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Mighty and Strong | 6:46 p.m. March 13, 2008

Being LDS and Republican, I'm going to vote for the Romney/McCain ticket. I'm not quite sure what they stand for, but that doesn't matter. Mitt is LDS and Republican, and that's good enough for me.

T. East | 8:39 p.m. March 13, 2008

Yes, I would vote for a M&M ballot, if not I will just write in Romney's name. THe thought did cross my mind as well when Romney dropped out, could he be VP?

Anonymous | 9:00 p.m. March 13, 2008

If Mitt Romney were picked to be with McCain, I think the people who are conservative would have a much easier time voting for McCain. It was amazing how many people were disappointed when Mitt withdrew from the race. My only comment is "where were they when he was running.? I didn't see much support for him in the debates and especially in the primary elections. If we are going to have good government we must get behind those who will bring us what is so badly needed at this time in our country. I hope we will be more involved in what is going on and make sure that we have good leaders.

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Linda from Kent | 10:06 p.m. March 13, 2008

I support Mitt Romney 100%. I feel if he were to become McCain's running mate McCain would definately have a better chance in grabbing the nomination and become a credible president. Mitt is a man with strong convictions and those would be an asset. He is an honorable businessman who knows just how to balance budgets and makes good sense decisions for those he works for and with. We need someone to guide this United States back to the being the great nation we really are. That man is Mitt Romney!

Anonymous | 10:25 p.m. March 13, 2008

The only way I would vote for McCain, is if Mitt were running with him. I really have a problem with McCain and probably will not vote for him under any other circumstance. Mitt is the one that should have been our next President, but that would be the next best thing.

Typical Utah Voter | 10:25 p.m. March 13, 2008

I really don't know what the Republican party, McCain, or Romney stand for. But everyone else in Utah votes Republican, so I'm voting for Romney/McCain. It's much easier than having to think for myself.

Richard | 10:46 p.m. March 13, 2008

Most of these comments are favorable to Mitt Romney and believe in the man himself. Others reflect blind hatred toward his religion. When I say blind that should be BLIND, as the comments reflect gross ignorance. For anyone to allege that the church dictates for whom the members should vote shows a total lack of knowledge of the church and its people The LDS people are encouraged to embrace correct principles, based on truth, integrity, and sound judgment, and are encouraged to pray and then vote for the candidate that they think is best qualified. I have been a member of the church for 79 years and have NEVER heard anyone officially advocate one candidate over another. Those of you who are mindlessly critical, if you are sincere, might like to learn some of the things offered on mormon.org. Be fair. Find out what you are talking about. You are invited to learn.

losing ticket | 1:24 a.m. March 14, 2008

Mitt doesn't bring anything except a guarenteed loss. Heck Huckabee would be a better choice. At least he can make sure the Evangelicals don't stray or stay home. Sorry guys I just don't see what Mitt brings to the table.

McCain needs someone who can help him rally and inspire republicans to come out and vote. The republican turnout for the primaries are discouraging. Colin Powell would be great but I think his last venture in the White House left a bad taste in his mouth.

Janadele | 3:58 a.m. March 14, 2008

Yay for Mitt!! What a great President he would make. But would being on a McCain ticket as VP now, adversly affect his 2012 Presidential chances? Political media rumour maintains it would... personally I cannot see why. Mitt says it would be an honour. So we can surely be confident he knows best... though perhaps he is just saying this, to strengthen the Republican position. Which would be understandable, considering his strong party loyalty. But Mitt has endorsed Senator McCain without reservations,so his supporters need to follow his example,regardless of their own personal opinions,as he would not have given this endorsement lightly. I am an Australian, so am not a voter... but I am certainly a Mitt Romney supporter, and a member of Team Mitt. Who else could even come close to competing with him? As a leader, he sure seems almost too good to true :-))

russ | 6:05 a.m. March 14, 2008

To Richard: For the record, I have heard a bishop tell the congregation who to vote for. They did it this way: they mentioned the guy who was running as a republican, then they mentioned how the people should go to the polls. The bishop never mentioned the democrat. Not once!!!!

That was my first lesson in how the Mormon organization works. The sheep followed and the guy got elected.

And so it goes.

PS -- you did know that the Mormon org. met with the legislature before this session in Utah. I guess it was to discuss... fishing? Hunting? Knitting? Sorry, the facts don't fit your paradigm. We have a story today, today, about how the Mormon org. met with the 11 Mormons in Congress to discuss... fishing? Hunting? Knitting? No, to discuss one of the proposed immigration bills before congress.

In Iran we call this a theocracy. In Utah we call this... what????????????????

Spanky | 9:10 a.m. March 14, 2008

Re:Richard

Yes, the LDS church does tell it's members how to vote. Sometimes directly, most of the time indirectly, but it does tell it's members how to vote. So please, don't insult anyone's intelligence by saying otherwise.

Richard | 9:13 a.m. March 14, 2008

To Russ. Russ, for you to allege that mormon.org met with congressmen to discuss legislation makes no sense at all. mormon.org is an INFORMATIONAL website. You assumed that because it had the word mormon in the title that it had something to do with the administration of the church. Wow! That bishop you mentioned should be the one running for office if his mere mention of a candidate's name could influence the entire populace to vote for him. Such unusual power!

Virginia A.10:03 Mar. 15, 2008 | 11:12 a.m. March 14, 2008

A Mc/ Mit ticket would be the right way to go. However, I also fear for Mitt. He will run into a mess of political back scratchers, and may have to compromise his standards. No one should criticize a religion until they know more about that religion.

GO For Mc Cain in 08 and Romney in 12

Marie | 11:44 a.m. March 14, 2008

I believe I saw in one of these comments that the church tells it members how to vote. This is an n absolute falsehood. We are each individuals and vote our conscience. Of course we would have hoped that Romney would have made it. Because us mormons know that principles that he lives.

Disgusted | 12:03 p.m. March 14, 2008

We want the best for America, we don't want racial prejudices, we want all americans to be treated equal and fair regardless of religion or color of their skin, let's treat everyone the way we want to be treated ...Mitt deserves a fair stance whether he is a Mormon or not. He will not bring anything of disgrace to the office of V.P.-- only goodness-- and will bring knowledge and order that we need at this time with the depreciating economy. Give Mitt a chance to help bring America back to good economic standing.

Spankyitis.... | 12:52 p.m. March 14, 2008

Take a pill and relax hon.

Anonymous | 1:39 p.m. March 14, 2008

Interesting. I just saw an interview on CNN with Iraqi soldiers who have been working with American soldiers in the war. They were asked who they would like to be the America's next president. Most said they like Hillary Clinton, a few Barack Obama. Not one said John McCain, even when they were asked specifically if they liked McCain.

anon 1:39 | 2:52 p.m. March 14, 2008

It figures CNN would broadcast something like that. I wouldn't be surprised if they decided not to show anyone who was supporting a republican. I am also pretty confident that I can turn it to Fox news and see a few interviews of McCain supporters serving in Iraq. I love cable news, pure entertainment. I also love how they break the rules or more likely you are lying.

Whoever, within or without the Armed Forces of the United States, polls any member of such forces, either within or without the United States, either before or after he executes any ballot under any Federal or State law, with reference to his choice of or his vote for any candidate, or states, publishes, or releases any result of any purported poll taken from or among the members of the Armed Forces of the United States or including within it the statement of choice for such candidate or of such votes cast by any member of the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

Re:anon 1:39 | 3:38 p.m. March 14, 2008

You've misread me. These were soldiers from Iraq, not American soldiers in Iraq. They had a group of them, 1-2 dozen (small sample I know). They DID ask them if any of them wanted John McCain and they all said "No."
They said they want democracy in their country, they seemed glad Saddam Hussein is gone and were grateful for what American soldiers have taught them and how they are not as likely to be killed as they were at one time. But life is still very difficult for them and their people, understandably. That being said, they want to see democratic leadership in the U.S. so they can see if they can do a better job than what the Republicans and Bush have done. Is there a law against asking soldiers from another country who can't vote in America what their opinion on the election is? I just thought it was all interesting considering this war is in their country, after all.

Anonymous | 4:39 p.m. March 14, 2008

These are important comments. The reality is that we in America not only have the right to vote for the President of the United States, but we are effectively voting for the President of the World! All eyes are on the most powerful country on the planet to see who we will put into the most powerful office on earth.

With that in mind, GO TO THE POLLS!

Neil G | 6:48 p.m. March 14, 2008

I dont care what you say, if America is to get out of all its problems financially, and economically and the great recession I AM WARNING AMERICANS TO VOTE FOR McCAIN/ROMNEY PAIR, coz if you dont Americans will see the consequences it could well get worse than this I promise. Stop dilly dallying about stupid matters and think from your Hearts and dont raise anybody's religion coz great men always came from strong families and remember the strength of a nation depends on the strength of its families. God bless America!!

for Romney | 8:42 a.m. March 15, 2008

It's disheartening to read blogs from people who know absolutely nothing of the Mormon faith or their principles. I have never heard anyone from the First Presidency down to the Bishop's counsellors ever tell anyonbe how to vote. We are admonished to select very carefully and with much thought when we do vote and that we should vote because it is our right and responsibility to do so.

As for Harry Reid? I lived in Nevada for 15 years and no decent self-respecting Mormon would vote for him. Not becauswe he is a democrat but he lacks principles and does not adher to what he claims to be. He is in the middle of a corruption scandal in Nevada now but do you hear anything about it? No!!

As for Obama; if you believe that he has never heard is pastor spewing such hatefilled vitriol in 20 years, I have some ocean front property in Arizona to sell you. In fact, I'll give it to you.

Sandy | 9:08 a.m. March 15, 2008

I think McCain and Romney would make a good team together. When you choose a partner to stand beside you, you choose the one that knows the issues and the one who helps get the work moving in the direction it needs to go. Mitt has that experience with the Olympics and his own personal life work. I think Mitt would conpliment McCain. Also I think Mitt would not overpower McCain in his role as president. He knows how to communicate without thinking he has to be on top all the time. He would be a good adviser for McCain. McCain would be foolish to not give him serious thought. I too am a mormon, but that does not reflect my choices in voting. I have voted for a president since I graduated in 1970. There has never been a mormon run for president until now. I have had to choose the one I thought could do a good job. This year is no different. My first choice was Mitt, but now that Mitt might be on the ticket, I think McCain will be my choice!

Anonymous | 11:21 a.m. March 15, 2008

Is our constitution hanging by a threat yet? If so, I think Romney will bring us back to what our for-fathers established. A free country where a person has opportunities as they seek them. It is good to take care of one another, but self reliance is key in order to do that.

Mainely yours | 11:33 a.m. March 15, 2008

Maine young, middle age and even what would have been Mccain older folks absolutely were delighted
with Governor Romney. He won here with 52%, Mccain
22% Ron Paul 16%, and 6% for Huckerbee. He's a proven success in the real world. Honest, great morals, ethical, very smart, great temperment. We spoke to grandson Joe, asked what he thought of granddad, and he said,"Papa's great!!!!!!! Children
know and they are honest. We all lost hope when the
dirty politics took him out, so many disheartened
people. Even WALL STREET SAID, Romney would be better for this country. Sorry, but we think his
package was too good for the competition. He won
the last two debates hands down!!!!!So team up,
after all Huckerbee said he was told it's Mccain's
turn!!!! Well, they succeeded, our best shot for
change,honesty and class was gone. Now we might
have a second chance to have the M&M team,absolutely
the best of both world's. If Mitt can accept, if Mccain can do what is best for this country, we would be blessed. The common thread is they both
love America!!!!!!!

Anonymous | 11:53 a.m. March 15, 2008

What the?

Lynn | 1:18 p.m. March 15, 2008

I do believe Obama does not share the controversial views Reverend Wright holds. There is no evidence of that. Read "The Audacity of Hope" if you want to know what he believes. Barack Obama loves this country. How do I know that? He said so. I've prayed about supporting Obama and until my prayers confirm otherwise I will continue to support him financially and with my vote if I'm able. I'm a Mormon, no one is telling us who to vote for.

US Loyalist | 8:47 p.m. March 15, 2008

I was not born in the USA, but I have made my home here. I love this country and what it stands for. When the Pledge of Allegiance or the national athem is played, my hand goes directly over my heart because of my loyalty to this country and its ideals. My point-Obama has not and will not do this. This one visual demonstration of defiance speaks volumes. Trust me. He will carefully lead this country down a road it will sorely regret.
McCain and Romney would be my choice.McCain, a Washington insider balanced by an outsider who would be great for the economy is what we need. Romney has integrity which is desperately needed and loyalty to his country, freedom, Christian values, in spite of what James Dobson says, knowledge and experience in the economic world, and loyalty to wife and family. What more could this nation ask for?

Anonymous | 1:30 a.m. March 16, 2008

There's no way I would vote fo McCain with Mitt as his running mate. McCain is my kind of republican whereas Mitt "The conservative candidate" is not. If McCain was 60 instead of in his 70's I might more apt to, but there is no way I would vote Mitt into the Presidency and I certainly am not going to invite his inheriting it by voting for a man I already think is a little too old too run and might die while in office. Pass! Sorry, Mitt is a deal breaker for me. I guess that means I am now voting for the more centrist Democrat.

Cindy | 7:11 p.m. March 16, 2008

I would love it if Mc Cain would make Mitt part of his team. I can picture these two men being a good balance of conservatives. As a wife I can tell you that a partnership does not mean that you have to be clones of each other. You can have mixed opinions and still respect each other.

which is it? | 9:25 p.m. March 16, 2008

"ï¿½Iï¿½m not going to be any vice president to John McCain either, thatï¿½s not going to happen.ï¿½
~ Mitt Romney, Jan 28, 2008

"ï¿½I think any Republican leader in this country would be honored to be asked to serve as the vice presidential nominee, myself included," Romney told FOX's Sean Hannity in a broadcast set to air tonight."
~ Mitt Romney, March 11, 2008

This is the reason that nobody trusts Mitt Romney; he cannot be trusted to express honesty. Look at his own words. No thanks.

ladyblueyes | 10:38 p.m. March 16, 2008

I think let's get Condoleeza in there as his running mate. I, myself, would prefer Romney - not because he's mormon, but I like what he stands for. He compliments McCain and I have ALWAYS liked the idea of McCain-Romney. I can PRAY that it will happen.

bp | 3:49 p.m. March 20, 2008

I feel both McCain and Romney would be a great team.
Both have so much knowledge and together that would be a big + for this great nation.

April | 6:58 p.m. March 26, 2008

If McCain has any brains, which so far, I'm not feeling too confident about that based on his liberal voting record, he'd BEG Gov. Mitt Romney to be his VP running mate! Gov. Romney is my former governor and he did an excellent job in eliminating the $3 BILLION DEFICIT the LIBERALS CREATED, all without raising taxes one cent! He's a brilliant businessman and would be the finest vp in US history. It would make a great segway for him to ascend the presidency. He should have been the GOp nominee to begin with if McCain, the GOP and the liberal mainstream media hadn't have railroaded him! ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT IN 2012!!!

Jim | 7:10 p.m. March 26, 2008

In reading some of these comments posted here, I'm curious to know: why wasn't/isn't a bigger deal made of Barack Hussein Obama's religion and birth heritage (Muslim)? It seems that all the media cared about what Rommny being a Mormon. As a Christian, who cares! Romney lives what he preaches: he's a traditional values kind of guy and has been as far as we all a faithful husband, father and grandfather. We could use some intelligence and class in the WH again, after 8 years of Dopey in there. Pres. Bush has done major damage to the GOP. Real conservatives are not happy with having Sen. John AMNESTY McCain as our nominee and if he doesn't pick Romney or somebody very conservative, McCain will not be getting my vote. I have integrity.

Ted Bertrand | 1:42 a.m. March 30, 2008

M&M is a win. Iam sure of that. Without Romney as McCain VP it appears the ticket will lose. As for myself I was not going to vote unless it was McCain and Romney.It is great for the party and more important great for America.

Homer | 6:17 p.m. April 3, 2008

High School Civic 101: The top man on the ticket has to balance out the rest of the ticket from the opposite end of the party and geograpy. By doing so he unites the party and the base. With that completed,he than can go after the 11 percent of the "Undecided" that elects presidents.

Sen. McCain is a "moderate, south-west" Republican.He must therefore pick Mitt Romney because he is a "consevative, north-east" Republican. Romney also has excutive experience that the other canidate lack. Therefore only pick for the VP spot in the 2008 election.

Crookston | 8:21 a.m. April 16, 2008

The bases would be loaded with M&M, an excellent combo. This idea gets me excited about voting again.

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Mitt Romney, seen here last year, told Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes Tuesday he would be "honored" to be selected as Sen. John McCain's running mate if offered.