Posted on 05/27/2011 6:11:55 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
On his first trip back to the nation's first voting state as a soon-to-be declared presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney reaffirmed his support for federal ethanol subsidies -- an always important campaign issue in Iowa that figures to take on an even more central role in the divided GOP field.
"I support the subsidy of ethanol," Romney told a potential voter after an event here was cut short by a fire alarm. "I believe ethanol is an important part of our energy solution in this country."
Support for ethanol subsidies has long been considered a political necessity for candidates who want to succeed in the Iowa caucuses, but former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty tested that maxim on Monday during his official campaign announcement here.
"The truth about federal energy subsidies, including federal subsidies for ethanol, is that they have to be phased out," Pawlenty said. "We need to do it gradually. We need to do it fairly. But we need to do it."
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Damn, idiot!!!!
Here is yet more proof that Romney will say anything to get elected. In the process, he proves that he has no business being the Republican nominee.
-2 poll points
So, what’s with all the taxes on booze?
Question: What do Mittens and Obama have in common?
Answer: Neither has a friggin clue.
I just wrote his name down....and drew a line through it.
I’m shocked, shocked that a pandering RINO like Romney would declare his support of ethanol subsidies in Iowa.
Thank goodness he doesn’t think something like Obamacare is a good idea. Wait a minute . . .
Thanks Mitt, that makes things easier.
LOL whatta maroon.
This is not the position of a conservative, Mittens. Next!
More and more, Romney reminds me of a Republican version of Bill Clinton.
Has anyone ever opposed ethanol/corn subsidies in Iowa and received a noticeable amount of votes?
He doesn’t have to worry about skyrocketing food prices, obviously.
Romney/Pelosi 2012!
Please, Mr. Romney, keep digging that hole! Soon, it will be your political grave....
It’s sickening how they always go and pander to Iowa and New Hampshire. We need to mix up the date primaries are held so they don’t all run to the early states and kiss butt trying to get a early lead.
Mittens, go join Newt on the Bench. Even Pawlenty sounds more conservative than you!
IMO, no one who ran for President in 2008 should be the 2012 nominee. Rudy, Mitt, McCain, Huckabee....all of them should be non-starters.
Subsidies, just another form of welfare.
Turns out JimRob was correct.
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