Posted on 02/02/2008 12:44:12 PM PST by Liz
President Bush has maintained neutrality but privately expresses exasperation with Romney's hard-line stance on immigration......Bush is upset Romney changed his position at the expense of the president's immigration reform. Bush and McCain are not close, but he's grateful for McCain's support on Iraq and immigration.
Florida Gov. Crist's unexpected late endorsement, which helped propel McCain to victory, was an unpleasant surprise to state Republican leaders. Crist had said he was not making an endorsement after shunning Giuliani's courtship and suggested that they also stay neutral. His support for McCain irked Republican activists who generally would have preferred former Romney. Romney carried heavily Republican Collier and Lee counties in SW Florida by substantial margins.....voters McCain will have to win over if nominated.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
If that’s not an endorsement (unintended, to be sure) of Romney, I don’t know what is.
That’s the best pro-Romney statement Bush could have possibly made.
Bush is out to lunch when it comes to immigration.
Dubya shouldn't be too concerned. Stick around a bit and ole Multiple Choice Mitt will change his position several times. |
Will conservatives who love this country and want to preserve it wake up too late to save it?
“That’s the best pro-Romney statement Bush could have possibly made.”
I’m GLAD BUSH is miffed.
Mitt wants to keep ILEGALS out.
Mitt is not a SMANESTY guy.
I hope BUSH campaigns with McPain in the arse.
Wow! Bush just gave Romney a forward push, albeit likely unintentional. I am no great fan of Romney, but I much prefer him to McInsane.
From your link:
“A footnote: The president’s younger brother, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, has not endorsed any presidential candidate. But he and his political allies were behind Romney’s losing effort in last Tuesday’s Florida primary.”
THat’s a FACT.
McCain is still for SMANESTY. And so are ALL the BUSHS’.
Notice there is no source for this.
Some people are so gullible.
Insurance in Massachusetts is among the most expensive in the nation because of multiple mandates, such as premium price controls and rules dictating that coverage be offered to all comers regardless of health...WSJ 2/2/2008
Romney claims to be a gun rights backer but cannot be a "true Second Amendment" supporter because he supports an assault weapons ban.
First things first! -- Build The Fence!!
Even Liberal Jaun McClinton has gotten the message!
‘Sí, se puede’ vote the RINOs out!!
Just say NO to Illegal Alien Amnesty!!
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Good.
Vote for Mitt!
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| We are now one of the largest Spanish-speaking nations in the world. We're a major source of Latin music, journalism and culture. Just go to Miami, or San Antonio, Los Angeles, Chicago or West New York, New Jersey ... and close your eyes and listen. You could just as easily be in Santo Domingo or Santiago, or San Miguel de Allende. For years our nation has debated this change -- some have praised it and others have resented it. By nominating me, my party has made a choice to welcome the new America. Our future cannot be separated from the future of Latin America. As I speak, we are celebrating the success of democracy in Mexico. George Bush from a campaign speech in Miami, August 2000. |
Here is an excerpt of a good critique of that speech:
In equating our intimate historic bonds to our mother country and to Canada with our ties to Mexico, W. shows a staggering ignorance of the civilizational facts of life. The reason we are so close to Britain and Canada is that we share with them a common historical culture, language, literature, and legal system, as well as similar standards of behavior, expectations of public officials, and so on. My Bush Epiphany By Lawrence Auster
If I were a GOP office holder running for re-election, I not so sure I’d want President Bush campaigning for me this year, given the level of Bush fatigue that there is out in the country.
this is ambiguous. At first I took it the way you did, but maybe it means they were for Romney.
Another stupid comment from this out of touch who has split the GOP. Thanks Jorge.
Who knew Jorge would do some much damage to the GOP.
When he ends up Prez. Right now, he's making the sale to the Base, and differentiating himself from McTraitor.
And seems to be doing a good job of mouthing the right words. And hiring Kris Kobach is great.
So the question is....if we all vote for him, will Mitt stay bought? Does he honor his contracts?
I don't know the answer to such questions. Having lived and worked in Salt Lake, I can't say I feel confident.
But in the debate the other day he referred to illegal aliens as...illegal aliens.
I haven't heard that out of the mouth of a major candidate in well over a decade.
It's a good sign.
Maybe Mitty doesn't have a shred of ideology in him other than being a good tither. But if he services his contracts faithfully, well...OK then.
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