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Romney wins big in Nevada
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Jerry | 1:23 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I pray that Brother Romney will win it all. The end times are near. With this
man as president, he will buy us a few more years.
KE | 1:36 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Romney did really well with Mormons, and they really turned out for him.
However, if not one Mormon had voted, Mitt would still have had enough votes to
win. Great win!
Romney resonates well with voters the more they get to know him, his positions and vision for this country. He's the best of the bunch, in my opinion.
The current delegate count today after Nevada and South Carolina is--Romney 72, McCain 38, Huckabee 29, Thompson 8, Paul 6, and Guiliani 2.
Way to go, Mitt! On to the White House!
Romney resonates well with voters the more they get to know him, his positions and vision for this country. He's the best of the bunch, in my opinion.
The current delegate count today after Nevada and South Carolina is--Romney 72, McCain 38, Huckabee 29, Thompson 8, Paul 6, and Guiliani 2.
Way to go, Mitt! On to the White House!
J. Carlyle Parker, a Christian | 1:57 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
It's wonderful. Go, Romney!
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William | 4:14 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I think it's great that Romney is getting positive coverage in the media
now and not taking the hits for being a Mormon. I think it's sad that the
entire mass media has decided to try to eliminate Ron Paul by not giving him the
same or even a small portion of that time. You know why he had to
"seriously campaign" in Nevada? It's because he had too! He
does not get mentioned at all. If everyone took the time to do their own
research on the candidates, (and not what the media would have you hear) many
more would see that Ron Paul is the only one who has a plan to fix the mess the
country is in.
It's not that I don't like "helmet head", as he refers to himself, it's that I don't know what his position will be next week.
As for the others in the GOP, they chose not to go to Nevada not because they didn't want too... It's because they DONT HAVE THE MONEY! Go to Ron Paul's website on Monday (MLK day) and be astounded at the donations that pour into Ron Paul's campaign. Oh and yes, I work graves...
It's not that I don't like "helmet head", as he refers to himself, it's that I don't know what his position will be next week.
As for the others in the GOP, they chose not to go to Nevada not because they didn't want too... It's because they DONT HAVE THE MONEY! Go to Ron Paul's website on Monday (MLK day) and be astounded at the donations that pour into Ron Paul's campaign. Oh and yes, I work graves...
Anonymous | 5:52 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
So, overwhelming support from like minded mormons reflects people choosing the
right man for the job. but from what i've seen here in the paper and online
posts, voting for someone else because you're not a like minded mormon is
mormon bashing.
Utah in a nutshell.
Utah in a nutshell.
Utah Resident | 6:42 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
95 percent of LDS voters went for Romney? So much for the theory that Mormons
don't vote as a bloc.
suzyk | 6:47 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Hooray for Romney...citizens are showing what they truly believe in and that is
a man who can do the job. One with experience, integrity, maturity and the
abilities to be effective as the President of the United States. Mitt is a
businessman who has a great love for this country. He has a proven record of
organization, the ability to make good changes in our country and the desire to
serve to the best of his ability. He believes in God, he is a constant
practicing Christian who believes that truth will prevail. He has sound morals,
loves his family and has a great desire to help turn around the economy and show
that changes can be made for the good. It's not his religion that has us
voting for him but his wisdom and integrity. Keep up the good work Mitt.
C T R Gitto | 7:37 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
What we all have to do is C T R . The fact that he is
L D S just makes him more the right pick .
L D S just makes him more the right pick .
Jim in GA | 7:37 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Very true about the SC Primary getting more press coverage, especially down
south. Front page for McCain vs. back page for Romney.
russ | 8:50 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Story explains Nevada's victory for Mitt. It does not explain how come he
ran away from SC. He had Nevada wrapped up the moment he announced he was
running for president. Polls showed it, everyone knew it. Mormons united!
But today is a new day, and he flopped in SC. He couldn't even beat Fred! Has anyone actually seen Fred talk? Move? Show life? And Mitt spent a ton of money and time in SC, only to run away.
The GOP knows it. FL will show it. McCain is hot now and looks like a car set to go down hill to the finish line. Romney cannot carry the big states, and McCain can.
So does Mitt get the VP slot? No. You can't get elected pres. of the good old USA and have your ticket from AZ and ... UT? Or is he from Michigan? Or is it Massachusettes? Confused? So is the voting public.
No, running away from SC was awful. He didn't even get the chance to explain why he came in 4th. Didn't get the chance to dance.
If I were in his shoes, I'd fire the idiot who made me run away from the south.
But today is a new day, and he flopped in SC. He couldn't even beat Fred! Has anyone actually seen Fred talk? Move? Show life? And Mitt spent a ton of money and time in SC, only to run away.
The GOP knows it. FL will show it. McCain is hot now and looks like a car set to go down hill to the finish line. Romney cannot carry the big states, and McCain can.
So does Mitt get the VP slot? No. You can't get elected pres. of the good old USA and have your ticket from AZ and ... UT? Or is he from Michigan? Or is it Massachusettes? Confused? So is the voting public.
No, running away from SC was awful. He didn't even get the chance to explain why he came in 4th. Didn't get the chance to dance.
If I were in his shoes, I'd fire the idiot who made me run away from the south.
Troubled | 8:55 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Can Latter-Day Saints truly be troubled with the "Mormon" label
associated with Mitt Romney? The national articles attribute his victory in
Nevada to stances on the economy and immigration. The Deseret New? His church
membership.
Numbers are interesting | 8:58 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Mormons comprise 7.5% of Nevada's populous. 27% of those casting votes in
Nevada said they were Mormons.
By these numbers you can deduce: one few Nevadians voted increasing the percentage of Mormons and the 27% of Mormons who voted were involved in voting for a candidate based on his faith.
What drove one group of voters out? Was their voting a influenced by a larger organization's influence with a political agenda?
Wasn't it Mormons who were whining about religious tests in voting? Is hypocrisy a Christian value?
By these numbers you can deduce: one few Nevadians voted increasing the percentage of Mormons and the 27% of Mormons who voted were involved in voting for a candidate based on his faith.
What drove one group of voters out? Was their voting a influenced by a larger organization's influence with a political agenda?
Wasn't it Mormons who were whining about religious tests in voting? Is hypocrisy a Christian value?
Ron Paul Gets 2nd | 9:08 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Mark my words..the media will bury Ron Paul's #2 finish behind Mitt. Paul
continues to beat Guiliani..remember..the one that the media told us we needed
to crown as he was the only one who could beat Hilary (it takes a village).
Yet, now McCain...the liberal republican is the media man...the lib. favorite
Republican. In any event, Ron Paul..the obscure candidate continues to raise a
small fortune, way ahead of several candidates, and will continue to get dissed
by the mainstream press....because they don't want him. He is too much of
a Constitutionalist and Republican as the current gravy trains would be dried
up. That's the truth on this one folks.
Grant | 9:14 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Isn't a tragic day in America when a candidate for president can win a
state for no reason other than his religion?
Is this the land of religious freedom or of religious bias and bigotry?
When will Americans, even Mormoms, THINK?
Is this the land of religious freedom or of religious bias and bigotry?
When will Americans, even Mormoms, THINK?
GoodLuckMitt | 9:16 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Congratulations to Mitt Romney. He is by far the best Republican candidate and
it's just really a shame on so many in the Republican primary that they
just can't seem to see that.
The religion issue is clearly the reason that he hasn't gained more traction and I see this as a wake up call to the LDS Church that despite all the repackaging efforts of the last 40 years most people still see Mormons as some kind of 19th century Amish types who have lots of wives and eshew modern society. Nothing could be further from the truth of course, but perception is reality for many people. And there are some things that could be done to mitigate these bad perceptions. Polygamy gets alot of ink in the media (Warren Jeffs, etc.), is there perhaps something concrete that could be done by the LDS Church to help alleviate people's concerns, some changes in our doctrine, scriptures etc. that, though minor in the eternal scheme of things, could help people get over the polygamy thing--that is where most non LDS folks have their problem, I know, I have lots of non LDS relatives who share this view.
The religion issue is clearly the reason that he hasn't gained more traction and I see this as a wake up call to the LDS Church that despite all the repackaging efforts of the last 40 years most people still see Mormons as some kind of 19th century Amish types who have lots of wives and eshew modern society. Nothing could be further from the truth of course, but perception is reality for many people. And there are some things that could be done to mitigate these bad perceptions. Polygamy gets alot of ink in the media (Warren Jeffs, etc.), is there perhaps something concrete that could be done by the LDS Church to help alleviate people's concerns, some changes in our doctrine, scriptures etc. that, though minor in the eternal scheme of things, could help people get over the polygamy thing--that is where most non LDS folks have their problem, I know, I have lots of non LDS relatives who share this view.
Timberwolf | 9:29 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Ron Paul a perennial also-ran? just what does that make out of Giuliani?
Timberwolf | 9:33 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I think Romney did great, but lets not foget about underdog Ron Paul and his
astounding and largly ignored second place finish.
jane | 9:43 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I saw on the Article VI blog that when they do a chart of what religions
won't vote for another, Evangelicals won't vote for a Mormon, but
Mormons do NOT vote in a block. I think it is pretty sad then, that the News
makes it look like ONLY because of Mormons did Mitt win in Nevada. The exit
polls showed too that if not ONE Mormon had voted, Mitt STILL WOULD HAVE
WON!!!
Mitt is the man who HAS had a plan since he put up his site months ago! He has not switched it, and he has the honesty and intelligence plus the experience in the business world to run the country. You don't have to have used a gun to shoot at an enemy, or be held a hostage, to see how to win a war!
I wonder if Thompson would make a good vice pres? GO MITT!!
Mitt is the man who HAS had a plan since he put up his site months ago! He has not switched it, and he has the honesty and intelligence plus the experience in the business world to run the country. You don't have to have used a gun to shoot at an enemy, or be held a hostage, to see how to win a war!
I wonder if Thompson would make a good vice pres? GO MITT!!
The Politician | 9:48 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Great! Go Romney! He's someone you are comfortable voting for.
It's an M Thing! | 9:49 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
His being the most qualified person for the presidencty aside, Nevada's
evangelicals showed that those who live, work, and play with the Mormon
community aren't threatened by the mass lies about Mormonism perpetuated
and believed in the southeast by evangelicals. Mitt won the evangelical votes
in Nevada over Cookaboo (and he's a evangelical preacher!). Again, those
in the Bible belt who don't have the luxury of having many Mormon friends
could look and learn from what happened in Nevada. Don't worry about
religion and look at who can win over the Demo's and who can turn
Washington around like he's done with everything else. It's a
"Mitt" not a "Mormon" thing!
Re;Jerry | 10:18 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Maybe your end of time is near and if that's the case Romney can not save
you!.
Phil | 10:20 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Fox 13 news showed our attorney general at a Elko Caucaus. And it is widely
known he is a McCain supporter. There is one person who I believe is LDS not
promoting Mitt. Of coarse if he wasn't LDS I would feel better. I am
talking about Shurtliff. Go Mitt. I am afraid that Flordia will decide the
nominations.
DougB | 10:20 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
To clarify my previous comment, I'm saddened by the idea that so many
Mormons (and yes, also other voters in general) get caught up in these
superficial issues like religion instead of studying the issues. Voting for
Mitt just because he's Mormon is kinda silly when he's laid out his
Presidential platform for you to study.
I brought up the fact that he's not always perfect even on his defense of Mormonism because it goes to the heart of some Mormons' support for him (sadly). Study your guy out.
For me personally, the idea that Mitt projects racist, collective fear-mongering about Arabs and wants to continue the pre-emptive, America-bankrupting, aggressive wars in the MidEast as one of the strongest planks in his platform is the biggest reason not vote for him. Not whether he is Mormon or not.
I brought up the fact that he's not always perfect even on his defense of Mormonism because it goes to the heart of some Mormons' support for him (sadly). Study your guy out.
For me personally, the idea that Mitt projects racist, collective fear-mongering about Arabs and wants to continue the pre-emptive, America-bankrupting, aggressive wars in the MidEast as one of the strongest planks in his platform is the biggest reason not vote for him. Not whether he is Mormon or not.
Michael | 10:22 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Mitt won in Nevada due largely to a strong LDS vote- and presumably he will win
in Utah too for the same reason. But it will be interesting to see how he does
in other states, including Florida. The Republican race appears wide open, but I
think the ultimate winner will be McCain, though I never would have believed
that a few months ago. The Demo race seems to be narrowing to a contest only
between Hillary and Obama- in the national election, I think McCain will have
the best chance of any Republican and it will be an interesting national
election if he is nominated. If not, I think the Demos will win easily as the
only other Republican with a chance in the national runoff is Gulliani and it
looks like he will wash out soon.
Re: William | 10:23 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Give it up, Ron Paul might be a good guy, but sometime in your life, reality has
to enter the picture. He will not even be nominated let alone win.
Junthor | 10:24 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Didn't The Deseret news do this Story YESTERDAY?
Michael | 10:28 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Mitt won Nevada due largely to a LDS vote and he won Michigan due to his ties
there, his father's record as governor and Demo crossovers. He won Wyoming
because he only had one opponenet (Thompson). He will also win Utah and Idaho
due to LDS vote- but it will be interesting to see how he does in other states
like Florida- as it was interesting that he ran away from SC- evne though he
spent more money there than anyone else. I think the ultimate winner for GOP
will be McCain, though I never would have believed this a few months ago- and he
will be their best shot against Demos- since it appears Gulliani will wash out
soon.
RedWhiteandBlue | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Isn't it wonderful that we live in a country where you can vote for anyone
on the ballot when it gets down to the wire. If I were a member of the LDS, I
would vote right along with my fellow brothers and sisters. Block vote? You
got that right, and many have died so we could have that priviledge! You GO
Mitt! How refreshing, a man of morals and decency in the White House. That
onery Baptist again.........me.
Not a Mitwit fan. | 10:40 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Mormons vote for Mormons. Period. Even phony, lying, insincere Mormons.
It's all pretty transparent.
bob carlisle | 10:58 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
is grant talking about hucakabee? the only person winning states only because of
religion is huck a garbage, if you take mormons out of it romney still wins
michigan and nevada, you take bigoted evangelicals out of it the huckster has
zero states and fred may be king king of the south. true conservatives wont
elect mcain hucakbee is falling flat. whos left? i hope people start thinking
fast because hilary or obama, with the way the country is headed? looks like we
might start using pesos because they are worth more then dollars
Nolan | 11:13 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
What is it with the media that they have to keep trying to make this election
focus so much on the religion of a candidate. We need to keep our focus on the
issues that face us here in America and who is best qualified to lead us into
the future, keeping in tact our values and principles, the things that made
America great in the beginning. They say the best defense is a good offense.
It appears that Huckabee has bought into that philosophy, as he has let politics
override his Christian values in bashing a fellow candidate. What happened to
the Savior's admonition to even love yuor enemies and let your light shine.
What is he trying to do, mobilize the evangelicals to vote as a bloc (The thing
he accuses the mormons of doing.) Get a life Huck.
Anonymous | 11:19 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
we have mitt the bigots wont vote for, we have mcain true republicans shouldnt
vote fore, and we have hucakbee the country wont vote for, the conservatives are
in trouble. and the country will suffer 4 years of decline if it lasts that long
under overspending, earmarking, change for change sake, clueless, democrats
sb | 11:31 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Perhaps there are more people voting for Mitt Romney than just members of the
LDS church. Not all LDS members agree with his ideas and then there are many who
do. Just because someone may agree with his ideas and be a member of the LDS
church doesn't necessarily mean they are following along like sheep. Sheep
aren't necessarily dumb either. To my understanding they follow the voice
of their master and no one else. Often the Savior is refered to as the Good
Shepherd, so then whose voice are we following when we try to do as he asks? At
any rate, I would suspect most people are trying their best to follow the issues
and vote according to how they feel their needs would be best met. There are
many ideas and many differences of opinion. Each of us just need to take a step
back and be kinder to one another.
ljs | 11:46 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Sad that religion is so important in this election instead of the important
issues.
David Edward Garber | 11:46 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
This Latter-day Saint is supporting "Champion of the Constitution" Ron
Paul. And I've never been so happy to place second! :D
Adam | 12:03 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I'm sure that if the polls showed only 5% of Mormons voted for Romney
anti-mormons would be all over that as well. Sometimes you just can't win.
Can't a Mormon vote for Romney just because they side with him on issues
and values?
And for those of you comparing evangelical votes to mormon votes let me just say that a mormon voting for another mormon is different. No matter where an LDS person goes in the world the teachings, doctrines, beliefs are the same. Its hard to know any candidate personally, but an LDS person can be assured that even though Romney is not perfect he is trying to live his life the best he can and really does have the best interest of the United States in mind. Not all LDS are good people, just like in any religion, but knowing his level of activity in the church and what he has done in the church shows more about him than anything else.
Do some of you only read the Deseret News to be able to post anti-mormon comments? if you don't like the articles find another paper.
And for those of you comparing evangelical votes to mormon votes let me just say that a mormon voting for another mormon is different. No matter where an LDS person goes in the world the teachings, doctrines, beliefs are the same. Its hard to know any candidate personally, but an LDS person can be assured that even though Romney is not perfect he is trying to live his life the best he can and really does have the best interest of the United States in mind. Not all LDS are good people, just like in any religion, but knowing his level of activity in the church and what he has done in the church shows more about him than anything else.
Do some of you only read the Deseret News to be able to post anti-mormon comments? if you don't like the articles find another paper.
To; Jerry, etal. | 12:08 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Read the D&C concerning prophecy and all that other stuff. It clearly
states, "Believe the prophecies, that they may come to pass." Hmmm...
a clear statement of Mormon belief that for a prophecy to happen it first must
be believed in. The Mormon prophecies of gloom and doom just don't cut
it.
Romney is no more a savior of American greatness and values than the Bugs Bunny is. (There are actually profound similarities between the two.)
Also, religiously referring to Romney as 'Brother' is the very thing this great nation does not need, as that would be akin to you and him playing the part of a 'Secret Combination,' which all who call Romney 'Brother' would be guilty of regardless of intention notwithstanding. (Read you BofM for verification of this.)
And as lgs said, it is a sad point in this nations history that religion has taken such a center stage of politics... sounding back to the good ole days of the inquisition (or today's theocratic driven islamic states). As has always been, religion is the ruination of democracy and all it stands for, something the Republican party is hell bent of pursuing on behalf of religions.
Romney is no more a savior of American greatness and values than the Bugs Bunny is. (There are actually profound similarities between the two.)
Also, religiously referring to Romney as 'Brother' is the very thing this great nation does not need, as that would be akin to you and him playing the part of a 'Secret Combination,' which all who call Romney 'Brother' would be guilty of regardless of intention notwithstanding. (Read you BofM for verification of this.)
And as lgs said, it is a sad point in this nations history that religion has taken such a center stage of politics... sounding back to the good ole days of the inquisition (or today's theocratic driven islamic states). As has always been, religion is the ruination of democracy and all it stands for, something the Republican party is hell bent of pursuing on behalf of religions.
Why will Ron Paul be buried? | 2:16 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Because his ideas are crazy (isolationism for America ended with World War 1).
If there was a candidate that openly believed in aliens or werewolves, he would
be buried too, despite the amount of money he raised. If you have been a Ron
Paul supporter, understand that America has a two (2) party system and that
libertarians will never win, even when disguised as republicans.
Kurt | 2:31 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
to not a Mittwit fan...
Its just another generalization. I would not vote for Harry Reed. And last I heard, he is a Mormon.
Its more about where they stand on social and economic issues.
Its the economy stupid.
Its just another generalization. I would not vote for Harry Reed. And last I heard, he is a Mormon.
Its more about where they stand on social and economic issues.
Its the economy stupid.
Anonymous | 2:48 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Didn't the Mit-flopper once support the carnal political sin of
abortion?
Vote as a block indeed.
Vote as a block indeed.
russ | 2:56 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Has mitt fired the staffer who told him to run off to Nevada and to skip the
finish in SC? He should. I know, it looks good to talk to the people from the
back of a pickup truck in Nevada and to talk about winning later... but
southerners are kind of proud of their region (like westerners) and right now
McCain's people are spreading the word about who ran away at the end, Huck
is talking it up about who dis'd the south by running away before it was
over.
No mistake: it was a mistake.
Wow, I just got a chill... the GOP king makers are looking at all of the candidates and McCain is in the mirror... Not too many good options for the king makers this time around.
No mistake: it was a mistake.
Wow, I just got a chill... the GOP king makers are looking at all of the candidates and McCain is in the mirror... Not too many good options for the king makers this time around.
DougB | 3:12 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Mitt is right when he says he would have won even without the Mormons that voted
overwhelmingly for him.
But this supposes that none of them would have voted for anybody else [or voted at all] -- which is a bit ludicrous.
I find it astonishing that exit polls showed a supposed 95% of Mormons voting Mitt. I think Mitt is a nice guy and all but this Utah Mormon strongly disagrees with him on the issues and I expect the voting to be a bit less lopsided here in Utah.
[Though the outcome is likely the same.]
But this supposes that none of them would have voted for anybody else [or voted at all] -- which is a bit ludicrous.
I find it astonishing that exit polls showed a supposed 95% of Mormons voting Mitt. I think Mitt is a nice guy and all but this Utah Mormon strongly disagrees with him on the issues and I expect the voting to be a bit less lopsided here in Utah.
[Though the outcome is likely the same.]
sam | 4:47 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
DO you know anyone that has had the same view on every issue their entire life?!
Hopefully as we mature we grow and make better decisions. I would find someone
rather suspect if they didn't change a thing or two in their life time.
Get off of it. Use your time to learn about the candidtates. By the
way, what is the big deal about Mormon's voting for a Mormon. Blacks vote
for blacks, women for women, Baptists for Baptist's......that's one of
the beauties of our system. We get to voice our own opinion. My opinion is
just as valid as yours
mormon, black, white a woman or not! hmmmmm I wonder who my friend will vote for. She's a black Mormon woman?
mormon, black, white a woman or not! hmmmmm I wonder who my friend will vote for. She's a black Mormon woman?
J Harper | 5:00 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
IF religion has nothing to do with politics, why do you continue to mention that
Nevada Mormons elected him...or Conservative Christians split in SC. Or as one
commentator said...Well Nevada was founded by the Mormons so we expect Mitt to
do well there...
Either we accept the elephant in the room or move to another room....that's my two bits worth
Either we accept the elephant in the room or move to another room....that's my two bits worth
Anonymous | 5:19 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I thought Mormons couldn't vote for candidates unless they had a very clear
stance against abortion.
Which is more important? a Mormon in office or a baby killer in office? I bet that 95% stat raises to 99.9% in Utah.
Which is more important? a Mormon in office or a baby killer in office? I bet that 95% stat raises to 99.9% in Utah.
From Japan | 6:33 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Couple of sincere questions:
1. Why is Romney generally called a flip-flopper when all I can find about him changing his opinion on is abortion? Are there other topics?
2. Today I read that McCain changed his stance on the Bush tax cuts, why isn't anyone calling him a flip-flipper?
3. Does the president have any power over the legal status of abortion?
I am pretty sure the president will have power over taxes. Someone please clarify for me why McCain is not labelled the flip-flopper in this race.
1. Why is Romney generally called a flip-flopper when all I can find about him changing his opinion on is abortion? Are there other topics?
2. Today I read that McCain changed his stance on the Bush tax cuts, why isn't anyone calling him a flip-flipper?
3. Does the president have any power over the legal status of abortion?
I am pretty sure the president will have power over taxes. Someone please clarify for me why McCain is not labelled the flip-flopper in this race.
No one good candidate | 7:15 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I am not impressed by the fact that Mr. Romney "got us out" of the
Olympic scandal. We should have done the honest thing and shown integrity here
in Utah by removing ourselves from hosting the great event after Utah was
exposed to the nation as bribing for the bid.We will not remember who won what
medal for long, but Utah will always be remembered for the scandal...many many
Olympics from now.
What happens in Nevada....stays in Nevada. Good. Now Mitt ought to go back East where the action is and see what the rest of the United States is saying about him.
It seems he declares himself a "Mormon" only if it serves his best interest to gain another vote. Do Mormons do their research about what Mitt really supports and represents?Do the Marriots represent what the Mormon faith proclaims to beleive in and what their own Prophet tells them to shun?Or is it the bottom dollar?
So far, and too bad, there do not seem to be any really strong candidates which can help with our Middle East relations..Too bad, as they are also keeping a close eye on the elections here in America.
What happens in Nevada....stays in Nevada. Good. Now Mitt ought to go back East where the action is and see what the rest of the United States is saying about him.
It seems he declares himself a "Mormon" only if it serves his best interest to gain another vote. Do Mormons do their research about what Mitt really supports and represents?Do the Marriots represent what the Mormon faith proclaims to beleive in and what their own Prophet tells them to shun?Or is it the bottom dollar?
So far, and too bad, there do not seem to be any really strong candidates which can help with our Middle East relations..Too bad, as they are also keeping a close eye on the elections here in America.
Rich Stucky | 7:31 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Romney wins Wyoming with 67% of the vote... yet most major publications hardly
cover the victory.
Romney wins big in Michigan with 39% of the vote.... yet all the articles downplay the victory because Mitt was raised in the state 40 years ago.
Romney has a decisive 51% victory in Nevada.... yet numerous articles downplay the victory noting he decisively won the Mormon vote where 7.5% of the population is Mormon and 27% of caucus goers were Mormon.
Two days before the South Carolina vote a reporter attacks Romney claiming a lobbyist is running his campaign.
Today an article appears in Reuters questioning Romney's economic record in Massachusetts. "Northeastern University economist Andrew Sum, who has researched Romney's record, said the state lagged the U.S. average during that period in job creation, economic growth and wage increases." The question we must ask is not where Massachusetts was compared to the rest of the states but what was the track record during his four years as governor when compared to the previous term. This hatchet job of reporting is designed to discredit Romney without accurately analyzing his record.
This is the liberal media at work.. it makes me sick.
Romney wins big in Michigan with 39% of the vote.... yet all the articles downplay the victory because Mitt was raised in the state 40 years ago.
Romney has a decisive 51% victory in Nevada.... yet numerous articles downplay the victory noting he decisively won the Mormon vote where 7.5% of the population is Mormon and 27% of caucus goers were Mormon.
Two days before the South Carolina vote a reporter attacks Romney claiming a lobbyist is running his campaign.
Today an article appears in Reuters questioning Romney's economic record in Massachusetts. "Northeastern University economist Andrew Sum, who has researched Romney's record, said the state lagged the U.S. average during that period in job creation, economic growth and wage increases." The question we must ask is not where Massachusetts was compared to the rest of the states but what was the track record during his four years as governor when compared to the previous term. This hatchet job of reporting is designed to discredit Romney without accurately analyzing his record.
This is the liberal media at work.. it makes me sick.
Frank | 8:10 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
Jerry,
You really think that "the end times" are near and that Romney will "buy us more time"? I don't even know how to respond to this level of ignorance.
You really think that "the end times" are near and that Romney will "buy us more time"? I don't even know how to respond to this level of ignorance.
Frank | 8:17 p.m. Jan. 20, 2008
With posts like:
"C T R Gitto | 7:37 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
What we all have to do is C T R . The fact that he is
L D S just makes him more the right pick ."
"Jerry | 1:23 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I pray that Brother Romney will win it all. The end times are near. With this man as president, he will buy us a few more years."
If you ever wonder why non-Latter Day Saints such as myself are concerned with having a Latter Day Saint President, look no further than these comments. How would you feel if we had a Muslim president and a Muslim ran newspaper had comments such as this?
I just want you to look at the non-LDS side of this campaign and understand how the non-LDS feel. The LDS in America make up 2% of the population and with comments like this we worry if the MAJORITY really will rule.
"C T R Gitto | 7:37 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
What we all have to do is C T R . The fact that he is
L D S just makes him more the right pick ."
"Jerry | 1:23 a.m. Jan. 20, 2008
I pray that Brother Romney will win it all. The end times are near. With this man as president, he will buy us a few more years."
If you ever wonder why non-Latter Day Saints such as myself are concerned with having a Latter Day Saint President, look no further than these comments. How would you feel if we had a Muslim president and a Muslim ran newspaper had comments such as this?
I just want you to look at the non-LDS side of this campaign and understand how the non-LDS feel. The LDS in America make up 2% of the population and with comments like this we worry if the MAJORITY really will rule.
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