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Romney on the edge
York Dispatch ^ | February 17, 2012 | Michael Gerson

Posted on 02/17/2012 8:48:55 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

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To: RitaOK
but a write-in vote for a non-candidate.

Awh shuck Rita, you know I am an Okie, but now living in Oregon, my vote is irrelevant. My tag serves two purposes one irritates the likes of you, the other is just my way of saying to the E-Pubs, never again.

I suspect I have known Newt's politics a lot longer than you, wished he wold run for years, and there is a lot to like, but a lot to question now. Right now he is running 4th in a three man race, so what does it profit the cause to cut up a candidate that most here would say is better than Mitt, since he could be the only alternative?

Do you remember what Newt or Rick's support was here, before the Primary stated? If Newt had used Palin's line about the people we have sent up there to drain the swamp and they find a jacuzzi, he would jump 10 to 20 points, but I doubt he will use anything like it, hope he does though.

41 posted on 02/17/2012 3:04:59 PM PST by itsahoot (I will Vote for Palin, even if I have to write her in.(Recycled Tagline))
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To: Marguerite
No thanks but here s a live link for this interested
42 posted on 02/17/2012 3:11:38 PM PST by itsahoot (I will Vote for Palin, even if I have to write her in.(Recycled Tagline))
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To: txrangerette

I recall that Rush, when noting the smash hit that Newt became by blasting John King at the debate, remarked that such a thing would be great one time, but that it couldn’t become a staple and continue to work with the same smashing results.

I believe you have a point, and that the E and Romney may have to give a much milder workover to Rick than what they dished out to their nemesis, Newt. If Rush’s theory holds some truth, and I think it probably does.

Romney will let them bang away at each other while he bangs away at them! Still, there is a slim chance for Newt to come back if he can gain the southern states. Very slim.


43 posted on 02/17/2012 4:49:13 PM PST by RitaOK (LET 'ER RIP, NEWT. Newt knows where all the bodies are buried, because he buried them.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Any candidate who is perceived as the main opponent to Mitt Romney immediately ties or leads Mitt Romney.
44 posted on 02/18/2012 4:17:09 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: se_ohio_young_conservative
Romney thought he could buy this election and it would be over by now. He is an arrogant fool.

"Never argue with a man who buys his ink by the barrel."

-- Ben Franklin

45 posted on 02/18/2012 4:19:28 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: Elsie

Romney is going to shell Newt in Georgia for 2 weeks. Time to send money to Newt.

....”A super PAC supporting former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Friday purchased nearly $1 million worth of television advertising time in Georgia for spots to run the final two weeks of the campaign, beginning Tuesday.

The size of the buy, paid for by the Restore Our Future political action committee, is considered moderate, although it’s the largest splurge the state has seen in the presidential primary.”...

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/gingrich-rallies-georgia-faithful-1353420.html


46 posted on 02/18/2012 4:22:32 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: MichaelCorleone

“Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.” comes to mind.

We rabid political watchers know that 80% or so of the voters KNOW who we are going to vote for long before major bucks are spent. It’s the great unwashed that will be swayed in the last two weeks of a campaign. Heck; some don’t even know who to vote for until they step onto the property containing the polling booth!

No need to shoot off your 1500 foot shells when you are 2000 feet away from the fort, unless you like dodging holes in the ground getting to the gate!


47 posted on 02/18/2012 4:25:54 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
He needs to run with them.”……

He ended up a dog on the porch 4 years ago...

48 posted on 02/18/2012 4:27:22 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: Pollster1
...Romney refuses to accept the obvious fact that GOP voters are desperate for anyone --- to save them from Mitt.
49 posted on 02/18/2012 4:30:52 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: Elsie
Pro-Romney PAC Uses ‘Willie Horton’ Ad Maker for Attacks
50 posted on 02/18/2012 4:40:32 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

bttt


51 posted on 02/18/2012 1:23:30 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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