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Anonymous | 11:47 p.m. Feb. 26, 2008

I wish Josh Romney would run for governor. He'd get my vote. I voted for John Huntsman, jr. but won't again. I'm sure he's a very nice man, but as a governor he's a huge disappointment. I'm not sure what his vision for UT is, but I haven't agreed with much of what he's done yet. His apparent softness on immigration is appalling. I think he puts a wet finger up every morning and sees which way the wind is blowing. I'm beginning to wonder if the man actually has a back bone or an original thought.

sunnykc | 5:22 a.m. Feb. 27, 2008

It is NOT the better part of wisdom for a 32 year old man with a wife and three children to enlist in the war when plenty of other single, younger men are available--I don't care who you know who's done it. And YES being on the campaign trial is a valuable experience--it puts you in touch with the people--their opinions, their wishes, their needs. Many politicians have run for office with less relevant backgrounds. You go for it, Josh!

Anonymous | 7:17 a.m. Feb. 27, 2008

Go Josh,go for it !

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Trip | 8:46 a.m. Feb. 27, 2008

The Romneys are the leaches of this world they never give, no military service or any other patriotic contribution that others are expected to serve. The Romneys are takers, they are the bad seed of democracy.

John Huntsman | 10:54 a.m. Feb. 27, 2008

John Huntsman has been the best Democrat governor this state has ever had. I am pleased to have this "really a democrat" politician in office.

I don't like Josh Romney...he has had a lot handed to him on a silver platter.

To Trip | 11:13 a.m. Feb. 27, 2008

Trip- If you have served in the military you are entitled to say that, otherwise, do not make such judgments.

Stacy from Sacramento | 11:26 a.m. Feb. 27, 2008

gosh Trip and John Huntsman, you sound like little spoiled children. SO they are rich, big deal? You guys need to get a life, grow up and find a way to work and play well with others. Otherwise, you will just continue to be pathetic.

I for one am capable of respecting hard work and success. Get a clue

Dianna | 1:19 p.m. Feb. 27, 2008

To Trip
Take back those lying words. You don't have a leg to stand on and don't know what you are talking about. Mitt Romney closed his business and took his volunteer employs with him to New York to search for a friend's missing daughter. They found her too! Mitt Romney and some of his sons traveled all the way to California to help fight the fires that were burning homes in the southern residential regions last summer. They dug dirt with shovels to create fire breaks. Did you do that? Mitt Romney and his sons served 2 year missions in areas where they served people on a daily basis, some of them on foreign soil. I know what that is like. I have 2 sons and a daughter, all who served foreign missions (Venezuela, Japan, Mongolia) and I know how they sacrificed and worked for the good of the people there evidenced by the love they have for each other. That is better any day than having to kill in war, but if they are called to do that, they will. You just don't have a clue about what you are printing. Aplologize.

Dianna | 1:23 p.m. Feb. 27, 2008

Who determines if comments are abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative? I have read a lot of those. Why are they allowed?

Leroy | 7:00 p.m. Feb. 27, 2008

Go Josh Go. You have the birth right and your influence will make a difference. The constitution is hanging by a thread and representatives like yourself are the hope for the future. Go Josh GO.

Indiana | 8:58 p.m. Feb. 27, 2008

Thanks Dianna. It is good for people to talk about the good things. It is about time something good was said about a really good man and his family. There has been an effort to dominate this board by whiners, complainers, bad sports and jealous people. Mitt Romney was and probably is a great hope for a great many people. I for one don't even know what I am going to do come voting time. There is not alot out there for me to choose from. Oh well. I still pray for Mitt and family.

Dave | 9:27 p.m. Feb. 27, 2008

As someone who hopes to make it big one day I really am sick of the ignorant people of the world who see someone like Mitt Romney or his kids who has have made something of themselves and feel it their calling in life to act as if they are unworthy of what they have and that they are just some spoiled rich kid. It is these type of jealous bigots that tend to drive the truly hardworking Americans away from the Democratic party since people don't work as hard as they do just so they can be taxed to death and have their money given to others who aren't willing to put in the long hours. Time and time again the Democratic party tries to create entitlement programs but then fails to address the fact that luxuries like cable television aren't a right and if you have financial problems then maybe, just maybe, you shouldn't be spending your money on luxury items.

todd | 11:13 a.m. Feb. 28, 2008

I hope Mitt Romney re-enters the race as President or even as Vice President. The candidates that are still in the race are not real options. It makes me sick to know that all three Presidential candidates fall into the amnesty boat.

sargeant | 2:34 p.m. Feb. 28, 2008

I would hope that everyone who gripes about the Romney sons not serving in the military are themselves enlisting and making sure their own sons, husbands, brothers, nephews, etc. are right alongside them. HOWEVER, it's most often just blowhards with nothing better to say and no action behind their words.

bhparkman | 5:13 p.m. Feb. 28, 2008

Just great... another dynasty to mess things up.

I guess I'm not really part the local society. I don't care what your name, family history, or the appearance of nobility. WE ARE SOVEREIGN! WE HAVE NO ROYALTY OR NOBILITY!!!

If this Romney guy wants my vote, he'd better prove he'll be a good temp employee. And I want some sort of collateral to keep him in line. I've lost all trust and respect for these Huntsman's, Matheson's, Cannon's, and the rest of them.

Indiana | 8:52 p.m. Feb. 28, 2008

Wow bhparkman, I am not sure what you are trying to say there buddy. The Romneys are a great family and they don't consider themselves royalty or nobility or whatever. They are actually just regular people who want to serve their country. I pray they get the chance some day. I agree with Todd. I hope the same thing. I may hae to do a write in because there are such slim pickens. A person has to vote their conscience and my conscience just doesn't seem to like anything I see in the present arena. Oh well. write in perhaps.

My 2 Cents Worth | 3:42 a.m. Feb. 29, 2008

I know how Joke feels. I can't believe that anyone, including democrats, could support the inexperienced, vacuous minded Obama.

To Sargeant | 9:31 a.m. Feb. 29, 2008

You are not an army of one, many of us have served and distinguished ourselves in military service to our country. I do not think it is a requirement for political office, but I do think it is a good reference of ones patrotism and self sacrifice to our nation's interest. In the early years of our republic many of our presidents served: Washington, etc. Today too many of our polititions are just that, tin horn opportunist. Semper Fi. And thank you for your service.

Anonymous | 5:53 p.m. Feb. 29, 2008

In fact ... I completely discount any military service. It's not important. McCain gets no consideration from me for his POW status.

Ardent | 9:47 p.m. Feb. 29, 2008

Anonymous, you are impossible. I do think McCain is a hero, however, I am not believing that qualifies him for the job as president!

Anonymous | 9:31 a.m. March 13, 2008

Sounds like sour grapes! McCain is the Republican canadiate the lies have not changed that. Your family and father know about lies. Put your energy into being pro active by showing the maturity and integrity of a young man who wishes to change the country and enter into politics.I am saddened that you say you cannot support John McCain. Who will you be supporting Obama? Hillery? Maybe your family ideals are closer to democrats in theory they we all thought. and that's ok too I appreciate your desires to run for congress, we need men of integrity and faith, not one who needs to put others down to climb the ladder, but one who can stand on his own merits. The LDS community need men and women of higher standards of positive action. We have been taking a beating for our attitudes of belonging to some exclusive members only club, where our ideals and values are the only way. Not our fathers plan. Young Romney you can change the path and take the one less traveled by most politicians. Love and Respect for all is the answer!!! We can find a moral common ground to build upon in everyone.

Susan | 11:57 a.m. Aug. 24, 2009

Doesn't matter, I would vote for a Romney before I see Matheson in there again. Don't you people know that our governmnet is so corrupt, do you know that Social Security for our old folks is getting the shaft. Vote Matheson out.. get someone who isn't corrupt out. Call or write your congressmen to fix social security, as it is because of them that it is broke. They kept barrowing and spent it all.

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Josh Romney, son of Mitt Romney, stands in the kitchen of his Millcreek home with his wife, Jen, and his three children, from left to right, Gracie, Wyatt and Owen, Friday. Josh Romney says he's been approached to run for Congress in the 2nd District.

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