Romney responds to Huckabee

Robert J. Salt Lake City, Utah — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:59:20 GMT

Mitt Romney Flip Flopping!
This guy will do anything for a vote....

Last week, Bay Windows, a Boston gay newspaper, reprinted excerpts from a letter Romney wrote to the Log Cabin Republicans in 1994, hoping to gain the group’s support in his campaign against the veteran Democratic lawmaker and Massachusetts institution.

“If we are to achieve the goals we share, we must make equality for gays and lesbians a mainstream concern,” Romney wrote. “My opponent cannot do this. I can and will.”

Romney lost that race by a wide margin, but came closer to defeating Kennedy than had any previous challenger in recent memory. Romney’s support for the gay community did not end with his loss, however, as his political aspirations dictated otherwise. At the Boston Gay Pride Parade in 2002, when he ran for governor, he and his running mate Kerry Healey distributed pink fliers stating, “Mitt and Kerry wish you a great Pride weekend.”

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Steve A Jonesboro IN — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:06:48 GMT

Mitt is the biggest phony in a whole herd of them.

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Tyler Young, Provo, Utah — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:16:49 GMT

Um, a little irrelevant Robert J., why don't you go to a different blog about gays and lesbians?

Now, going back to the subject here, I think Huckabee has been hiding behind the cross too long and his dishonesty is finally showing. He played the "I'm the only Christian running" tactic only as long as he could hide it and using whisper campaigning (especially with the hidden cross ad) to use his own popular religion as the reason to vote for him over Mitt Romney and his unpopular one. That is pure pandering to bigots. And now, how flip-flopping can you get to first put out a TV ad ridiculing Romney for being negative and with Huckabee promising he would never do such a thing, and then flipping to go ahead and fund a negative TV ad anyway, then flopping back 5 minutes before airing it and deciding not to do it, then flipping back and saying "Well let's show it anyway, just to the media" with a secret agenda to get free press. What do you want Huckabee? At least Romney completely admits that he flipped several years ago, not flip-flop-flip-flopped in the course of one week like yourself.

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Brent Heath, Dayton Ohio. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:21:46 GMT

Its amazing to see how fast Huckabee is falling apart. He says he is not running the ads because he does not want to be negative. The fact is, he doesn't have the money to pay for all that TV time and still keep his campain going. Huckabee is a nice guy but he is just not smart enough to be our president. I find it absolutely startling that he is running for president and he does not have plans to fix social security or health care. What the heck kind of a message is that. "every one please vote for me and I promise, if you do I will think up something really good", it's almost sad.

Mitt has the brains, the plans and the money to make a real difference.

Go Mitt!!!

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Brad Stoddard Mesa, AZ — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:24:59 GMT

Romney is great! There is so much junk about him flip flopping but who cares what he thought years ago. I'm not voting about things from the past, I'm voting on the issues of today.
He is a businessman. We need someone who can lead our country to greater economic opportunities. My vote is for him and I hope he wins!

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Chuck, Miami, FL — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:25:26 GMT

Romney is a phoney like the New Hamshire Concord said. He spent millions attakcing Huckabee and McCain now he is playing possum on trying to be negative. If this idiot wins the Republican nomination then just hand over the veto pen to Hillary

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Rhj — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:33:16 GMT

My vote is for Mr. Romney. Huckabee and McCain's record regarding the illegal invasion and their support for these lawbreakers is disgusting.

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Man Boy Love Association — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:38:13 GMT

We Love Romney

Romney allowed his office as governor to fund Gay/Lesbian SEX-ED to GRADE-SCHOOL CHILDREN as young as KINDERGARTENERS--with NO PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OR CONSENT! NO U.S. POLITICIAN SHOULD ASSUME SUCH CONTROL OVER CHILDREN/THEIR PARENTS!!

The Man Boy Love Association

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David — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:57:47 GMT

Mitt Romney is using his personal wealth to try to buy this election. His latest ads are full of half truth and lies. Mike Huckabee has more moral and ethical fiber in his little finger tha Romney has in his whole body.
Romney will be in for a huge surprise and will need to be medicated. ( along with the rest of Utahs population that lead the nation in anti depressant use) Mitt claimed he saw his father march with Martin Luther King Junior in a vision. I am not sure what these people smoke but they have plenty of "visions", maybe its in the water.

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D Miller, Murrieta,California — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:01:00 GMT

I'm for Mitt. Contrasting his views to Huckabee is what politics is all about. Its only considered "negative" if your the candidate with a history of negative facts. When people are informed they know what to do. Mitt has the experience, know how, and record to help us moving forward in the right direction!

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Steve Scalise, Spokane Wa. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:01:45 GMT

Huckabee, Just what we need, a hillbilly after 8 years of cowboy.

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D Miller, Murrieta,California — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:02:33 GMT

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DRA, Thousand Oaks, CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:03:00 GMT

Romney is the only presidential candidate from either party (now that Tom Tancredo has dropped out) that will do anything about illegal immigration. Stop the hiring and jobs and they will have to leave. NO AMNISTY under any name. Register them for farm work only during the season but they have to return to Mexico or where ever after the harvest. Pay them the minimum wage but take out only income tax and ineligible for social security. Children born to illegal aliens should not be given citizenship.

After January 1, 2008 Ameican Express Credit cards are not going to be honored in California. You have to use Mexican Express.

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Ben, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:03:06 GMT

Huckleberry is a hypocrite.

He says we doesn't want to run negative ads then shows the media the add in hopes they show for free! Does he really think the media outlets are complete fools??

He is running on
I'm more Christian and I'm more funny. He has a horrible record and Iowans are starting to notice.

Mitt is a proven leader in business and in office he gets my vote.

Vote Mitt!!!!!!!!!!!

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dpn — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:03:51 GMT

For all of Huckabee's talk about Romney being "desperate," Huckabee's is definitely the one showing the desperation. He sees his lead evaporating and can't make up his mind on what will help him most politically. This "taking the high road" stuff is a bunch of baloney. I feel he is being very calculated on what will help him win. Unfortunately, I think he made a terrible, even fatal, mistake with this one. My vote is for Romney.

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Tom Rochelle, Everett, Washington — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:05:34 GMT

Romney will be our next President.

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Ray Blevins — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:07:11 GMT

First of all, every candidate has chinks in his armor. Even the great RR was pro choice at one time,had more than one marriage and estranged children. If we are looking for the perfect candidate, he will not be found. My first choice Gingrich had baggage. Huckabee has problems with the pardons and paroles and taxes, and now he has a "new" just in time for the caucus tough immigration stance. Romney, like Regan flipped on pro choice to pro life plus has those who try to make his religion a "political" issue. Thompson has show all the dynamics of the old porch dog on Hee Haw. McCain a fine patriot tried to get us to swallow shamnesty and McCain Feingold. Guliani has the pro choice problem, marriages, and immigration.
Since Christ is not running for POTUS, we have to deal with the flaws. Some of us may have a few as well!
That said, after 56 years on this Earth, after Newt, I stand behind Romney. I do see in him character not unlike Regan. He is optimistic about America, came from a state of liberals (refined in the fire), converted to pro life, has administrative experience all over and has been the only candidate to bring up concerns about the threat of China to our economy. He obviously knows what creates jobs and economic strength first hand. He pulled out an Olympics mired in scandal and debt right after 911 and put into play anti-terrorism measures still being used today. Well, as RR said, there it is as I see it. I love a Romney/Huckabee or Romney/Gingrich ticket and strongly believe with either we can run away with the presidential election. Stay active politically as that is the only way you can bring about change.
Missouri Republican

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larry smith — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:07:14 GMT

So the new theme for Huckabee is Romney has sold his evil Mormon soul to Jesus's brother the devil? And he being above that , and presumably a sanctified holy man, will "not sell his soul to gain the whole world". Thanks for that Huckabee it's been about a half hour since you made me gag.

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Dustin Wood, Boise Id — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:17:36 GMT

Rep or Dem. We need to choose the best for the job. Look at the real issues and look at a real history. We need drastic changes however they come to pass. Lets stop promoting this childish crap by bickering ourselves and send a real message and demand real answers. It seems that to many of our politicians forget to answer our real questions. Lets call them out.

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jane liddy- moline,IL. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:20:32 GMT

I AM SEEKING A POST ELECTION SUPPORT GROUP FOLLOWING THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS. ANTI-DEPRESSANTS WILL BE THE MENU SERVED WITH ABANDON.me,jane

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Tina — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:23:45 GMT

So Romney thinks Huckabee is confusing because he changed his mind about running an attack ad? Is Romney confused because he said he wasn't going to comment - and then did? Aren't we getting just a little childish through all this? I'm disappointed that Huckabee decided not to go through with the ads, but still think he made the right decision. Romney distorts the facts. Hopefully the people of Iowa can figure that one out.

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Derek — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:27:03 GMT

Romney talks about the issues and the actual record of his opponents and Huckabee trys a sly approach to look clean but let the press do his dirty work. My vote is for the business man that actually has accomplished success and doesn't wear his religion on his sleeve.

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Boise Id — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:27:30 GMT

Some overwhelming issues: What is up with stupid people and the houseing market? Why should we save stupid people. Lenders should be responsible and then the person signing the papers. Have two signatures the title company and mortgage broker. Thats solved for them and then have the title company and the mortgagee and all is solved. Stop throwing money at it.
Health care? What about the middle class? They can't even afford it because they are the ones paying most of the taxes for the lower class to get it for free.
Social Security? If you haven't figured out that the government spends it so fast that it won't be there then come on. Listen to Dave Ramsey. He has some good advice. As for politicians, try and remember that us small guys need that money for our BABY BOOMERS. Most of that generation are the reason that we even have the economy at all so lets take care of them.
The war? You cannot be against it and be for our troops. If you think so then you haven't made the sacrifice or know some who have. If you are a parent and think that is what your son or daughter wanted then think again. Even if it falls on the shoulders of our leaders for bad decisions then GOD will hold them directly responsible. We do need them home, but it will be when we can. We support them no matter what. Don't be so brutal!!!

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Dane, Boston — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:35:55 GMT

We all know that Huck is way out of his league. He doesn't have the money, the organization, the mentality to be President. What would he be able to change? Prayers coming back in our schools? I don't even think he could get that done, as he alienates other religions outside of his own.

Mitt Romney is hard-working, and a change-artist. 25 years in business, most as the Chief Financial Officer at Bain Capital. Look what he has done at the Olympics, look at what he did in my state of MA. He's the man for the job. And all you bigots out there who attack him because of religion, what a bunch of bologni. You are less tolerant of other faiths than anyone I know, so don't play your religious, crusader card. Believe in God in your own way and don't be so intolerant of others.

Mitt ROMNEY for President!

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R Bell - Laguna Beach, California — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:40:44 GMT

Speaking of flip-flopping, I was was flip-flopping myself, but in the final analysis, Romney is the clear final choice. He is the only electable candidate to beat Hilary. I don't care what a few biggots say, he's a solid guy.

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Kira, Utah — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:57:12 GMT

how embarrassing for Huck- made a complete fool of himself. Romney never denigrated anyone's character with his ads- he just contrasted their politics and records- same thing they all do in the debates. The barely-under-the-surface tempers of both Huck and Mccain couldn't handle it and actually attacked back- and they attacked Romney's character. So who's really negative?

Huckabee is pathetic and has no integrity, ethics, or presidential abilities. He would be the worst choice for president.

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L Wassel — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:55 GMT

When will we all, as Americans, wake up and realize that all politicians are out for themselves. We, the people, no longer exists. It's like a movie about "getting rid of the people that don't matter". Get it, the majority of us do not matter!! They lie, they steal and we are the ones that are lied to and stolen from. Wake up call, vote independent. I'm changing my status for my children and grandchildren. If these weazels finally realize that "we the people" are not that stupid, they will change. We are the majority but we act like puppets on a sting. Time is running out for these idiots, Let's get some real brains in our government.

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Paul Colorado Springs — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:03:21 GMT

I would be proud to cast my vote for no president for the next 4 years let the beltway gridlock, with no president and probably follow suit with congressional elections as well. How about some honest substance for a change.

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Charlie, Staten Island, New York — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:08:34 GMT

If Mr. Romney or Mr. Huckabee win the Republican primary, I will vote for either Hillary or Obama. I switched from being a registered Democrat to Republican, but truthfully ALL the candidates DISGUST ME!

I wish Bloomberg would run as an Independent. He would turn America's economy around in his first six months in office and he makes no bones about political allegiances and his disdain for them. He also makes no bones about the serious security problems we face in America because of the current administrations 'HOMELAND SECURITY' policies.

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Jesse,EDH,CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:09:58 GMT

Huck-an-idiot said he wasn't going to negative campaign and then turns around and negative campaigns because he thinks it might get him a vote. Who's the flip flopper now?
My vote is for Romney!

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Jesse,EDH,CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:10:51 GMT

Huck-an-idiot said he wasn't going to negative campaign and then turns around and negative campaigns because he thinks it might get him a vote. Who's the flip flopper now?
My vote is for Romney!

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Dan, Colorado Springs, Col. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:17:59 GMT

This stunt can't help Huckabee: if you like him, you may still like him, but you might also begin to question his integrity. If you don't like him, you just look at this as blatant hypocrisy. All this can do is peel away some of his support, not convert anyone to his candidacy. In one article on this tactic, the reporter said that Huckabee's staffers admitted it was a result of Huckabee losing patience with the effectiveness of Romney's ads. Huckabee does not seem to be thinking clearly in attempting this kind of maneuver, but maybe he feels he has no choice but to take the gamble due to lack of money and manpower.

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Josh, Ozark, AL — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:24:03 GMT

Huckabee is a joke! He makes up fake answers regarding Foreign Policy and makes false statements on where his research came from. (See blog on MSNBC.com) If you compare Mitt Romney's resume to Huckabee's, there is no comparison! Romney all the way!

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Annette, Palmdale, CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:47:52 GMT

Awe, and they call Romney a flip-flopper! LOL

Honestly, I think Huckabee didn't have the money to run the ad, instead he was hoping the media would do his dirty work and walk away looking like the good preacher.

Huckabee is a religious bigot.

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NAS Denver, CO — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:53:32 GMT

Mitt is such a slimeball politician. They are all bad but he takes the cake. He has no values, he just says what he thinks his audience wants to hear and what he thinks it will take to win the campaign at hand.

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Joe Fort smith ,Ar. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:05:27 GMT

Irregardless of who wins,repubican or demacrat.Not one of them is going to do any thing about the illegal aliens.The truth is all of politicians are linning there pockets at our expence.they could care less what we the public thinks.They know we are not going to get involved!We are just going to wait for someone else to do it so we don't have to get involved.The mexican president incourages the illegals to cross the border,what does any one in Washington say to him.If the illegals stop coming or start returning out of the U.S.A. it will be up to the people.We will have to demand our politicians get off their fat butts or get a different line of work!Here in Arkansas most illegals make the same money as do the resident citizens of Arkansas.I beleive Huckabee is the lesser of all the evils running for president,Buthe did nothing to discourge the illegals froming to thi over taxed and relitive poor state.But he is still the lesser evil of them all who as of today are running for president......GOD help America least we fall by the way.And that is what is happening to us.people need to open their eyes and require America be for Americans first............

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R.Merrell — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:20:48 GMT

Romney speaks of bringing change to Washington. What change? He supports the ongoing, never-ending war in Iraq. He's mentioned bombing Iran. He favors permanent tax cuts for the wealthy. Just like Bush, he has no plan for immigration enforcement (instead of going after employers of illegal immigrants, Bush and his administration have looked the other way.) He thinks the only good U.S. citizens are those who are religious. His staff includes at least one former Blackwater executive. Change?? The only change he would bring to Washington is a different colored suit and a little darker hair dye. His is a campaign of smoke and mirrors. This crowd of presidential wannabees is nothing but recycled Bush, Ron Paul excepted.

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Brad Bark, Nyssa Oregon — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:46:27 GMT

Huckabee is a phony and anyone who can't see right through his false claim to be a Christian is not one themselves.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:17:31 GMT

I'm calling Romney "Slick Mitt" because there's not a core value that hasn't slid off his character.

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ldvelard, Silver Spring, MD — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:25:06 GMT

The country is a mess. Mitt Romney is the right person to clean up this mess. I just feel bad about it. Anyway, he is capable of reversing worst situation to the best if not perfect. He demonstrated it like in the Olympics at Salt Lake City.
Mike Huckabee should examine his self about honesty or maybe he just don't understand what is dihonesty means is.

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Joe — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:29:15 GMT

I'll be voting for the 1st time for president (I voted once at local elections), my wife and I just became US citizens now, one can be excused i think, for being quite confused about our electoral process and a lot of these candidates aren't helping my/their cause by flip flopping. I Don't know who to vote for. Really. And the crazy thing is that, up until recently i thought I had my mind made up on who to vote for!

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Art, Clinton Township, Michigan — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:32:09 GMT

Huckabee can't really get his act together. I am really disgusted with his smear tactics of I am more a Christian than any of the other candidates. How come the news agencies don't write about the total melt down of this guy in only one week?
Here is the reason for those that can reason. The news media is extremely liberal. Yes, very liberal, if somehow you have not caught on to that lately. They want to promote Huckabee because he would be destroyed in any reasonable match up. He does not have much education. He is not very organized and he can't think on his feet. They want him to win so that the Republican primary is a slugfest and in the end the Democrats have an edge against someone they know they can easily defeat.
At least the press is more honest about promoting McCain. He matches up as a more liberal candidate that the Democrats think they can manipulate more along their way of thinking.
It has become obvious to me that Mitt is the only logical choice if you want a true balancing of the budget and change in Washington.

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Daniel C. Cook, Santa Ana, California — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:48:22 GMT

Romney's got my vote.

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Brent — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:06:17 GMT

GO Mitt!
All Politicians are phony! so get real...Goto a different blog on that one as well.
The reality is the huckabee, a baptist, could careless if he is phony or gay. He would sell his soul out like the rest of them.
Yes, we do a need a strong leader with business skills etc.
Never cared for Mccain like most. He is old and lost touch of what we need in our generation.

My next pick would be Clinton. So if Mitt don't make it then I'm voting Clinton. I'm converting alot of GOP that way if Mitt don't make it.
She does have a plan. Just don't care for her marxist ways and slant on things most of the time. She doesn't flip flop enough either.
We need somebody that can BRING CHANGE to washington. That means you will be flip flopping in order to get anthing done in Congress.
Flip floppers change and are flexible. Let;s get it strait. They have integrity. It is the system they are in that is dishonest.
Gotta love these blog boards.
what thing I can tell you is Mitt has saved alot of organizations. He has the tools.
What we need is a real congress. Less worried about the President of the US.
All the scandelous GOP and DEMS. They are selling out our country for greed like every other corporate raider. Not enough good ones in their to balance out the bogus bread.
The Fakes...Frauds too.
All I have to say is I'm glad I'm not a politician.

Consumers(media) are even worse in their false reporting and lies. Do anything to make a buck and attract attention.

CHow!

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sunsfan, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:13:00 GMT

Lets see, 1033 pardons. 1033 X 12 (12,396) Jurors who waisted at least 3 days of there time, 1033/2 (516) prosecuting attorneys that wasted 3 weeks of their time, 1033 X 4 (4132) officers of the court who waisted 3 days of their time. 1033 X 3 (2066) investigators, crime lab personnel, uniformed personel who waisted 3 weeks of their time. If I were part of the Arkansas justice system, I would have been very discouraged. Why should I even try, the governor is going to set them free as soon as they accept Jesus.

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sunsfan, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:19:01 GMT

Lets see, 1033 pardons. 1033 X 12 (12,396) Jurors who waisted at least 3 days of their time, 1033/2 (516) prosecuting attorneys that wasted 3 weeks of their time, 1033 X 4 (4132) officers of the court who waisted 3 days of their time. 1033 X 3 (2066) investigators, crime lab personnel, uniformed personel who waisted 3 weeks of their time. If I were part of the Arkansas justice system, I would have been very discouraged. Why should I even try, the governor is going to set them free as soon as they accept Jesus.

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Chris Shaw, Kelso WA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:19:16 GMT

I think the Mike Huckabee needs to start explaining and stop accusing others. My favorite line on a recent interview was his comment about inflating the resume. I seem to recall him doing a bit of explaining about his theology "degree." Show us the facts, Huckabee, and then we may start believing you over someone who again and again has been successful in everything he has done and done it with honor. Huckabee has not shown honor to his competitors, his constituents nor his religion in the irresponsible and shameful way he has manipulated the Evangelicals and tried to cash in on his beliefs rather than base his decisions upon them. He is sadly right when he says that history will be made, but the history is, that this type of manipulation of Christians will never pay off

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Tyrone Tornto, Ontario Canada — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:44:34 GMT

Romney gave out free pizza to people attacking him, now everybody will be attacking him for free Pizza.

But as a Canadian I can tell you the Clinton's come to Canada especially Bill and runs down the USA, he is an embarassment to your country.

Mitt Romney is too passionate about America to run it down.

I agree its time for change, Bush was the right man for the war on terror but as the war winds down, we need a new man for new times.
Mitt Romney

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Wade Enns — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:49:16 GMT

Huckabee and McCain are the wanna bees, but move over little doggies cause the big dog is moving in.

Go Mitt Go

The WHALES (White Homosexual And Liberal Elites) will continue to be Al Gores biggest fan as he address their conferences and says we need more gays in Government. Hillary pictures with gay university students makes me wonder if she knows why kids go to school. She makes it sound like she knew everything that was going on in the white house, did she know Bill lied under oath before we did?
The Hill-Billys have embarassed America enough.

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Janice, Great Falls, Montana — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:52:39 GMT

The political stunt Huckabee with his Advertisment is a non starter with me.

Personally me and my cat are warming up to Mitt Romney he is a likeable person and his wife is nice too.

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Bob, Salt Lake City, UT — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:27:03 GMT

Go Romney, we dont need candidates weak on protecting out borders. Get lost McCain and Hucka-phonee.

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TRC, Gilbert, AZ — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:30:25 GMT

Although the press calls it negative, Romney's ads are open and direct. Examine the data to see if his statments are true. I prefer open politics to subtle jabs such as have come from Huckabee's camp. Addionaly, we need good decision makers. Look at the track record/resume of all the candidates....past performance is the best indicator of the future. We should have done a better job of this 8 years ago.

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Ruth Brower — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:01:29 GMT

\\Mitt brings me Hope. He is a man of integrity and intelligence with no baggage or anything hiding in the closet. A wonderful business man,father,husband and just a great person. I think I would feel a sense of peace if he were leading our country.

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tommy — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:56:57 GMT

I see Romney as the clear choice. Let's be wise about this big decision of who we support for President. The founding fathers and past generations of patriots put this into our hands and trusted us to make good decisions. It's our turn to take a stand for one of these candidates. Let's keep America strong and moving forward. Iowa and beyond: Please go to the polls and vote for Romney. Be a patriot and arrange your schedule and prepare for the weather, etc. Your vote is important! Thank you.

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JimBobBubbaJoe New York, NY — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:06:31 GMT

Des Moines Register Poll a few hours ago shows....

Huckabee 32%
Romney 26%
+/- 3.5%

And Huckabee is back in the lead in the RCP average.

The press is portraying this as a meltdown on Huckabee's part. But for all of his verbal slips last week and Romney's attack ads, and the fact that Romney has spent 7 million dollars in Iowa...Huckabee is still taking Romney to the 15th round and may very well beat him. Romney MIGHT squeak this out, but it will be close...and Huckabee will challenge him again in South Carolina anyway. If Romney loses Iowa by 5% or more, it can be seen as nothing short of an abject failure.

Another wildcard coming Romney's way is Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg is strongly considering a run as an Independent. He is fiscally conservative and socially liberal, and would strip away ALOT of "Wall Street" fiscal conservatives now holding their noses behind Romney should he declare before Super Tuesday. And Michael Bloomberg can buy Romney 10 times over.

So the arrogant tone that Romney supporters are displaying here puzzles me when you consider the fact that Romney is in trouble in New Hampshire against McCain, will fair much worse in Southern states against Huckabee, and is absolute toast with fiscal conservatives should Bloomberg jump in.

Pizza anyone???

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Kenny Modesto CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:27:07 GMT

I guess that no one on earth ever changed their mind or opinion on anything? That is why the flip-flop theory doesn't fly...you have done it and so has everyone else.
Mitt Romney has a clear vision of what America should be, just like the framers of this great nation. Read his "Faith in America"
speech given from the Bush library...truer words have never been spoken.
By the way Chuck - Romney is the ONLY candidate that can beat Hillary, if she gets the nod. The libs are scared to death of him because they will not be successful with negative ads, which is all they know how to do...he's too clean and answers questions directly. Ever heard a lib REALLY ANSWER a question...think about it.

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Brian, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:35:58 GMT

Does anybody else think that this move is completely bizarre?

You know, when this story came out I was tempted to say something really nasty about Gov. Huckabee, but then I decided not to.

I was going to say that Huckabust's an intellectually lightweight, transparently insidious, hypocritical sleazeball.

But, I wont.

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Casey, eugene oregon — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:15:12 GMT

judging by his I would say the press is looking for an excuse to back Romney,Huckabee's "meltdown" is clever but a bit Ringling Brothers. the problem is honesty,neither side is being entirely honest in this,I still see total honesty nowhere but with McCain like it or not he states his beliefs and does not play games if he sucked up to the party he may have beaten Bush the first time around.

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Casey, eugene oregon — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:15:13 GMT

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Bill Crippen, Hayden, Idaho — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:29:28 GMT

Huckabee is a flat out liberal EXCEPT on abortion and gun rights. If it were not for those two issues, he may as well be running for the democratic nomination.

Romney is a flip flopping, two faced liar. (But he gets my mom's vote because he "is SO good looking!")

McCain voted against the Bush tax cuts, for amnesty for illegals, and is author of McCain Feingold which is perhaps the WORST peice of legislation in my lifetime.

Rudy is even worse than Huckabee because at least Huck has two good issues under his belt. He doesn't care about freedom, just safety.

Fred is, well, just a guy rocking on his porch sipping lemonade waiting for either the President or Paul Harvey gig to open up.

Guess all that means I will be voting for Ron Paul, true conservative, true constitutionalist, true Patriot.

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James — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:37:47 GMT

The dimented dose of RJ from SLC keeps coming. Nice to see he has mastered the cut & paste from anti-mormon/anti-Romney cites to dot these political blogs.

Anyone curious what Jimmy Carter said of the LDS? If so, read on you will definately find it interesting. If not, skip this post and go to the next one.

In the newly released "Presidents and Prophets" on P. 338 then Utah Senator, Jake Garn, is relating to then President Carter some history about the LDS Church. Towards the beginning of the 2nd full paragraph - Carter - "Was it true that they drove your people our of Missouri?" asked the President. "Yes," replied the LDS senator. "In fact, the governor of Missouri issued an extermination order to drive us from the state. Being driven from state to state is how we ended up in Utah." Carter shook his head in sincere disgust. "That's unbelievable. That's difficult to believe that it could happen in a country founded on religious freedom," he said. "I will never, ever understand how in the United States of America that could ever happen." Garn said that the President remarked how much he appreciated people who were religious regardless of which faith and that it was good for the coutnry to have religious people. On one occasion when Latter-day Saints were being attacked as not being a Christian religion, former President Carter came to their defense. (caps added for emphasis) HE (PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER) DECLARED THAT MORMONS WERE CHRISTIANS AND ANY FELLOW SOUTHERN BAPTISTS WHO THOUGHT OTHERWISE WERE "PHARISEES."

I wonder what Huckabee would say about that (asked honestly, not with sarcasm or judgement).

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bgates East Jesus Kentucky — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:28:54 GMT

Romney trumps!

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James Harkins - Rapelje, Montana — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:47:44 GMT

Flip-flopping used to be called adapting to change.Isn't that a sign of intelligence? I think that we, as Americans, have seen and suffered enough under a President who refuses to accept reality or change direction in the face of unresolvable circumstances. Hooray for you, Mr. Romney, your critics have bombarded you with every sleazy negative approach-from berating your religious beliefs to mocking your reconsideration of political positions. As a non-Morman, I respect a rational man with character.

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KLARPH, Pontiac IL — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:46:46 GMT

Romney is not phony and he is not negative. He has pointed out serious deficiencies in the voting records and ideas of his competitors. How else would we know how a person will govern if he/she is elected to office? I too am amazed at Huckabee's implosion, 2nd only to Hillary's.

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rwf, Dallas, TX — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:43:54 GMT

While he certainly has not be active campaigning in Iowa, what about John McCain? A true American patriot who has proven his willingness not to flip flop for votes. His position on immigration is pragmatic attempting to build consensus rather than gridlock. The man is honorable and trustworthy. We know where he stands unlike other candidates.

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DAVID ANDERS PHARR,TX. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:54:24 GMT

ROMMNEY MUST HAVE GOT SOME DEMOCRATS DRUGS, HE HALLUNCIATES ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER KING, AND ALL THESE OTHER LIES. HAVING A LOT OF MONEY TO BUY LIAR ADS IS NOT A PREQUISITE FOR PRESIDENT. MAYBE HUCKABEE WILL SAVE HIM AFTER HE KICKS HIS BUTT. I WONDER IF HE MARCHED WITH BRIGHAM YOUNG ALSO LMAO.

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Grant Anderson, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:22:29 GMT

DAVID ANDERS PHARR,TX. - you're hate filled speech is getting pretty tiresom. Get a life please.

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Ann, Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:34:13 GMT

Romney made his millions, with his 'buy-out firm.'

An 'investment firm' goes in and invests to help get a company back on its feet/higher up in the corporate food-chain. 'Buy-out firms,' "if you will"/Romney's newest over-used cliche'/ cripple a company, forcing its stock prices to fall, then buy up the stock until they own controlling interest, just to turn around and sell the company, often to foreign interests, as high as the market allows, creating a hefty profit for themselves at the expense of lost jobs/lost wages for thousands of Americans.

If you buy Romney calling his "buy-out firm" an "investment firm" he has more "Romney-tales" he'll sell you, too. It will only cost you 'America as we know it' for future generations.

Just because Romney can make a buck in the business world does NOT add up to being a leader of government. PLEASE check out Romney's Terrible Record as Massachusetts' governor. If Romney could NOT manage a small state, he sure CAN'T manage 50 states and the MYRIAD urgent PROBLEMS immediately facing the next president.

For those of you who don't know by now, during Romney's 4 years a governor, Massacusetts:

Was the ONLY STATE to post ZERO GAIN in EMPLOYEED RESIDENTS

Was 3RD from the BOTTOM in CREATING NEW JOBS (would've been 2ND from the BOTTOM but Louisiana was destroyed by Katrina)

Massachusetts' median home price ROSE 95% !! (40% for the nation for the same period)

222,000 !! MORE residents moved OUT of the fair state than moved in, during Romney's 4 years--the ONLY thing that kept MA's unemployment rates down.
(Center for Market Studies, Northwestern University, Boston Globe, 07/29/07).

Romney allowed his office to fund:

Gay/Lesbian SEX-ED--WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT OR NOTIFICATION--for Grade School children AS YOUNG AS KINDERGARTEN.
Again, Romney didn't have to fund this, but he did.

'Dances' for CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 12 to 'meet up' with ADULT Gays/Lesbians/Transgenders/Bi-Sexuals.
Romney didn't have to fund these, but he did.

CHILDREN'S gay-pride-type parades where ADULT gays/lesbians... off the streets WERE ALLOWED TO JOIN IN, in full regalia.
Romney didn't have to do this, but he did.

BE SURE to check out http://www.massresistance.org
This is a Massachusetts Conservative group.
Click on "The Romney Deception" and other links down the pages for indepth, documented report of 'Romney's Reign' over Massachusetts.

HOW do Romney's business practices make a STRONGER AMERICA for the thousands of Americans who lose their jobs or are forced to take cuts in pay because of Romney's 'forced buy-outs' ??

HOW does Massachusetts' failing record during Romney-years recommend him for BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICAN ECONOMY ??

WHO thinks Romney's funding of 'gay/lesbian children's programs' helped raise FAMILY VALUES for THOSE American families, THOSE American children ??

If Romney canNOT maintain his composure when people just ask him questions regarding the religion HE BROUGHT into his campaign--NOT forthright with American voters in his religious claims (as in other 'Romney-claims'), without becoming hot under the collar, wound tight-ready to leave the room, impatient, rude, a vile name-caller, He SURE WON'T be able to hold up under the BIG-DOG Purposeful insults in the BIG-BOY International Political arena. THEY SURE WON'T care if Romney pouts or turns red in the face. Romney won't be able to hide behind the word 'religion' when he is being hounded and REALLY-persecuted by WORLD-media for Every political AND personal, religious, move he makes/AND the moves of his family--their good, never good enough and their bad, very bad. How often will America have to be embarrassed by Romney swinging his arms around stammering, red-faced, when THE WORLD doesn't see things his way? He WON'T be able vaunt, or to hide behind his RELIGION then, which has served him so well during his campaign. The WORLD won't care about Romney's religion, REGARDLESS the many LDS prophecies about LDS taking over the world.

Mike Huckabee was elected 4 TIMES to serve his state. And he left Arkansas in BETTER shape, for his time served. Instead of a long list of American companies he as shut down or sold out to foreign interests, he (and his wife) have a very long list of serving their community, their state--doing good simply for the sake of doing good.

John McCain also has a very long, very honorable, resume' of service to his country.

Think, America. This is the most important American presidential election in generations. Our next president MUST hit the ground running, able and ready to hold up Under Extreme Pressures on the home-front AND the international stage. We need to choose someone with Exceptional past governmental experience who is Level-Headed, who holds up under fire, who has Proven to NOT be a fickle-fly-by-night-power-monger, whose WORD withstands harsh scrutiny, who has already Proven to put America First. This is NOT Willard Mitt Romney.

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JimBobBubbaJoe New York NY — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:02:04 GMT

KLARPH, Pontiac IL - "Romney is not phony and he is not negative. He has pointed out serious deficiencies in the voting records and ideas of his competitors. How else would we know how a person will govern if he/she is elected to office?"

Answer...how about by standing on your OWN record and letting voters do their own research about your opponents. This, however, assumes that the candidate has a record that is consistent and that he or she can actually defend.

Anyone who thinks that Mitt Romney's scorched earth approach to his opponents will work in the long run is just kidding themselves. And even if Huckabee and McCain pass from the scene thanks to Mitt's 250M bank account, be advised that Michael Bloomberg is right around the corner and he spent 160M just running for Mayor of NYC.

Once Bloomberg, who is worth 5 Billion dollars, starts spending the chump-change needed to eclipse Romney then its all over for Mitt because his message is not one of any conviction, just what needs to be said at the time and the best money can buy....for now. If Bloomberg does jump in, and it certainly looks like he will...Mitt Romney will be steam-rolled at his own game, and his career in presidential politics will be over.

His attacks on Huckabee, McCain and Giuliani will be remembered by those elements of the Republican Party, his friends at FoxNews will jump ship on him being the weasels that they are, and he will have no base left outside of the borders of Utah. His electability goes to absolute zero.

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Sane in Ut — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:04:38 GMT

Finally R.J. AKA Robert lets us in on why he spews so much venom on these blogs. You never say who you for, and I could not figure out why all the hate. OK so Mitt is soft on gay marriage, I get it. That issue does not have enough popular support to fly right now when put to a vote. I think Mitt has done well on the issue in the past. When elected he vote should represent the those who elected him not simley his own view. When in Boston he voted in support of the majority view. Now he would need to reflect the views of a nation not Massachusetts. There is a myth out there that elected official need to vote thier conscience, they are elected to represent the majority that put them there. The dems only give you lip service on the issue to get your money anyway. Tina, Huck never decided not to run the ad, it was never his intention. His only intent was to get it done for free by calling a press conference to play it to reporters. I'm sure you know that anyway. Huck has very flawed integrity if he would have us believe that you show your high morals by showing how you would have been nasty for a press conference. It is a classic judas kiss play. I'm sure Huck knows that story. Kira, I may need to change my screen name, as you are the most sane poster on here.

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Robert.....Houston Texas — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:06:01 GMT

To Ann, Iowa......Do you feel better...after all of what you said I hope so. Hehehehe I'm voting for Romney.

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Phil Edwards, Aberdeen, NC — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:22:19 GMT

Robert from Salt Lake City or RJ from Utah or Robert J from Salt Lake City or whoever you feel like calling yourself this time, please resign yourself to relevant issues of the campaign. Mormon bashing is so out of vogue these days and, basically, no one really cares what the candidates believe in their personal lives. If they were campaigning to become your pastor, your personal biases about such things would be relevant. But, you feel free to heap the manure around the base of the tree; it is growing well thanks to people like you.

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Ann, Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:36:57 GMT

More Flip Flopping from Mitt Romney

How Gov. Mitt Romney started same-sex “marriage” in Massachusetts - despite what he says now!
Same-sex "marriage" is still NOT legal in Massachusetts, and was NOT created by the Supreme Judicial Court's Goodridge ruling.

Timeline documents Mitt Romney's role in creating same-sex "marriages."

In fact, it was Governor Mitt Romney who was ultimately responsible for same-sex "marriages" taking place. The Supreme Judicial Court only issued an opinion and advised the Legislature to act (which it never did). Even the Court acknowledged that it had no power to change the law.

Governor Romney created these "marriages" through an unconstitutional and illegal directive to his Department of Public Health (to print new "marriage" licenses), and through his legal counsel threatened to fire any Town Clerk or Justice of the Peace who failed to implement the (non-existent) "new law". He was not required by any constitutional mandate to do these things. On the contrary, his actions clearly violated his oath to uphold the laws of Massachusetts.

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Joseph, Grand Rapids, MI — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:30:01 GMT

Mitt Romney handled the Huckabee "Meltdown" just like he should have. Besides, just because a dog is barking doesn't mean that he has anything important to say. Romney is going to not only win in IA, but NH, and MI! Romney will be America's next President elect! He is a man of character, and he has been able to combat all of the attacks and still continues to gain strength in the national polls. He has my vote and I am looking forward to a new direction in Washington! GO ROMNEY!!!

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Kira, utah — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:30:54 GMT

sane, I'm flattered :)

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Celia Arellano, Denver, CO — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:09:10 GMT

McCain and Hillary belong to the same party, are the same in personality, and are mean as the junk yard dog. McCain's soft spoken words are not this man. Those who know him say Mc is known for railing, screaming, pounding, and bullying in his decision making and don't anger him because he is worse. AND Huckabee belongs in the Liberal Party. Who could be the next VP? Romney could be the President. Just watching the Mc and Huck attack Romney is not what we look for in a president. Romney is in for a serious beating from these two calm but "inner seething wannabe" bullies. Luck to Romney - he will need it!

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Sally A Shuler, Keenesburg, CO — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:14:59 GMT

McCain and Hillary belong to the same party, are the same in personality, and are mean as the junk yard dog. McCain's soft spoken words are not this man. Those who know him say Mc is known for railing, screaming, pounding, and bullying in his decision making and don't anger him because it gets worse. AND Huckabee belongs in the Liberal Party. Who could be the next VP? The Reagan "kind but strong" man, Romney could be the President. Just watching the Mc and Huck attack Romney is not what we should look for in a president. Romney is in for a serious beating from these two calm but "inner seething wannabe" bullies. Luck to Romney - he will need it!