Come On People! It was a lighthearted quip, a joke. Have we all no sense of humor.??
Personally I am beginning to think this man is the only one (candidate) who can stand the heat for the "Long Haul"…and what a long haul it is to be! As we tire of, get to know better and become disgusted with all these folks Mitt Romney is beginning to look like the only (decent/normal) politician I'd be willing to entrust with a position such as this. Time will tell but he's looking (figurative) better to this conservative born again Christian.

Ok Mitt-I agree….but I just can't understand how any Republican can even face the American people
now with any jokes. You ruined my country and you did it in 7 years.
You're the party who called Al Gore " OZONE MAN"

You're Idiots. Nothing you say is funny when our guys are getting killed in Iraq
and you really don't give a crap.

Vote for Hillary!! She is Bin Laden's choice too. Free Health care for all. Let all the Mexicans in and give them citizenship! Free college education for illegals!

Stepford Wife? Isnt Ann Romney a medical doctor?

You LIB idiots are amazing. I chuckled at the headline, as anything from CNN is as certain to bash a republican as Fox will bash a Clinton. I suppose the morons at CNN think that's objective newswork - real pros, they are…
But what I find so amazing and disgusting is the way the LIBS around here are so upset that a candidate might actually show his personality in a comment to make light of a stupid article and simultaneously show a little chivalry for his wife.
Is it that you LIBS so hate a man for loving his wife instead of diddling interns?
Is it that he was showing a human side on his campaign (instead of the Gore fiasco a while back or the current Hillary remake into a human which isn't working very well)?
Is it that he made a comment which wasn't 'gender neutral' enough for you LIBS in such a ridiculously PC time (I notice lots of hate speech from you 'enlightlened' types, but I guess that doesn't count, because you are enlightened so you are allowed to be rude)???
Is it that you refuse to listen (I thought you people were the self proclaimed "open minded" ones) to any candidate with an "R" behind his name on issues so you have to focus on this snippet of non-news?
Or is it that maybe, just maybe, Ann really is a more attractive woman than Bill, his highness???
Personally, I really don't care which spouse is most attractive, er, wife is prettier. But this discussionj about it sure brings out the hate you LIBS have for anyone and anything which isn't communist or Kum-Ba-Yah enough for ya… For example, I know your BP goes up when I write "LIBS" instead of 'oh-wonderful-enlightened-smart-thinkers-of-greatness' or some other nonsense about you… GEEZ, lighten up, go for a walk, smell the fresh air, and regain your sense of humor.

Hello!!—Mitt's comments were a joke. Too bad liberal Democrats don't have a sense of Humor—But when the American Public votes a 14% APPROVAL RATING OF THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED Congress I guess they have nothing to smile about–except maybe N.Y. issuing Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens–now that's something they can smile about…and of Course the General Betrayus Move ON AD!

What does all this nonsensical chatter have to do with anything except indicate why the US in such a mess right now. We just do not pay attention to the real issues. Is this what you will be thinking of in the voting booth?

So, I guess that Mitt was not supposed to answer the question about the Time Magazine cover? Your liberals are pathetic. You can't even read third-grade level English and understand it. No wonder you think that the Socialist Hillary would make a great President.

Why am I not suprised that CNN's site would have more liberals than conservatives posting?

Comment for Ruth, Fort Wayne, IN.

Many "mormons" think alike (excluding Senator Reid) so I can probably guess Romney's comments on the following topics you brought up Ruth.

Only men are priesthood holders, Elders are part of the priesthood, therefore no women can be Elders. Women leadership positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints involves three areas: The Relief Society, The Young Women program and The Primary program. On the Church wide level those positions are full time and extremely important. These positions are held at the congregation and Stake level as well, with literally a few million women holding important positions worldwide.

Yes, Africans and African Americans are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). There are several temples in Africa and hundreds of congregations. In the US, wherever you live you attend, there isn't a segregated group. Our congregation boundaries are geographic related, not racial or economic.

Warren Jeffs was excommunicated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, when he was found to be against that Churches teachings. He and his father formed a church using a similar name calling it something like the Reformed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and carried on as if they weren't cut off and still were priesthood holders. They deceived many people and other willingly joined them. Their church is closed and I believe his father passed away and he is in jail.

Although highly publicized, polygamy and churches breaking off from the original church are rare. It is only that media outlets tend to hype these occurrences.

Perfect proof that the Left have no sense of humor OR purposefully will raise a stink about nothing.

Hey Alan from Missouri, before you go insulting republicans, why don't you learn how to write in complete sentences. You write and sound like a typical liberal.

Nice picture for Chris Welch to use. Your liberal bent CNN is so easy to see.

Brainwashed liberals spewing nonsensical psycobable. Programmed so well liberal propagandist in chief Michael Moore. Joseph Gobles would be envious being able to shape such vacuous grey matter….
One thing Republicans (ala Mitt Romney) can offer america, unlike liberals, is a sense of humor. And no, calling Dick Cheney Darth Vader isn't an example of humor. Sarcasm is the lowest form of with Hillary…

What about Mitt's 4 other wifes. Doesn't he practive polygamy?

Posted By Jason Higgins : September 21, 2007 2:21 pm

Interesting that you stoop so low. You liberals are amazing and extremely ignorant, its never about the issues its always about picking on the character of the person …. Jason's stupid comment is indicitive of your breed. Liberals are ruining this country. I see that CNN is the moderator here so I doubt this comment will even get posted.

A Democrat makes a joke and Democrats laugh. A Republican makes a joke and they act as if he is now not serious enough to be president.

Get a job, graduate from high school, and get off welfare because most of you Democrats are too stupid to be reading the news.

A Democrat makes a joke and Democrats laugh. A Republican makes a joke and they act as if he is now not serious enough to be president. You people are a bunch of moonbats. Look at all these dumb comments by dumb readers. No wonder CNN has such a bad name amongst the intelligent.

I'm sure Hillary & Bill recognized this as the joke that it was, and might have even smiled. The rest of you libs either need to lighten up or find another way to score political points.

You think his comment was dumb? You should read some of the things you dems have put up. Oh well, go ahead, we all know you are childish anyway. Ooops, sorry I am stooping to your level. Ya'll are making us the laughing stock of the world, IT WAS A JOKE!!!!! Ya'll make them all the time and they don't get this much coverage. You need to go do something more productive, like maybe get out and get a job!

Ann is hot

I have met Mr. Clinton at which time I refused to shake his hand because he disgraced his family, himself, the White House AND our country.
This man had yellow teeth, a red nose and ruddy red skin. The press has convinced all of you that he is charismatic. He is not…he is sleeeezy looking in person. ANYBODY is prettier than him, except for his ugly daughter and ugly FAT wife!

WoW! Are liberals really so bitter that even a simple joke like that creates so much animosity? I wonder if Bill received it as childishly as you petty people. I bet he laughed about it.
You petty (not "pretty")people disgust me.

She's prettier than Hillary, too.
p.s. I HATE CNN, SO I NEED TO LEAVE BEFORE I SAY SOMETHING REALLY MEAN. IT IS JUST WAY TOOO BIASED…..

Liberals sure don't have a sense of humor - but they never have. Actually, Bill is rather feminine looking. When I lived in Arkansas, a lot of people wondered just who he was interested in. Perhaps all his sexually abusive treatment of women is really a bit of a coverup. — Posted By Peg, Brookeland, Texas : September 16, 2007 12:45 am

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I completely agree with you, Peg in Texas. Bill Clinton has severe psychological problems, as do all who sexually abuse and brutalize other human beings. It's a case of projecting onto others (and in males, it's a case of attempting to damage, destroy the feminine in a sort of "acting out" of jealousy, attempting to eradicate rivals, so to speak).

Leave it to Liberals and Bush Haters to miss the essence of the Romney comments. Is there ANYthing that Democrats do not respond to with a "Heil Clintons" response?

Reason enough for me as a voter after reading these didactice, humorless and hateful comments by Liberals here, to never vote for a Clinton, either/or both.

I've seen Mitt Romney's wife, and she IS "prettier" than Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton is not — by a mile — anything approaching "pretty." In fact, I've always thought he was quite an ugly guy, since character shines through behind anyone's cosmetics, and Bill Clinton's character is very dark, very unattractive. For that matter, so is Hillary's.

Hmmm, choice of picture not randomly selected maybe?

It was a joke.

YOU SHALLOW PEOPLE!!! IT'S NOT ABOUT WHO HAS THE "PRETTIER" SPOUSE. it's about who has the hotter interns…. right bill? =D

I can't believe the lack of sense of humor of most of these people. I mean look at her, he was obvoiusly just kidding.

I'd take humor and personality before blind ambition and hatred.

Liberals are so freaking uptight. Get a life, laugh a little, geez. Mitt's ideas for this country are so much better than any Democrats. And if you think Bill is a prettier "first lady" you got problems.

Geepers! She doesn't look a thing like darth-vader?? (Oh wait, wrong story).

Look, even if his wife was ugly, no remotely intelligent politician would publically say that another man was prettier than his wife. Get a grip, so Bill may be "prettier" this is hardly hard-ball politics here.

You Democrats can't tell a joke when you see one. Geez. It's pathetic all you guys are taking this seriously.

Of course it was meant to be a joke. However, the joke is on Mit because his wife isn't nearly as pretty as Bill.

This headline is ridiculous, this article is pointless, and the comments left by most of you are even more preposterous. To take a small wise crack like this and turn it into a point to bash a man’s wife by calling her names and ridiculing her looks, makes me have even less respect for most of you Hillary supporters. I guess it is better that a man not find his wife attractive and hook up with other women, such as the white house interns. I find the fact that Mitt actually likes his spouse and thinks she’s pretty to be a positive aspect. But then again, what else would I expect form “Billary” supporters, for you to actually have any morals???

Is my imagination or did all the comments start out bashing Romney because this is CNN, and only turn conservative when it was linked from Drudge? CNN - A liberal love fest!

Will Mr. Romney's battle cry be "bring em' young and bring em' often"?? Maybe one of the few the proud straight boys in the Gay Ole Party!! Hypocrites! Obama in2008!!!

She is way prettier than Hillary, way prettier than Bill, and more of a man than that backwater Arkansas punk…Go Mitt…

Why are Republicans always whining? They think CNN deliberatly altered Mrs. Flip Romney's picture just like they thought there was a Saddam-Osama connection.

Thats the problem with Republicans: they "think" and they can't understand humor.

Mitt, you slay me. That was fun and in good humor, just like that dog on the roof of the car.

But is she prettier than Larry Craig?

I guess we should not be surprised that his comment is both sexist and shallow. He's a cardboard cut-out, and so is his wife. There are some brilliant possible first ladies and gentleman, and after eight years of this administration (the worst of my 60 yrs.), the next President is going to need all the help she/he can get!

I can't believe people don't realize it was a joke. Actually he could have joked about that with Bill Clinton.
But I guess it takes brains to get witty humor: something most democrats obviously lack.

What's interesting to me is that CNN (the Clinton News Network)chose to use a very bad picture of Ann Romney. She is a pretty lady, but they decided to make sure she wouldn't appear that way to illustrate their ludicrous article.

And you democrats think FNC is bad? CNN totally skewed the story AND look what they did to her picture. They deliberately made the lighting look poor to make her face look ugly. CNN, remember when you used to be a credible source of news??

Typical lib comments, no sense of humor at all. You smug lefties would love to think that you were smarter than a harvard grad, go get a job and stop sucking our tax money.

Good Gosh, people! Shut up! It's not like this is his whole campaign platform! Hey, and guess what? Thompson made a similar comment at the NRA and go figure, everyone laughed! IT'S A JOKE, YOU IDIOTS!

You searched for the worst picture you could find of both of them! Funny. They acually are a very handsome couple.

All one has to do is read the comments in this forum to see how astonishingly dumb and hateful so many lib/Dem sycophants are. A light hearted joke during which a man compliments his wife sends waves of dim bulb Demos into fits of laughter at how dumb the candidate is to use his wife's looks as a serious campaigning selling point - but the joke is not only ON them, it IS them, because how can anyone be so dense and dim as to take a lighthearted joke as a serious campaigning point? Get a life, get a brain, and while you're at it, get a heart as well - there's not a thing wrong with the way his wife looks. Poor little Demos are always screaming about how Republicans are such meanies, claiming everything they say is a personal attack, but it's all hypocrisy, you guys are always the first with the nastiest, meanest, most gratuitous personal insults.

Given his history of position changes, I fully expect him to do a 180 degree turn next week, claiming instead that Bill Clinton would, in fact, be a prettier first lady than his wife because he "evolved."

Bill Clinton is hot.

Clinton News Network…i'm totally surprised @ how many democracks are on this site bashing republican's

Wait a minute, here…If that's how we're gonna pick a president here, then I will vote for Mr. Kucinich!

You assume too much. He could be referring to any number of wives in his Mormon harem…

Just wanted to say thank you to those of you have have tried to point out, time and again, that Romney's statement was a JOKE. I don't think it was that funny, but that's not really the point.
I happen to be a Mormon and a woman, but I actually really like Obama.
To those of you making blanket (and obviously false) statements about Mormons, I'd suggest you check your facts. There is no polygamy in the mainstream LDS church now, but if you'd like to keep up those stale jokes, that's your choice.
Not that it matters, but Bill Clinton has gotten SO much uglier in the past few years, in my opinion. And frankly, after seeing him on The Daily Show, I think he sounds much less intelligent than he used to; speech writers and rehersed speeches really do make you sound smarter.

Mitt's joke isnt that funny… it is just true… Fred Thompson's delivery was much better!

Go Fred!!!

Bill doesn't need to be pretty to bag chicks in the Oval Office.

What I think is funny is some of you sound like you're re-electing Billy. You've rationalized that Hillary has this vast experience because of her close proximity to Slick Willy (though others will argue he's a lot closer to other women). You're going for the personna, and throwing out common sense in the process. Now, that's funny.

Good lord, don't any of you have a sense of humor? I don't even like Romney and I thought that was funny.

Leave to liberals to get all emotionally wrapped up in ever little comment made. You don't ALL have to take everything so literally. Lighten up a little, take a breath, and don't be so sensitive.

You people get your feelings hurt too easily. Get a grip.

Obviously, you left leaning democrats don't have a sense of humor. How 'bout a little levity occassionally? Of course, no one thinks that it matters how attractive the spouse is, it's a joke, okay? Now, back to the campaign.

One thing Mitt's comment and some of the comments on this article have in common is that they are both jokes.

Oh the good old polygamy gag. You guys are so original and funny. And CNN shows again its' true colors with the photo.

It's a joke you smarmy CNN lurkers. No wonder CNN's ratings are in the tubes. With these kinds of comments…there is nothing worth reading.

LOL! Bill Clinton has a better set of boobs than most of the liberal chicks I know too. Conservative chicks are hot and we all know it. Liberal chicks are so close minded, if you bring up anything beyond world peas or global warming their head explodes. I've learned from experience if you are going to date a liberal chick, give the dog a bone, it's the only thing that will shut her up.

What about Mitt's 4 other wifes. Doesn't he practive polygamy?

I agee with Kevin from Illinois…liberals get a life and stop bashing and start thinking of solutions to those world problems you think you can do a better job at fixing. All the right wing hears from you are complaints, not solutions. Use your energy and work toward fixing the issues, you all sound like little children tattling to your mommy that the big republicans arn't nice and you don't like how they play. Fault finding is a waste of time and energy.

Wow, I just wasted 6 1/2 minutes of my life reading some of the most vulgar, inarticulate bromides directed at a very nice woman and mother. The coarseness of the dialogue is shameful and depressing, especially as it is in reaction to an inoffensive little joke which is meant as a compliment from one spouse to the other. I can't imagine that Bill Clinton is offended by it, why are some of you so venomous in your reactions? It is sad that some of you have a vote, as it does not bode well for the future of the republic. Lighten up.

At least she isn't a rapist.

I thought it was a great joke. I got a huge chuckle out of it. Bill better get used to it…he's going to be the "butt" of a lot of jokes if Hillary gets what she wants.

Things will go from bad to worse if Romney is elected.

Thank you Democrats and liberals! Based on your responses on here you keep proving time and time again just how stupid you all are. Do you not understand humor? Maybe it's bad humor, but that doesn't matter. You all take things so literally…that part of your brain does not/will not distinguish between someone being serious and someone trying to make a joke. It's really quite pathetic.

Bill is the essence of the perfect pretty boy - he wins hands down without even seeing the other contestant

So it's true you libs have no sense of humor. He was obviously making a wisecrack. Well, since you libs are so bereft of humor, how's this little tidbit, before you go bashing Romney's wife as a stepford wife. Did you know she was diagnosed with MS? You guys are shameless.

Simmer down… It was a JOKE!

Many comments here are rude and uncalled for.

Even more analyze the joke with far to much seriousness.

And I find the poor choice of picture to be indicative of CNN's bias.

I support Mitt Romney.

What are you people who are saying that Bill is prettier than Ann Romney thinking??? Now, I will say that CNN's picture of her isn't very flattering, but take a look at her other photos. Besides, I took one look at former President Clinton a couple weeks ago and am convinced that he has an STD which is being kept under the cover(probably stolen from the Oval office).

Obviously, Mitt is counting on U.S. voters to choose the prettiest candidate, just as the voters of Massachutsetts do.

Wow, I linked here through Drudge, and after reading a few comments, I thought I was on a web site run by the "Advocate". Y'all need to keep your preference to yourselves. And if you're for communism, then vote for Clinton!

You can count on CNN to find the worst picture ever of Ann Romney. Not Cool. She is a beautiful woman.

You people are completely pathetic. God forbid a candidate for president–ahem, excuse me, a Republican candidate for president–makes a joke. This nation's political environment has become completely polarized.

Apparantly Democrats have no sense of humor whatsoever! So desperate to make Republicans look silly, when in fact you make yourselves look idiotic with your grasping attempts to discredit them!!

A lot of men think Bill is prettier than Mitt's wife? Those are votes that Republicans will never win anyway.

I can't imagine what a bunch of wet blanket's the libs are. Sitting at a football game and joking about a magazine article gets you riled up.

God help us all if Slick Willy gets back into the Whitehouse. Bill and her "Thighness" should just go back to Arkansas! Please. We don't need them screwing up the place again.

Are you guys morons? Romney's comment was a joke. To say that he has been "reduced" to that is absurd. If you do your research, you will realize that Romney has the deepest policy positions out of all the candidates, Republican and Democrat. Go check out his "Strategy for a Stronger America".

And to the person that says Hillary Clinton is more qualified that Romney, what the hell have you been smoking?

So in today's day and age you aren't supposed to have a little fun? Don't get your panties in bunch over this, he was CLEARLY joking. If this is what you consider news, I hope to GOD democrats do not get into office in 2008. Republicans can cleary take a joke better.

It is a joke people - humor - just a joke - unbelievable! Did you really care to hear what each first spouse felt about all the issues? A joke - the comments here are unbelievable.

Wow. Are people on the left really that dense?!? It was a generic political joke, how thick do you have to be for that one to have gone over your head?

She might be prettier but she can't score on interns like Bill.

Not a great tease. After reading this, I'm not interested in finding the story in Time. Wow…politicians are really un-funny. Man…both parties are such garbage. It's too bad candidates have to align themselves with one of these horrible political parties to be a serious candidate for pres or congress. If Democrats weren't such wusses, they'd be OK in positions of leadership. Alas, they're complete wusses paralyzed by nuance. And Repubs think their job is to preserve the foundations of white america forever. Man these guys suck. Maybe I should ignore these stories…

Go Mitt. He's an example of how all spouses should treat each other. My wife is the most beautiful person in the world to me as well. I'm glad he is stating his conviction. I don't think he really cares if any of the rest of us agree or not.

First Ladies historically entertained the spouses of foreign dignitaries. Who better than Bill Clinton to enterain the wives of foreign dignitaries? Heck he was made for this job!

Elizabeth Edwards' wife is prettier.

"The Running Mates" story is just an excuse to put Bill Clinton on the cover of Time Magazine. Competence sells.

How sad. CNN and democrats alike are reduced to heavy scrutiny of an obvious joke.

I suppose I should apologize on behalf of all humor-bearing republicans.

Sad, just sad. Mitt Romney has nothing to say on the important issues. I think Bill Clinton is far better looking than Mitt and his wife. If that matters at all…

I'd like to add my question to the YouTube debates but don't have video…My questions are to Mitt Romney:Does the Mormon church have any women elders?Are African-Americans allowed to be members?Being a Mormon…what do you think of Warren Jeffs?

Man really knows how to give a girl a compliment…

Can't you libs find a better looking candidate?

She has CANKLES for god's sake!

Romney is an idiot! If looks were what a presidency was about we would only visit Hollywood for candidates. Such an assinine comment shows who not to vote for. How plastic!!!!!!!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Bow Wow Mitt, you are girl is a DOG!

Here's the plot for a 1960 sitcom: It features a married woman running for President (now how way out is that?). The writers could have ever so much fun. For instance, they could have a candidate from the opposing party make a sexist joke about how his wife would make a prettier first lady than the married woman's husband. Ha ha! Isn't that funny?

I guess it's time for the media to start pushing decaf coffee again. The guy was asked a question and responded with a wise crack. The overwhelming majority of this blog is so hung up on semantic nuances that they don't even understand that they bash his wife. What did she do?

Go back to the Anna Nicole channel and stay home on election day if you don't get it.

when it was pointed out that his wife's face has a dent in it and looks like the surface of a tectonically volatile part of mars, while Clinton's skin is smooth and healthy looking the former Massachusetts governor responded: "I like my women like I like my cocaine, cracked in half."

Well, she's prettier, thinner, and definately has higher morals!

People who are qualifying Mitt Romney's comment as simply humour are being idiotic because if such a comment was made by a democrat, Hannity would be weeping in Faux studios. Mitt's comment is indescribeably stupid and reflective of the shallowness of his thinking capacity. This guy has disqualified himself from being a serious contender. Far as I'm concerned, this guy is the class of Tancredo.

CNN is a joke–allowing such distasteful and ignorant comments to be posted about an obvious joke. I don't think any man wants to be referred to as "pretty." Bill Clinton has a sense of humor and was probably the first one laughing. I can't believe how many "haters" there are out there… chill out.

The candidate seems to forget that Bill Clinton might not be as good looking as his wife but what country did she run for eight years and have a 60% approval rating when he left office?

YES, BUT BILL CLINTON IS A LOT SMARTER,AND MUCH MORE POPULAR.

He loves his wife, and finds her attractive…those are good signs. At least we know we won't have to worry about Mitt when he's working around beautiful white house interns.

Ha! Mitt has a good sense of humor. Seriously, some of you commentators need to lighten up. He was being funny, not taking serious punches as the Clinton's. Moreover, he finds his wife attractive and complements her.

I can't believe that some people can't take just a few minutes of their lives for a little joke. Is it that bad to have a little sense of humor? I have been told that laughter is the medecine. What happened to it?

Mitt Romney did not anything wrong. He was just joking. Can't we just take that? Does that little joke have to be a news headline? Does it have to drive so many critical hurtful comments? Come on.

Just to be on the safe side, I think Mitt Romney was wrong because hopeful first lady Bill Clint still have a lot of time to work on his make-up, have a little facial work then he will definitely look better than Romney's wife.

Ha-ha-ha… Yesterday at about this time I typed: "People,it's Saturday night, let's get out and have some fun instead of wasting time on this nonsense…." CNN did not post it, of course, they've thrown you a bone and 24 hours later I see you're still worked up about it and some of you have foam all over your mouth… these comments are so vicius, I'm not a Republican whatsoever, but you guys truly scare me… really, get a life…

You people should be ASHAMED of yourselves. Maybe you should all send in pictures of your wife, mother, sister, daughter, etc. and let the rest of the world comment on their physical appearance. The sad thing is that you're the same bunch that would have attacked Romney had he NOT said his wife was prettier than Bill.

Hillary does need to lose a little in the caboose…..another fat Dem President? Posted By Chris, Orlando : September 15, 2007 11:58 pm

Gee, since when do men complain about a woman having a "caboose"? I would think the reverse would be true. As a woman who also has a generous backside, I have found that most men appreciate a woman who is not flat as a board in that area.

As for gaining a few pounds, most candidates gain some weight while campaigning. They're eating on the road, don't have much chance to exercise and are expected to eat their way through every diner, state fair, barbecue, etc. So, please give the lady a break! She's running for president, not Miss America!!!

No she isn't.d

Nice one Rex.

If this is a window to the soul of Mitt Romney as some of you geniuses are saying, fine, how about Shrillary and her racist "joke" about Ghandi working at a gas station in St Louis?

"She, the queen was obviously making a joke, are you part of the right-wing conspiracy as you must be by bringing up the TRUTH".

Sounds about right.

Not surprised to hear Romney speaking in a way that indicates he views women based on whether they are 'pretty,' whereas not so much for men. Seems that manyfirst ladies (Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton, etc.) areknown for their efforts to accomplish good for America, not for their looks. That being said, it was funny & while President Clinton is a smooth gentleman, he is getting up in years.

beg to differ! Mrs. Romney looks like she went to the same gender-switch doctor that Ann Coulter used!

Posted By La Chatte : September 16, 2007 12:52 pm

OUCH! Good one……….

Haw, haw. That's a real knee-slapper, Mitt.

Dang, you sure know how to fire up a crowd. I'll bet Leno is quaking in his boots right about now.

The ony thing funnier is you still think you can win the presidency - now there's a REAL joke!

Hmmm…I'm not so sure Ann Romney is "prettier" than Bill Clinton. Mrs. Romney has that pinched, sun-baked, leather-like quality about her face that so many pampered Republican women share.

>>>It was a joke, true, but it was an incredibly sexist and stupid joke attacking the fact that there is a woman running for president.

EXACTLY. And it shows the thought processes behind his 'joke' and his unspoken/possibly unrealized contempt for women who dare to be involved in the political process.

No vote for you, Mitt.

"That's a horrible comment by Romney, and though he said it jokingly, it really shows his attitude toward gender equality in America. His joking masks his refusal to accept a woman as President Of The United States. From experience I know that people who think this way are usually biased against minorities also, regardless of gender. Because I am a black american male, I am now more inclined to support Hillary Clinton after this comment."

…exactly. I'd never vote for him.

Totally agree. He's likely joking; many a serious/ugly thought is masked by joking,

Leave it to a Mormon to take it to the basement. And this is FUNNY? What you did to your dog is evil too. Why are none of your son's not serving in the Military again? Oh that's right, they are serving YOU! (oooh, scarey)

You guys are vicious.

I love to scrutinize the candidates on both sides because of their lack of understanding and vision for what "We The People" really need and want. Both the Dems and Repubs are shallow and callous and will tell you exactly what you want to hear in one city and completely flip-flop in another for the sake of their constituants.

Our government is going to hell in a handbasket and the fires in California are moving from West to East.

But we need to understand, this was a joke. There is no need to dog this man's wife.

Name calling makes us, the rational people who will have to select the our next president regardless of the side of teh aisle he or she is on, just as petty as the people running.

Anybody who has read any of my post know that I am a STAUNCH Hillary Clinton supporter. With an exception of 2 or 3 typical haters these are some of the funniest posts you guys have written. I especially love the Hillary could a "lose a little in the caboose" and Bill is prettier. For you guys who scold and say folks should see that Romney was making a joke, you're the ones missing it. Everybody almost sees as it as humor and has responded likewise. Funny stuff today guys.

I think it's great that he has a sense of humor but would still make a HORRIBLE president.

If we're going to vote for president based on the "my-wife-is-prettier-than-your-wife-(or-husband)" argument, then the 2008 November election would be between Dennis Kucinich and Fred Thompson. And if that were to happen, both sides can arouse interest among male voters by staging the first-ever first-spouses' debate. We might not see more turnout on election day, but the TV ratings for that debate would be better than anything we've seen.

Let's face it, this is a window to what's really going on in Mitt's head, but is never said. With all his preening, Mitt really thinks HE'S the Fairest of Them All, not his blonded wife. If the Republicans truly think narcissism is a sin in a politician, they'll stop calling John Edwards "The Breck Girl" for a moment and turn some of their attention on Mitt's modelish posing and well-maintained pommpadour. When he claims his wife's beauty is of paramount importance, he's really claiming by extension that so is his own.

I beg to differ! Mrs. Romney looks like she went to the same gender-switch doctor that Ann Coulter used!

Judging by this picture, not by very much she wouldn't be "prettier" than Bill Clinton, but the comment certainly shows that Mitt is stuck in 1952. Americans enjoy a pretty first lady, but they've never insisted on one. And if Romney doesn't know, Americans do, that Eleanor Roosevelt was a better first lady than Grace Coolidge, and that even Barbara Bush was probably a better first lady than Lucy Hayes. It's not my place, as a man, to speak for women, but I know women who would roll their eyes over this nonsense.

i think maybe, just maybe, this guy was trying to make a joke. for the people who took it so stinkin seriously….please, stop.
if you really think about it in the grand scheme of things….will this guy seriously get elected?

You pathetic liberal losers, not one of you had the guts to opine on the last blog where Hillary's main man Hsu was being discussed and you all were called out and nothing……

But Romney says a joke and you are all over it, like it is a story.

I really like you bigoted ones that remark on his religion, even if you think you are so smart and progressive, guess what, your still a bigot.

Unlike Edwards who has made an issue of his wifes cancer, are any of you aware that Mrs Romney has MS, but they don't shove that down your throat like Mrs and Mrs Edwards do, I happen to have met Ann on a few occasions and she is a sweetheart of a human being.

Lastly to you Clintonista's, you wish your phoney couple had half the marriage that these two have, it's real and not some made up charade done just for political expedience.

Have we really sunk this low on the ticker? We can't talk about Ron Paul and the real issues but we can talk about this? I know Time Magazine is part of CNN's parent company, but come on! Stop relying on the media for your political info. Google Ron Paul so you don't have to read this dribble.

I am sorry this dialog has gotten to rude and abrassive. I expect this was a humourous casual comment, meant to be funny. Everyone wants a 'real' president but, when a preseidential condendor does things that a regular American would do, the opposing party pounces.

Was he on a podium in a formal setting? I really doubt it. Is the press biased, going after anything for a headline? You be the judge… —MBR

We dont need prettier ladies, we need fix this country

THIS IS THE MITT AND MORMON TACTIC, SUMMARILY DISMISS THE REAL ISSUE AND SAY OR DO ANYTHING TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT. MITT AND FRAU ET KIDS ARE ALL EXTREMELY SELF SERVING. "My son's are not serving in the military because they are helping me get elected to be president, and thats more important." D'oh! MITT, TO WHOM??? THE TRUTH WILL EVENTUALLY SURFACE. DON'T WORRY!

Ok wake up! Since when did looks take factor in Politics? Who really cares what your wife looks like.
And becides at least Bill Clinton looks friendly…

President Bill Clinton is Hot! Besides, he is respected throughout the world. Mrs. Romney who?

Jeez. Mitt really knows how to stick to the important issues.

What a winner.

Joke, no joke, whatever. Bill is way prettier. I also don't think the guy should have set his wife up for all this flak like he did. What a great guy. If he'll put his wife out there as a target for all this ridicule, what's he gonna do for us?

I can't believe what kind of idiots post here. I guess I'm one, too, just for responding, but let this sink in… IT WAS A JOKE. But, you've already made your minds up, so keep the "I can't believe he thinks we'll vote for who's prettier" comments going.

First of all, he's wrong. Secondly, this speaks to the role of women when viewed by Republicans. Just wear the pearls, read to children, and redecorate a room in the White House. Third, this is a serious time or serious people. Mitt Romney is a flip-flopping joke.

He is right!!! Bill looks like my toddler's poop with all the little chunks in it. I'm amazed she still is with a man that cheats on her. Mrs. Clinton you've got serious issues, or you’re just desperate.

Mr. Romney is actually practicing the oldest form of politics in this commentary since most humans would agree that Bill Clinton certainly prettier in terms of hair, jowls, and eyebrow plucking.

It's a hard sell, Mitt, and I'm not buying.

Talking about the spouses of candidates, I have been extremely impressed by the future "first Laddie" Bill Clinton. Has anyone noticed that he has had nothing derogatory to say about the other democrats running against Hillary? He only talks about her good qualifications and what she has accomplished, not running down the others.
I for one am getting sick of the ugly and sometimes really…well, frankly, stupid comments from Edwards and Obama's wives attacking Hillary. I don't seem to ever see them saying what good things their husbands have done, only that they are "for" this and that, but not what they have actually accomplished.
And, are Barack and Michelle legally married? She is constantly referred to as Ms.? Just curious.

GO, HILLARY!

As one could easily predict, "Unfair and Unbalanced" CNN used the most unflattering photo of Mrs. Romney they could find. She's actually quite an attractive lady.

Have you ever seen photos of Mrs. Bill Clinton when she does not 'look her best' - YIKES, it could make any man take a good look at Monica…

A JOKE you witless liberal amoebas! This yet again illustrates the problem with the looney left: they don't know the diffferent between right & wrong, fact & fiction, thoughtful debate and whining…

It's time Mitt you talk about politics and the changes you will bring to this country. If this is all you have up front in a race for our President go home.

Well - maybe if they used a different photograph but I happen to like the way Bill looks. Besides I will vote on the brain power of the candidate not the looks of the spouse. Isn’t about time that we vote based on the ability of the candidate not on who we would like to have as a best friend or a buddy with whom we would like to drink a beer or who has the best looking family. I want someone who reads and understands what she or he reads. I want someone who seeks out advice from people who will not necessarily in agreement with them. I want a president who can recognize when they have made a mistake and own up the mistake and try to rectify the error in judgment or policy. I want someone who is willing to say “I know this will not be popular but this is the way it is.” An appealing wife or attractive husband or a cute child will not do it for me.

I cannot believe that at a time when this coutry is in so much trouble, politicans are focusing on who is the most attractive. This is not the Miss America pagent!!!

if that's her on the story cover, this guy is drunk…only about 20 beers in a dark bar would make anyone say that about that thing. Has he looked at her in the past 60 years?

It was a joke, true, but it was an incredibly sexist and stupid joke attacking the fact that there is a woman running for president. All of the attacks on Hillary's gender make me want to vote for her even though I don't really like her. But I REALLY don't like Mitt Romney.

Why is this news? It's getting to the point where a person can't say ANYTHING anymore without someone taking it too seriously, or being offended, etc.

LIGHTEN UP PEOPLE!!

This is humor!! Or…an attempt at humor.

"Move-on"!!!

Bill Clinton is not a woman, and Romney, even jokingly using that connotation to refer to Mr. Clinton, displays his attitude of women's innate inequalty to men. This guy is a disgrace to his party.

I think we can settle this by asking Bill if he'd do Ann.

Beauty is only skin deep, Mitt Romney is proof of that fact. I think it is an insult on Mitt's behalf to compare his wife's femininity with masculine attributes! Total non class act in my view. Although not a surprise.

There is no Canadidate running who could possibly have a more intelligent - politically, internationally, economically, constituional savy spouse and ambassador at their side than Hillary Rodham Clinton. And together their experience and leadership attributes double.

Did I mention Bill Clinton's Popularity and Admiration worldwide? His public image as Class Act barr none. His reputation as the Best American President in decades?

I think Mitt would do well to take a few lessons from the Clintons. He just may be able to achieve a small level of credibility!

Mormons are freaky.

I'm suprised so many liberals and hippies are upset someone has a sense of humor, saying things like "There are serious issues to be addressed…" No one should be constantly re-inventing the wheel just to walk across the street.

Yeah, other than the BEAUTY of a presidential candidate's spouse, the next measuring factor may be the HEIGHT of the candidate!

Issues, leadership, intellience don't matter! lol

Oh grow up Romney. What are you, 10?

And honestly, I'd rather spend my time looking at Bill Clinton than your wife. She's not all that.

Actually I think Bill Clinton is better looking.

Mormons are pathologic liars, hypocrites, and deception masters. That is why Mormon would make a perfect president of US -the biggest weird cult on this planet.

I'm surprised that CNN headlines a joke by any political candidate as if it is news. This was clearly just a joke; people shouldn't get their knickers in a twist over it. It doesn't reveal anything about any candidate. People need to lighten up - get a grip. And CNN needs to focus on real news, not little jokes told on the campaign trail.

Which one of his wives is he talking about?

I'm a liberal, don't support Romney, and guesse what? This was funny!

The question was about the TIME MAGAZINE COVER ON FIRST SPOUSES, NOT the war, issues etc. You wanna blame someone, blame Time magazine and whoever asked a question about THAT and not the real issues.

Some people need to eat some fiber and losen up…

geeze!

After seeing a picture of Mitt Romney's wife…I actually think Bill Clinton is prettier.

Actually, no she isn't. I think Bill Clinton is a handsome "first person" and much more intelligent. Mitt should not bring that issue to the table because Bill Clinton has MUCH more to add to the White House than any other "running" spouse. Elizabeth Edwards comes in in second place. American voters should realize that the President does not make decisions in a vacuum. If "W" had listened more to Laura and less to Dick and Donald, he may not be in such pitiful shape.

Some commenters identify the spoof as 'humor'.

Did Mr Romney conclude his remarks with the "I am only joking, of course"? He did not.
Is he in a position to joke about the campaign? He is not. For that he would have to be already nominated. He is not.
Is such a comment, whatever the intent, acceptable or benefic to women and their aspirations and achievements?
Hm…I see it as perpetuating some very ugly social stances.
Take time to consider, then you, like me, will run to the bathroom sink to vomit.