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Mr T | 1:04 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I hope and pray that Mitt Is McCain pick for the Vice Presidency. We need Him
like we have never needed anyone befor. He is the complete package. what reason
could anyone have for not picking him to be anything they wanted Him to be? A
man for all seasons. A man for all times. McCain please pick mitt! go for the
gold!
Katherine | 1:14 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Romney is so presidential. He would make a wonderful and effective VP. I hope
McCain will select him. What a great ticket!!
McCain * Romney '08!! The Dream Team!!
McCain * Romney '08!! The Dream Team!!
Home Alone? | 1:48 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
''Among other things, Romney, looking thin and tan, said Obama made a
serious tactical error when he made fun of McCain not immediately listing the
number of homes he and his wife own''
Hey Romney is dead right here!! I mean what an insult to ask a zillionaire how many homes he owns! Imagine asking poor old Mitt how many HE owns......... he's got better things to do than think about petty things like this. For instance how to maintain his tan and that super white smile while at the same time trying to figure out where all of the countries poor people came from. Leave these guys alone will ya.........
Hey Romney is dead right here!! I mean what an insult to ask a zillionaire how many homes he owns! Imagine asking poor old Mitt how many HE owns......... he's got better things to do than think about petty things like this. For instance how to maintain his tan and that super white smile while at the same time trying to figure out where all of the countries poor people came from. Leave these guys alone will ya.........
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whistle | 4:30 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Romney is calling Obama a flip-flopper? Hahahahahahahaha! Unbelievable. I
don't think I even need to mention Romney's well known flip-flops.
Utah Bill | 4:46 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Romney would be a perfect VP because he seems to have no set positions of his
own - making it easy to accept a president's stances.
Sub-Odeon | 5:14 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Orson Scott Card wrote a very convincing letter asking McCain to NOT pick Mitt
Romney. I was forced to agree with it.
McCain has enough of an uphill battle as it is. Romney will not win for McCain any states McCain won't already win; and Mitt will quite probably cost McCain one or more Southern states that McCain desperately needs against Obama.
We can thank good ole' Southern Christian Evangelism. The Evangelists would sooner vote for a gay man or an African American (ergo, Obama) than a "cult member" like Romney.
Alas, I wish it weren't so. I also think Mitt is a terrific candidate and is badly needed. Unfortunately, prejudice in the South and the tight poll numbers make Mitt too risky for McCain.
JMHO.
McCain has enough of an uphill battle as it is. Romney will not win for McCain any states McCain won't already win; and Mitt will quite probably cost McCain one or more Southern states that McCain desperately needs against Obama.
We can thank good ole' Southern Christian Evangelism. The Evangelists would sooner vote for a gay man or an African American (ergo, Obama) than a "cult member" like Romney.
Alas, I wish it weren't so. I also think Mitt is a terrific candidate and is badly needed. Unfortunately, prejudice in the South and the tight poll numbers make Mitt too risky for McCain.
JMHO.
romney carrying | 5:48 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Romney goes to Denver to carry McCain's water. What a lap dog. It is emb.
to watch ... it is almost as bad that Romney supporters actually think this is a
great assignment or job.
Mitt, quit carrying the water for the guy who hates yah. Are you that desperate to be loved and to set yourself up for failure in 2012?
Quit being the lap dog. Grow up, stand up, get a spine.
Mitt, quit carrying the water for the guy who hates yah. Are you that desperate to be loved and to set yourself up for failure in 2012?
Quit being the lap dog. Grow up, stand up, get a spine.
Interloper | 5:49 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I look forward to seeing Mitt Romney try to defend the LDS' legacy
regarding racial discrimination in a race in which the key opponent would not
have been welcome in Romney's own church at priesthood age.
McCain is ready!! | 5:51 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
McCain is ready... he wrote out his speech... but he can't remember where
he put it... which home? Where? Do we own one of those, honey?
Early dementia has already set in for John McCain. Look at the record of mispeaking, can't remembers, etc. Early dementia has already set in.
When he addresses the faithful in Minn. you will see him read, read, read, the card in front of him because otherwise he will leave the road. He has early dementia. You know it, I know it. Who is going to have the courage to say it outloud?
Early dementia has already set in for John McCain. Look at the record of mispeaking, can't remembers, etc. Early dementia has already set in.
When he addresses the faithful in Minn. you will see him read, read, read, the card in front of him because otherwise he will leave the road. He has early dementia. You know it, I know it. Who is going to have the courage to say it outloud?
Mary | 6:06 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Get out of Happy Valley. It won't happen.
ECR | 6:10 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Mr. T - Please allow me to express my displeasure at your referring to Mitt
Romney as "Him", using the capital 'H'. Most of us reserve
that designation for a higher authority and despite all of Mitt Romney's
exemplary qualities, he has not been elevated to that status.
utahboni | 6:13 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
It takes a lot of gall for Romney or McCain to accuse anyone else of
flip-flopping. They've both managed to be on both sides of every major
issue. That is, except working to make rich people even richer. They've
both been consistantly in favor of creating a permanent layer of American
nobility. Romney saved a few corporations, but he did so at the expense of the
people who worked hard to build the companies. He could care less about
working people. If you're not rich, you're a fool if you vote for
Republicans.
liberal Larry | 6:18 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Poor Mitt. He seems to have a brilliant mind for ruthlessly making money, but
as a person of honor and conviction he seems to be failing badly. After
shamelessly pandering as a candidate, he has now become McCain's attack
dog. He reminds me of Spiro Agnew.
CaptMorg | 6:29 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I find it very entertaining to read the many comments from both sides of this
argument. Everyone is so passionate and sure that they are right. I will remind
you that we are talking politics here. That means that everyone on both sides
will talk a lot about what sounds good and what they think the largest majority
of voters want to hear. It is rather sad that there is so much venom being
thrown about by both sides. Name calling and passing judgments on the character
of a person with only knowing who they are by what you read in the paper or
because they are the same religion as you is very irresponsible. Whether you
believe in the Bible or not there is very good wisdom in the story that ends
with Jesus saying, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."
You are supposed to have an opinion and be able to choose according to your best
judgment, but trying to influence people with snide, sarcastic comments is not
productive. Also, irresponsible comments that are full of grammatical and
spelling errors only add to your lack of credibility. Use spell check!
Bryan | 6:40 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I hope he is the pick as well, it would really boost my confidence in a McCain
Presidency. I think it is going to be a long shot for Mr. Romney to be selected
though.
Anonymous | 6:43 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Romney is typical neocon slime in the Karl Rove, Dick Cheney tradition.
He's gone as far as he will ever go in politics.
He's gone as far as he will ever go in politics.
Mitt flip-flops | 6:44 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Regarding "Mr T" above -- referring to Mitt as a pronoun with a
capital "H" as if he's Christ is chilling! Mitt's the
"complete package" largely because he's been on all sides of an
issue -- he's been both for and against abortion rights, he's for and
against universal healthcare, he's been both for and against McCain...
I don't think Mitt is Christ, but I am concerned about his willingness to toss his values to "fit" with whatever the political whims of the times are. McCain has also turned right big time to appeal to the extremes of his party -- McCain's maverick reputation has been tarnished in my eyes. And adding Mitt, both of whom don't like one another -- a divide that goes way back to the 2002 Olympics when McCain criticized all the earmarks sent to Utah for hosting the Games -- could be a real challenge of leadership in the White House!
I don't think Mitt is Christ, but I am concerned about his willingness to toss his values to "fit" with whatever the political whims of the times are. McCain has also turned right big time to appeal to the extremes of his party -- McCain's maverick reputation has been tarnished in my eyes. And adding Mitt, both of whom don't like one another -- a divide that goes way back to the 2002 Olympics when McCain criticized all the earmarks sent to Utah for hosting the Games -- could be a real challenge of leadership in the White House!
Qualifications? | 6:45 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I hear the argument made frequently, in presidential elections, that one or the
other candidate is "not qualified" and I wonder just what are
important qualifications to be president?
Here's mine:
1) Intelligence
2) Ability to listen to the opinions of others, and if persuasive, change positions when the evidence is compelling (read not rigid,open minded)
3) Ability to get along well with other people, not an egotist, ability to recognize one's mistakes, etc.
4) Ability to recognize talent and assemble a highly qualified team of people around you. Reagan was good at this. The country is not run by one man, but by a large organization with lots of talented people. As a result, I'm not that concerned if, a candidate has only been in public service a short time if he has the other qualifications listed above.
So, I would ask that we all take a careful look at the candidates and see what the people who've worked with them and know them well have to say about them. I personally don't think Mitt is any more or less qualified to be president than either John McCain or Barak Obama--I can make a case for all three.
Here's mine:
1) Intelligence
2) Ability to listen to the opinions of others, and if persuasive, change positions when the evidence is compelling (read not rigid,open minded)
3) Ability to get along well with other people, not an egotist, ability to recognize one's mistakes, etc.
4) Ability to recognize talent and assemble a highly qualified team of people around you. Reagan was good at this. The country is not run by one man, but by a large organization with lots of talented people. As a result, I'm not that concerned if, a candidate has only been in public service a short time if he has the other qualifications listed above.
So, I would ask that we all take a careful look at the candidates and see what the people who've worked with them and know them well have to say about them. I personally don't think Mitt is any more or less qualified to be president than either John McCain or Barak Obama--I can make a case for all three.
Unlike most liberals, | 6:49 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I actually have to get going to work soon. So I will post a preemptive
challenge to the "only Mormons want Mitt". I do not live in Utah. I
do not live in the Mountain West. I live in the South. Many Republicans have
told me, "We made a huge mistake with McCain. We need Romney". I
even hear it on the radio station, "We need Romney". Therefore, I
don't buy the
As an American I think they are right. As a Mormon I am afraid of all the crazies that will now come out of the woodwork. But I think the country needs someone who has actual executive experience and someone who has had to make a payroll - not someone who was a "community activist" or been in government his entire life.
As an American I think they are right. As a Mormon I am afraid of all the crazies that will now come out of the woodwork. But I think the country needs someone who has actual executive experience and someone who has had to make a payroll - not someone who was a "community activist" or been in government his entire life.
jr | 6:50 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
And what experience does the pretty boy have to judge others - how many people
understand his business and how he has made his money on the backs of the little
person even costing many their jobs. Yep he is the man of the hour
m f russell | 6:56 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
If Mitt is not the pick McCain will shoot hinself in the foot. Mitt is simply
the best choice. I am most impressed by his sheer intelligence.
nottyou | 7:15 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Wow...this is an entire carnival of Stupid!
"complete package"?? | 7:23 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
If you mean he can support any position on any given day by flipping and
flopping like flounder, then I get what you mean. Anyone republican who can get
elected as governor in the most liberal state is a republican who Ronald Reagan
would not even speak to.
Ernest T. Bass | 7:26 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
If McSame choses Romney, he can kiss the presidency goodbye. Those bigots in the
south would never vote for a Mormon.
Anonymous | 7:26 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Bigotry, hate and predjudice rear their ugly heads EVERY time a Mormon gets into
the public spotlight. Most of the anti-Romney comments here are not really
about Mitt Romney, they're about hatred of the Mormons.
Mayhem Mike | 7:44 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I laugh at the ignoramuses who blame Romney for "losing jobs for the little
people" with his work at Bain Capital. Don't you get it? Did your
IQ's drop sharply? The PURPOSE, the GOAL of a BUSINESS is to MAKE A PROFIT
for its creators and those who risked to invest in it. It is NOT to hang on and
operate in the "red" and hold on to low-paid, unskilled workers
"out of loyalty." Romney was doing his job to make unprofitable
companies PROFITABLE, not be the "savior" of its workers!
sheer intelligence? | 7:51 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
How about sheer and unabashed ambition?
sorry, 7:26 | 8:02 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Nope, the comments are about Romney.
To qualifications | 8:04 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Well said.
Obama 08 | 8:12 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I hate to disappoint all you rabid MItt fans, but McCain is going with Pawlenty
(a number of news sources are suggesting this today.)
Let's face it, Mitt would be a disaster: flip-flopping, elitism, unlikeable outside of Utah. For a rich man, Romney panders like beggar, willing to sacrifice his integrity for political gain. Is this the Mormon spirit?
McCain simply doesn't respect Mormons or the measly 5 electoral votes Utah offers. Well I live in Utah, am Mormon, and am voting for Obama, who has only nice things to say about Utah (on a recent trip to his campaign office here, he told some staffers they are lucky to live in Utah.)
Now that the MItt fantasy is over, it is time for all Utahans to really consider who will be best for Utah and for the US--Obama. He has the plan, the intelligence, and the right set of skills to rescue the country from the Bush debacle.
OBAMA 08: It's inevitable!
Let's face it, Mitt would be a disaster: flip-flopping, elitism, unlikeable outside of Utah. For a rich man, Romney panders like beggar, willing to sacrifice his integrity for political gain. Is this the Mormon spirit?
McCain simply doesn't respect Mormons or the measly 5 electoral votes Utah offers. Well I live in Utah, am Mormon, and am voting for Obama, who has only nice things to say about Utah (on a recent trip to his campaign office here, he told some staffers they are lucky to live in Utah.)
Now that the MItt fantasy is over, it is time for all Utahans to really consider who will be best for Utah and for the US--Obama. He has the plan, the intelligence, and the right set of skills to rescue the country from the Bush debacle.
OBAMA 08: It's inevitable!
My 2 Cents | 8:34 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Obama is as ready to be Commander in Chief as Romney is.
jackhp | 8:44 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Anon 7:26 a.m.
That's funny. From my point of view your comment is evidence of a persecution complex, something that also seems to "rear its ugly head EVERY time a Mormon gets into the public spotlight."
Most of the anti-Mitty comments in this thread have NOTHING AT ALL to do with him being a Mormon.
That's funny. From my point of view your comment is evidence of a persecution complex, something that also seems to "rear its ugly head EVERY time a Mormon gets into the public spotlight."
Most of the anti-Mitty comments in this thread have NOTHING AT ALL to do with him being a Mormon.
Anonymous | 8:48 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Uh-oh!
Looks like the GOP is in deep doo-doo.
Make that VERY deep doo-doo.
Looks like the GOP is in deep doo-doo.
Make that VERY deep doo-doo.
Anonymous | 8:47 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Mitt you make me proud to be a Mormon and an American!
Sid | 8:47 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
McCain is ready for what? To be another George W Bush. I know Obama isn`t ready
for that but he is ready to be President. Go Obama!
WBM5 | 8:48 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
My mom is from Florida. She used to be a firm democrat. She is a born again
Christian. She Wants Mitt and so do her friends. And they are very much like
her. Finally my mother and I are able to see eye to eye. But will we be happy
come November? I hope so.
Wake Up | 8:49 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
This state means nothing on the national level of politics. How much campaigning
have you seen by either party here in Utah the last 40 years? Why is that?
Guess? It is and has been the most republican state by percentage in the U.S.
forever. Why is that? With all that has transpired this past 8 years and before
that people that live cult type lifestyles are told what to do and they do
it(ala FLDS, Jim Jones, Amish communities ect. Wake up Utah and think for
yourselves for a change, make your own decisions, don't be told what, where
and when to do things. If you don't believe this, then why just why would
this state have voted so pro-republican forever? Has there never been a
qualified democrat to vote for forever? It is time for this SHEEP image to
change.
Funny | 8:55 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I find it hilarious that you all get so offended over comments on this board. I
am a Mormon that is not for Mitt getting the VP spot. It is not because he is
Mormon or the fact that he is a good businessman. The fact is that his positions
on very morally charged subjects do not line up with mine therefore I cannot
support him nor McCain. Romney is capable but McCain would endanger his campaign
by adding him to the ticket. And liberals have jobs too "Unlike Most
Liberals" just not ones that require a uniform like yours.
Dooku | 8:53 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
No one is ever ready for anything in this life. That's why it is called,
"taking a leap of faith and getting baptized by fire."
We the voters are "taking the leap of faith" when we go to the voting booth and cast our votes. No one is perfect in this world.
We the voters are "taking the leap of faith" when we go to the voting booth and cast our votes. No one is perfect in this world.
Disappointed | 8:54 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
As a former Olympic volunteer and active member of the LDS Church, I am
disappointed in Mitt Romney. I found Hillary to be much more believable than he
was in his rants. Why would he even want to be on McCain's ticket? Oh yeah,
he could inherit the job if dementia or whatever was to set in. Even if he is on
the ticket, which I highly doubt, I will not vote for it.
Anonymous | 9:00 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
i find it interesting that there are very few comments about the actual article
but LOTS commenting back to the commentors...for me, i can't decide what is
more likely. romney helping mccain b/c he is the best candidate all around (i
too think he is the complete pkg) and also being capable of stepping into the
position of president if/when mccain succumbs to the effects of his age. OR
romney costing mccain the presidency due to southern states (where i happen to
live) having people in them that would rather have a democrat in office (or
waste their vote on an indep-same thing) than put someone who doesn't share
their "values" in office (as if a dem DOES!). i don't know what
to hope for other than actually getting mccain/romney IN office.
Anonymous | 9:02 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Romney invaded Denver and went after Obama with both barrels blazin'?
That's an interesting writing style. Anyway, in spite of the fact that voting for romney is the smartest thing you could do, and voting against romney is blatant regigious bigotry, I'm voting Obama.
That's an interesting writing style. Anyway, in spite of the fact that voting for romney is the smartest thing you could do, and voting against romney is blatant regigious bigotry, I'm voting Obama.
Anonymous | 9:03 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
What does Romney know?
K2 | 9:07 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Housing aside, the gist of the article is that Senator Obama is not ready.
Now, I would challenge people to read (at least skim) the Senator's book -
"The Audacity of Hope" and then be bold enough to say he isn't
"ready".
Senator McCain has garnered a lot of wisdom in his 72 years and he should be using it for his retirement years. Will President Bush be seen (and heard) at the Republican convention?
Senator McCain has garnered a lot of wisdom in his 72 years and he should be using it for his retirement years. Will President Bush be seen (and heard) at the Republican convention?
sorry, 8:02 | 9:10 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
7:26 is dead on
Re: Anonymous | 7:26 a.m | 9:11 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
You need to get over your persecution complex. Romney is a joke and would be
harmful to McCain's hopes of winning the election. People don't like
because he doesn't have a backbone and his constantly changing views(IE
flip-flopping), not because he's mormon. Go find another excuse as to why
he's failing.
Johnny Utah #9 | 9:14 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Re: Anonymous | 7:26 a.m
Speaking of hateful bigotry...
Don't you have an Anti-Gay-Marriage rally to attend?
Speaking of hateful bigotry...
Don't you have an Anti-Gay-Marriage rally to attend?
Joe Schmoe | 9:20 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Hey D-news! Thanks for screening my post!
I guess it's ok for the Utah liberals to to rip on Mitt. Heaven forbid someone critcize Pat Jones, when there is a pic of her shaking hands with Mitt!
She is still an embarrassment to this State!!
I guess it's ok for the Utah liberals to to rip on Mitt. Heaven forbid someone critcize Pat Jones, when there is a pic of her shaking hands with Mitt!
She is still an embarrassment to this State!!
Anonymous | 9:31 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
McCain is ready for the old folk�s home and Romney is ready
to make commercials for �Just for Men�
hair coloring.
dr28 | 9:36 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I don't know how the Democrats are going to save us they have had Pelosi
and Reid for over a yr and 1/2 and helped make the Congress get the lowest
rating in history and never sent 1 appropriation bill in during all of this time
You know taxes are going to jump if they get in.
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