I don’t know or care what Romney’s persona ambitions are, but I’m shocked that there is anyone who thinks the reason for this endorsement results from anything but trying to shove Huckabee towards the door.
I do wish all these endorsers could get McCain’s ear long enough to convince him to renounce M/F and promise to work for it’s repeal, though....he can finesse it and claim it did not work as he had anticipated or whatever, but if he could sincerly change his mind on that it would do a lot to mend the fences he claims he wants to mend.
But national security wasn't one of them.
Why would he get into specifics on their disagreements?
Not the proper forum, IMO.
Let's see:
Tancredo: Romney
Hunter: Huckabee
T. Thompson: Giuliani, then McCain
Giuliani: McCain
Brownback: McCain
F. Thompson: McCain
Romney: McCain
They all play this game. It's not pretty, but it's how things are done in the GOP.
I would just like to start off with a few points, because there are so many diversified responses:
1. I am new to these forums, so please be patient. I just posted this at 8:15pm last night. I have a 2 year old in the house that is sick so I am sorry I didn’t respond fast enough for some of you. Also, I still don’t know the relevance of being a newbie is for a political discussion.
2. I don’t understand why allowing others to see Romney in his own words on video makes me a Romney “hater”. I guess some people cannot reconcile between what they want to believe and how some things really are. I also believe that there is no substance behind their position so they call you a hater, a bigot, or whatever. How disappointing.
3. I am slow to speak and quick to listen. I wanted to allow everyone to express their view without engaging in a tit for tat. I wanted to hear what the different views were.
4. Interestingly, in all of the discussion, it amazes me that Fred Thompson seemed to be the only true conservative alternative. I am not sure why, but I respect your reasons.
5. Which brings me to my last concern, which I did not withhold on purpose, I simply wanted to hear everyone out.
Why is Mike Huckabee not a viable alternative?
Now I am asking in your responses if you can give me true substantiative concerns or points, within a true context. I don’t mean things like, he is an idiot, or he raised taxes 40%, or some other talking points. Be specific. Isolate the fact that he is a man of faith, try to put your emotions aside (like so many were asked to do for Mitt), and think. My mind is open - give it your best shot!
“IT’S THE WAR STUPID!”
When you’re through with your tantrum, please take the time to present your realistic solution under today’s circumstances.
Don’t you people ever get tired of trashing Romney. He stepped aside “for the good of the party . . . for the good of the country . . . in a time of war.” He’s a good man with a great family. Grow up already. Why are you beating a dead horse?