Rudy's money woes?

Stop Flip Flopping Mitt! — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:00:50 GMT

Conservatives against Mitt Romney:

http://conservativesagainstromney.com

Romney Swimming in an “Ocean” of Contradiction

Mitt attacks pornography despite his role with Marriott, which sold in-room smut

ALEXANDRIA, VA – In a move rich with irony, Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign released a new television advertisement decrying “the culture that surrounds our kids today,” despite the fact that Romney served on the board of Marriott International, which generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue through in-room pornography services at its hotels.

In stark contrast with Romney’s role at Marriott, which brought him over $100,000 per year, Senator Sam Brownback lead the fight against indecency and asked the hotel chain to stop offering pornography in its rooms.

In a 2004 letter to J.W. Marriott, Jr., the chairman and CEO of Marriott International, Brownback wrote: “I am concerned, however, by a recent CBS report which cites the fact that in-room pornography generates approximately half of total hotel pay-per-view revenue in the United States, approximately $250 million annually. …

Businesspeople and families should not be exposed to a pornography-friendly environment when they seek rest and relaxation at hotels while traveling away from home, nor should they be victims of suggestive advertising for porn while browsing a pay-per-view menu. I write to ask that you consider ending Marriott’s complicity in this assault on individuals, families, and society. … The children and families of America thank you.”Pro-family leader Phil Burress, founder of Citizens for Community Values, commented on Romney’s role:“

Mitt Romney apparently turned a blind-eye to the obscene, hard-core pornography offered in Marriott hotels. Instead, Romney and Marriott International chose to earn millions of dollars with such a morally objectionable business practice. For those who want a proven, consistent, pro-family leader in the White House, Mitt Romney is an unacceptable choice.”

Rudy's money woes?

jerry/corpus christi texas — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:05:12 GMT

Dear Mom and Dad:

I have decided to forgo my paycheck for the month and work for free.

By the way, can you please start sending my allowance again?

Your loving son/daughter

Rudy's money woes?

Rick, WS, NC — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:25:58 GMT

it won't be long before those dedicated senior staffers start bailing on rudy911...say doesn't he have 10's of millions, why won't he pay his employees?

Rudy's money woes?

Paul, NY,NY — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:37:30 GMT

And so the end begins.....soon he will be back on the lecture circuit making his millions telling anyone who will listen why he's more important than God....

Rudy's money woes?

Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:38:11 GMT

I am not surprised. The strategy Rudy used for this campaign would have been very much maligned by the media if Hillary had tried this approach by waiting for Florida. I believe the reason Hilary does lead here in Florida is that she has maintained her national recognition by fighting in the early states. If were a Republican, I don't know if I could ever vote for someone who did not compete in the early states. It's basiscally telling the voters, they are not important enough to try and win those states.

Rudy's money woes?

Bob King,Tampa, Fl. — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:38:55 GMT

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MILLIONAIR'S/BILLIONAIR'S HAS LED US INTO A "RECESSION", AND A UNBELIEVABLE NATIONAL DEBT. GIULIANI WHO CAN'T EVEN MANAGE HIS OWN CHECK BOOK WILL MAKE IT EVEN WORSE. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS OVER AND AMERICA WILL BE PAYING FOR IT FOR A VERY,VERY LONG TIME IN THE FUTURE.

Rudy's money woes?

Brad Edgerton WI — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:46:04 GMT

I doubt Rudy is running out of money. I have also taken jobs (although much smaller than a political campaign) for money, but found the people I was working for were “Greater Good” type people, and told them I wanted nothing at the end of the job. I was usually rewarded (rather than paid) in some form in the future. I think it’s a good political move on Rudy’s team’s part.

Rudy's money woes?

Randy Ewart, Columbia, SC — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:54:41 GMT

Does Rudy have another mistress in the Hamptons? er, Daytona?

Rudy's money woes?

Russ, Wells, Maine — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:01:41 GMT

Well maybe there starting to find out how it feels when the american people dont have the money...Goverment, they never have a shortage because even though we dont have it they seem to get more out of ous.....So Rudi go to your big lobysist friends better than that PULL OUT

Rudy's money woes?

C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:11:55 GMT

Rudy is a joke! Even conservatives down here know that he is only a 1-trick pony. I'm looking forward to when the Florida Republican Primary is over and this charlatan has to drop out of the race. I am extremely disappointed in the DNC silencing our voice but at least I'll have some solace in knowing that one of the other side's most disastrous candidates should be done and sent back home. I'm tired of seeing this guy's ads and I'm sure Florida is sick of him too. Get the bum out of my state! Even New Yorkers don't like this guy!

Rudy's money woes?

Dave Diamond, Mont Vernon, NH — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:17:27 GMT

Staff working for free? I always knew they weren't really Republicans. :)

Rudy's money woes?

paulf, Brooklyn, NY — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:22:45 GMT

what a missed opportunity! he could have reinforced his campaign themes by paying them $9.11/day !!

Rudy's money woes?

Steve A Jonesboro IN — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:52:30 GMT

So does this mean Rudy(9-11-ronald reagan!) is going to ask all federal employees to skip their paychecks if he is elected? I think Rudy(9-11-ronald reagan!) is pretty much toast. Poor Rudy(9-11-ronald reagan!)

Rudy's money woes?

Don Portland — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:57:19 GMT

To paulf and Dave Diamond....those were the best lines I've read in a while!

Rudy's money woes?

John Alexander, Edinboro,PA — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:16:30 GMT

Rudy has enough money from all his speeches to pay them. His wifes cloths allowance could probably cover the costs till Florida.
Rudy, all symbol all the time.
Hey Jerry your post made me laugh again, you have a very good wry sense of humor, thanks for the chuckle.

Rudy's money woes?

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:21:58 GMT

Rudy needs to make a huge showing so that contributors will give him some more cash. I can't believe that his staff will hold on much past Feb. 5th if Florida (or other states) don't go well. How is Rudy paying for commercials and flyers?

I am waiting for Rudy to drop out because he will realize that no money is coming in and people are tired of hearing how he was a hero of the September attacks. I wonder when there will be more out of his campaign than that. I am sure that there is, but does any of it talk about his time as mayor or other positions he has held? How about his private business and how he dealt with city council?

Rudy's money woes?

Eric, NY, NY — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:49:24 GMT

I love the spin from Rudy's campaign that they "have plenty of money". Even if he gets 5 times what he has on hand between now and Feb. 5th that would be less than 40 million and very difficult to compete in all the 2/5 states espically if Romney is still around with all of his personal funding.

Rudy's money woes?

Don Cooper — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:53:38 GMT

After Iowa and New Hampshire Giuliani has less than a couple of hundred thousand in the bank, if that, from his 7 million. It's amazing how much money these campaigns can burn through in a few days. If they didn't pay their staffers, who aren't much money to begin with, this is the beginning of the end. I do not believe he can hold on till Febuary. His failure in Iowa was a disaster. He visted the state the most times other than Romeny and got beat by huckabee.

Rudy's money woes?

Marty CR Iowa — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:08:14 GMT

If Rudy had mentioned Reagan one more time in the SC debate I was going to scream SHUT-UP Ask the real heros of 9-11 what they think of him. Iowa would not put up with this phoney and neither will any other state of the union.

Rudy's money woes?

Phred, NH — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:32:05 GMT

Fire up Queen, "Another one bites the Dust". Looks like America's Mayor done outspent his donors. Bum some loot off Mitt!!

Rudy's money woes?

Arcadia, NYC — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:42:31 GMT

jerry -- Thanks for the LOL!

Rudy's money woes?

NYC Firefighter — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:05:24 GMT

Rudy can raise needed cash by selling "Key Chains" made out of the left over steal beams of the Twin Towers for $9.11 cents each That will keep him in the race at least untill the next Girlfriend Scandel!!

Rudy's money woes?

Thomas, NYC — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:06:30 GMT

One of the most common barbs Rudy throws at the dems is "they have never been in charge of a city, a budget, or met a payroll, I have!"

I would give my first born to be in the position of Hillary or Obama if Rudy should *ever* try to use that line against them again...

"But, Rudy, as recently as January 2008 you couldn't even meet the payroll for your own one-state campaign."

Rudy's money woes?

Paul, NYC — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:18:58 GMT

I think this shows what type of a person Rudy is. He cleary has a large enough personal fortune he could pay these people out of his own pocket, but he would rather them sacrafice a salary for his campaign than himself. I suppose they believe in him more than he believes in himself.

Rudy's money woes?

Jamie, Salt Lake, Utah — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:43:07 GMT

Here's hoping that Republican wannabe Giuliani's money woes get worse not better.