Romney gets ready for 2012

The Washington Post ^ | October 30, 2010 | Dan Balz

[2ndDivisionVet]

DAYTON, OHIO - Mitt Romney ambled through the exhibits at the InfoTech 2010 conference here the other day, shaking hands, posing for photos, sneaking an occasional chocolate turtle and, ever the salesman, promoting the candidacy of yet another Republican candidate.

On this trip, he was stumping for Rob Portman, the Republican Senate candidate who is heavily favored to win his race Tuesday. Romney was self-effacing as he moved along the rows of exhibits. "This is Rob Portman, he's running for Senate," he said as he introduced the former congressman to a group at one exhibit. "I'd love for you to vote for him."

All talk of a 2012 presidential candidacy was brushed aside. "I haven't made that decision," he said to one person who inquired about his plans. "I'm just working for this guy [Portman]. Let's get this guy in."

That's been the Romney way this fall. Head down, low profile, tending to the business of deepening relationships in a Republican Party that turned aside his bid for the presidential nomination in 2008. While other potential GOP presidential candidates have sought or drawn attention this fall, Romney seemingly has done the opposite.

He has campaigned in 25 states since the summer, according to a list prepared by his staff. Just recently, he crossed the million-dollar mark in money contributed to other campaigns and candidates from his political action committee. The money has gone to 21 gubernatorial candidates, 25 Senate candidates, more than 200 House candidates and a slew of people running for state legislatures....

[Jenny217]

Don’t you all know that it’s Romney’s ‘turn’??? LOL McCain got his turn at bat last time - Romney is the 2012 designated hitter for the GOP establishment.

Just say ‘NO’ to Romney!

[Jenny217]

Don’t you all know that it’s Romney’s ‘turn’??? LOL McCain got his turn at bat last time - Romney is the 2012 designated hitter for the GOP establishment.

Just say ‘NO’ to Romney!

[Vendome]

I am a Fudge Packer,

I pack Fudge,

I am the best Fudge Packer,

That ever Packed Fudge....

[Conservative9]

In a moment of desperate stupidity I supported Romney in 2008 as the lesser of three evils McCain and Huckabee. Please forgive me. He is a southern hating New England liberal the Jefferson warned us about! May God please rise up a righteous Constitutional Conservative in 2012. I will vote third party before I vote for Romney, Huckabee, Gingrich, Pawlenty, and all the other regular seekers.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Go back to the day I signed up in 2006 and try and find anything I've said which was negative about Mormonism or Mr. Romney's spiritual beliefs. I object to wishy-washy, pro-homosexual, pro-socialized medicine, pro-big spending RINOs whether they're Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Atheist or Pagans. You're the one who brought up the LDS, btw.

[Conservative9]

here we go again: vote for the one who can win. Not buying anymore. You may be think you are the first authority, fortunately you are not the last.

[Conservative9]

and I hear a second to that!

[Vendome]

What does his being a Mormon have to do with anything?

[Diogenesis]

The ONLY RINO backed by SOROS and who helps Obama
and who created ObamaCARE/RomneyCARE is Mitt Romney.

“Romney praises Obama again
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney praised President Obama
at a GOP fundraising dinner Wednesday ..
"I also think it's important for us to nod to the president when he's right," Romney said....
Romney, who spoke at a dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee,
said he's pleased with the president's plans to "finish the job" in Iraq and Afghanistan
-- lines that drew applause from the partisan audience. He also applauded the president
for standing up to the auto industry.
"I hope he continues to be tough ....The former businessman even offered faint praise for
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, saying that after a series of initial missteps,
"I think he's finally getting close to the right answer."

[Diogenesis]

"One of the traditional methods of imposing statism
or socialism on people has been by way of medicine..."
President Ronald Reagan

Death Panels imposed by Mitt Romney (ObamaCARE=RomneyCARE).

[The Wizard]

ready for what, is he taking a trip?

[Dead Corpse]

It has nothing to do with him being a Mormon. But, you know that already.

It has everything to do with him being a "liberal-lite" RINO as his record shows.

[fieldmarshaldj]

I am SOOOO looking forward to the zottings of the Slick Willardbot zombies.

[big'ol_freeper]

[mommab2003]

I pray that Chris Christie receives the message of his importance in saving the Republic. I don’t want to get too deep but certain people have arrived at times and places of historical significance for a reason.

[Diogenesis]

[GailA]

NO THANKS!

Palin, Bachmann, DeMint, Pence YES! RINO’S NOT WELCOME!