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Mitt wins with ease in Iowa straw poll

Mitt worked hard, and deserved this win. He is the only top-tiered candidate who is pro-life, and pro-second ammendment.

But how many democrats would be willing to cross over and vote for Mitt vs. Guiliani in the general election?

I don't get it you have to pay 35 dollars to vote sounds like a good plan then only the rich will vote bet the republicans would love to make this the way to vote in all elections

Romney is not an extreme conservative and that is why he has a shot at being President.
Rudy is a democrat and always has been. He changes parties to suit his ambition. It doesn't matter what party he is in he is a democrat. He just doesn't want to get beat in that party by Clinton.
John McCain will never be president. He supports the war too much for about 75% of Americans, and Americans don't like a loser of previous presidential runs. (i.e. al gore/bob dole)
Romney is the only one who has lived a successful family and business life, unlike most of these life long Washington politicians.
If America still votes for people solely on whether they are black or white or a man or woman or a catholic or a Mormon, then we should think twice about our pride in thinking we are the greatest country of freedom and equality in the world.
Romney is the Republicans last hope in 2008, so I hope republicans study and choose wisely instead of making a rash judgment based on religion alone.
I will definitely vote for Romney!

I am proud to be an American when I see the way the straw poll seemed to cut through some of the hype created by the media in favor of the over financed candidates.

Back about 1915 or so we had a politician named Woodrow Wilson that accepted a bribe to create the Federal Reserve. They were a group of very powerful bankers and businessmen from around the world at the time. Through the monopoly of being the source of our money and by being outside of our government, or paying any taxes, they have built up a fortune that, I believe, includes owning most of the politicians of the world.

It is going to take a determined, We the People, to restore law and order in our government before we can restore law and order in our once great nation.



"I am a most unhappy man. I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated governments in the civilized world. No longer a government by free opinion, no longer a government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and duress of a small group of dominant men."

-Woodrow Wilson

For all of those Romney fans who feel super cool about the win in Iowa consider the following:

The three top contenders in the race, Giuliani, McCain, and Thompson chose not to participate. Romney was competing with the likes of Huckabee and Brownback, names that garner a couple percentage points each in national polls.

Romney outspent his nearest competitor by 10-1. Add on top of that the fact that this was a vote at a Republican fundraiser, not a vote of all Republicans.

Romney's victory doesn't seem that great to me.

Giuliani and McCain didn't participate because they feared losing. A loss at the straw poll would have been a significant defeat to either of these candidates.

Is this the guy who dodged military service during the war in Vietnam and has five sons who are serving their country by helping him get elected - is that lame or what!

Interesting quote by Woodrow Wilson. Not mentioned is that the ONLY candidate that is supporting the Constitution AND sound money is Ron Paul. I urge all Americans who love the principles this country was built on to recognize the socialism that has overtaken us, and support the candidate that most defends the Constitution. Ron Paul had a good showing in Iowa from a true grass-roots campaign. Brownbeck is a one-issue candidate. Romney is too willing to sacrifice ideals for votes.

Romey victory was not a great one. He got about 4,500 votes probably 2500 votes were from members of the mormon church in Iowa. Thereore, he really got about 2000 votes.

Considereing the amount of time, money, 14,000 people didn't show up the event; It means people doesn't care for Rommey at all. He doesn't have a base support.

After all Iowans are not fool with his flip-flopping answers.

By now I know he is not going to the Republican candidate for the Republican party.

Re: Jake -- Where did you serve?

When was war a qualification for being President? Oh wait, it only matters when we are talking about a Republican. Tell me what war B. Hussein Obama, Clinton or Edwards served in? Bingo! None of them served but for some reason it is not an issue. Go liberals! Always hypocritical. At least you show some consistency there....

Forget about polls for a moment. Let's just have them take an IQ test. Maybe a written exam on governmental policy and federal history. I know, lets give them a polygraph and ask only questions of morality. hmmm. I wonder who would win then? Guilani-cheated on his speouses...will cheat on America. McCain panders to media and illegals. Huckabee has made some of the worste decisions in the history of the state of Arkansas. Ron Paul is a cut 'n' run whacko. Brownback is toooo right for the rest of us. Tancredo is cool, but has only one topic to run on. Fred Thompson is a bag of hammers.(just listen to him speak.) Thompson cant get a word in edge-wise. That leaves only one who is acceptable on every side. Guess who.

Questions of Morality?
I don't think Rommey will pass the test since he is a flip-floper and does and says anything to get just to get elected.
He even question about polygamy pretending that he doesn't know and gave wrong answer about the second coming of Jesus contradicting mormon teachings.
He may be a good person but a political charlatan. He doesn't have a change to get elected.

It is disturbing that the top two in the Iowa straw poll were governors. Those tend to spend lots of money and add lots of programs as presidents.

This straw poll to me proves the point that Romney, when he is heard, seen with his family and all...Coupled with his winning experience of Family Life, Business Ventures and As a great and successful Governor...Is going to be the winner with good, moral and insightful citizens of this nation. He is charasmatic, the greatest communicator, has original ideas and solutions...What more do you want from a candidate..??? Let's elect him...He is the One...

Flip flopper?

Why don't you enlighten us on when and how Mitt Romney flipped? Or are you saying he pulled a John Kerry and, flipped and flopped?

I think you will be hard pressed to show he has changed his stance more than once on anything outside of barely being pro-choice to being solidly pro-life.

Just look at his proven track record: turned around Staples, Dominos, Sports Authority, the Olympics and Massachusetts. Find anyone else currently serving in government or running for President with a better record.

Like Romney said, and I paraphrasing here, "We have three Democrats trying to become CEO of the largest private or public company in the world with a trillion dollar budget and millions of employees. Yet, not one of the three has even run a corner store. The President of the US is not to be treated like an internship. We need someone with experience."

Mitt is the man for the US.

Maybe the most of you have not followed as much of the news as I have, or you don't know facts of LDS or history?? The LDS believe the FIRST place Jesus will return to is the Mount of Olives(see the candid camera radio video) Mitt said it right on. He said he was PERSONALLY pro life but effectively pro choice during term as gov as he had promised not to change laws on the books when he was elected. He DID vote pro life in EVERY chance though. I heard he had a member of his extended mothers family die in a non safe abortion. -- LOOK AT THE RECORDS-- Gov. Romney brought them OUT of debt, with no raised taxes!!!
-- Fighting "the GOOD fight" is what the Apostle Paul called missionary work- so I believe that covers Romney and sons on that. Anybody else give up 2 years of their lives for the Lord- paying for it themselves to bring others to Christ??? We have a CAREER choice these days to enter the military and the sons made their choices. Romney is for the Constitution, and our freedoms. Check out his stands people, and his record! ONE partial change to the BETTER choice, does not make for a "flip flop"- it is called progress and it was made years before any thought to run for President!! Also, I do NOT believe that it was effectively "all the Mormons in the state" that brought in the votes at the straw poll! That is absolutely ridiculous! How many of the LDS are children, how many adults must work or take care of their children etc!!! I am a grandmother and sub teacher, with WAY limited income yet I put some of my money where my heart and mouth is. GO MITT!!!

I see John is back.

Hey Johnny Boy, guess what, when you go around touting you are tough on terra, you should know something about it.

Mitt was out preaching fairy tales for 2 years, just like his chilluns. That's 12 years of fairy tale telling and no WAR service.

If you want the wars, then fight the wars.

Has anyone read the words of Ezra Taft Benson? Both parties are so far off constitutional principals. I'm sure if any of you took the time to read, ponder and pray, then you too would be supporting candidate Ron Paul. Romney's voting record is horrible.

I would love to know where in the mormon teachings mentions that Jesus in his Second Coming will go firts to the Mount of Olives then to Missouri?

Rommey as a mormon bishop should know better. He is just a deceiver but could be a nice person.

I know for a fact that the Bible do not mention Missouri as the promise land, it is just a mormon desire.

Romey victory was not a great one. He got about 4,500 votes probably 2500 votes were from members of the mormon church in Iowa. Thereore, he really got about 2000 votes.

Considereing the amount of time, money, 14,000 people didn't show up the event; It means people doesn't care for Rommey at all. He doesn't have a base support.

After all Iowans are not fool with his flip-flopping answers.

By now I know he is not going to the Republican candidate for the Republican party.