The spin room

Posted: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 11:40 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC’s Domenico Montanaro
DURHAM, N.H. -- Yes, it's late. But some interesting notes, especially on Romney's to-be-defined Iraq position. Romney adviser Vin Weber said "apparently" and "looks like" the surge is working means "the surge is working." But Weber added, "The surge is not an end unto itself."

Weber added that Romney does not support benchmarks or timetables. U.S. Rep. Chris Shays, a McCain supporter, though said of Romney, "I think he's leaving all options open." Shays conceded that the political end is not working in Iraq and that by most military assesments, there will be a drawdown of troops by March or April simply because the military cannot maintain the current level.

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Ron Paul won the whole deal

RC (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:05 AM)

Ron Paul is exactly the change that American's are claiming we as a country need but the majority still allow themselves to be led back to more of the same time and time again.

Rowdy Steinmez (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:21 AM)

It continues to amaze me how the "gatekeepers" continue to think they won't get caught trying to minimize Ron Paul's visibility. Their credibility is tarnished daily.

Richard Cheatham, Richmond, Virginia (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 1:46 AM)

Does Chuck Todd live on the same planet I do? When is everyone going to get tired of Guiliani doing his 9/11 hero bit, and start demanding some real answers. We all knew Bill Clinton as "Slick Willy", but Guiliani gives "slick" a whole new meaning!

As for the winner: As usual it has to be Ron Paul. The Constitution and common sense trump any of the garbled non-responses of the so-called "front runners". And by the way, Mr. Todd, what's wrong with having guns in airports and airplanes?? I'd rather be around 50 people with guns than 100 people without! Earth to Chuck: Guns save lives!

J Dunn (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:13 AM)

That political hack Hannity suggested the text-in debate was just Ron Paul supporters texting over and over when in fact the system in place prevents you from doing so. The neocons are in denial and the fact remains, as poll after poll demonstrates, Ron Paul will be the most ELECTABLE in the general election. Hannity and other pundits have built their career on an understanding of this tired old red-blue political math which is changing beneath their feet. Thats what they're afraid of.

Bob Miller (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 4:19 AM)

Hey Romney! What are you for?

ROMNEY: What have ya got?

Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 7:33 AM)

Ron Paul was the only one up there with brains, balls, and an actual plan.

Steve A Jonesboro IN (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 10:04 AM)

A pretty good debate that will result in the resurgence of McCain, a man of decency and honesty, and the beginning of the end of Romney, the most insincere and vapid candidate in the republican field.

Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324 (Sent Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:37 PM)

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