co-front-runner Rep. Ron Paul of Texas.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa
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1 posted on 01/03/2012 11:50:35 AM PST by SmithL
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To: 'smith

Give me a break!!! Romney is not more electable. What dummies people are to believe that crap.


2 posted on 01/03/2012 11:56:36 AM PST by tirednvirginia ( A)
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To: SmithL

Maybe she should vote for Paul since she’s obviously smoking something that made her forget that this is the PRIMARY. Mitt will be your default general vote whether you like it or not Laura.


3 posted on 01/03/2012 12:04:12 PM PST by throwback ( The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid)
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To: SmithL

“”But I will probably go with Romney. I think. He’s got the best chance of beating Obama.””

I can charge Iowans 10.00 a man to bang their head against a brick wall, and retire a billionaire.

In 4 days.


4 posted on 01/03/2012 12:06:05 PM PST by VanDeKoik (1 million in stimulus dollars paid for this tagline!)
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To: tirednvirginia
Give me a break!!! Romney is not more electable. What dummies people are to believe that crap.

Consider the source. The SF Chronicle.

5 posted on 01/03/2012 12:06:13 PM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: SmithL
"""500-person Mitt Romney"""

and they only found one person to make that statement? ROFL. One out of 500.ROFL

6 posted on 01/03/2012 12:11:33 PM PST by annieokie
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To: tirednvirginia
"...Give me a break!!! Romney is not more electable. What dummies people are to believe that crap..."

Right?!

Romney's won what, like 5 elections out of 22 tries?

Perry's batting 1.000, never lost one yet.

What gets in these people's heads?

7 posted on 01/03/2012 12:16:29 PM PST by Chasaway (Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?)
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I really love Rick Perry,” said Ross, who lives just outside nearby Cedar Falls. “But I will probably go with Romney. I think. He’s got the best chance of beating Obama

NO NO NO NO!!!!!
Come on people stop this nonsense. Vote for YOUR candidate.
Besides why would Romney beat Obama? He is Obama lite. People will just vote for the real thing


8 posted on 01/03/2012 12:28:28 PM PST by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I sign up for the New American Revolution and the Crusades 2012?)
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To: SmithL

I wonder how many people the reporter talked to before he found this uninformed person?


9 posted on 01/03/2012 1:34:35 PM PST by Parley Baer
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To: SmithL

“He’s got the best chance of beating Obama.”

She’s buying into the MSM talking point stating that very same thing. When all of the lib talking heads say that only Romney could beat Obama, they’re hoping voters will choose Romney. The Obama machine must have something completely devastating on Romeny that they’re holding for when it’s needed.


10 posted on 01/03/2012 1:44:33 PM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: SECURE AMERICA; Chasaway; Parley Baer

I groaned when I read it, but then looked and saw the article was written by Jean Garofalo’s little brother Joe.


11 posted on 01/03/2012 2:47:50 PM PST by ngat
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