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Romney will take tougher approach to Santorum, adviser says (Drudge-Rhoades, GOP-e prepping smears?)
CNN ^ | 2/8/12 | Rachel Streitfeld

Posted on 02/08/2012 9:51:40 AM PST by jimbo123

As Rick Santorum counted up his victories Tuesday night, a senior adviser to Mitt Romney signaled the campaign would take a tougher approach toward his resurgent rival and portray him as a Washington insider.

(Excerpt) Read more at politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bloodythursday; drudge; drudge4romney; drudgerhoades; gope; mattrhoades; rinos4romney; romney; santorum
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To: jimbo123

Scary picture, I think she heard me and is talking to me!!!
I have seen that look before!


61 posted on 02/08/2012 11:31:01 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (I love how the FR spellchecker doesn't recognize the word "Obama")
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To: Fresh Wind

YES, I think the plan is Romney / RAND Paul 2012, I think there is a deal, I also think all three of them are un-principled and slimey enough.


62 posted on 02/08/2012 11:33:04 AM PST by duffee (NEWT 2012)
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To: Dr. Sivana
I would love to see Mitt making the rounds in the white suit.

If anyone ever gets a picture on down the road; please post it.

63 posted on 02/08/2012 11:36:59 AM PST by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

Even Hitler was nice to dogs. Mitt Romney, not so much. Which proves that Mitt Romney really is worse than Hitler.


64 posted on 02/08/2012 11:42:37 AM PST by JediJones (Newt-er Romney in 2012!)
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To: annieokie
(Romney) acts like the School Bully...

My take is a little different: he reminds me of the guy who nobody really likes because he's so phony and is endlessly trying to curry favor with the teacher. His dad makes a lot of money and they live in a big house, and he knows it and dresses like it... He's the guy who smiles to your face and stabs you in the back when you're not looking. And then, still smiling, assures you he had nothing to do with it...

65 posted on 02/08/2012 11:43:48 AM PST by tjd1454
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To: Ann Archy

This is a tough game. They need to be able to fight it out if they’re going to take on obama, his billion dollars and his cheerleading media. Santorum ripped Romney apart at the debate and in subsequent speeches. He was also pretty vicious towards Newt. And was the first to attack Perry during one of the early debates. He is attacking just as hard, only not through ads and with a lot less money. Newt did the same thing. Tore up Bain Capital and capitalism. That hurt Newt more than it hurt Romney. The party is a mess right now. I can’t stand any of them. I’m just going to vote for whoever the ABO candidate turns out to be. By the time NJ has it’s say it will be a done deal anyway.


66 posted on 02/08/2012 11:46:13 AM PST by jersey117 (Perry 2012)
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To: Grunthor

I don’t think there is ANYTHING that would kill Romney’s momentum and even make the GOP-e consider giving up on him more than Ron Paul defeating him in Virginia. I’m hoping the Minniesoda results are an omen.


67 posted on 02/08/2012 11:48:13 AM PST by JediJones (Newt-er Romney in 2012!)
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To: Kansas58

I would trust the Paul’s as much as I trust my grandson’s 9 monthh old Labrador to guard the fried chicken.


68 posted on 02/08/2012 11:48:56 AM PST by duffee (NEWT 2012)
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To: Kansas58

No, the Paulestinians are online talking about how they’re busy pretending to be delegates supporting other candidates so that if it goes to a brokered convention, they can switch their vote to Ron Paul.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2843327/posts


69 posted on 02/08/2012 11:53:22 AM PST by JediJones (Newt-er Romney in 2012!)
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To: Grunthor

Thankfully that’s true, but he did score a #2 @27% in MN.


70 posted on 02/08/2012 11:53:52 AM PST by matthew fuller (Obama has definitely earned a second term- 99 years in Leavenworth USP.)
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To: sarge83

Dana Peroxide probably smothered herself with a giant teddy bear in bed last night to put herself out of her misery.


71 posted on 02/08/2012 11:57:33 AM PST by JediJones (Newt-er Romney in 2012!)
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To: HereInTheHeartland

She’s way ahead of you...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2826910/posts


72 posted on 02/08/2012 11:58:46 AM PST by JediJones (Newt-er Romney in 2012!)
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To: jersey117

If Bain Capital = capitalism then Planned Parenthood = capitalism.

Newt focused the most on Bain Capital in South Carolina, where he won in a massive landslide that increased turnout by 35%. The attacks on Bain did not hurt him. They underlined Romney’s heartlessness and how he’ll step on as many people as he has to in order for himself to win.


73 posted on 02/08/2012 12:05:59 PM PST by JediJones (Newt-er Romney in 2012!)
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To: Grunthor

Ron Paul is dangerous.

Ron Paul, Soros and Defense

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4q1vYx1V3g&feature=related

Before everyone gets their panties in a wad. Obama is already starting to make the moves to destroy our military.
Ron Paul will just drive the knife into their backs.
I thought it was clever how the Obama military haters are going to cut Benefits for veterans and wounded soldiers.
Wonder how far enlistment will drop on that one.

 

One of Ron Pauls best friends is George Soros..

http://www.orangepower.com/threads/george-soros-evil.95549/


74 posted on 02/08/2012 12:29:29 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: duffee

I think they have the same objective. Paul wants to be the conservative standard bearer and Romney KNOWS he has no chance.


75 posted on 02/08/2012 1:15:38 PM PST by ZULU (LIBERATE HAGIA SOPHIA!!!!!)
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76 posted on 02/08/2012 1:21:56 PM PST by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list)
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To: jimbo123

This guy, knows no bounds-and I am inclined to believe Erick Erickson.


77 posted on 02/08/2012 1:34:14 PM PST by JSDude1
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To: Ann Archy

I couldn’t agree more. We’ve gotten used to Newt being baraged by hit ads, but I think they will backfire big time on Romney if he goes that route with Santorum. Most folks like Rick as a person and hold him in high regard. Even folks who say they are voting for Mitt don’t really like Mitt. I think he is racking up some major “vengeance is Mine” time. His campaign is responsible for the majority of hit pieces on Palin, too. Smearing real Christians seems to be his M.O.


78 posted on 02/08/2012 2:42:36 PM PST by conservativejoy
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To: Salvation

I am not supporting Ron Paul fo the nomination, I just need him to win Virginia.

Given what is going on with that states’ ballot, all conservatives should be pulling for Paul in Virginia.


79 posted on 02/08/2012 2:58:41 PM PST by Grunthor (Mitt Romney and anyone supporting him can go fornicate themselves with a cactus)
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To: tjd1454

You mean that kid that was on Happy Days, always buttering up mom and she didin’t like him. I know what you mean, your right.


80 posted on 02/08/2012 3:43:57 PM PST by annieokie
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