Posted on 12/16/2006 8:31:31 PM PST by Jeff Fuller
Nice to hear such an articulate and "common-sense-ical" opinion on the ISG. Sure, it's always easier to poke-holes in something like the ISG report than to offer real alternatives, but at least it shows that Romney understands many of the important issues and can persuasively argue his points. I believe Romney has the biggest "upside" of any 2008 POTUS hopeful on either side.
I'd also like to hear what everyone thinks of Romney's clarification on the gay-rights and abortion issues (I'm sure there will be plenty of opinions).
Pinging, again, "all the usual suspects" of Romney commentors (pro-, anti-, and undecided).
Fire away!
I prefer Pence and will work for that in the primary, but I would have no problem actively supporting Romney if he becomes our candidate.
I do not favor anyone at this juncture, but Romney is easy one the eyes. :)
I said it once and I'll say it again...
Mitt is a GOOD GUY!
I was young and formerly stupid and believed the whole "feminist rag".
I have changed my mind now that the internet is here and I know so many more facts regarding the after affects.
GIVE MITT A BREAK!
He is a truly good person.
I don't buy Romney's epiphany. He is pandering for GOP conservative primary votes. The truth is, is that he tacks as the political terrain changes. On social issues, I don't think he cares much either way. He is a mirror. I think less of him than I did. He should have been more honest.
I loved that too! Romney's got the humor factor working for him too. He's got a quick wit.
Romney sounds VERY viable for '08!
You did not have the reaction that I did I take it, that this was disingenuous central station. I prefer candidates that have well reasoned opinions, and are honest about them. Sure one can say, that Mass is Mass, and the US is the US, and one must be pragmatic about public opinion, to be effective, but Romney didn't say that. His comments about abortion were ersatz city. I don't believe a word he said. I say that as an abortion "centrist," as you know.
Not to worry. The "real" comservatives won't vote for him.
Right. I do not share your reaction this time. My issues are national security, WOT and in Iraq, Iran and federal judges, not what he said or didn't say to Log Cabin Republicans.
It is an honesty thing with me. I am relaxed about what Potus candidates say about social issues. It doesn't matter much, other than when it comes to SCOTUS appointments.
Nah, Guliani has the pro-abort, pro-gay marriage segment locked up, why would Mitt fight on such small, and claimed, turf.
Romney's a member of the Federalist society and one of the most outspoken leaders against activist judges (he's seen how they can usurp their power to legislate in MA firsthand). I would be confident in his SCOTUS nominations. I'm more worried about the make-up of the Senate at the time.
I'm not so sure of that. Unless Mike Pence jumps in, this real conservative will probably vote for Romney.
I'm afraid you're not a "real" conservative. Most of them have already posted they will not consider Romney.
I blogged the most relevant part of this interview, it had nothing to do with gays or abortion, read it here (or just read the last part of the interview he did with KLo
http://paindealer.blogspot.com/2006/12/what-romney-reads-and-why-it-matters.html
What did you think of Romney's comments about the ISG, Iran, Syria, etc . . .? I liked the bit about how sometimes it must be realized that we have more to lose than to gain through negotiations. I don't like Iran and Syria holding all the cards on the Iraq situation.
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