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Romney again settles for silver, forges ahead
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Blake & JCD | 11:16 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Who's "we"? Do you guys have a mouse in your pocket? You are
the ones with the inflated egos--to think that you speak for anyone but
yourselves. Those for whom you do not speak are legend. I am a
college-educated Texas Mitt Romney minion--yessiree! Go, Mitt!
Biblionerd | 11:18 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Romney's strategy is in shreds. He wanted to win Iowa and NH to gain
momentum for Feb 5th. He lost both.
I asked this yesterday of Romney supporters - Tell me what states Romney has any chance of winning on Feb 5 besides Utah and maybe Michigan? Getting nominated takes around 1100 delegates. He has 30 now. That leaves about another 1000 to go. Where is he going to get them? He's leading absolutely nowhere other than Utah.
Short of a brokered convention, Romney is toast.
I asked this yesterday of Romney supporters - Tell me what states Romney has any chance of winning on Feb 5 besides Utah and maybe Michigan? Getting nominated takes around 1100 delegates. He has 30 now. That leaves about another 1000 to go. Where is he going to get them? He's leading absolutely nowhere other than Utah.
Short of a brokered convention, Romney is toast.
get lost Mitt | 11:39 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
For all of you who think that "the country REALLY needs this man",
Perhaps he could ride in on a White Horse and save the Constitution which is
hanging by a thread.....
Or just double guantanamo....
Or just double guantanamo....
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Do the Math | 11:39 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Americans don't seem to understand their own political system. Although
early perceived "momentum" is definitely a nice to have, one could
theoretically win the republican nomination with "50 silver medals" -
this concept is mathematically exacerbated by the fact that the republican field
has a large number of "viable" candidates (unlike the democrats).
Romney appears to have wider appeal and is not as polarizing as Huckabee or
McCain. We'll see just how polarizing the more liberal Giuliani is. If the
current trend continues, you're liable to see a Giuliani/Romney combination
in the end.
Anonymous | 11:40 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
I think it brok like this:
Iowa 12 delegates
Wyoming 8 (2 for thompson, 1 for paul and 1 for hunter)
NH The rest.
He now has 30.
Iowa 12 delegates
Wyoming 8 (2 for thompson, 1 for paul and 1 for hunter)
NH The rest.
He now has 30.
Romney and Judas | 11:44 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Didn't Judas get a bunh of silver too? 2 down. 28 more to go Mitt!
Re: Re: Nolan | 11:46 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
"....look at the mess the CLINTON's got us into........." Yup,
that expanding economy and budget surpluses were really messy. I am sure glad
we got someone in the white house to clean up that mess. Our
$9,199,557,987,743.58 federal debt* and an economy teetering in the edge of
recession are sure neat & clean. Please try to look beyong the fringe right
wing rhetoric.
* See treasurydirect.gov
* See treasurydirect.gov
fdg | 11:54 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008
To all of you who say this country needs change,if you vote Democratic you will
see change. What will that be well you will see more taxes, bigger
government,weaking of the military, less national security to protect the
country and more do nothing when we are attacked again. Case in point what did
Bill Clinton do when we were attacked on his watch? Higher inflation and job
rates. Yes you will get change. What has Billery or Obama ever accomplished?
They have done nothing for the country.Except criticize the military and the
President. You had better look into their background and see what they really
stand for.Look carefully at Obamas and you will find just how he views this
country. You talk about flip floping, Billery is like a fish out of water on
every issue. She has no principal on any issue that she can stick with. YES YOU
WILL GET CHANGE
bush was a family man too | 12:09 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Don't anyone forget that president bush claimed to be a religious family
man too. After Clinton, that's what America wanted and they got Bush.
Look what he's turned out to be. Neither Romney or McCain have a very good
chance just because of that. America would be stupid to elect either one of
those guys when they are running on the exact same platform that George Dubya
did.
Smart Man of the World | 12:24 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
How does anyone here know what kind of "family man" Romney is? Just
because he happens to attend the same church institution as you? Do you live in
his house, or inhabit his mind? You don't know anything about this
man's morals any more than the next candidate. Some politicians just happen
to hide their mistakes better than others.
Wayne Perry | 12:25 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
To GoodGuyGary, the answer is yes
To Arm of Orion, keep counting my friend.
It does not bother me in the slightest if Romney wins the nomination and becomes president.
But it does not look good for him to keep saying he is confident to win a primary and then not. What does come across is just another CEO blaming his staff.
To Arm of Orion, keep counting my friend.
It does not bother me in the slightest if Romney wins the nomination and becomes president.
But it does not look good for him to keep saying he is confident to win a primary and then not. What does come across is just another CEO blaming his staff.
a sign? | 12:41 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Romney loses in Iowa.
Romney loses in New Hampshire.
This in spite of his megabucks TV attack campaign.
Could this be a sign from God?
Romney loses in New Hampshire.
This in spite of his megabucks TV attack campaign.
Could this be a sign from God?
Facts | 1:05 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Interesting that Romney go more delegates for winning Wyoming (8) than McCain
got for winning NH (7), yet the press basically boycotted WY???? wonder why. And
the press completely ignores the delegate totals which MATTER MOST right now.
Arm of Orion | 1:06 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Keep counting what? Romney is UP there is no questioning that.
to we need change | 1:08 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
YES WE DO! Problem is American's are to dumb or should I say to wrap up in
there selfs to care! God Bless America--- no one will.
RE: a sign? | 1:21 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
a sign is a fitting blog name for you since based on your comment you should be
wearing one...Here's your sign.
Bboy Playboy | 1:36 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Romney is a stud. god bless america. that was hella long it just kept going and
going and going and going etc etc etc like the energizer bunny
Lib Mormon | 1:40 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Mitty Mitty
Such a pity
Told some lies
One great big ditty
Said he marched with MLK
Said he loved those who were gay
Said he stood with those pro choice
Said it all in his baby talk voice
But, we see through his orange tan
We can't stand this faux boy man
He stands for nothing
He lies for the Lord
Go away already
Because Mitt, we're bored!
Such a pity
Told some lies
One great big ditty
Said he marched with MLK
Said he loved those who were gay
Said he stood with those pro choice
Said it all in his baby talk voice
But, we see through his orange tan
We can't stand this faux boy man
He stands for nothing
He lies for the Lord
Go away already
Because Mitt, we're bored!
Anonymous | 1:42 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
HELP.
THE NEGATIVES COMMENTS HAVE GIVEN ME A HEADACHE.
SEEMS TO ME PEOPLE ARE JEALOUS OF A SUCCESFUL
BUSINESS MAN.
STOP AND THINK!
MAYBE HE CAN HELP OUR COUNTRY.
THE NEGATIVES COMMENTS HAVE GIVEN ME A HEADACHE.
SEEMS TO ME PEOPLE ARE JEALOUS OF A SUCCESFUL
BUSINESS MAN.
STOP AND THINK!
MAYBE HE CAN HELP OUR COUNTRY.
Andy Neilson | 1:44 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Does anyone out there really think Huckabee (I'm Mike Huckabee and I
disapprove this message)or McCain could beat out the Democrats? A vote for
anyone else, is a vote for Hillary.
He's won the most delegates, the only one who hasn't placed below second, and he's got the coolest wife.
Go Mitt!
He's won the most delegates, the only one who hasn't placed below second, and he's got the coolest wife.
Go Mitt!
Go Mitt Go! | 1:53 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Nobody is talking about Rudy's or Huckabee's poor showing in or NH -
only that Mitt should pack it in because he didn't win the top spot. IMO,
the media (outside of Utah) hates Romney and enjoys any opportunity to jab at
him or his religion.
Go Mitt Go!
Go Mitt Go!
Smart Man of the World?? | 2:24 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
You want to know what kind of a man Mitt Romney is,
or any other person for that matter? The Lord said,
"By their fruits ye shall know them." I can think of no better measuring stick. Can you, Smart Man? Using the Lord's standard, no one can hide his/her mistakes for long, not even the slickest of charlatans.
or any other person for that matter? The Lord said,
"By their fruits ye shall know them." I can think of no better measuring stick. Can you, Smart Man? Using the Lord's standard, no one can hide his/her mistakes for long, not even the slickest of charlatans.
Lib Mormon | 2:53 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
What talent
What reasoning
What research
What mind-boggling thought
What thought-provoking words
What profound insight
What clever rhyming
what poetic rhythm
We are so blessed to have had this talented lib Mormon pass our way today. Our lives will be forever changed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
What reasoning
What research
What mind-boggling thought
What thought-provoking words
What profound insight
What clever rhyming
what poetic rhythm
We are so blessed to have had this talented lib Mormon pass our way today. Our lives will be forever changed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
JBB | 2:55 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Has it occurred to anybody that if all the votes from all primaries were
counted, Romney would be the clear winner? The GOP is a fractured party right
now. Romney is the only guy in a consistent position. Michigan, however,
should tell the story clearly -- one way or the other.
To JBB, in response | 4:52 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Has it occured to you that if all the votes from prior to Bush coming into
office were counted that we would have a Democrat in the White House today, and
there would be no US war, hence more than 3,000 Americans would be alive?
Mitt for President!!!!!!! N | 6:52 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
McCain has to try way to hard to smile, and when he does, he looks like an idiot
who is faking big time! Huckabee seems to have a strong hatred in his eyes
toward Mitt because he has no chance of beating him...Maybe a good old fashioned
Bible bash would do him some good! Mitt would own him! Hillary is a wolf in
sheep's clothing, and Obama has no real experience of success. Mitt Romney
is head and shoulders above the rest and I hope and pray that he will not lose
because he's Mormon. That would say a lot about the state of our
country...GO MITT!!!! You have my vote!!! Keep up the positivity and you will
prevail my brother!
SL COUNTY GRANDMA | 10:05 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
I believe Mitt Romney has the right experience and credentials for the
tremendous job as our president. It is evident that the media pick their
favorites and extol their "successes", ignoring the "lesser"
candidates' performance. The thoughtful reader and viewer must take the
responsibility of listening and researching carefully for himself, not being
bamboozled by some so-called expert's twisted interpretation of events.
There are many months left in this campaign and many opportunities ahead to
learn where the various candidates stand on issues crucial to our country. To
be stampeded into ill-founded predictions and hasty conclusions is hardly wise
and certainly not consistent with Utah's pioneer spirit of self reliance
and independence.
To HLB | 10:34 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
If you go to CNN's website you can get the break down of the delegate
votes. Mitt received 12 in Iowa, 4 in New Hampshire, and 8 in Wyoming not sure
where the other 7 are coming from but Cnn reports Romney with a nice 24
delegates, Huckabee with 18 and McCain with 10. Hope this helps.
BEA | 12:38 p.m. Jan. 12, 2008
INTERESTING WHILE READING THE COMMENTS I FOUND SOMEONE COPIED THE COMMENTS I
USED ON ANOTHER SITE SIGNING IT ANONYMOUS.
CAN'T YOU THINK FOR YOURSELF?
CAN'T YOU THINK FOR YOURSELF?
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