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Romney Joins 2008 Presidential Race

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Posted by Fred 2007-02-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 A Republican JOHN F***IN CAREY.

Posted by ARMYGUY 2007-02-14 08:07|| 2007-02-14 08:07|| Front Page Top

#2 He reminds me of Bruce Campbell.

Hail to the king, baby!

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-02-14 08:08|| 2007-02-14 08:08|| Front Page Top

#3 "I do not believe Washington can be transformed from within by lifetime politicians," Romney said

While he looks like a slick politico, I like this guy's style. Jeebus, how did he even survive 1 term in Taxachusetts. To me, a POTUS needs to be able to manage issues, thus the reason that Governors do so well in Presidential elections. They do NOT need to be another "Legislator" (attorney) who've only crafted bills for their district and wheel-n-deal with the big money fatcats. Thus, the reason that Senators do so poorly in POTUS elections.

Thus, that leaves only few standing.....Giuliani and Romney. While I don't like some stances Giuliani has made on social issues (gun control, abortion, etc.), I've gotta wonder about Romney's background. Could care less that the guy's a Mormon...I'm more interested in which businesses he ran, is he a lawyer, etc.? That'll help me make up my mind on Rudy vs. Mitt 2008.

Posted by BA 2007-02-14 09:25|| 2007-02-14 09:25|| Front Page Top

#4 Nice guy. Decent governor until he realized what a lost cause it was and pretty much disappeared for the last year to start his campaign.
Would I want him as president? No.

Posted by tu3031 2007-02-14 10:13|| 2007-02-14 10:13|| Front Page Top

#5 I do not believe Washington can be transformed from within by lifetime politicians

Gimme a frickin break. His dad, George Romney was elected three times as governor of Michigan and served as Secretary of the old HUD which ought to be enough to discredit him all by itself. This guy's been a part of the establishment since the day he was born. Just because he has some experience other than politics doesn't exactly make him an outsider who can transform Washington. He's just another politician who will say whatever he thinks he has to say to get elected.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2007-02-14 14:41|| 2007-02-14 14:41|| Front Page Top

#6 "His dad, George Romney was elected three times as governor of Michigan and served as Secretary of the old HUD which ought to be enough to discredit him all by itself"

yeah, cause we all know how consie Republicans hate guys whose dads have lengthy insider resumes, right? LOL!

Posted by liberalhawk 2007-02-14 16:03|| 2007-02-14 16:03|| Front Page Top

#7 Romney, not Rummy?

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2007-02-14 20:57|| 2007-02-14 20:57|| Front Page Top

#8 If it comes down to it, I'd take him over any of the 327 Demoonrats running.

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