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Mitt Romney, Basking In the Momentum
Washington Post ^ | September 4, 2007 | Perry Bacon, Jr.

Posted on 09/04/2007 12:32:18 PM PDT by Reaganesque

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To: Reaganesque

I agree. Those key words are incredibly childish.


61 posted on 09/04/2007 4:01:57 PM PDT by Lovebloggers
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To: Reaganesque
The earliest date on any of those is Nov. 2006.

You’re a smart guy, I read your posts, don’t you see through this?

He’s on record disavowing Reagan and his policies, and yet he calls his name to bolster his campaign?

On the one subject, I so strongly disagree with you, I’m going to leave it alone, as far as you’re concerned.

Good luck!

papa

62 posted on 09/04/2007 4:04:27 PM PDT by papasmurf (I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true FRiends. Others be damned!)
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To: CheyennePress
For one to make a post such as yours, using a person's Cancer against them, in a feeble attempt to raise the standing of the candidate they have chosen to support, is a testament to your own ill health.

Security. Unity. Prosperity.
Fred Thompson/JC Watts in '08

63 posted on 09/04/2007 4:07:46 PM PDT by papasmurf (I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true FRiends. Others be damned!)
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To: eastsider

>>>Which is why I’d like to see him run as VP and pitch Fred for Prez.<<<

Perhaps the single most important job of an executive is to act as a salesman. It’s been perhaps Bush’s biggest failing. The man simply cannot formulate his ideas before the American people. He ducks away from attacks again and again. He simply hasn’t allowed his vision to compete in the market of ideas.

A true exectuive has to take his ideas and formulate them in a way that both gathers public sentiment and influences the legislature. He needs to be able to unite his party around ideas and visions.

Why put the second string in the leadership position? When you have someone as talented as Romney and with his vision, why do you stick the big question mark that is Fred Thompson in that seat.

Tell you what. Go to YouTube and look for Mitt Romney speaking on tort reform. Then look at Fred Thompson speaking on tort reform. This should be Thompson’s domain, afterall—he was the lawyer. But you tell me who is the best at selling an idea.


64 posted on 09/04/2007 4:08:18 PM PDT by CheyennePress
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To: CheyennePress

Yes, a video of Romney stating the polar opposites of what he says now is clearly unfair.


65 posted on 09/04/2007 4:08:44 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Kol Hakavod Fred Thompson)
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To: Always Right

>>>Romney is doing well in 4 or 5 states. It’s the other 45 where his problem is going to be.<<<<

It’s far more than 4 or 5 states. But those are just the ones that are being polled right now and are deemed important.

Romney has been climing nationally and is tied with Thompson in a most recent national poll. Expect this to continue.

As for Thompson, I’m not about to support a man who opposes tort reform, opposes a federal marriage amendment, and declares that he wouldn’t even consider running as vice president. Well, besides the fact that he essentially has no platform and has gone on Paul Harvey numerous times, only to fail to present any clear picture on where he stands on illegal immigration.

The man’s desire to serve at the behest of his country is questionable at the very least, especially given the fact that he has “never really wanted to be President.”

Apathy doesn’t sell. Nor does it produce results.


66 posted on 09/04/2007 4:17:16 PM PDT by CheyennePress
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To: papasmurf

>>>For one to make a post such as yours, using a person’s Cancer against them, in a feeble attempt to raise the standing of the candidate they have chosen to support, is a testament to your own ill health.<<<

Please. You act as if that’s something new. Or even more implausibly deny its relevance. You think Samuel Alito and John Roberts were just nominated for Supreme Court Justice without a thorough medical examination? Yeah, freakin’ right.

And that’s really the best Thompson can do. Just hope that people aren’t too wary of an illness that will return when they step in the ballot box. Nobody is going to talk about it, of course. But it’s going to be in the back of people’s minds when they cast ballots in 2008. And Thompson’s cancer will in all likelihood return. It probably won’t be a big deal. It will probably go into remission again without chemo. But it would hurt him against a younger, more energetic Obama or Edwards. I don’t see how that’s even questionable. Probably wouldn’t hurt him against Hillary Clinton, though, is my guess.

And perhaps I’m more attuned to a man’s condition myself as a med student, but I hardly see it as irrelevant. Dick Cheney’s health was always a relevant issue, and it pretty much assured that he’d never run for President in 2008. It nearly kept him off the ticket in 2004, as well.

I don’t take anything off the table, and I’ll shoot straight. If that damages your sensibilities, so be it. I’ve seen more than enough hate posts directed at Romney. A little thick skin never hurt anyone.

Thompson can of course make this a point of strength in his campaign. He overcame a tough illness, and he’ll do it again. It’s up to him. But it won’t be irrelevant. You’re just kidding yourself if you think otherwise.


67 posted on 09/04/2007 4:33:48 PM PDT by CheyennePress
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To: CheyennePress

Fred will mop up both Romney and Rudy in the south. Romney and Rudy will battle over the northeastern states. IMHO, this will go to the convention undecided.


68 posted on 09/04/2007 4:38:30 PM PDT by Always Right
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To: papasmurf

And I’ll also note that McCain was attacked for his age back when he was high in the polls, as well.

I don’t think it stuck, as well, though, because he didn’t act or look 72. At least not in my eyes.


69 posted on 09/04/2007 4:41:19 PM PDT by CheyennePress
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To: elizabetty

I love your tagline....:)

ROFL.


70 posted on 09/04/2007 4:42:54 PM PDT by La Enchiladita
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To: Always Right

>>>Fred will mop up both Romney and Rudy in the south. Romney and Rudy will battle over the northeastern states. IMHO, this will go to the convention undecided.<<<

I don’t doubt you here. I think Romney or Giuliani could take Florida, however. And perhaps Georgia might be up for grabs. Other than that, Thompson probably has a firm grip on the south. And probably parts of the midwest, too.

Giuliani will do well in the northeast. I have a feeling, however, that Romney will do well on the west coast and the mountain west.

California may well decide this whole race. Which may give Thompson an advantage given his acting credentials and charisma. Or it may give Giuliani an edge given the pass he may be more apt to receive on social issues. Or perhaps to Romney because of his stance on immigration and pro-business attitude.

It’s pretty up for grabs, methinks.


71 posted on 09/04/2007 4:45:19 PM PDT by CheyennePress
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To: eastsider

I’m lucky enough to live in Salt Lake City, where I can see the Christus any time I want. It is always a great experience whenever I go. Have a good day. :)


72 posted on 09/04/2007 4:48:38 PM PDT by Utah Girl
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To: elizabetty

LOL on your tagline. :)


73 posted on 09/04/2007 4:56:03 PM PDT by Utah Girl
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To: CheyennePress

And the funny thing is, all this states rushing in to be first, when it may be the last states that decide it and really get a lot of attention.


74 posted on 09/04/2007 4:58:59 PM PDT by Always Right
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To: American Quilter

Romney makes Fred look like he is asleep. Fred needs a major energy burst. Lackadaisical doesn’t do it!


75 posted on 09/04/2007 6:14:13 PM PDT by TheLion (How about "Comprehensive Immigration Enforcement," for a change)
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To: TheLion

If vigilance in the WOT is an issue of importance, Fred’s lazy image is a problem. You’d have to rank Mitt, Rudy AND Hillary over Fred when it comes to “Who has the most energy to combat terrorism?” (get in the race and prove me wrong, Fred). The question is, “Who’s going to work hardest to defend this country?”.


76 posted on 09/04/2007 6:24:15 PM PDT by asparagus
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To: papasmurf
"I was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush. I'm not trying to return to Reagan-Bush."
Mitt Romney, 1994

Two whole sentences from 13 years ago. As repudiations go, that's pretty weak. Now, perhaps if he had actually said "Reagan's policies were wrong and bad for the country" and repeated it often, then maybe you might have a point. But two decade-and-a-half-old sentences in a single debate negate everything positive he has said/done, says/does now or will say/do in the future about Ronald Reagan? Those two sentences also erases the fact that Nancy Reagan bestowed upon Mitt the Ronald Reagan Medal of Freedom? Come on, is that a reasonable position to take? How many people, let alone politicians, could live up to that standard? Heck, could you?

Look, I worked on that '94 campaign. I've known the man most of my life. He has, for as long as I have known him, always held Ronald Reagan in the highest esteem and his words and actions over the years, taken in totality, show this to be true. That, in my opinion, is the only fair way to judge anyone.

77 posted on 09/04/2007 8:09:36 PM PDT by Reaganesque (Romney for President 2008)
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To: Reaganesque

Thompson joined with McCain to repeal the First Amendment. And Thompson's abortion record is suspect (lobbied for an anti-life group). That eliminates those two from my consideration. Ghouliani is wrong on so many issues that he gets eliminated also. Huckabee, Hunter, and the others just don't have the money or support needed to win.

Romney is the man.

78 posted on 09/04/2007 8:28:51 PM PDT by yellowhammer
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To: CheyennePress

I am sick of your dishonest bullshit.

When did Jorge ever talk of Federalism?

He ran as a liberal Republican, and we all naively assumed he was lying to the Democrats, when he was honest, and deceiving us.


79 posted on 09/04/2007 9:15:54 PM PDT by Atlas Sneezed ("We do have tough gun laws in Massachusetts; I support them, I won't chip away at them" -Mitt Romney)
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To: Beelzebubba

Talking like George W. Bush = similar accent. Similar swagger.

We’re far better off as a party nominating someone who doesn’t at all even remotely resemble Bush in the upcoming election. I think that goes without saying.

That said, Thompson can deliver a good speech on a far more regular basis than Bush, who really left us all biting nails (though he would rise to the occasion on an important one). He’s obviously his own man.

And actually, Bush did speak on federalism and addressed it on rare (too rare) occasions.

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=45885

The compassionate conservativism will hopefully die this election. I don’t see anyone endorsing save perhaps Huckabee and Hunter.

An interesting read on W and federsalism, if you’re interested and into tracking down journal articles:

http://publius.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/37/3/478?...dh6qZsA4T5Ymm=&keytype=ref


80 posted on 09/04/2007 9:49:35 PM PDT by CheyennePress (Tennesseean for Romney)
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