Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

I've never seen another person articulate more precisely the kinds of reasons that I chose to support Mitt Romney.
1 posted on 11/06/2007 2:08:51 PM PST by Spiff
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies ]


To: asparagus; Austin1; bcbuster; bethtopaz; BlueAngel; Bluestateredman; borntoraisehogs; Bosco; ...

• Send FReep Mail to Unmarked Package to get [ON] or [OFF] the Mitt Romney Ping List


2 posted on 11/06/2007 2:09:29 PM PST by Spiff (<------ Click here for updated polling results. Go Mitt! www.mittromney.com)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff
Wasn't Weyrich the guy who was declaring the culture war lost a few years ago?

He wins the "With friends like these, who needs enemies?" award, in my book.
3 posted on 11/06/2007 2:10:13 PM PST by Antoninus (Republicans who support Rudy owe Bill Clinton an apology.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff
Its all about the Benjamins baby...


4 posted on 11/06/2007 2:11:06 PM PST by colorcountry ("ever met a gang banger with a hunter safety card?" ~ Ted Nugent)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff

Paul Weyrich just told the next generation of young people that being a Christian is one of those “it depends on what the definition of is is”.


5 posted on 11/06/2007 2:15:33 PM PST by donna (If America is not a Christian nation, it will be part of the Islamic nation. Pick one.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff; Petronski

So in essence , Weyrich is saying that the values voters will have to “come around” to Romney’s psuedo Conservatism ?

By that , he’s admitting that Romney has to be sold to values voters . Not good .

Thompson doesn’t need to be sold to Conservative voters , he has the Conservative track record already .


6 posted on 11/06/2007 2:15:41 PM PST by Neu Pragmatist (Unite against Rudy ! - Vote Thompson ! - It's the only way to beat Hillary !)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff

same here.


8 posted on 11/06/2007 2:24:18 PM PST by libbylu
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff

Bump


13 posted on 11/06/2007 2:30:22 PM PST by JCEccles (Fred Thompson is to abortion and gay marriage what Neville Chamberlain was to fascism)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff
Did you notice that he never even mentioned Duncan Hunter?

Hunter is much better than Romney, IMO.

15 posted on 11/06/2007 2:33:21 PM PST by tear gas (Because of the 22nd Amendment, we are losing President. Bush. Can we afford to lose him now?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff

Grab the hip boots. It’s chin-deep in here.

You sold your soul for a few pesos to a liberal, Weyrich.


16 posted on 11/06/2007 2:37:56 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~~~Jihad Fever -- Catch It !~~~ (Backup tag: "Live Fred or Die"))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff
Romney looks interesting to me. Fred has disappointed me since he announced.
27 posted on 11/06/2007 2:49:56 PM PST by colorado tanker (I'm unmoderated - just ask Bill O'Reilly)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff

In other words, Weyrich is admitting that the Republican party is a total disaster. We’ve lost all sight of conservatism. We have several candidates who are outright rejected for their liberalism, or unwillingness to go along with needlessly amending the constitution (fix the problem by impeaching the liberal activist judges, stupid, not amending the constitution), or are religious zealots, etc. Now we must twist the arms of the voters to sell them on the idea that impressive dynamism (ie, a candidate who lies convincingly to whichever audience he’s speaking to) is what we need. Geez, what a mess.

Ok, Weyrich has convinced me. The Republican party is too screwed up to govern conservatively. Not a Reagan conservative in the bunch.

Hmmm... wait a minute. Not a mention of Hunter. Where are Hunter’s non-conservative criticisms??


40 posted on 11/06/2007 3:21:24 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Our God-given unalienable rights are not open to debate, negotiation or compromise!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff
I know the same argument is made about Romney, but eventually, I think those voters can be brought around.

When hell freezes solid.

44 posted on 11/06/2007 3:29:49 PM PST by EternalVigilance (With "conservatives" like these, who needs liberals?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff
“I don’t want Giuliani as the nominee because a lot of our values voters will defect... I know the same argument is made about Romney, but eventually, I think those voters can be brought around.

That isn't exactly the kind of glowing endorsement I was expecting. Hmmm.

I have to be honest. I am heavily leaning towards Fred; Mitt Romney just comes across to me as too slick. I think "Used car salesman trying to sell me a lemon" when I hear him speak and that really bothers me. I don't know that I trust him. His pro-life conversion also seems politically contrived. Though, if it is genuine, I am thrilled. More advocates for babies--hallelujah! His other flip-flops in conservative issues leave me skeptical,though I give him the benefit of the doubt on some matters.

My hinky meter is still way up on him at this point.

51 posted on 11/06/2007 3:50:46 PM PST by Shelayne (...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff

Romney’s strategy—take IA, take NH, lead in MI (homestate advantage), take SC and it’s all over by Super Tuesday. May work... (I heard it from the horse’s mouth in a speech Romney gave supporters...we’ll see...)


94 posted on 11/06/2007 8:59:46 PM PST by MHT
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff

Spiff, link to the actual endorsement statement on the Brody File:

http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/263924.aspx

Today, Paul Weyrich, Chairman and CEO of the Free Congress Research and Education Foundation, announced his support for Governor Mitt Romney and his campaign to be our country’s next President. Paul Weyrich is one of the premier leaders in the conservative movement, having founded the Heritage Foundation and the American Legislative Exchange Council.

“As he travels across the country, Governor Romney has outlined a blueprint to build a stronger America rooted in our common conservative principles. With a clear conservative vision to move America forward, he will strengthen our economy, our military and our families. More importantly, he already has an exceptional record of putting conservative values to work. Because of his experience, vision and values, I am proud to support Governor Romney,” said Paul Weyrich.

With today’s announcement, Governor Romney said, “Paul Weyrich has put his stamp on the conservative movement in this country. It is an honor to have his support and counsel. Through our efforts, we can work to ensure that Washington always stands on the side of building stronger American families.”

Brodys comment:

Today, Paul Weyrich, Chairman and CEO of the Free Congress Research and Education Foundation, announced his support for Governor Mitt Romney and his campaign to be our country’s next President. Paul Weyrich is one of the premier leaders in the conservative movement, having founded the Heritage Foundation and the American Legislative Exchange Council.

“As he travels across the country, Governor Romney has outlined a blueprint to build a stronger America rooted in our common conservative principles. With a clear conservative vision to move America forward, he will strengthen our economy, our military and our families. More importantly, he already has an exceptional record of putting conservative values to work. Because of his experience, vision and values, I am proud to support Governor Romney,” said Paul Weyrich.

With today’s announcement, Governor Romney said, “Paul Weyrich has put his stamp on the conservative movement in this country. It is an honor to have his support and counsel. Through our efforts, we can work to ensure that Washington always stands on the side of building stronger American families.”


96 posted on 11/06/2007 9:10:56 PM PST by WOSG (Pro-life, pro-family, pro-freedom, pro-strong defense, pro-GWOT, pro-capitalism, pro-US-sovereignty)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Spiff
Paul Weyrich IF you had the courage of your convictions you would be endorsing, supporting and promoting Duncan Hunter...

IF you truly want a long time, deeply committed conservative you would be supporting Duncan Hunter.

Bah..to you!

118 posted on 11/07/2007 5:41:50 AM PST by Guenevere (Duncan Hunter...President '08)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson