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Only the beginning: Romney hedges on Iowa but says he'll be nominee

I honestly can't decide between McCain and Romney. McCain seems like he may be the better candidate to improve our foreign policy and relations with the world. Romney seems like he could be a lot better at managing our country domestically. McCain seems like he will get along better with the Dems. Romney seems like he will be able to push things through the Democrats. What do I do!???

It's all about leadership. This guy has it - the others don't. He would do more for America in his first term than has been done in the last 20 years. I don't dislike the other candidates; they seem like good guys (except Hillary :o). I'm just sure Romney would do a better job. He has the resume. He has the smarts. He has the vision. He has the values. He has the experience. He's headed in the right direction and he has my vote. We need someone to save this great country!

I live in Boston, and I hope Mitt gets the nominations. The papers are trying to find dirt on him here and to "spin" against him. It is clear in their word choice. But the rhetoric is weak when stripped down to the facts. He would do very well.

Also, he doesn't need so much foreign experience, as he does need to know how to build a strong team, and he obviously does. He is good a data-driven decision making.

I'm glad many Utahns support him and are helping at his call centers to get the vote out. That is one way to make a difference, especially where Utah is almost certainly going to Romney.

THE HOLIDAYS ARE GONE,

LET'S GET DOWN AND DIRTY

SAY NO TO MITT!!!!!!!!

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Any democrats in Iowa these days? They seem to have dropped off the earth here in Mittburg.

I'm not a huckalemming. No way I can vote for a bigot. I like Fred T. But he's sorta sailing down the swanee river. McCain and Huckabee is playing dirty. It's not 'negative' to state facts on EITHER side. Mitt did not cross a precious picket line, and he's never 'preached' at an anti-(name the faith) event. So, because of resume, PROVEN leadership, and yes, the LDS thing factored in for sweetness, my vote will be for Mitt. And I think it would be a good thing to have a moral guy like Mitt in the White House.

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TO JAMES ! THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT. WE CAN GET DOWN AND DIRTY SO LONG AS WE DON'T GET MEAN SPIRITED AND VULGAR.

I think we need a great leader like Mitt Romney. Did you see the pictures of Mitt Romney helping a family in California after the wild fires? He came with his son who lives there to help dig out a tree stump where the tree had burned. The branches of this huge tree had already gotten cut down. The stump of this tree was as big across as a man is tall. He worked the whole time there without the press getting a wind of it. He had on heavy gloves and used a pic axe and shovel. The owners of the house took the pics. Mitt was there on business but took the couple of hours he had available to get down and do some very heavy physical labor. That was not done to promote his campaign, it was done to help someone who needed it. This is Presidential Material.

Mitt Romney without any question is fully capable of leading this nation to greater heights with superb dignity and dedication. His record attests to his unique and unquestionable talent and proven abilities. Mitt Romney represents and encompasses the completeness of the tried and true emblems of the fiber of our country DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY.

What is the difference between a Democrat and Mittburg? They are one in the same and point heading towards the left.

Can Romney contest the caucus results?

Huckabee has my vote, smash Mitt today!

Is it just a coincidence that NBC's the Tonight Shows (Leno) first show back since the writers strike had Huckabee on it for 2 segments? Hmmm...also on the eve of the vote in Iowa. I too can't decide on Romney or McCain. Leaning towards Mitt.

Go Mitt Go!

Huckabee is a wolf in sheep's clothing. I see him and I honestly get a little sick to my stomach. He makes me nervous with all his hate speach, floating crosses, fake hunting and sanctimonious preening. Mitt Romney is the only candidate that I will vote for. He knows how to be a leader and is the best all around candidate.

What I like most about Romney is how fast he can blink his eyes when in a tight spot.
I believe this is not a sign of confidence.

I like Mitt. While not perfect - who is(?), I think he'll do a great job as president & make us all proud. As Al Queda continues it's war on America & our domestic problems escalate, we need a caring, fearless thinker with character. That's Mitt. A modern day Harry Truman. Go Mitt!

Wow... I can't believe people would write in and say that it is ok for Mitt to not have foreign experience, or wash.dc experience...
isn't that how we got whatshisname? The guy who does know north from south, calls other countries evil, and sends our best to die for oil? or was it just revenge or something. who knows...
gee ... give me McCain. No ojt for him.

and please, bus. experience does not equate into gov. leadership. they are not the same.

Frank, how'd you make it over here from RN?

Your hack for Huck is expected.

Mitt is going down. I hope he wins the Repub nomination because any of the Dems would crush him in a national election--Utah notwithstanding. Those 5 electoral votes won't help him much.

Buh Bye, Mitt.