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Romney drops out of race for GOP nomination
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Jeff | 10:27 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Hang in there Mitt! Don't give up!
Matt | 10:34 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
For all you Utah mormons, at this time as you consider what crow dish you will
be enjoying this evening, may I recommend Crow Helper?
As I heard this news today, my first thought was "thank goodness - we're done with that".
Guess the constitution isn't quite to it's last thread.
As I heard this news today, my first thought was "thank goodness - we're done with that".
Guess the constitution isn't quite to it's last thread.
Bye Mitt | 10:34 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Money can't buy you love
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wild ride into November | 10:29 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
You know, with Romney out, Obama is lookin' pretty good to this
Republican.
Especially if McMaverikMcain chooses Huckleberry as his running mate.
Especially if McMaverikMcain chooses Huckleberry as his running mate.
Anonymous | 10:29 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Either way, he still has my write-in vote.
Veronica from Orem | 10:29 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Can't be! Mitt quit? He's still in silver place and would make the
bestest president ever. We're all gonna do our popcorn dances in the
streets of Orem for Mitt. Maybe he'll come here and run for governor (get
rid of the boob we've got), or Senator maybe. Mitt quit? Mitt quit? Mitt
quit? Grrrrrrrrr.........
Jim D. Calif | 10:31 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I will not vote for McCain. I am going to re-register Independent...
I will write in Romney in November...
I will write in Romney in November...
Iraqi Soldier | 10:37 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
McCain will be exposed. Romney will be back....OR ELSE!
wrz | 10:38 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Romney should throw his support to Huckabee, the only other true Republican
conservative.
TOT | 10:33 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Just as I predicted months ago.
Quitter | 10:38 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Yesterday he was talking about how he was giong to stay in the race until the
end. Just another example that Mitt can't make up his mind.
Democrat in Sanpete | 10:33 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Great!!!! we can`t lose now,even if McCain wins...we still WIN,he`s one of
US....HE HAAAAA,we win,you lose,crooks
Big Momma | 10:39 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
What a class act. I hate to see it happen, but am impressed once again with this
man.
Kelly | 10:34 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
This is great, he should have let the campaign earlier..he is not a favorite all
for me.
impressed | 10:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
What a class act. I've been skeptical of Romney and his integrity, but if
he should go for 2012, he just secured my vote with this action.
Anna | 10:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
What a sell out Romney is I can't believe after all we did for him in Utah.
I won't vote for McCain he's a loser!!!!!
John | 10:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
So now the race is between three liberals. Great....
I think I will go with Hillary, as I think she can destroy this country faster than Obama or McCain can do it, and I am anxious to see it all come unraveled so people can learn their lesson that freedom is something you earn, not just wait around to be handed to you.
About all one could hope for is to create a super majority of republicans in Congress, and then watch Hillary be totally impotent as they overrun her vetos, and fail to move on any of her ideas. That might be something fun to watch.
I think I will go with Hillary, as I think she can destroy this country faster than Obama or McCain can do it, and I am anxious to see it all come unraveled so people can learn their lesson that freedom is something you earn, not just wait around to be handed to you.
About all one could hope for is to create a super majority of republicans in Congress, and then watch Hillary be totally impotent as they overrun her vetos, and fail to move on any of her ideas. That might be something fun to watch.
Richard | 10:35 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Sorry to hear it, Mitt. I've supported you from day one. I only hope that
if the Dems win in November, that you will run again in 4 more years.
Well, this sucks | 10:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
We'll look for you in '12 so you can unseat (ugh) Hillary.
philly | 10:35 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
while I have been undecided about Mitt, I am concerned because I feel as though
we are left with nothing but dirty politicians. I hate to say it, but Obama
just might be the best choice. I hope that Huckabee gets whatever Mccain
promised him.
MESA THUG | 10:41 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
WE LOVE YOU ANYWAY MITT!!
Frank | 10:41 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Move over Mitt, leave the race. This is great news for the Republican party.
Blake | 10:36 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Adios Mitt! Looks like your position of purchasing the presidency was not
embraced by the country! Leave it up to people that have worked their entire
lives....Please don't move to Utah!
Sorry Mitt | 10:42 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
This is how it has to be, but I am sad to hear of it. Mitt will regroup and
come on strong in 2012. By then the country will really need him. In the mean
time we have a lot of work to do to assuage feelings of mistrust for Mormons.
This is a responsibility we all share.
Allen | 10:37 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I'm a Romney supporter, and I think that is a good decision.
Disappointed | 10:43 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
What a sad day for our country. This is only an indication of where we're
going if we don't pull together. And oh, as an aside, way to go Huckabee.
You have lost and I don't think you realize the damage your arrogance has
done to the party and the nation.
Too Bad | 10:45 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
That is too bad. I thought Romney would have a chance in the general election
against Hillary. I don't think that I can bring myself to vote for McCain.
I don't trust the guy and he seems like a weasil. I may vote for Hillary
but that is sickening in itself. Obama? Don't know where he stands on any
issues.
The reason | 10:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Thank God, now maybe we can come together as a party and unite to win the white
house - go GOP!
Brett | 10:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Mitt Romney will be back... as a newly converted Baptist Democrat!
After all, that is his waffling style!
After all, that is his waffling style!
Anonymous | 10:46 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
He equates a Democratic win with a victory for terror? This is crazy. Good
riddance. How dare he represent my church in this way.
Archaea's Ghost | 10:46 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
This is a correct and classy move by Romney. He is taking the prudent course
and by so doing puts himself in good position for 2012. In the interim, all
reasonable Republicans need to join forces in support of Senator McCain. There
are many important reasons - not the least of which are winning the war and the
potential of three retiring Supreme Court justices in the next years.
good try | 10:42 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Good try Mitt, you were a class act all the way.
MITT FOR PRESIDENT | 10:47 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
MITT FOR PRESIDENT IN 2013
Grumpolman | 10:48 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
It's a sad day that the only candidate with moral character and intelligent
politics is leaving. Now who do we choose immoral character (McCain) or poor
politics/moral character Obama or overall Mess) Ms. Clinton.
Dale Newton | 10:44 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
What a classy move! Congratulations to Mr. Romney for doing this at this time.
He would have been a wonderful conservative President - maybe in the future.
jr | 10:50 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
how is it the the Democrats are terrorists, they are not wanting to continue the
war, they don't want to see torture or the torture chambers continue.
Willard Milton wanted to continue the war and believes in torture, mmm so much
for believing in his GOD = who is the terrorists in wanting to keep Americans
living in fear -- Go bury your head Willard Milton
RN | 10:45 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I didn't donate to Mitt. I was turned off by his former stance on
abortion, but the thought crossed my mind just now, what happens to the money
all these other people donated. Anybody know what ex candidates do with their
war chests?
Scot | 10:46 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Thank goodness, Mitt is out, my prayers have been answered!
Come to Utah | 10:51 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Well, Mitt, you know you could move to Utah and get elected to whatever state
office you want -- governor, Senator, you name it you got it. You'll get
at least 90% of the vote in Utah whatever you do. In Utah county you are
assured at least 94% of the vote!
ZOOMER | 10:48 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
It will be interesting to see how quickly HUCKLEBEE drops out now that Mitt is
gone. If he drops out quickly it will definitely imply some collusion between
he and McCain, in that Huckebee was merely being used as a tool to weaken
Romney's position among Republican conservatives to merely push McCain
through as the Republican nominee.
I can now only hope that Obama can win the Democratic nomination, otherwise we can be assured of another Clinton in the White House!
I can now only hope that Obama can win the Democratic nomination, otherwise we can be assured of another Clinton in the White House!
Josh | 10:57 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Definitely not an easy decision to make but if he had been a democrat, he would
have had more chance at both the nomination and the presidency. I'm LDS and
had looked forward to seeing a Mormon be the next U.S. presidents but in a
country where much value is given to the words of a body builder, not much can
be expected.
Seems like the fate of the white house has been sealed; America has another Clinton to clean after another Bush. Just what the world needs.
Seems like the fate of the white house has been sealed; America has another Clinton to clean after another Bush. Just what the world needs.
Bre | 10:59 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
It is time to move on, and remember the past and look to the future. Don't
wast your votes look into those that will be up in Nov. and vote smart. That is
more important, then wishing we had Mitt.
Pennsylvanian for Romney | 11:00 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Well it is a disappointment to see Mitt Romney leave the Presidential race - but
how does Vice President Romney sound? Sounds good to me...
Huckabee should have done the right thing - and HE should have left - but he has his own agenda to be sure - and guess he got what he wanted....
Huckabee should have done the right thing - and HE should have left - but he has his own agenda to be sure - and guess he got what he wanted....
lol | 10:55 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I am sick he is out of the race. He may not have the speaking abilities of an
Obama, or the shallow promises of a Hillary, etc., but he is a class act and it
will be our loss to not have him as a choice. Where do the conservatives turn
at this point;
There is no one left in the race who represents the solid conservative base--on the economy, taxes, or high moral representation.
There is no one left in the race who represents the solid conservative base--on the economy, taxes, or high moral representation.
Andy in Arizona | 10:56 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I wish some of you "haters" loved America as much as Mitt Romney. He
wants to unite the party and knows he can't do that staying in the race. I
think he is exercising great integrity. We need more people like him.
Anonymous | 11:02 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Can you really see McCain or Huckabee running Washington??? I mean really???
Just hope the next four years goes by pretty fast leaving this country as
unscathed as possible. Yeah right...
Relocated Southerner | 11:04 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
How is this "great news for the Republican Party"? While I
wasn't necessarily a Mitt supporter, I certainly am not happy with any of
the other choices. Now we have three LIBERALS in the lead -- Clinton, Obama and
McCain, who is nothing but a liberal Democrat masquerading as a Republican and
not doing a very good job of hiding it at that. I seriously doubt I will even
vote in the upcoming Presidential election as I feel there are really no viable
choices on either side of the aisle. I shudder to think what's in store
for our country with any of these three in the driver's sear.
MTM | 11:00 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Huckabee should have bailed weeks ago.
mightyhunterhaha | 11:01 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I cannot in good conscience vote for the liberal republican McCain. I would
rather see the Democrats take office and ruin things than damage the Rebulican
Party of future chances in the White House.
msmick | 11:01 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Though I'm disappointed, because I saw Mitt as the only candidate I would
support, I respect his views and his decision. In my eyes, he was the only
candidate to beat either Obama or Clinton and now I don't even want to
vote! Our Country is going down the tubes! Yeah! I'll write him in and
vote for him anyway.
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