Romney: 'Washington is broken'

H.C. — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:03:48 GMT

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Romney: 'Washington is broken'

FACT — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:04:45 GMT

I agree Washington not serving this nation! The major priority reason is "Washington self serving paper hangers have hobbled our governmental process. Their self serving agenda has demeaned the future. This congress only serves in a state of word, their deeds and service to this nation are a disgusting example of how not to serve.

How coarse a message must be sent to Washington?

"""THE NEXT PRESIDENT WILL NOT BE A WASHINGTON SELF SERVING PAPER HANGER""""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

R Stelling, Chandler, AZ — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:05:55 GMT

Gee, Mitt! You have flip-flopped again. Is taking the Democratic approach to campaigning going to endear you to the Conservative Republicans? Mitt do you have an original idea? Or will you mouth any words to gain the nomination?

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

supernovia — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:16:21 GMT

When other candidates says Mitt has too-perfect hair and teeth, that they don't like his underwear, or that he's unfair in pointing out their records, it is just their way of trying to hide the truth about Mitt: he's a more effective problem solver than all of them combined :)

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Simon, IA — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:23:09 GMT

Romney wants Obama so he could beat him with Repub machine. Hmmm!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

ANN — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:23:38 GMT

Mitt Romney you Have Broken Us, as always more flip flopping

More flip Flopping from Mitt Romney, do you really want a scumbag like this.

Governor Romney…imposed a slew of fee hikes and tax 'loophole' closures….The largest of these was $259 million worth of fee hikes in FY 2004, the bulk of which came from higher Registry of Deeds fees. Smaller fee hikes, including higher charges for boaters and golfers, we imposed in FY 2003 and FY 2005. Romney also sought $128 million worth of so-called tax loophole closures for FY 2004; $70 million for FY 2005; and $170 million for FY 2006, which were later reduced to $85 million due to backlash from business leaders."
- Club for Growth's White Paper on Mitt Romney

"Romney continues to oppose the flat tax with harsh language, calling the tax 'unfair.'"
- Club for Growth's White Paper on Mitt Romney

The Governor would also seek to raise $128 million in revenue by closing corporate tax loopholes (Rick Klein, “Massachusetts Governor’s Proposed Budget Includes Layoffs, New Fees”, Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, 2/27/2003)

Despite the governor's pledge of no new taxes, his proposal does increase some taxes and fees: The administration says it can collect an additional $70 million by "closing loopholes" in corporate and sales tax rules (Scott Greenberger, “Massachusetts Governor Sets $22.98 Billion Budget Blueprint”, Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, 1/29/2004)

“…business groups objected so strongly to a proposed $170 million tax increase that Romney snuffed the idea and proposed $85 million instead.” (Alexander Bolton, “Romney’s Tax Record Gets A Closer Look,” The Hill, 3/27/2007)

Governor Romney even raised taxes on some New Hampshire residents who worked in Massachusetts, taxing their income and their pensions. Learn more

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Don Leroux, San Diego, Ca. — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:25:06 GMT

Rommeny's statement has a negative tone and says almost nothing - typical political jargon. There is nothing specific in this staement and no hint of any corrective action or potential resolutions.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Fred, New Hampshire — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:26:00 GMT

Mitt I guess it takes one to know one you love raising Taxes.

Governor Romney…imposed a slew of fee hikes and tax 'loophole' closures….The largest of these was $259 million worth of fee hikes in FY 2004, the bulk of which came from higher Registry of Deeds fees. Smaller fee hikes, including higher charges for boaters and golfers, we imposed in FY 2003 and FY 2005. Romney also sought $128 million worth of so-called tax loophole closures for FY 2004; $70 million for FY 2005; and $170 million for FY 2006, which were later reduced to $85 million due to backlash from business leaders."
- Club for Growth's White Paper on Mitt Romney

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Anderson, Savoy, IL — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:27:31 GMT

I hate how blatant this pandering is. Iowa suggests that it's a change race, and suddenly the entire pack is a change candidate.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Robert J. Utah — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:33:12 GMT

Mitt Romney on not having Gun Rights

In his 1994 US Senate run, Romney backed two gun-control measures strongly opposed by the National Rifle Association and other gun-rights groups: the Brady Bill, which imposed a five-day waiting period on gun sales, and a ban on certain assault weapons.

"That's not going to make me the hero of the NRA," Romney told the Boston Herald in 1994.

At another campaign stop that year, he told reporters: "I don't line up with the NRA."
- Boston Globe, January 14, 2007 Read the article

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Tim Harvey, Florence, SC — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:37:06 GMT

I agree with Governor Romney. We say we want change then let's get someone in the White House that will have the courage to initiate it and follow-through. We all know we need a consensus builder. Mitt has proven that he is. I have heard some of the most ridiculous reasons for not supporting Romney. Unbelievable!! Americans, my friends, let's get serious about change for the better. There is not a candidate on either side that will provide the intelligence and leadership our country needs except for Governor Romney. I am watching all the GOP candidates closely as well as the other side. I haven't seen anything that would make me want to change my vote. Go Mitt!!!!!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

David Anders Pharr ,Tx. — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:48:33 GMT

ROMMNEY AND CLINTON ARE THE ONES WHO ARE BROKE, 84 PERCENT OF AMERICANS SAY THEY ARE HAPPY WITH THIER LIFE.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Jan Dixon, San Diego, CA — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:49:36 GMT

Romney did not specifically endorse McCain's bill, saying he had not yet formulated a full position on immigration. But he did speak approvingly of efforts by McCain and Bush to solve the nation's immigration crisis, calling them "reasonable proposals."

Romney also said in the interview that it was not "practical or economic for the country" to deport the estimated 12 million immigrants living in the US illegally. "These people contribute in many cases to our economy and to our society," he said. "In some cases, they do not. But that's a whole group we're going to have to determine how to deal with."
- Boston Globe, March 16, 2007 Read the article

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

donald wilson — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:06:35 GMT

romney is the only canidate that has worked has ran a business has hired and fired people this country is broke we had a chance to put ross perot in office and blew it we need a man who is for the american people. romney is that man.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Take out the DOG and THROW out the trash! — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:10:28 GMT

Your voice is now? Because you have no voice after this election is over! This is a one shot deal or no deal!

Kind of reminds all Americans are responsible for their own future?

Be it we are served by those who have brought division and useless conjecture, yet we are hobbled and silenced?

Our national being and industries have sought places to circumvent the strangle hold congress has beset our nation?

HRC is a lobbyist, you are being shown the path of why we are in the state of disarray. A failed Congress staffed by Washington self serving paper hangers. Carpetbaggers and their supporters have always been self serving.

HRC is not qualified as Presidential leadership. Past and present immoral issues relate Hrc is only being used as a puppet. The "C" clan is not electable!

This is not a gender President issue, It is one who has revenge, revenge is the conner stone of defeat!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

FellowAmerican, USA — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:12:51 GMT

ROMMNEY AND CLINTON ARE THE ONES WHO ARE BROKE, 84 PERCENT OF AMERICANS SAY THEY ARE HAPPY WITH THIER LIFE.
David Anders Pharr ,Tx. (Sent Saturday, January 05, 2008 1:48 PM)

David, if that is true then why do so many people want change and hope? Are they hoping they should have a sad life and change it from being happy?

Prove me you are not a dumbass.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Jonathan, Dallas, Tx — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:14:43 GMT

"The problem is we have been pushing it into the same garage year after year after year..."

"Its finally time to have somebody go to Washington who is not a lifelong politician worrying about his career..."

--- If I am not mistaken, three out the last four POTUS have been former Governors. A vote for him would thus be a return to the same garage yet again.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

RobK, Seattle, Wash. — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:34:04 GMT

Flip Romney, the "varmint killer"!

He is a Bush-wannabe and would like to keep troops in Iraq for another 20 years.

He even said that his spoiled, rich boys support the Iraq War by campaigning for their dad. WTF? If he likes war so much, they need to enlist!

Flip Romney likes change...his position on issues that is. Changes it more often then his underwear.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Damion, Redding, CA — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:34:16 GMT

Romney will do the most good in Washington. He has great values, knows how to get the most out of the best people to solve major problems. People need to look at substance over form. This guy graduated at the top of Harvard- in a double major! He has a great family life, he has proven he can take on anything and succeed, not to mention the intelligence factor. The "flip-flop" card is way over-exaggerated, but unfortunately, people want to believe crap. I believe he can come back from an evangelical defeat in Iowa. For the country's sake- I hope he can!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Jamie Dennison, Salt Lake City, UT — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:46:01 GMT

Go Thompson!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

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Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dave Cartwright — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:15:56 GMT

I have watched the manipulation of viewers in many instances by the television media. Name calling candidates, and since when is promoting ones (newscasters) opinion reporting news? This article is well written and seems fare in content.

Just for example, I’ve watched “Hard Ball Chris” for a long time, yet I must say I was very disappointed at his reference to Mr. Romney as “Mr. Slick,” not once but several times. There is no foundation for that childish remark. I don’t say that as a Romney supporter, I say that as one of the MAJORITY of Americans who does want “CHANGE”; not just in “Washington Politics,” but CHANGE in the “Media manipulation of politics.” It causes one to wonder, are the news casters making a little money on the side supporting certain positions? This type of behavior is clearly not limited to politicians!

“Mr. Slick”? After viewing politicians on both sides of the isle, anyone with a brain that can analyze the facts, each politician’s history, and that can make a decision for themselves, knows there are many others that have earned the “Mr. or Mrs. Slick” label! Romney would be at the end of that line, if there at all.

I’m an independent. On my score card so far there isn’t a qualified Democrat candidate. You have one with a history mired in dishonesty and a “life long politician.” Among all the other past issues, when she left the White House last time she and the original “Mr. Slick” ripped off how many items out of the White House? What will be taken if they’re given another chance? Or you have one that talks about change that doesn’t have near the experience to deal with the crises that are before us; being a popular “smooth talker” only gets you so far. The closest would be Edwards I believe he is sincere and would give it his best. He may be the best choice of the Democrats, but not the best choice for president.

Huckabee, a “paid” professional preacher gone politician with a gift to gab, who has belittled other people’s religions and beliefs, run his own negative ads with clearly proven distortion of historical facts, then cries foul when his opponents show his past record for comparison in ads! Does he really expect us to believe that his abilities as a smooth “tawlk-n nice guy” are going to help him call terrorists to repentance? Or that his past careers (livelihood) of living off others donations to God, or living off his constituents as Governor of Arkansas gives him the clear understanding of the real Business world to correct the National economy?

Romney has a proven history of successful conservative business practices; those that have worked with him or hired him have nothing but good to say about him and his abilities. When he was Governor of Massachusetts he carried out the will of the majority of the people even if it was contrary to his views. “That by definition is representing your constituents.” When the Olympic Games were in trouble he was called in; nobody can argue that he did anything but a magnificent job. He’s a tough negotiator. He has demonstrated his care and concern for people and given back a lot. He has refused payment or benefits beyond what he felt were right. (Show me anybody running for office with that in their history). He has used much of his own money to run for office, yet he is condemned for it? Is it jealousy? He clearly believes in God, and accepts Jesus as his savior, and respects the religious beliefs of others. He has demonstrated good character in many ways. Obvious to all would be that his opponent (who thinks he has the right to define who is a Christian) mocked Romney’s religion, and Romney who really wants to serve the people as President, held his ground and would not deny his beliefs; verses Huck’s “I want to be ‘Mr. President’ therefore I dictate what a Christian is.” He needs to reread the constitution and the Bible.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dave Cartwright — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:16:41 GMT

I have the Solution! All the politicians have their place, here it is:

Romney as President
Thompson as Vice President
McCain as Secretary of State
Huckabee as Press Secretary
Edwards as Attorney General
Obama as Ambassador to the United Nations
Hilary Clinton as Director of Federal Prisons……she knows how criminals think!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

bc Indiana — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:29:14 GMT

Washington is broken... No, Romney is broken.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dave Cartwright — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:29:29 GMT

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

David Cartwright — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:44:34 GMT

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

got a dime , call your town crier! — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:49:14 GMT

America has come to the final Election of having to put another Self serving Paper hanger in the White House!

Those who want to be the next President have experience writing slogans on the walls of public toilets.

Their back grounds stem from personal self serving agenda to grandeur of an idiotic that of a bad immoral soap opera.

Hours of wasted Babble, conjecture, post failed records how much clabbered with fictitious issues.

Washington serves Washington self serving paper hangers, we are in another world. One does not change Washington! Look at a mirror and start laughing , there is your answer!!!

Notice:

REJECTION, is wanting to express your opinion to a washington self serving paper hanger.

A vote for HRC is all the above and then plenty more!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

qudrcps — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:56:49 GMT

You have to give Mitt credit - he likes it all five ways! As a resident of Massachusetts, you have to really admire a guy who gets elected as Governor of the sate, and then spends the next 4 years verbally trashing it. The question is not whether taxes had to be raised, but by how much? Romney presided over a failure infrastructure where concrete public works projects fall apart in chunks for lack of maintenance, bridges are condemned for rusting after lack of painting, concrete ceilings fall for lack of oversight, all the while grandstanding to the rest of the country over issues of gay marriage that have truly affected several handfuls of people.
No Willie Horton problems for Mitt, who never pardoned anyone, including a Medal of Honor awardee...
What I really wonder is whether Mitt was one of those Venture Capital capital-gain wonders who paid 15% taxes while the rest of us paid real taxes on real earned income.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Anyone but Huckabee, Los Angeles, CA — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:06:38 GMT

Go Romney!! I think that as a very successful venture capitalist, he knows a broken organization when he sees one. I hope that whoever gets put in office, they have the brains to include Romney somewhere. Who else is as qualified to cut out the wasteful spending in Washington?

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Steve, Portland, OR — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:07:46 GMT

Romney did NOT raise taxes. But maybe you can twist other things that he did to make it look like he raise taxes. He closed loopholes. DANG! Now more people might actually have to pay the taxes that they owe! SO UNFAIR! And the fees issue? Making people pay for the services that they use and not spreading the cost to others who don't use those services? It's called capitalism. I don't think that most Americans want to go socialist.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dave Cartwright — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:09:42 GMT

I have the Solution! All the politicians have their place, here it is:

Huckabee as President
Thompson as Vice President
McCain as Secretary of State
Romney as Flip Flopper
Edwards as Attorney General
Obama as Ambassador to the United Nations
Hilary Clinton as Director of Federal Prisons……she knows how criminals think!

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dinan, Missoula, MT — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:49:38 GMT

As an independent voter I am most impressed with Senator Obama and with Gov. Mitt Romney. It is my observation that both of these highly intelligent men possess a few qualities that I do not see in the other candidates, they are; integrity, gratitude and a sincere desire to serve the American people and not just themselves.

My vote is for Mitt because of his experience and what he can bring to the table.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:52:02 GMT

Why don't the Republicans understand what is going on? Until I hear or read about any one of them totally, explicitily, seriously, with obvious pride distace themselves from George W. Bush, I will refuse to accept anything they propagandize in their effort to gain supporters. They can't claim they seriously want change if they can't distance themselves from him. Americans demand and expect change; keeping in step with Dubya does not constitute change. It reveals an obvious character flaw, a complete lack of self-confidence. A sure sign of poor or non-existant leadership qualities.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dinh Nguyen, San Jose, California. — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:27:53 GMT

Go Mit,

You are the one. I am a businessman. I would be your partner. I am a Vietnamese guy. I'll ask my Vietnamese friends to vote for you.
Good luck.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dimitrios Stefanidis, Newtown SQuare, Pa — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:01:39 GMT

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Dimitrios Stefanidis, Newtown Square, Pa — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:03:29 GMT

Washington is Broken.
John McCain is part of the Problem. You can't fix something as President that you have broken up over 20 Years.
It just doesn't make sense for anyone to vote for John McCain.

American's are not that stupid Senator.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Scott T — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:49:17 GMT

That guys comment doesn't speak for the majority of Chandler Arizona residents. We have an itch here in Arizona and the only meds are a President Romney and Sheriff Joe, Duncan Hunter and some Democrat as the border fence team !!!!

McCain needs Golf clubs and a dictionary to understand Amensty.

Huckabee needs a King James verison of the bible and a mega church.

BUT AMERICA needs Mitt Romney. To rein in spending and out of control borders.

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

Scott T — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:49:56 GMT

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

ChanlderAZ — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:50:18 GMT

Romney: 'Washington is broken'

observation — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:57:25 GMT

DAVID ANDERS- I find it very sad that you've been a teacher your whole life and never learned how to use punctuation. All the more reason that we need to elect someone who will help improve the education in this country.