Rudy's back at work

Daniel, NY — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:51:37 GMT

SUSA just released a massive 7 general election polls. The main lessons: Democrats sweep Virginia and are very competitive in Kentucky, while Obama has difficulty holding Massachusetts and New York. Full roundup: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/12/susa-comes-out-with-7-general-election.html

Rudy's back at work

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:55:01 GMT

Oh, well... Let's see if he can maintain first tier status. I am beginning to doubt that.

Rudy's back at work

Robert Jorgenson, Salt Lake City, Utah — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:04:22 GMT

More Flip Flopping from Mitt Romney

A photograph of GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney at a 1994 Planned Parenthood fund-raiser has surfaced, once again raising questions about the former Bay State’s governor’s abortion flip-flopping.

The picture, a copy of which was obtained by the Herald, shows Romney and his wife Ann at a house party fund-raiser in Scituate with Nicki Nichols Gamble, who was the president of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts at the time. Romney has already downplayed ties to Planned Parenthood after revelations that Ann Romney donated $150 to the group.

Gamble said the pic was snapped at an event at GOP activist Eleanor Bleakie’s house and that she “clearly” remembered speaking with Romney at the event. At the time, Romney was running as a pro-choice Republican against U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.).

“My recollection is that we talked about his senate candidacy and the fact that he was supporting Roe v. Wade and a choice agenda at the time,” Gamble told the Herald. “It was a Planned Parenthood event. We were there to discuss our programs and our advocacy.”

The event was held the same day Ann Romney wrote a check to the pro-choice group. Romney has previously said he had “no recollection” of his wife writing the check to Planned Parenthood.

Romney spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom called the flap “a dog bites man story.”

“Governor Romney used to have a different position on abortion,” Fehrnstrom said. “He is now firmly pro-life and has made it clear that as President he will advocate for a culture that welcomes life and protects the sanctity of life. This is the same path that Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush followed.”

Because of his abortion shift, Romney has been branded a flip-flopper by his GOP primary opponents, as well Democrats. Romney has stated he became pro-life in 2004 during the stem cell debate in Massachusetts.

Beyond attending the event, Romney filled out a 2002 questionnaire for the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund in which he said he supported Roe v. Wade, sex education in schools and increased access to emergency contraception.

“With Mitt Romney, this has been more than a flip-flop. This has been an extreme makeover,” said Planned Parenthood spokesman Angus McQuilken. “What voters need to know about Mitt Romney is this: where he stands on any issue is always a moving target.”

Romney reacts to photo:
+ Romney dismisses photo suggesting he attended Planned Parenthood event
dwedge@bostonherald.com

Rudy's back at work

Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:06:19 GMT

I was going to bug you guys all day until I found out that Rudy was okay. Now, let's see if he can come in at least 4th in all these contests.

Rudy's back at work

John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:15:58 GMT

It looks like this health issue will put a further drag on Rudys chances, who will it help, Fred or John I think. I don't think any votes will go to Mitt or Huck. Sorry all you Paulsters, he will get none either.

Rudy's back at work

A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:31:01 GMT

Please remember, a vote for Rudy for anything, is truly a wasted vote.Don't for a second think that he actually had "flu symtoms".

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Alan McKinney New Orleans La. — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:52:56 GMT

Chris ,Chuck , You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Kucinich,Paul,Gravel,Richardson,Dodd, and Biden are running for President for all the right reasons. The ideals that the Country was founded on. Not to drive a left or right agenda juggernaut for the corporate world. Show these candidates the same zeal that you show the beauty pageant contestants (top tier) and know that you did your part to make this election fair for all. On air political junkies are aiding and abetting snakes like Mark Penn and waisting T.V.time with polls If you really want to help us choose a President . Give that time to Joe Biden or Ron Paul not a political slug. Chris, America does have one outstanding issue above all others in this election and you know what it is. For the candidates that still don't know. "It's the Constitution stupid "

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HMT-MI — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:38:59 GMT

Judy will keep Rudy out of the whitehouse.How many women could possibly look up to her as first lady?