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Utahns give $1.2 million more to Mitt
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Concerned tax payer | 1:19 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Here is an idea, Let's look in to the separation of church and state.
Let's look into how much of this mony comes from the LDS Church and
it's followers. Of course that will not be looked into by anyone. Heres a
great idea, stop spending your money on a politician that will never win a
national election and start fixing the problems within the state. Oh
that's right, when the church runs the state their isn't any problems.
Keep trying Mitt, it will never happen.
Alan Robinson | 1:49 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
YAWN.......... Here we go again with statements about the man who was brought in
to 'save the Salt Lake winter games'. Is that the best that we can say
about this guy?? I guess that he is as important as the person who lead the
Sydney games, and the one now leading the China games....... whoever they are.
Why doesnt anyone keep remembering why the Salt Lake games were in such a mess
in the first place? Corruption on the Salt Lake Olympic board, as simple as
that. Lets not give Mitt one more cent, he will not, can not win. The only
winner here is his ego!!
Re: Concerned tax payer | 2:01 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
You are a joker! What is your point. The LDS church is simply the religion of
many prominent people in the state. That doesn't mean the church has any
say in what happens. There is a strong influence of LDS people in the state,
more than 75%. Last I checked the government is by the people for the people,
so if they are LDS than their values and opinions are going to be reflected in
politics. Do the math...than feel free to get lost.
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Carl | 3:15 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Mitt:
Keep a straight face and tell me money isn't the driving force in politics - no matter which party.
Keep a straight face and tell me money isn't the driving force in politics - no matter which party.
Scotwright | 3:40 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
As a disabled Vietnam Veteran and LDS Church member I am really pumped up about
the chance to support a qualified member of the Church who is running for our
country's highest office. Mitt Romney is a great businessman, was a great
governor, and will make the best president this country could ever have. Has he
changed his mind on certain topics? Of course he has. If a person has never
changed his mind about anything, that person does not have an operating
brain.
The money spent to allow Mr. Romney to get his conservative, patriotic message out is money well spent and I intend to send every dime that I can to help get this great American elected.
The money spent to allow Mr. Romney to get his conservative, patriotic message out is money well spent and I intend to send every dime that I can to help get this great American elected.
Jay | 4:52 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
IF, and that's an "all caps" if, Romney makes it to the White
House, those Mormons who helped put him there will rue the day they gave him one
red cent and their vote.
Mark my words.
Mark my words.
Deseret Dawg | 5:03 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Response to the so-called "Concerned Taxpayer": Just because the LDS
Church dominates the state doesn't mean it "runs the state". If
it ran the state, there'd be no liquor stores or bars. It would be a Mormon
version of Saudi Arabia.
While I switched my support from Mitt Romney to Ron Paul a while back, Mitt Romney is still a competitive candidate and has every chance to secure the Republican nomination.
Whether you're anti-Mormon or not is personally irrelevant to me. But at least don't be so blatant about your Mormon-bashing. Pay at least some nominal lip service to intellectual honesty.
While I switched my support from Mitt Romney to Ron Paul a while back, Mitt Romney is still a competitive candidate and has every chance to secure the Republican nomination.
Whether you're anti-Mormon or not is personally irrelevant to me. But at least don't be so blatant about your Mormon-bashing. Pay at least some nominal lip service to intellectual honesty.
KingM | 6:23 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
I could be wrong, but it looks like Mitt's campaign is fading. He seems
like a good guy, but I'm not sure he'd be the best choice for
president.
As an aside, I find the constant sniping at Massachusetts annoying. So they vote Democrat. This also the state that gave us the Mayflower and "the shot heard round the world." They led the fight in the Revolution and they sacrificed thousands of men keeping the Union together in the Civil War.
As an aside, I find the constant sniping at Massachusetts annoying. So they vote Democrat. This also the state that gave us the Mayflower and "the shot heard round the world." They led the fight in the Revolution and they sacrificed thousands of men keeping the Union together in the Civil War.
Tricky Situation | 6:30 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Objectively, Mitt appears to be among the more qualified of those seeking the
Republican nomination. I hope he wins. In order to go all the way, others will
want to see him as President of the US, not a Mormon president. The trick is
that if people analyze his donors, they'd likely find a large portion of
his funding is coming from those of his faith. I suspect this could become more
of an issue going forward, which means more people could question his stance.
R.M. | 7:48 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
I thought separation of church and state meant something different. As far as
I know individuals are still allowed to donate money to candidates as they
choose. Individual members of any church have that right as citizens of the
United States of America. In church meetings we are reminded that the church
does not endorse any candidate but we are encouraged to get involved and vote.
How nice to have a candidate that has values still. He has kept his marriage
vows. I wonder how honorable of a leader someone can be if they cheat on the
most important person in their life, their wife.
G | 8:17 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Ron Paul also came to Utah in mid September. I do believe he's worth a
mention since Vegas gives him better odds at the presidency than Romney, and he
walked away from here with a chunk of change himself. It looked like the article
was covering all candidates who came here but has omitted Paul.
Taxpayer | 9:28 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Then you better tell the Catholics in Massachusetts to stop re-electing the
Kennedy's, because that is DEFINITELY a conflict between church and
state.......get real.....Mormons, just like Catholics, Jews, Protestants, and
anthists, can spend their money anyway and on anyone they want. If they want to
give it to Mitt, win, lose, or draw, that is their choice. And if he
doesn't win, that's okay too. He is a candidate just like all of the
others.
LDS Independent | 9:48 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
You have to give the guy credit - he has (is?) a remarkable fund raising
machine. If by some miracle he gets the nomination, and Clinton gets the Demo
nod, he'll have my reluctant support. Until then, here's hoping common
sense prevails and both parties nominate more qualified and principled
candidates.
Remarkable fund raiser?? | 11:09 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
He has raised $44 million but his his own single biggest contributor, to the
tune of $17.35 million out of his own pocket.
I would hardly call that being a remarkable fund raiser.
He is, however, a remarkable fundraiser in UTAH.
I would hardly call that being a remarkable fund raiser.
He is, however, a remarkable fundraiser in UTAH.
Utah Native | 11:15 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Just another of the daily Rah-Rah Mitt stories from the official party voice.
YAWN...
Name Change??? | 11:20 a.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Just a thought, maybe you should change your name to the "Mitt Morning
News".
niagara | 12:36 p.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Mitt may not follow in his grandfather steps (5 wives)-great-grandfather with 12. So he's Mormon, so what! I'll go with Dr. Ron Paul.
Ken Baguley | 3:28 p.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Mitt's my man...Where is a better qualified and experienced man in the
line-up...There ain't one. THERE AIN'T ONE BETTER ON EITHER
SIDE...Also I have to say that...Don't you think electing a woman for
president is downside for dealing with countries that believe women are less
than a man? We are not doing well now, but with a woman president we would be
less advantageous in negotiations and otherwise. I love Condolissa, but I
believe she too is less effective than a male would be.
Just curious | 3:32 p.m. Oct. 16, 2007
When Ron Paul goes down in flames (ok, more of a damp sizzle - he has yet to
catch fire anywhere), then who are his very loyal (if very few) supporters going
to vote for? Every time I read one of these boards on any website, there's
always a few Ron Paul comments. But there's not a chance in heck he's
going to win. Is he going to do the third party thing? Great, all we need is
another Perot wannabe - complete with a Democrat victory... sigh...
true blue | 5:24 p.m. Oct. 16, 2007
Politics! I have yet to see a candidate on either side that I absolute like.
Right now I would give my money to Mitt if I had any. Fred Thompson was my
favorite early on, but he waited too long to enter and seems like he's a
dud after the debate.
Right now only 2 people have a real shot at the presidency Hillary and Rudy. The other 2 with an outside chance are Mitt and Obama. That's your race right there.
McCain will probably take Arizona, but is behind in all other states. Ron Paul is cool, but he's not presidential material. Fred's a dud. Obama is to green (inexperienced look for him in the future). All the other candidates just aren't getting national recognition.
Right now only 2 people have a real shot at the presidency Hillary and Rudy. The other 2 with an outside chance are Mitt and Obama. That's your race right there.
McCain will probably take Arizona, but is behind in all other states. Ron Paul is cool, but he's not presidential material. Fred's a dud. Obama is to green (inexperienced look for him in the future). All the other candidates just aren't getting national recognition.
Suzyk | 4:57 p.m. Oct. 18, 2007
It's amazing to me that people can be so judgemental as to the character of
an American...one who would like to be President..one who has values, one who
has integrity, a man who loves his family, loves God and one who is not perfect.
Many of these comments are filled with hate, jealousy, pride and certainly not
uplifting. If it is meant for Mitt Romney to be elected, it will happen..but
whatever the outcome he has proven to be an honest, law abiding American. One
who
loves his country, his family and friends and above all God. He is the caliber of man I would want to be President. My hat goes off to Mitt Romney for his courage and I hope he's given a change to prove himself. He is not running as a Mormon, he is running as an American who loves his country. Let's give him the benefit of a doubt.
loves his country, his family and friends and above all God. He is the caliber of man I would want to be President. My hat goes off to Mitt Romney for his courage and I hope he's given a change to prove himself. He is not running as a Mormon, he is running as an American who loves his country. Let's give him the benefit of a doubt.
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