As he's out hawking his new book, it's interesting to notice how helpful he's being by raising funds for the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics.
Hinckley? Where have I heard that name before?
If they support him in Utah then why doesn’t he run for something there?
Is this guy tone-deaf? This is no time to be starting a Presidential campaign, and that is surely what he’s trying. Again.
A mormon politician drawing a crowd in Utah is not news.
Romney is wearing thin already.
We are facing critical issues right now. The 2012 race is not one of them.
Are Mormons all that liberal?? Too bad Romney is a RINO. If he were a conservative, he might have a chance. After listening to him try to justify his socialized medicine in Mass., that was the final straw for me. It was a revealing interview — the commentator had to “remind him” that the federal government pays for half of his “successful” program.
What a crock.
Where’s the BARF alert!
This “news article” is just a big ol’ piece of astroturf.
Kitten-Mittens is just a stain on the magic underwear of life.
Romney’s speech was red meat for Republicans, but may have swayed one voter. “I’m actually an independent and voted for Obama,” said Kathy Younker, of Salt Lake City. “But I really enjoyed everything he said. He’s a true patriot.”
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Right there. Obama voters like Mitt. That says it all.
Pi$$ on Mitt.
"I would donate to anyone who has that vision,"
Vision? Did someone say vision? Lots of people in Utah donate lots of money to someone who claimed to have had a vision. ;)
“Jowers [Hinckley Institute of Politics executive director] notes Romney was not paid for the event, and all proceeds will go toward Hinckley’s scholarship program. Most attendees paid $25, which included admission and a signed copy of Romney’s book. Some paid $95 to attend a meet-and-greet reception beforehand. The 4,400-seat Salt Palace hall failed to sell out.”
Well that is surprising and I am shocked!! /S
I had the impression that to be called a "favorite son" presidential candidate of a state, you had to hold office in that state. Romney's main connections to Utah are that he attended Brigham Young University in his youth and that he was attached to the Salt Lake City Olympics later. But he was born and raised in Michigan (where his father was governor) and spent the bulk of his adult life in Massachusetts. Not exactly a "favorite son" according to the usual meaning of the term.
Too bad his draw was an epic fail in Grand Rapids, MI- his adopted ‘home’ state.
The bad news is that all of these people back Romney.
The good news is there aint enough of them to elect him.
$25 admission and you get a free autographed copy of his book and Mitt can't sell out a 4,400 seat venue in the Mormon capitol of the world? Last week he drew 450 in Birmingham (an upscale Detroit suburb and Mitt's boyhood home. Not good signs.
Slick Willard being HAILED ? Gee whiz, where have we heard THAT one before ?
...said he was dismayed by Obama's "apology tour," telling Arab television the U.S. has dictated to other nations. "No Mister President, America has freed other nations from dictators," Romney said to the night's biggest applause. He insisted liberal politicians in Washington are "smothering the spirit of America." When a 12-year-old Bluffdale boy asked if he'll run for president, Romney said, "I'll either be that person, or I'll work my tail off for that person."
I guess it's all the OTHER prideful ones that are ARROGANT!