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Bush's Utah visit likely to raise millions
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Yawn!! | 12:59 a.m. May 28, 2008
Bush gets support from the Mormons........... Says it all!!
What Ever Happened 2 | 4:42 a.m. May 28, 2008
Seperation of Chruch and State?
Anonymous | 6:12 a.m. May 28, 2008
With multitudes turning out in droves to register Democratic and hear Obama
speak (75,000 recently) McBush is going to need more than money.
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Disenfanchised Republican | 6:45 a.m. May 28, 2008
Unless Romney is his running mate, I am voting for the 'conservative'
Obama (as long as he doesn't connect to Hillary). I haven't forgotten
the divisive primary and how disenfranchised the Republican party made me feel
because of Mccain.
Indiana | 6:56 a.m. May 28, 2008
Unless Romney is put on the ticket, I will write him in!!!! Obama is NOT
conservative. He has the most liberal voting record in the Senate!!! Go
Romney... I hope McCain is that smart, but I have my doubts!
Anonymous | 7:29 a.m. May 28, 2008
Republicans are in a world of hurt. Time for a strong independent to emerge
like Perot in '92.
Pac 10 Guy | 7:46 a.m. May 28, 2008
I will not attend ANY fundraiser that ultimately gives the proceeds to McCain.
McCain will NEVER put Mitt on the ticket with him... it's the logical move,
but won't happen.
I'll vote for Bob Barr
I'll vote for Bob Barr
No Choices | 7:53 a.m. May 28, 2008
There is not a decent ccandidate running in either party. That being said Obama
scares me more than McCain. There is no way you could rationally claim that he
is not a socialist. It is blatantly obvious that he is. His ideas are way way
scary.
I'm goint to write someone in because I can not vote for any of the currant canidates with a clear conscience
I'm goint to write someone in because I can not vote for any of the currant canidates with a clear conscience
Styme | 8:03 a.m. May 28, 2008
I can't imagine anyone paying 70k per couple to have dinner with George
Bush. Sounds like some people have too much money, and too little sense.
You guys.... | 8:05 a.m. May 28, 2008
....really had me going for awhile. That is, of course, until I read
"strong independent like Perot".
Now, I'm wiping my coffee off my monitor.
"Strong Independent" = total nutjob
Loved Perot's "Why am I here?" VP running mate, too!
Now, I'm wiping my coffee off my monitor.
"Strong Independent" = total nutjob
Loved Perot's "Why am I here?" VP running mate, too!
Anonymous | 8:25 a.m. May 28, 2008
McClown/Huckleberry
That's the November Rethuglican Ticket.
That's the November Rethuglican Ticket.
Oh, goody! | 8:26 a.m. May 28, 2008
One incompetent, unqualified, amoral, unconscionable boob is coming to Utah to
raise money for another unqualified, amoral, unconscionable boob (and disrupting
the entire city in the process). We do NOT need this.
Pittakos | 8:42 a.m. May 28, 2008
I'm not crazy about him and a few of his stances but Ron Paul seems to me
to be the only choice left. If Romney goes on the ticket, which I doubt he
will, then I'll consider McCain with the hope that he'll listen to
Romney who has the best chance to do something about our economic mess.
Otherwise..... Ron Paul.
Jeff | 8:41 a.m. May 28, 2008
It is clear that the Republicans are having a tough time raising money because
the venues are always downsized. It should be a wake up call that Republican
leadership has let the country down and that we need to do a better job of
getting consistent conservative republicans on the ticket. This year is an
absolute farce for the whole country.
jim | 9:01 a.m. May 28, 2008
Are the taxpayors footing the bill for this? I hope not, but am not holding my
breath.
Al | 9:01 a.m. May 28, 2008
Obama's money has come from millions of individuals who give small amounts.
Obama's raised far more than McCain, and Obama isn't even the Dem
nominee yet. McCain's money comes from a few individuals who pay 70k per
couple. That's enough to show anyone the difference in the candidates, and
make the GOP very, very nervous.
I'll Bet | 9:06 a.m. May 28, 2008
If the Republican party got David Archuletta and charged $100.00 a ticket for
dinner they would make a lot more and we wouldn't have to have the
embarrasment known as Bush here. At least the President is good for something
besides a laugh, he's good at overcharging for his company. Too bad we get
stuck footing the bill for his being here. I mean is the Republican party going
to pay for the fuel and added security? I doubt it, it'll be up to us to
pay for it all. Now I'm REALLLLLY depresed.
Real Big Question | 9:08 a.m. May 28, 2008
I would like to ask a question to wealthy conservatives, but to know them is too
realize that there are no honest and truthful wealthy conservative republicans.
But here goes. How do you like the direction of our country now, with the
economy tanking, the ridiculous cost of the BUSH war, the energy mess, the
financial fiasco, immigration mess ect? Are you ready for four or eight more
years of Bush politics? I can just imagine your responses. Thank God Bush is
staying out of our sight in this visit to empty the wallets of the blind. I
personally have seen way to much of this man, and can't wait for the next 7
months to pass. The only thing I want to see is Air Force One departing the SLC
airport.
Skip Wright | 9:22 a.m. May 28, 2008
We're in an economic mess because we're in Iraq...Romney being VP on
Bush-Lite's ticket isn't going to fix the economy.
I'm sure Shrub is wondering why the sheep in this state aren't even more blindly in support of his immoral agenda. I'm sure Thomas S. and the crew will smile, shake his hand and tell him what a great job he's doing. If they had any guts they'd call him on the carpet for his lies and for instigating a war that has cost the lives of more than 4,000 U.S. troops, plus the untold thousands with life-altering injuries/trauma.
END THE WAR IN IRAQ NOW!
I'm sure Shrub is wondering why the sheep in this state aren't even more blindly in support of his immoral agenda. I'm sure Thomas S. and the crew will smile, shake his hand and tell him what a great job he's doing. If they had any guts they'd call him on the carpet for his lies and for instigating a war that has cost the lives of more than 4,000 U.S. troops, plus the untold thousands with life-altering injuries/trauma.
END THE WAR IN IRAQ NOW!
Great Headline | 9:52 a.m. May 28, 2008
What an insightful headline. Of course he's going to raise a bunch of
money! Why else would he attend a fundraiser?
Another great scoop: Bush Likely Not to Win 2008 Election
Another great scoop: Bush Likely Not to Win 2008 Election
@Jim 901am | 9:54 a.m. May 28, 2008
The Taxpayers, will most cewrtainly be footing the bill. The President's
Salary, his Secret Service protection, the cost of Air Force One and all of
it's logistical support, the military flights escorting the plane, etc.
No matter what your political affiliation, you'll be footing the bill via your tax dollars for this campaign appearance.
All the major candidates are getting federal matching funds. But McCain is the only candidate who'll be getting taxpayer funded celebrity appearances by the President.
McCain likes to tout himself as a "fiscal conservative". Not to mention being a bastion of ethics and fair play. But somehow I don't see his campaign offering to refund the cost of these extra benefits back to the Treasury.
No matter what your political affiliation, you'll be footing the bill via your tax dollars for this campaign appearance.
All the major candidates are getting federal matching funds. But McCain is the only candidate who'll be getting taxpayer funded celebrity appearances by the President.
McCain likes to tout himself as a "fiscal conservative". Not to mention being a bastion of ethics and fair play. But somehow I don't see his campaign offering to refund the cost of these extra benefits back to the Treasury.
Fools and... | 9:57 a.m. May 28, 2008
McCain is smart enough to keep Mitt on the possible VP list until the checks
written in Utah have cleared the bank. Mitt s like the relative that always
shows up just before dinner. When was the last time Mitt visited Utah without
having his hand out?
Catherine | 10:07 a.m. May 28, 2008
I find this article to be humerous.
Not enough takers for their hoity toity fundraisers and they have to downsize venues due to lack of interest. Yet Obama raises millions of dollars a month from average people giving small amounts and his venues need to be upsized because they can't contain the masses.
Funny, funny, funny!
Not everyone in the state of Utah is as red as they all believe, and not everyone in Utah is a blind sheep. There are a few of us with minds and wills of our own.
Side note: Interesting that Bush won't golf because of appearances sake "while some mother's son was just killed in the war" (which should have never been waged), yet he has no problem spending his time attending exclusive parties and fundraisers for and by the wealthy. I think I'd rather see him on the golf course; or better yet, actually doing his job and leaving the fundraising and parties for others. His presence really doesn't matter anyway since he can't seem to draw the crowds or big dollars!
Not enough takers for their hoity toity fundraisers and they have to downsize venues due to lack of interest. Yet Obama raises millions of dollars a month from average people giving small amounts and his venues need to be upsized because they can't contain the masses.
Funny, funny, funny!
Not everyone in the state of Utah is as red as they all believe, and not everyone in Utah is a blind sheep. There are a few of us with minds and wills of our own.
Side note: Interesting that Bush won't golf because of appearances sake "while some mother's son was just killed in the war" (which should have never been waged), yet he has no problem spending his time attending exclusive parties and fundraisers for and by the wealthy. I think I'd rather see him on the golf course; or better yet, actually doing his job and leaving the fundraising and parties for others. His presence really doesn't matter anyway since he can't seem to draw the crowds or big dollars!
George H | 10:09 a.m. May 28, 2008
Like it or not, us Mormons have a lot of political clout. I would urge the
First Presidency to suggest to McCain that putting Mitt on the ticket could make
the difference for the Republican Party this year. Then urge all Mormons of
voting age to vote Republican.
Conservative | 10:10 a.m. May 28, 2008
Bush is not only a dismal speaker, he does not care what the people think. I
voted for this guy twice and at first liked it when he said he would not govern
by polls. Now I realize that was because he doesn't give a rat's
behind what we think. His arrogance and total unwillingness to use the bully
pulpit in support of his policies is the prime reason the GOP is in deep trouble
(not the war per se or his lack of vetoes on spending).
A very close second reason is his inaction to enforce the law concerning illegal immigrants, and his smug attitude ("See you at the signing!") against the Peoples' will.
The GOP should not assume conservatives will vote the lesser of two evils and go for McCain...and Romney will not be V.P. due to one reason -- he is a Mormon and the Evangelicals will not vote for him, especially in the South.
A very close second reason is his inaction to enforce the law concerning illegal immigrants, and his smug attitude ("See you at the signing!") against the Peoples' will.
The GOP should not assume conservatives will vote the lesser of two evils and go for McCain...and Romney will not be V.P. due to one reason -- he is a Mormon and the Evangelicals will not vote for him, especially in the South.
Think Your Cying Now? | 10:16 a.m. May 28, 2008
You media believing Spin "Bush Haters" you haven't seen anything
yet. Just wait until your liberal democrat get in office. We're already
hearing about trillion-dollar budgets, which makes the scope of our federal
finances even more difficult to comprehend. The bigger the numbers, the easier
it becomes to waste or hide large expenditures in the various budgets, and
miscellaneous government regulated programs that the demorats are working on.
Your crying we're not getting our money's worth from government now?.. or too much of it being wasted on the war? Just wait and see, you'll get your "Change" alright... A billion here and a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking real money with the democrats in office.
Change is a comming!!! It just may NOT be the Change you had in mind.
Your crying we're not getting our money's worth from government now?.. or too much of it being wasted on the war? Just wait and see, you'll get your "Change" alright... A billion here and a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking real money with the democrats in office.
Change is a comming!!! It just may NOT be the Change you had in mind.
Bubba Bush | 10:19 a.m. May 28, 2008
I like Fools and... comment about Mitt being a 'possible VP' until
them money is in the bank...so true. Being played for a sucka. Romney has too
much money to be pandering to the powers that be - then again, he wants to play
the game and has the power/resources/cachet to do it. I'm not sure
he's any better than the status quo. Really, how much power can one man
have? Illumaniti anyone? Skull and Bones? Gadianton? Buhler? Buhler?
Rich | 10:25 a.m. May 28, 2008
I hope that the First Presidency of the LDS church have the guts to let this
"President" know that God did not give him the answer to invade Iraq,
unless of coarse we are talking about the "Green God" that folds up in
our wallets.
I hope that they look him in the eyes and let him know that thousands of Americans have died and Millions of Iraqi's for his lies and misguided war.
I hope they do, but we know that they wont. They will smile, shake hands and pat him on the back.
I hope that they look him in the eyes and let him know that thousands of Americans have died and Millions of Iraqi's for his lies and misguided war.
I hope they do, but we know that they wont. They will smile, shake hands and pat him on the back.
Willie | 10:32 a.m. May 28, 2008
McCain can't stand Romney, but is willing to let Romney lay out the bait to
fleece the local mormon folks.
McCain won't choose Romney as 2nd seat.
McCain can't stand Bush and won't be in the same state as Bush for fear that 7 years of stench from a failed administration will rub off on him.
Can you smell the desparation in the air? It smells like "failure"
McCain won't choose Romney as 2nd seat.
McCain can't stand Bush and won't be in the same state as Bush for fear that 7 years of stench from a failed administration will rub off on him.
Can you smell the desparation in the air? It smells like "failure"
Ernest T. Bass | 10:32 a.m. May 28, 2008
From Bush's failed policies to McCain's.....don't you guys ever
learn.
The BEST thing for this country is to get as far away from whatever Bush has done as possible.
The BEST thing for this country is to get as far away from whatever Bush has done as possible.
davisdem | 10:44 a.m. May 28, 2008
Not ALL Mormons are voting Republican. This Mormon is voting for Obama
Former Republican | 10:52 a.m. May 28, 2008
I am totally unable to fathom the mentality of the person who will vote for
someone because they belong to a particular political party, or religious group,
regardless of the candidate's past performance, ethics, doctrine or
morality.
When will you quit playing follow the leader? When will you learn from history? Despots and Anarchists have no loyalty other than to their selves.
When will you quit playing follow the leader? When will you learn from history? Despots and Anarchists have no loyalty other than to their selves.
re:george H | 11:06 a.m. May 28, 2008
not gonna happen, and if they did urge people to vote for a specific candidate
the state (and perhaps) part of the country) would go up in flames! I highly
doubt they would even think about attempting LDS members to vote a certain way,
that would get really messy.
Et tu brute? | 11:15 a.m. May 28, 2008
Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan writes in a new memoir that
President Bush relied on an aggressive "political propaganda campaign"
instead of the truth to sell the Iraq war, and that the decision to invade
pushed Bush's presidency "terribly off course.'
But you will STILL have those fools who will support the most heinous administration this great country has ever seen. Simply because they are Republican.
But you will STILL have those fools who will support the most heinous administration this great country has ever seen. Simply because they are Republican.
Big D | 11:16 a.m. May 28, 2008
I may not agree with all of McCain's policies but I would vote for just
about anyone over Obama. You all worry about footing the bill for the war, wait
until Obama tries to socialize healthcare and sponsor more government programs.
Handouts are not the answer and we will be footing the bill for all of this
along with having a weak military and defense for our country. Obama wants
change, but that change is a complete 180 from what the country was founded upon
and got it where it is. Everyone will do anything to keep McCain out of office,
(again I don't agree with a lot of what he does), but putting Obama in
would be the biggest mistake in the history of our country!
bob | 11:17 a.m. May 28, 2008
It's disturbing to read such shallow comments about Pres. Bush. They are
the typical shrill, pathetic rants of the left anti war people who don't
have any since of the vision of a free Iraq. 25 million people--free.
Children, including girls in school, woment working and being able to mix in
society, everyday freedoms we take for granted are finally being appreciated in
Iraq. I hope we leave the country with a job well done, with honor and a notion
of having help a suppressed people.Look around the middle east at all of the
totalitarian regimes and compare them to what we are trying to achieve. But
isn't that just like the left. They have no grit, no stomach for the tough
jobs. They only sit back and ridicule people who are trying to do a good thing.
bob | 11:28 a.m. May 28, 2008
It is troubling to read the comments about Pres Bush who is trying to do an
amazing thing--bring freedom to 25 million in Iraq. Children, including grils,
are going to school, women have new freedoms, business are opening. The left
continues to rant the same shrill negative chants. They have no vision of the
future--of the are--look at all of the suppressed people of the middle
east--they have not grit--no stomach for the tought jobs. They sit in the shade
and critcize the cause--the troops and Bush.
Paul | 11:44 a.m. May 28, 2008
Poor Republicans. They have to raise 70,100 a couple, when Obama has more money
by raising $20 bucks from everyday Americans like me. Which party is more in
touch?
Willie | 11:51 a.m. May 28, 2008
Bob, you are trying to bait people..."criticize the troops?"
You've got to be kidding, but then you believe if you tie them to Bush,
people will back down.
Bush stated that he wasn't interested in "nation building" and that is what you praise him for?
What happened to the WMD, nukular weapons, that he claimed was the reason for invading Iraq?
Bob, just keep punching the "R" button, it is what you know best.
Bush stated that he wasn't interested in "nation building" and that is what you praise him for?
What happened to the WMD, nukular weapons, that he claimed was the reason for invading Iraq?
Bob, just keep punching the "R" button, it is what you know best.
speech-writer Bob | 12:10 p.m. May 28, 2008
Bob might as well be a GOP speech writer.
From now until November we are going to be force-fed with the same dishonest propaganda that kept Bush & Cheney in power:
Support Bush or you hate the troops.
Support the war or you are a traitor.
Support conservatives or you are a communist liberal.
From now until November we are going to be force-fed with the same dishonest propaganda that kept Bush & Cheney in power:
Support Bush or you hate the troops.
Support the war or you are a traitor.
Support conservatives or you are a communist liberal.
Relocated Southerner | 12:11 p.m. May 28, 2008
Get your facts straight. It is not $70,000 per couple; it was a typo that
should have read $70-$100 per couple. There are campaign finance laws that
would prevent charging $70,000 per couple!
And while some of you may claim to be more "in touch" because you plan to vote for Obama, it just means you are more in touch with socialism and just one step away from communism. Obama is the most liberal senator we have ever had, and he makes Ted Kennedy look conservative (if that's possible). If Congress does not keep Obama in check, we will be paying more for this past two generations who feel "entitled" and well on our way to losing most of the remaining rights we have as Americans.
I'm not crazy about anyone running for president this time, but if Obama is elected, it won't be on my vote.
And while some of you may claim to be more "in touch" because you plan to vote for Obama, it just means you are more in touch with socialism and just one step away from communism. Obama is the most liberal senator we have ever had, and he makes Ted Kennedy look conservative (if that's possible). If Congress does not keep Obama in check, we will be paying more for this past two generations who feel "entitled" and well on our way to losing most of the remaining rights we have as Americans.
I'm not crazy about anyone running for president this time, but if Obama is elected, it won't be on my vote.
Anonymous | 12:20 p.m. May 28, 2008
Every village has its idiot, and a village in Texas is missing its idiot for the
past seven years.
And now it looks like that idiot is coming to have a party with many of the village idiots from Utah's villages.
And now it looks like that idiot is coming to have a party with many of the village idiots from Utah's villages.
Lee | 12:23 p.m. May 28, 2008
Where do some of you people come up with the idea that Obama's money comes
only from individuals?Democrats recieve more money and support from 501
groups.Ever hear of Move-On.Org? How about unions and trial lawyers? There are
more wealthy Democrats in Congress than the GOP.Stop shooting from the hip and
do a little research!
Anonymous | 12:27 p.m. May 28, 2008
Willie--don't pretend to support the troops. They don't but it and
neither do I. We went to Iraq for many reasons--check the UN order--and now--we
are winning there and you want to leave in the midst of a victory. No grit. No
vision. Same old story.
re:bob | 12:34 p.m. May 28, 2008
take a look at the history of Mesopotamia! Never has there been a stable
democratic govt, the french and british tried it following WWI and look where
that got us!
Stupid Sheep | 12:42 p.m. May 28, 2008
Say it with me everyone, BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
re anon 12:27 | 12:55 p.m. May 28, 2008
PLEASE define winning
be proud | 1:04 p.m. May 28, 2008
I think you are misleading Willie, Anonymous 12:27
Like in Vietnam, we are nowhere close to "winning" the war on Iraq.
That's why McBush told everyone "we might be there (in Iraq) for the next 100 years."
But I'm sure Bush and Cheney would be proud of you.
Like in Vietnam, we are nowhere close to "winning" the war on Iraq.
That's why McBush told everyone "we might be there (in Iraq) for the next 100 years."
But I'm sure Bush and Cheney would be proud of you.
to relocated | 1:05 p.m. May 28, 2008
You are mistaken, it is $70000/couple. They have come up with a neat way to get
around the campaign finance laws. Look into it, you will find out.
the foreigner | 1:20 p.m. May 28, 2008
I don't understand this mess. Should I vote for a candidate who raises more
money or for the candidate who gives more tax brakes? Can please explian this to
me?
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