Romney, McCain impress in MI

Mitch Covington, Tallahassee, FL — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:28:24 GMT

Isn't the real story here that the candidate who Anuzis tried to get barred from the debate, Ron Paul, came in 3rd, beating out "top tier" candidate Giuliani? How meaningful is it when you admit that Mitt and McCain bussed in their votes, of course they would win! The author is ignoring the real winner of this straw poll, clearly Ron Paul. Business as usual in the 'fair and balanced' media.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

tannim, riverside, ca — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:37:47 GMT

"Anuzis explained that the composition probably reflects where the activists in the state fall with respect to the candidates, but not necessarily where the voters are."

There is another way to paraphrase that:

"Anuzis explained that the composition probably reflects where the memberhsip in the state fall with respect to the candidates, but not necessarily where the party leaders are."

This was a backhanded implicit slap at the Paul-unteers By Anuzis, who doesn't like the good doctor anyway because the good doctor, unlike Anuzis and others of his neocon ilk, knows the mental health risks of overdosing on red kool-aid.

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bb — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:57:13 GMT

Wow! They are sooooo impressive that nobody cares to talk about them. HMMMMM.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Christopher Thurow, Florida — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:17:39 GMT

Here...let me help the MSM and MSNBC with their candidate dyselexia: His name is Ron Paul. That's spelled R-O-N P-A-U-L. Maybe this will aid in your inability to actually write the story and not some wacky interpetation of it. One more thing: This is the FIRST straw poll where ALL ofthe "first tier" candidates presented. P-A-U-L beat two of them. "That's" the story.

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Ivory Dayton, OH — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:57:51 GMT

So what if McCann came in with a strong message? what will he gain? Nada!!! he is out of step in a America. A George Bush parrot, he sprouts the same mantra War, Death, Terrorist, ever since he was a POW he lived the moments day after day after day. Fight, Kill, War, it's all he knows. "RETIREMENT" should be his goal.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Eric S, Newport, KY — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:34:51 GMT

Go Ron Paul! Tying Giuliani, why only a passing mention? I don't get it!

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jason — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:12:25 GMT

Who gives a crap about Ron?

Romney, McCain impress in MI

alaney, camden AR — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:39:42 GMT

Ron Paul is on a roll......the stiff necked media can't stop it. Come on everybody....Freedom has a good ring to it! Let the dummy downed media eat duck soup with Rudy, McCain, Fred and the rest. Only one guy stands tall here..........Ron Paul!

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Craig Landis, Grand Rapids, Michigan — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:41:24 GMT

Ron Paul only got a passing mention because he's not a Republican and he doesn't have a snowball's chance in Michigan of winning the Republican nomination.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Jessie, Denver, CO — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:46:27 GMT

This article slanted, it seemed to me, towards the comeback of McCain.

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Dave — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:46:54 GMT

Mr. Ivory why don'y you show a little respect. Last I heard McCain out of all of these Yahoos running for president is the only one to have severed in the military. You or I wouldn't have hasted five minutes in the pit he spent years in while a POW!

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Davd Allen — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:55:02 GMT

It should day Romney and McCain DEPRESSED Michigan for their flipflopping ability. Ron Paul is the ONLY sane choice for President.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

James B. Parker — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:02:19 GMT

The dark horse moves into the number 3 slot, but he's INVISIBLE! When he wins, the announcers get FIRED. Looks like they were working for someone other than the race track.

Everyone knows Romney is FROM Michigan, right? His dad was Guv, and he's annointed by the MI GOP elite. Hello, McPike!

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Mark, Petoskey MI — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:08:43 GMT

Big surprise. Romney & McCain buses in AND PAID FOR college students to vote in the straw poll. In contrast, Ron Paul's supporters paid their own way. Who would have come in first really? Do you really want someone who buys your vote? Seems a little slimy to me.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Eric Timco — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:08:47 GMT

Huckabee is pro-union, I hoped to see him here.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

John — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:15:02 GMT

How could MSNBC not mention that SEA OF RON PAUL SUPPORTERS that drowned out every other candidate? He placed 3rd in the poll beating out Giuliani. How is this not significant? This article is unfair, unfree and anti-American. MSNBC should take their operation to Iran where concealing truth is expected.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Mike, Hermosa Beach — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:15:54 GMT

I needn't repeat what the other posters have pointed out. I agree this story is a sham; it's incredible what passes for journalism. As I've written here before, NBC Political Director Chuck Todd and his staff are either unwilling or unable to recognize the sincere and broadening interest people have in Dr. Paul. It will be interesting to see, provided Dr. Paul's fundraising this quarter improves even further, the reaction of mainstream media outlets like this one. MSNBC affiliate National Journal is now on the offensive against Dr. Paul and marginalizing him to the fullest with their rather absurd bi-weekly rating system of candidate standing. Buzz, fundraising, polling are supposed factors and yet they rank Dr. Paul in seventh place. His fundraising has been superior to McCain, the buzz about him is far beyond Huckabee or Brownback, and his polling results online and in straw polls have conistently averaged better than all his rivals. It is nice to see his solid performance in spite of the media blackout.

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Grand Rapids, MI — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:20:53 GMT

Get out of my state you rich farks. From another source speaking about the GOP's time at Mackinac Island:

Those pedestrians who have not paid $400 or so for a room cannot even walk near the hotel. "This is as far as you can go," bark guards in red jackets. A nearby sign explains that ladies "may not be attired in slacks" and gentlemen must wear coats and ties after 6 p.m.

On its face, this is not the sort of place that Republicans would want to hold a two-day, four-meal banquet celebration of democracy, especially if they want to win any elections in Michigan. The blue-collar state, which is locked in a recession, has the highest unemployment rate in the nation, 7.2 percent. Homes are foreclosing in Detroit at five times the national average, and the state government is broke. As of a week ago, 73,000 employees of General Motors began working without a contract. "The hopelessness that exists is just something I have never seen," said Denise DeCook, a Republican pollster who has worked in the state for decades. In one of her recent polls, 81 percent of its residents said Michigan was on the wrong track.
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I cant wait for them to start the ad's talking about how they are "down to earth" with the working class.

Get the fark out of my state, liars.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

John Campbell, Rolling Hills Estates, CA — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:21:32 GMT

Romney and McCain bus in their supporters. Ron Paul supporters show up all by themselves.

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Mark — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:23:36 GMT

Dave,

Ron Paul also served in the Military.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

HOT DAM — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:31:38 GMT

OH Dave the poor little old man is a hero! He should be home polishing his medals. I feel sorry for him, out making a fool of himself after being treated like shit by shrub and the GOP! Has he no pride left.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Jim, Ft. Collins, Colorado — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:35:26 GMT

I think the important point in this article is that Romney and McCain "bussed in a healthy dose of college students" and probably paid for their support while Ron Paul generated true grass roots supporters. The enthusiasm of the Paulites is unsurpassed! I think 3rd quarter campaign contributions will raise a few eyebrows from the MSM. Go Ron Paul!

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Dave S., MI — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:03:28 GMT

Dave, you are incorrect in saying McCain is the only "yahoo" running for president to have served in the military (I assume you meant "served" rather than "severed", as you spelled it). Ron Paul served 5 years in the Air Force (from 1962-1968, I think).

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Mitch Covington, Tallahassee, FL — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:24:53 GMT

Dave, Ron Paul served in the military as a flight surgeon. Craig, Ron Paul is the ONLY Republican -- if you consider what the R party is supposed to stand for!

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Brad Linzy, Evansville, Indiana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:39:13 GMT

"Isn't the real story here that the candidate who Anuzis tried to get barred from the debate, Ron Paul, came in 3rd, beating out "top tier" candidate Giuliani? How meaningful is it when you admit that Mitt and McCain bussed in their votes, of course they would win! The author is ignoring the real winner of this straw poll, clearly Ron Paul. Business as usual in the 'fair and balanced' media."

PRECISELY.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Brad Linzy, Evansville, Indiana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:42:40 GMT

I can understand the CFR and military industrial complex run media to try and discredit Ron Paul. I understand that when criminality and political protectionism has become your sole responsibility, you can't have a man of Truth sparking a revolution of ideas on your watch....

...but for God's sake, people, you don't have to join them!

Wake the heck up! Ron Paul is the MAN. And this is from someone who can't STAND politicians.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Tricia Sawyer,Cedar Rapids IA — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:26:32 GMT

"THE PEOPLE" PICK PAUL!!
What a wonderful thing the Ron Paul Revolution is doing to unite "WE THE PEOPLE"!!
We have a VOICE! And we have a VOTE!
Google Ron Paul and let YOUR VOICE and VOTE count!
GO RON PAUL!!

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Tricia Sawyer — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:48:51 GMT

"THE PEOPLE" PICK PAUL!
What a wonderful thing the Ron Paul Revolution is doing to unite "WE THE PEOPLE"!
We have a VOICE!! And we have a VOTE!!
Google Ron Paul and let YOUR VOICE and VOTE count!!
GO!RON PAUL!!

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Nick, Louisville, Kentucky — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:18:01 GMT

There right about not giving Ron enough time, he did beat Rudy and Fred, what does that mean? I dont think its a fluke that he keeps getting all of this support...maybe he's not the Mike Gravel of the GOP?

McCain has to fight to get the nomination but I think in the end Republicans will see he is their best bet.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Marc Emery, Vancouver, Canada — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:31:38 GMT

The Republican hardcore wanted Ron Paul more than Thompson and Giuliani. Interesting. Ron Paul supporters are usually very intense and are continually recruiting. I bet that 10% is going to aggressively campaign in the next four months too.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

Zeek kropf, Bloomfield, New mexico — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:50:01 GMT

Everytime I get a slight interest in Ron paul. The conspiracy people from the their camp get so agitated that I dismiss them. This is not meet to be a slam it sounds like he had a good turn out; but perhaps his supporters could be more persausive about the man and less advorsarial about everyone else.

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Scott M - Grand Rapids, MI — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:35:51 GMT

Zeek,

No offense friend, but unless you were THERE on the island, like I and several other posters were, you cannot discredit what WE saw. The OVERWHELMING support there on the Island was for Ron Paul. Even Romney's bussed in (and yes they were paid $50 to vote) came up to us and converted to Ron Paul. The few loyalists to their sugar-daddy for the weekend were extremely dispassionate and sounded like a cult led in a chant. Most of the Romney people put Ron Paul bumper stickers on their shirts even at the "ice cream social" Romney held for them. We have video of ALL of this.

We personally spoke to hundreds and hundreds of people, and they were most interested in Dr. Paul. Our booth was constantly visited.

There is simply no way that Romney won the straw poll, fairly. That isn't because we WANT to believe it, but because we were THERE and saw it with our own eyes and recorded it on video.

So, Zeek, you can be flaky all you want, but if you don't want to hear the truth, you won't be voting for Ron Paul anyway.

Romney, McCain impress in MI

KEITH — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:36:41 GMT

Craig is it just my imagination but I'm thinking that snowballs do quite well there in Michigan, at least they did last I was there. GO RON GO!