NYT: Conservatives move against Romney as VP pick

The New York Times ^ | 08/18/08 | Michael Luo

[broncobilly]

In my book that is a plus.

[ejonesie22]

ROMENYCARE

'nuf said...

[Owen]

The votes he might lose from the far right wing will be in states with a 10 point McCain lead. The votes he might win for McCain are in Nevada, Colorado and Michigan.

The Electoral Votes say Romney is a good pick.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Indeed. His supporters were some of the most ignorant (or most in denial) regarding his liberal record, and when they (and he) were called on it, attacked Conservatives like myself with a vicious level of hatred that is the usual M.O. of DUers. Rather telling.

[broncobilly]

The democrats will nominate a black or a woman, but don't expect the Republicans to be courageous enough not to discriminate against a Mormon.

[XR7]

Comparing them to the Islamics is rediculous. (sic)

Thelogically, however, there are many similarities with Islam (including their main books written by "prophets" who came after Jesus) and McCain and Obama will need the support of Christian conservatives to win in November.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Yup. And their records demonstrate that. Although Huckster was pro-life (unlike Slick Willard), so was Dennis Kucinich until a few years ago, and his far-left record is renowned.

[Theresawithanh]

Wow, you can find anything on the internet! I present to you, the nauty troll!

[ejonesie22]

What his candidacy has revealed is how some folks who call themselves conservatives are willing to let government mandates, tremendous cost overruns, crippling of small business, non specific 2nd amendment stands, as well as other once liberal ideas that are a detriment to our great nation become part of the “advertised” ideals of 21st Century Conservatism all to give a pass to a guy from their own church.

Fortunately real conservatives were smarter than that, lowing the bar was not acceptable, never has been, never will be.

[broncobilly]

All I saw was some defenses of your continual vicious attacks.

[K-oneTexas]

That’s right, I forgot ... people can never change. So scre* em!

[broncobilly]

Get real. The whole New Testament was written by prophets who came after Jesus.

There is no comparison. Mormons believe that the Bible is the Word of God and Jesus is the Son of God. Muslims do not.

[fieldmarshaldj]

That post was a description of you and your ilk. I merely spoke truth to Slick, and you libs went ape$hit.

[DTogo]

Bingo, divide and conquer.

I'd show up at the voting booth in November for a McCain/Romney ticket. Maybe even buy a bumper sticker...

[Tennessee Nana]

He also presents some good qualities and traits McCain doesn’t possess. Management ability, leadership ability, speaking ability to name a few.
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McCain possessed all those on Saturday night...

He has military leadership and experience that none of the short list VP picks have...

Duncan Hunter would come close but he’s not on the list...

[K-oneTexas]

There are times when military leadership does not transfer into any other arena. When dealing with other politicians it is not an asset.

[Amerigomag]

but don't expect the Republicans to be courageous enough not to discriminate against a Mormon.

What the hey is going on here?

Bronco, Romney's only liability here on FR is that he has a liberal record. Not his religion, not his ancestry, but his voting record is the problem. He's advanced liberalism and supported liberal causes and therefore is not well tolerated, or respected, on a conservative, political web site.

[broncobilly]

Let me quote you:
“A Mormon on the ticket is a no-go this time around.”
There is nothing there about being a liberal.

[Tennessee Nana]

There are times when military leadership does not transfer into any other arena. When dealing with other politicians it is not an asset.
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Say what ??????????????

well that’s a slap in the face to all the veterans in FR...

As well as McCain himself...

We’re talking about the leader of the free world ....

the POTUS and Commander-in-Chief ....

Military training is NOT AN ASSET ????

It does not transfer to other areas ???

Is that statement intended to cover the butt of draft dodger Romney or something ???

[Leisler]

Mitt changes all the time. Today’s political Mitt, isn’t tomorrows Mitt.