Posted on 12/22/2011 1:18:03 PM PST by NormsRevenge
Mitt Romney has picked up a major, if still unofficial, endorsement in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Former President George H.W. Bush told the Houston Chronicle he believes Romney is the best candidate in the race—though he stopped short of officially endorsing his 2012 bid.
"I think Romney is the best choice for us," Bush told the Houston Chronicle. "I like Perry, but he doesn't seem to be going anywhere; he's not surging forward."
The ex-president, who is personally close to Romney, praised the former governor's "stability, experience, principles."
"He's mature and reasonable—not a bomb thrower," Bush said, adding that he didn't mean to besmirch anybody in the field. "I've got to be a little careful, because I like Perry; he's our governor."
Yet Bush wasn't nearly as kind about Newt Gingrich, admitting that he knows the former House speaker well and isn't a fan. "I'm not his biggest advocate," he said.
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wall,, meet forehead..
Romney is Poppy’s mini-me.
W and Jeb have been trying to get Poppy’s love ever since by being the best RINO’s they can be....
Well, that settles it then...
And Jack Kemp was the best choice in the 1988 campaign.
Go away. Nothing to see here. There is no such thing as a Republican Establishment.
From one member of the East Coast Establishment to another ! I want the nominee be someone outside the establishment.
There is no such thing as the republican establishment. It’s just the establishment now.
R and D... They are one in the same.
A "Magical Misery Tour" t-shirt, featuring U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, U.S President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), hangs on a seat on the campaign bus of Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in Bethlehem, New Hampshire December 22, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
What part of No do they not understand.
Still wrong after all these years.
Is that really because he likes Mitt best, or because he thinks Mitt’s the least likely to threaten 0 in 2012, leaving the field open for Jeb in ‘16?
We read you loud and clear Mr. Bush and still don't like what you say.
He’s mature and reasonable—not a bomb thrower,” = “He’s a First Class WUSS”!
God save us from Mister Magoo Republicans.
Was the deep negative reaction many have towards the political identity “Bush” - compounded by ‘endorsement’ -
supposed to be encouraging? Snort.
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