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Mitt Romney told FOX, "I think any Republican leader in this country would be honored to be asked to serve as the vice presidential nominee, myself included.” He also “called Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama ‘Chihuahuas’ and McCain</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759741</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:22:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759741</guid><dc:creator>Billy, MI</dc:creator><description>Why are networks interviewing Romney? He lost. He's a non-issue now. If he becomes a VP nominee then he can come back into the spot light. For now he just needs to concentrate on making back the money he lost during the campaign.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759743</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:22:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759743</guid><dc:creator>Candy Munster</dc:creator><description>McCain isn't the 'Big Dog'. Hillary is the Big Dog.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759758</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:26:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759758</guid><dc:creator>Dan, New York, NY</dc:creator><description>Romney is such a moron. &amp;nbsp;It's hilarious that he throws his name out there as a VP candidate when he clearly never caught on with voters while trying to win the presidential nomination. &amp;nbsp;He also totally copied the &amp;quot;chihuahuas/big dog&amp;quot; line from a commentator on MSNBC. &amp;nbsp;What a loser.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759785</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759785</guid><dc:creator>Pat Huntington NY</dc:creator><description>Obviously Romney, you are nothing but a lap dog yourself...saying anything and doing anything just to be heard and get some kind of position of power. &amp;nbsp;You are a loser.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;McCain....he's nothing but a shittzu himself...all bark and no bite.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759791</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:32:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759791</guid><dc:creator>Rick, NC</dc:creator><description>What in the heck would mittflip bring to the already paltry Mccain electoral chances? He couldn't deliver his own state to himself and the christians didn't like him because he didn't hate enough people for their tastes</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759891</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:54:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759891</guid><dc:creator>Dave, Tn</dc:creator><description>He was born in Berkeley, California, and became an aviation enthusiast at an early age, earning his pilot's certificate at age 18.&lt;br&gt;He remained in this position until resigning on 1 December 2003, followed by retirement in March 2004. His resignation was forced over the fallout from the freezing of a tanker contract with the US Air Force. This occurred due to an investigation of a former procurement staffer, Darleen Druyun, over corruption charges (he offered her work at Boeing while she was still a U.S. Government employee, a violation of Boeing ethics).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Druyun graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu and the executive education program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In 1993 Darleen Druyun was investigated for her involvement in a plan to speed up payments by the Air Force to McDonnell Douglas [2]. Although several other people involved were discharged, Druyun kept her position. In 2000 Druyun sent the resumes of her daughter, a recent college graduate, and her daughter's fianc&amp;#233;, a published PhD Aeronautical Engineer, to Boeing and both were hired [3]. Although this was a conflict of interest, it was not illegal. The investigation into her illegal activities was spearheaded by Senator John McCain.[&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Michael M. Sears is a former Boeing executive.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In 1992 Mr. Sears led the successful development of the F/A-18 E/F program, which has been cited as the best managed aircraft DoD program in DoD history.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In 1997, Mr. Sears was President of the Douglas Aircraft Company division of McDonnell Douglas.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In 2003, Mr. Sears was Boeing CFO.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Boeing terminated Mr. Sears on November 24, 2003 as the result of corruption allegations relating to the improper hiring of Darleen Druyun.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Did McCain step on some democrat toes breaking up this ring of corruption?&lt;br&gt;How is the AFL-CIO &amp;amp; ACLU battle going to prevent the government from checking abuse of &amp;nbsp;honest hard working American's stolen Social Security numbers by illegal aliens going?&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759903</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:56:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759903</guid><dc:creator>TJM, Atlanta, GA</dc:creator><description>Romney is the least liked Republican candidate. He will drag John McCain down faster than a $4300 hooker. Huckabee, who creamed Romney in the South, would be a much bigger help.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759919</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:57:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759919</guid><dc:creator>K-Lo</dc:creator><description>Good morning, &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why are all the &amp;quot;pundits&amp;quot; suggesting McCain pick a woman for VP, not based on qualification or abilities, only because it would represent &amp;quot;change&amp;quot;?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sen. McCain should select someone who has the highest ethical standards/honesty, a conservative, someone with a common touch and has accomplishments in reforming government. &amp;nbsp;The ideal choice is Sarah Palin. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thank you,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Kristofer&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759950</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:02:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759950</guid><dc:creator>Joe Einloth</dc:creator><description>Who cares what Chickenhawk Romney thinks? &amp;nbsp;He couldn't fight his way out of a greenhouse with an axe and a shotgun!</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#759963</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:04:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:759963</guid><dc:creator>Diane from Illinois</dc:creator><description>Whoever the VP nominee is, might just outlive the &amp;quot;Big Dog&amp;quot; and become President anyhow! I'd throw my name into the ring, too, Mitt!</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760080</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:22:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760080</guid><dc:creator>Flat-earther, Georgia</dc:creator><description>If Mac becomes POTUS, the profiteers will be happy. The public trough will remain open and full. The working class will sink deeper, trying to keep up with trickle up economics. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760164</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:34:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760164</guid><dc:creator>Shirley, San Jose, CA</dc:creator><description>It is a crime to use American taxpayer's tax money to provide jobs to the people of France. &amp;nbsp;There is NO excuse, Halliburton was handed the contract for rebuilding Iraq without bidding (also illigal)and the Defense Dept. says Airbus got the contract because the bid was lower. I want my tax dollars returned if they are given to other Nations instead of supporting American workers. Shame on John McCain.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760192</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:40:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760192</guid><dc:creator>TEC-Spring-TX</dc:creator><description>The improper action in the tanker deal is the fact that we outsourced our national defense to a foreign company. If we do not maintain the ability to build our own military machines, then we are at a disadvantage. McCain has cost thousand of Americans good paying jobs. He should be saying:&lt;br&gt;Oui mes amis nous avons donn&amp;#233; les travaux aux fran&amp;#231;ais &amp;#224; un co&amp;#251;t escompt&amp;#233; aux Am&amp;#233;ricains.&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760339</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:12:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760339</guid><dc:creator>KYObserver</dc:creator><description>McCain/Romney is an insult to chihuahuas. &amp;nbsp;McCain/Romney is just a dog with big fleas.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760419</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:24:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760419</guid><dc:creator>nuanced</dc:creator><description>Romney is hilarious! &amp;nbsp;I can't believe he put dog back into the voter's minds. Is he going to strap &amp;quot;big dog&amp;quot; McCain to the roof of his car?</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760437</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:29:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760437</guid><dc:creator>Lee in CA</dc:creator><description>&amp;quot;Mitt Romney told FOX, &amp;quot;I think any Republican leader in this country would be honored to be asked to serve as the vice presidential nominee, myself included.” &amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;That would be great! You could be part of the 100 year war, and your five sons, who are no longer busy &amp;quot;doing more important work&amp;quot; getting your chicken-hawk ass elected can GO FIGHT IT.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760460</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:34:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760460</guid><dc:creator>M &amp;amp; M Ticket</dc:creator><description>Mitt Romney is a great VP pick for McCain --- he has conservative support, econmic &amp;amp; business experience and was a governor. &amp;nbsp;None of which the Dems --- execpt possibly Richardson -- can match.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#760463</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:34:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:760463</guid><dc:creator>Amy Andersen, Eden Prairie, MN</dc:creator><description>Democrats -- This is your dream ticket on the other side -- McCain/Romney. &amp;nbsp;All war all the time and drip, drip, drip down economics. &amp;nbsp;Not to mention the chance to revisit their classic in-fight as to whether McCain is a &amp;quot;liberal.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;Am not. &amp;nbsp;Are too. &amp;nbsp;For the chance to see that, I can wait forever, if I have to.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#761000</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:23:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:761000</guid><dc:creator>Rick, NC</dc:creator><description>McSame should pick coultergeist as his veep...she can get the NY &amp;quot;harpy&amp;quot; vote</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#761561</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:30:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:761561</guid><dc:creator>G BARTON</dc:creator><description>FAIRTAX FAIRTAX,FAIRTAX!!! How about we the people, HUCKABEE is the only man who cared for WE THE PEOPLE, FAIRTAX.org</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#762068</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:56:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:762068</guid><dc:creator>Kim in Ky.</dc:creator><description> Plastic Mitt would destroy a McCain ticket! I don't care for McCain but if Romney was there....you can count me out!</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#762118</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:09:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:762118</guid><dc:creator>M&amp;amp;R Ticket</dc:creator><description>Before Romney dropped out of the Republican Primary he was matching McCain's 4.5 million votes to his 4 million votes. &amp;nbsp;He chose not to take the Republican Party down the path the Democrates are now taking. &amp;nbsp;With his popularity, intelligence, experience and high ethical standards he would make a solid VP choice.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#762127</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:13:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:762127</guid><dc:creator>Ben, Mandeville, La. </dc:creator><description>Is Romney trying to tie the &amp;quot;big dog&amp;quot; to the top of his car? </description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#763142</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:30:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:763142</guid><dc:creator>Kathy Montana</dc:creator><description>Rick, NC&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Christians don't hate people, they hate the sins. &amp;nbsp;But you are doing a pretty good job.</description></item><item><title>McCain: The 'big dog' </title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/12/759712.aspx#764531</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:25:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:764531</guid><dc:creator>Caroline Seaman</dc:creator><description>Condolezza Rice is the perfect candidate for VP. &amp;nbsp;She is well respected, well known, woman and black. What a ticket.</description></item></channel></rss>