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Josh Romney | 12:27 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Should Run, Right to the nearest recruitment center to show he is will to fight
for what he belives in.
Lee | 12:49 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Could Josh bring his dad here and have him run for governor against Prince John?
It would be great to have a governor that wouldn't threaten to veto
immigration bills that the majority of Utahns support.
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Mark | 3:27 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
OK, so I'm not sure what experience prepares one to be a good congressman,
but I'm pretty sure "campaign experience" isn't the quality
I'd look for first.
BNH | 3:38 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Lee, you are right. That immigraton bill should pass and not be vetoed, and if
Huntsman does veto it, I hope we get a "Mitt" for governor rather than
another four years with Huntsman.
itsa | 3:47 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Let him have Cannons job in the third.
TylerUofU | 4:58 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
I would definitely vote for Romney Jr., as would almost every person I know in
St. George that hates the fact that a democrat is our congressman
UtahforROMNEY | 5:04 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
I am so excited! Ever since Romney dropped out I have been so depressed that
there is no one I am looking forward to voting for this November - UNTIL NOW! I
promise the do all I can to support Josh, I shook his hands at Pres.
Hinckley's funeral and I could tell he was a good man with a political
future, his good looks, money, and great family assures him a poltical future -
maybe HE will be the Romney to finally land the white house one day
Bobbi | 5:33 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
If the war on terror was the number 1 reason that Mitt dropped out of the race,
why doesn't Josh show how determined he is to help win the war by
enlisting? More action, less talk.
Don"t do it | 5:44 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Matheson is the best Republican we have in Congress...it would be a major
mistake for Josh to run against Matheson.
Anonymous | 5:39 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
You're right, you are young. I hear they need a few good young men in that
pesky war in Iraq that your old pops supports. So why don't you prove you
support the troops and go to the nearest recruiters office today!
David | 6:06 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Run, Josh, Run!
WB | 6:09 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Maybe I'm a different kind democrat, but I have always voted for people
based on what they stand for or stand against. I was hoping that Mitt would end
up as the Republican nominee, and supported him. Not based on religion, party,
or anything else other than issues and what he did and didn't do. I would
think that if Josh ran, there would be other people who would also vote for or
against him based on his platform rather than name, religion, or party.
Anonymous | 6:22 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
To the two people that are asking for Romney to enlist because he supports the
war on Terror. Grow up, please. He is 32 years old, has several kids and a wife.
He is in no position to enlist.
As a 22 year old mulling over whether to enlist and with what branch this year, I would say to you that your words are vile with the way you trivialize the decision of enlisting. Might I also add that you are lucky there are people in this world willing to put their lives on the line so you have the freedom to say such disgusting things.
And as to this young Romney's candidacy, I would welcome it with open arms. To see Matheson, another one of "Utah's favorite son's" be knocked off his high horse would be a sight indeed.
As a 22 year old mulling over whether to enlist and with what branch this year, I would say to you that your words are vile with the way you trivialize the decision of enlisting. Might I also add that you are lucky there are people in this world willing to put their lives on the line so you have the freedom to say such disgusting things.
And as to this young Romney's candidacy, I would welcome it with open arms. To see Matheson, another one of "Utah's favorite son's" be knocked off his high horse would be a sight indeed.
LOL | 6:32 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
He's young, but not recruiter's office young. Why must a 32 year old
with 3 kids run down to the recruiter's office and enlist to prove
he's a supporter of the troops and/or American values? Many true blue
Americans do their part in battles that need to be waged without guns on our own
soil and in our own home towns. If he were 18-24 and unmarried, that would be a
great time for him to enlist. But now? Let him prove his support in other ways.
Jay | 6:46 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
A "nut" doesn't fall far from the tree.
Go, Josh, Go.
Spend more of your daddy's money and your brother's inheritance.
Go, Josh, Go.
Spend more of your daddy's money and your brother's inheritance.
Blind voters | 7:03 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
There are enough morons here in Utah were they would vote party before the
person, so trust fund Josh may go somewhere.
phebe | 7:12 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
There are so many people who are envious of the Romney money. Money is not a
bad thing--most of us could use a little more.
authentic | 7:16 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Josh, I would think that one of the Romney brothers would want to serve their
country in the military. I support you enlisting in the military and showing
that you're willing to be authentic with your desire to serve. If
you're so willing to send young men and women to fight Bush's war,
then I'd encourage you to show your committment by fighting for this
country in a war that your dad so wanted to continue fighting.
Jay's thoughts | 7:15 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Nuts? LOLOLOL. What? you don't want to work for what you have either?
Huntsman sr. wants to die broke. Who gives a fig. If Josh is right for the
job, it's up to the people to elect him. Personally, I would hope that
Mitt is the veep nom, and not that bigot Huckabee.
Ego stroker | 7:24 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Republican power players tell anybody who will listen they should run against
Matheson. Especially at the time when ones father may have become the Republican
nominee. Come on! Stick to spending the trust money on "real-estate
development". Is it me, or is the job description of all trust fund babies
"real-estate development"?
my2cents | 7:25 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
I'll bet Josh will stand in line at the recuriters, right behind Ms.
Chelsea Clinton. After all, her mum voted for the war, before she was against
it before she was for it...oh darn. What's her position today? Chelsea is
much better positioned to be recuited. She's single, likes to party and is
younger than good old boring, stable Josh.
Anonymous | 7:30 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Josh, please run against Cannon. Matheson represents his Utah constituents very
well. Cannon is out of touch.
PLEASE... | 7:30 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
To Mitt:
P-L-E-A-S-E do NOT campagne for McCain.
P-L-E-A-S-E do NOT campagne for McCain.
JOKE | 7:38 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Are you kidding me?? One year on the campaign trail (must not have real job)
and he is not ruling out running for congress????
Has this guy even been to a local caucus meeting?
What scares me even more is how people have said they will vote for him.
Has this guy even been to a local caucus meeting?
What scares me even more is how people have said they will vote for him.
support | 7:42 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
LOL there is many a family man in this war, why should a ROMNEY with kids not be
included. The Romneys support the war, that is not supporting the troops. I
find too many Utahns support the troops in words only and rush to send their 19
year olds of on mission like they did during Vietnam -- sorry if you support
the troops and have kids of an age the put your son/daughter where your mouth
is. ROMNEYs are self serving people --
BBKing | 7:40 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
I can't express enough the alarm this causes me!
First, we have entire blocks of Utahns that completely ignored the reality of Mitt Romney's voting and leadership record of two plus decades.
Think about this. For Mitt's entire life he was pro-choice. He wants to be President he concocts a story about a Harvard scientist (the scientist completely disagreed with Mitt's version of what happened) and suddenly Mitt is pro-life. Of course right before he wants the nomination.
Mitt was completely Open Borders on immigration with plenty of evidence. He wants to be president, bingo...he is tough as nails.
I could go on, and on, and on.
And Utahns in record numbers bought the flip-flop. Holy cow!
And now, let me see. The very people whinning about Huntsman are about to do it again?
With Huntsman you bought into someone who had never accomplished anything, outside of what his Dad gave him. His Dad gave him money, name recognition, connections, and the chance to win. The GOP recognizes in large part that Huntsman is a flop.
Now you are going to take the exact formula and give another son who has done nothing the keys our lives?!? Snap-out of it!
First, we have entire blocks of Utahns that completely ignored the reality of Mitt Romney's voting and leadership record of two plus decades.
Think about this. For Mitt's entire life he was pro-choice. He wants to be President he concocts a story about a Harvard scientist (the scientist completely disagreed with Mitt's version of what happened) and suddenly Mitt is pro-life. Of course right before he wants the nomination.
Mitt was completely Open Borders on immigration with plenty of evidence. He wants to be president, bingo...he is tough as nails.
I could go on, and on, and on.
And Utahns in record numbers bought the flip-flop. Holy cow!
And now, let me see. The very people whinning about Huntsman are about to do it again?
With Huntsman you bought into someone who had never accomplished anything, outside of what his Dad gave him. His Dad gave him money, name recognition, connections, and the chance to win. The GOP recognizes in large part that Huntsman is a flop.
Now you are going to take the exact formula and give another son who has done nothing the keys our lives?!? Snap-out of it!
my2cents | 8:02 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Support,
Also the Obama's and the clintons and the huckabees are also self serving.
Did you know that the Clintons are Rioh too? Did you also know the Obama's are not living in a Rose Park type area? Yea, they've got some cash too. It's not JUST a Romney who has money. Clintons got it, McCain's got it, Huck takes it from his church goers and Obama's have it. Middle class for any of these folks? Phffftt.
Also the Obama's and the clintons and the huckabees are also self serving.
Did you know that the Clintons are Rioh too? Did you also know the Obama's are not living in a Rose Park type area? Yea, they've got some cash too. It's not JUST a Romney who has money. Clintons got it, McCain's got it, Huck takes it from his church goers and Obama's have it. Middle class for any of these folks? Phffftt.
Jon | 8:16 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Go for it Josh! Probably 3/4 of the people asking about your military service
haven't done so either. There are more ways to serve a country than the
military. Josh you have my vote!
RPH | 8:28 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
I love that people are tossing Mitt's name around for the VP slot:
don't you people read any press other than FOX news? All the other
Republican candidates, including McCain, HATE Romney, and it has nothing to do
with Mormonism and everything to do with the fact that they all thought he was a
jerk on the campaign trail. He's not going to get a VP nod from McCain.
Especially because if he did, McCain would know that Mitt would just be
campaigning for himself for the whole 4 to 8 years to succeed McCain. Forget
about it people.
AntiMatheson | 8:36 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Matheson is sweating, and I love it! This is great news for the Republican
party, possibly the only congressional seat that the GOP can gain this coming
election. This is BIG news and great for our great state.
Mark | 8:42 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
This is the perfect opportunity that we as Utahns have to stop whatever liberal
agenda the Democrats will try to implement: electing Republicans to Congress.
Although Matheson has done well representing his district on many issues, he
falls short in some critical areas. (Voting green too often, supporting Speaker
Pelosi, etc.) Josh would be wise to run on his father's platform. Along
with 90% of the Republicans in the state, I voted for Mitt because of that
platform. If he carries that same number of Republicans in the Second District
he could win it. I will certainly be one of the first to start making phone
calls once he starts the campaign. Go for it Josh. Those of us who helped your
father will be here to help you.
LOL1 | 8:43 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
support still does not address the issue that it is not necessary to serve in
the military to be a true American. It is perfectly acceptable to fight for the
values we hold dearly in other areas on our own home soil. As a former military
and father of military sons, I sure do want good, upstanding people providing
for those of us on the front lines. Military service is only ONE way to support
the troops.
nON-BELIV ER | 8:45 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Josh, stay home and earn an honest living without money from good 'ol dad.
I don't know why people are criticizing those who say they would not vote
for Mitt because he is Mormon. Most of the people who support the Romneys in
Utah simply do it because the Romneys are Mormon. What is the difference.
People in Utah have such tunnel vision it is scary. Josh stay home, please.
GoodGuyGary | 8:49 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
People hate Josh becasue he has a rich dad.
Military Service | 9:00 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
My father served in WWII(Phillipines),While I was guarding airplanes in the
jungles of Vietman and Thailand,Mitt was in Paris,my son-in-law was in Iraq.
This is what patriotic Americans should do by nature.
I was an average guy with a m-16. John McCain is an American hero in the warrior tradition. I am a member of the VFW,for the Romney's that means Veterans of Foreign Wars.
This is what patriotic Americans should do by nature.
I was an average guy with a m-16. John McCain is an American hero in the warrior tradition. I am a member of the VFW,for the Romney's that means Veterans of Foreign Wars.
St. George | 9:09 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
This is one Republican that will not vote against our best Congressman, because
he is a Democrat.
ENOUGH | 9:06 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Does your last name have to Hatch, Matheson, Garn, Romney, Huntsman, et al to
run for elected office in this state. Does Daddy have to pave the way for every
politician? Or is it the "family" business, politics? I have voted
against these guys just because I am tired of family domination that seems to
prevail on the national level as well. I always seem to end up supporting the
person that does not have a "Utah Family Political" name.
Re:Anonymous 6:22 | 9:15 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
I know you are a wise 22 year old. But you can enlist as a 32 year old with
kids. My neighbor's husband recently enlisted as an officer and he is
pushing 40. It's never too late to support a cause you so passionately
believe in.
DBL | 9:22 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
The truly striking thing about this article is that it doesn't list a
single accomplishment in young Josh's life other than campaigning and
skiing. Matheson had at least built up a small business in environmental
consulting. I'm not a big Matheson fan - though I think he's been a
decent representative - and he's mostly a DINO (Democrat in Name Only), but
young Master Romney had better come up with something better than a name and a
thorough knowledge of Iowa geography.
Spanky | 9:23 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Isn't he one of the Romney boys that are for the war in Iraq but have
better things to do than fight in it? Yeah, that's right, he is. Isn't
he one of the Romney boys that when Mitt was asked why his sons aren't
fighting in Iraq Mitt said...."they're serving their country by
helping me get elected." Yeah, he is one of those Romney boys. Well,
we've had enough of people of privilege who expect everyone else to do the
dirty work, running this country. And we've had enough of chickenhawks
running the country for the last 8 years. If young Mr. Romney supports the war
in Iraq, let him run down to the nearest recruiting center and sign up, or shut
up.
Jay | 9:32 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Matheson is the best congressman Utah has. He is smart, pragmatic and has done
more for this state then the other two congressmen conbined. Move to Utah County
and oust Cannon if you want to run for Congress.
To my2cents 8:02 | 9:26 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Just so you know, both Michelle and Barack Obama came from very humble roots.
Michelle's father worked for the city of Chicago--even after he was
diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. And Barack was the son of a single mother,
when he father left them, when he was two years old.
Michelle made the comment at the Salt Palace that they had finally paid off their student loans, a few years ago, once Barrack wrote a best-selling book; but it shouldn't have to be that way. I agree.
Barack also lived for a time with his paternal grandmother in Kenya, in a hut with no running water. Do you want a president who needs advisers to explain to him what it's like to live in a 3rd World country, or one who has actually lived it?
If you want someone who truly understands poverty and discrimination, I'd go with the Obamas.
Michelle made the comment at the Salt Palace that they had finally paid off their student loans, a few years ago, once Barrack wrote a best-selling book; but it shouldn't have to be that way. I agree.
Barack also lived for a time with his paternal grandmother in Kenya, in a hut with no running water. Do you want a president who needs advisers to explain to him what it's like to live in a 3rd World country, or one who has actually lived it?
If you want someone who truly understands poverty and discrimination, I'd go with the Obamas.
tenx | 9:27 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Amen to comments by Lee & Anonymous.
Anonymous | 9:34 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Congress needs all the new blood it can get. He'll definitely have my
vote.
Goodness Gracious!! | 9:48 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
No member of the Romney clan will ever have to buy campaign ads in Utah as long
as The Deseret News promotes them and their cadidacy(ies) for nothing. It did it
for the Mittster, now it's doing it for the youngster. Objectivity??? Hah!
John S. | 9:51 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
my2cents,
The Obamas may paint themselves as poor, however, they had all the priviliges afforded Americans.
Michelle grew up in an middle class neighborhood in Chicago. Barack's grandparents lived in an upper middle class neighborhood in Hawaii. He attended Punahou Prep School.
Michelle made approximately 400K last year with her salary and being on the board of a corporation. the comment about just paying off their student loans shouldn't impress you. She was probably investing the money elsewhere, like on their 1+ million dollar home.
Furthermore, how does someone who understands poverty make them a great president? If so why not get an impoverished person from South America and make them President.
The Obamas may paint themselves as poor, however, they had all the priviliges afforded Americans.
Michelle grew up in an middle class neighborhood in Chicago. Barack's grandparents lived in an upper middle class neighborhood in Hawaii. He attended Punahou Prep School.
Michelle made approximately 400K last year with her salary and being on the board of a corporation. the comment about just paying off their student loans shouldn't impress you. She was probably investing the money elsewhere, like on their 1+ million dollar home.
Furthermore, how does someone who understands poverty make them a great president? If so why not get an impoverished person from South America and make them President.
Spanky | 9:57 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
Re: DBL
You have to read between the lines to find out all of young Josh Romney's accomplishments, all of the hard work he's done, and all of his experience. Let me lay it out for you.
1. Went to HS, but didn't have to work because he has a rich daddy, like his daddy before him.
2. Went to college on daddy's dime and didn't have to work, like his daddy before him.
3. Drove around Iowa in his daddy's van trying to get people to vote for his daddy.
4. Is now using his daddy's name and influence to get into politics without ever having done one day's actual physical labor in his entire life.
Pretty impressive resume.
You have to read between the lines to find out all of young Josh Romney's accomplishments, all of the hard work he's done, and all of his experience. Let me lay it out for you.
1. Went to HS, but didn't have to work because he has a rich daddy, like his daddy before him.
2. Went to college on daddy's dime and didn't have to work, like his daddy before him.
3. Drove around Iowa in his daddy's van trying to get people to vote for his daddy.
4. Is now using his daddy's name and influence to get into politics without ever having done one day's actual physical labor in his entire life.
Pretty impressive resume.
Of all people | 9:57 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
I am sure Josh is a good man with a bright future--not because he is Mitt's
son but because of his own intellect and capabilities. But to think that he is
better prepared to represent us in Congress than someone with more life
experience, i.e. experienced tough financial times, raised a family and built a
successful career is insane. I don't know who that person is that can run
but it is certainly not someone who can only cite campaign work as his
experience. That represents what is wrong with American politics--we elect
people who are good at campaigning vs. those who are good at leading and
governing. To have both is great but in choosing one over the other, I will
always choose the latter.
Of all people, we ought to look at the substance of a man rather then be awed with superficial elements. Too often we elect people who have the highest ambitions and not the ones who have the highest qualifications.
Of all people, we ought to look at the substance of a man rather then be awed with superficial elements. Too often we elect people who have the highest ambitions and not the ones who have the highest qualifications.
Immigration Sense | 10:01 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008
The majority of Utahns do not favor the current immigration legislation anymore
than they did vouchers.
In any case, irresponsible legislation should be vetoed by any governor worth his salt. We elected governor Huntsman to lead, not simply to rubber stamp bad ideas supported by a small but vocal minority.
In any case, irresponsible legislation should be vetoed by any governor worth his salt. We elected governor Huntsman to lead, not simply to rubber stamp bad ideas supported by a small but vocal minority.
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Because Jim Matheson was not at all like that when he first ran.
Just the other day I was talking politics with a friend and stated that, given his performance in the last election, Jim Matheson is probably Congressman-for-life. Well, maybe not anymore. Thank goodness.