Posted on 10/11/2011 6:59:06 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- Presidential candidate Mitt Romney took some less staunchly conservative stands than his rivals in their debate Tuesday night, declaring he can work with "good" Democrats and positioning himself closer to the center in line with his claim that he can draw crucial independent voters in next year's general election.
He even defended portions of the Wall Street bailout, a particular sore point with many conservative voters who will play an important role in choosing the Republican nominee next winter and spring.
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Bloomberg likes the cheap illegal labor, it is one issue where Perry has their full support...
Democrats and Republicans. One coin, two sides. Common goal. Internationalizing all institutions without a formal acknowledgement in law, so that the public does not have a single issue about which they will be so upset the will rise up to stop it. We are frogs set to boil in the pan and the heat is turned up.
The difference between the parties is now the difference in timeline only. Either way, we are all thralls to the ruling elite. We think we have some sway by writing letters and such, but only on minor legislation, and only to make us look like we have importance. It matters not who is elected, because those people don’t call many shots that matter, anyway.
This is a merry circus act, and we are all watching the bearded lady in awe and incredulity, while the carnival barkers pick our pockets and out freedoms.
Bunch of Massholes if I ever saw ‘em.
Grover Cleveland has been dead a LOOONG time.
Romney does seem to have a bit of a problem. But in the final analysis for me. Given a choice between the far left trained socialist who to this day has not produced a legit Birth Certificate to prove he is a citizen of this Republic,and who with his minions are wrecking total havoc upon this nation, and the stinky guy that is off on earlier on decisions in local government, I think I would still get up to vote on voting day for the stinky guy. Not one person runs the show. Stinky could turn around in some areas upon careful persuasion and do the majority of things that MIGHT, pull us back from some really bad times in the not to distant future. I’ll leave it go at that. Other then saying. We all should always remember. There is a thing called Congress. Need I say more.
“Why no questions about immigration? A sop to Perry?”
Perry screwed up enough on his own without needing another gotcha question. He missed the opportunity on Solyndra when the compost reporter changed the subject to Texas. He should have refocused on Solyndra. He seemed very ill at ease, but his overall performance was slightly better than the previous three.
My ratings for the debate (not worth much I know but I’m gonna share them anyway).
1. Romney - wins again with prepared, polished, detailed, and quick answers and showed a sense of humor. To be sure he sucked much of the air out of the place (re questions) but that didn’t detract from his performance.
2. Gingrich - took on the press again; a real polibot; but again too much baggage for #1 spot.
3. Bachmann - finally had something to say IN ADDITION TO 28 kids, Tax lawyer, small business, and stop ObamaCare. She had moved up to bi or maybe even tri dimensional.
4. Santorum - had a few good points but it won’t do him any good.
5. Cain - his 9-9-9 is starting to come across as one dimensional; while the plan has some merits, others (Bachmann being one) correctly pointed out that the current problems involve more than just tax policy. He actually does better in a forum where flaming libs are going after him (ala O’Donnell).
6. Perry - he seems spooked (not talking about the hunting lease here -is that too deep or not deep enough); he’s like the deer that needs to stay out of the senderos during daytime and the bright lights of the highway at nights. Like Cain, he was rather one dimensional mentioning energy policy but seemingly without much knowledge of anything else. He didn’t have his plan for tackling unemployment ready (sounded like Obama). Rush is hawking him so he’s not DIW yet, but that quicksand is up to his neck right now.
7. Huntsman - serious as usual with one or two one liners (one of them surely to arouse all the LDS haters residing herein); otherwise nothing concrete and being a China suck@$$ not good.
8. Paul - must have taken his Elavil and tranxene; just wasn’t the same crazy grandmother that got sent to the insane asylum that we had gotten used to.
A lot of pundits are writing off Cain (flash candidate with no money or organization). Perry is likely to continue his slide (debates are part of the game - if you can’t handle ‘em well you could be headed for Boot Hill. Romney excelled whether you like him or not (I don’t, but he is better than Obama). He supported numerous conservative values across a wide spectrum (was he lying?)
The bottom line is that I predict he will improve in the polls because of the Christie deal and his debate performance, so hard core conservatives better unite behind a single candidate or, as Kitty Wells sang, “It’s All Over But the Crying”. (If you don’t know Kitty Wells, you don’t know nothing.)
Analyzing the current conservative candidates, I believe Cain is the only one that can beat Obama but he will need to expand his horizons beyond 9-9-9 dramatically. We Palin lovers are wandering in the wilderness waiting for the knight in shining armor to show up to save us (from Romney first, but most importantly from Obummer).
Just like McCain in 2008. And then he adds Palin to the ticket in hopes that he’d lock up the conservative vote. A user of the worst sort (McCain, that is). Should he be the nominee, Mitt will try the same thing-DeMint anyone? DeMint endorsed Romney in the primaries in 2008; he’s not yet endorsed this go-around; but don’t be surprised if he endorses Romney; lining himself up for the veep spot on the ticket. Just IMHO.
Well I don’t believe Cain can beat Obama. I’m not even sure Perry can now after what’s been thrown at him. But as long as Perry’s in it I’m sticking with him.
An Essay on Mitt Romney. Its damning.
Not in the way McCrisis did.
Mittens wants the presidency bad, like in the worst way imaginable (for us and for US).
McCrisis wanted the nomination, because he felt he had been wronged so many times. Didn't care about the general election (and absent the Palin nom, ran like he didn't care) -- presumably he knew he had no chance when the money broke 3:1 for Bobo.
It is really clear to me that Romney has no clue just what is happening around this world and, most importantly, in this country right now. Earth to Romney—the Democrats are gone. Communists are now in power and are formenting a revolution. One where guys like you and your sons will be deader than a hammer if they succeed.
At least in the old days, in a week the circus packed up and moved on to fleece another town.
Yes to Conservatives running for anything at any level. No to DIMs and RINOs running for anything at any level. Conservative controlled local, state, House and Senate sounds good. No to RINOs.
as he combs his hair, looking in the mirror....
The Republicrats ...Agree to a debate with Wolfman Blitzer as moderator ...Today with Charlie Rose ...and look at the folks who’ve asked the questions ...Like sheep to the slaughter ...Suicide ...Why not choose their own moderator ? Why so many debates so soon ? The fix is in as I keep saying . Two party one card monte .
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