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Not Romney? Utah surprised
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First, the apparent strength of the party are the religious evangelicals that want my vote but not my religion because "Mormons worship the Devil." Second, the party of little government has been the party of big government for the past 7 years. I don't fault President Bush in particular. I fault every Republican in Washington. Third, I feel the only way to reorganize/reenergize conservative Americans is to give the White House back to the Democrats. Newt Gingrich wasn't smart enough to engineer a GOP comeback in 1996. It was merely a call for a counterbalance to President Clinton. The same thing will happen in 2012.
For these reasons, as well as a few others, I invite the Utah Republicans to join me in voting Democratic in November. Let's prove to the Nation why Utah shouldn't be taken for granted, and let's bring our party to the brink of destruction in order to allow for a resurgence in four more years.
When will Utah wake up? the Republican party takes us for granted while mocking LDS behind our backs.
Now I'm 100% sure I'm voting for Obama.
�There are Mormon students who have come to the Huddle and raised their hands and said the prayer, so now we�re teaching the kids to ask the right questions and understand exactly what they believe. We�re not making denominational pitches against anyone,"
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!
Maybe Mitt could team with Bloomberg or something?
Will he do it? No way. Mitt is following the loyalty train and hopefully will win in 2012 as a Republican. But it would give me someone to vote for.
Who will I vote for? I am thinking Green Party this year. I do not support McCain, and I don't think Obama would be such a hot pick, either. I wish there was a box in the polls that says "apathetic" so I could express myself without staying home.
Congrats to Sarah. I have nothing against her. It is McCain's judgment, first in his marriage, then in his running mate, that brings the ticket into question.
Strategic, but not wise.
The people of Utah it seems are no more enlightened than the rest of americans.
Republicans: mock Mitt Romney, question his religion and its values, choose a much less qualified candidate who is very evangelical
Democrats: elected Harry Reid majority leader, making him highest ranked LDS in the history of US, gave Reid major slot at convention, nominated proud LDS Democrat Udall in Colorado, etc.
Democrats welcome all people regardless of race or religion, a party of regular working people instead of Republican millionaires.
Isn't that what you want for your country and your kids?
Like the Wise Teacher said of old...."Hypocrites"
Don't get me wrong I think Palin is great but McCain chose her so he could totally control her!
I am glad that Romney isn't on the ticket with John McCain.
Mormon will always be the illegitimate step child of the republican party. If you want to be LDS and a republican, learn to deal with this fact.
While I'm disappointed that Romney isn't on the ticket, I'm also a little relieved. Even though McCain appears to have warmed a little to Romney, there really is no positive chemistry from the two and Romney will not be able to do what I think Palin could do. I think many more of the Republican base will come out and vote for her than a few disaffected Mormons will vote for Obama. It's more likely that Hillary fans will vote for a McCain/Palin ticket versus a McCain/Romney. Romney has done a lot of good work for the Republican party/LDS church. You don't always have to win to make a real difference.
With Obama's class warfare rhetoric and Cindy McCains wealth, Romney was just too successful in his business career. With him on McCain's ticket that would make it the what? 300 or 400 million dollar ticket? I really like the Palin pick but something just bugs me when being successful hurts your chances. Just my opinion. have a great weekend.
Sorry, Mitt. You belong to a political party in which your religion, unfortunately, IS a liability for you. Sen. Reid rose to the highest position of power in Congress and nobody batted an eye. Wake up, Utahns and Latter-day Saints! You are being had.
Of COURSE Romney didn't get the nomination! Of COURSE he wasn't picked to be VP running mate! If you are honestly surprised, you are honestly not paying attention to how the rest of America sees your peculiar people.
We continue to try to vote for the very best choice - the most moral, ethical, wise and experienced candidate we can...from what ever church-going background.
McCain will not get my vote nor will Obama. I don't trust either one.
Heck, he doesn't even like white people! Give me a break, His religion doesn't even have the form of godliness.
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