Comments on: Thompson dismisses Romney's South Carolina poll http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sam, Cincinnati, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-132734 Sam, Cincinnati, OH Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:14:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-132734 As for the uninformed notion that he supported gay marriage, this is false. People confuse protecting the rights of gays, and respect for each individual, with supporting gay marriage. Running for office, and as governor, Romney clearly voiced his support for the equal rights of all people, including LGBT individuals. He often expressed a need for respect and tolerance of all our citizens. In the 90's, the issue of gay rights centered on employment discrimination and harassment not on the marriage issue. So, while arguing over mutual rights and dicrimination based on sexual preference, this did not include redefining the institution of marriage. Romney has always supported a community of respect and opportunity devoid of bigotry and discrimination, while still, opposing amendment of the definition of marriage. His views have not changed on this matter, though the public's emphasis has shifted. Romney is neither delusional nor a liar. His backrground demonstrates a strong moral compass coupled with conviction for deeply held principles. As for the uninformed notion that he supported gay marriage, this is false. People confuse protecting the rights of gays, and respect for each individual, with supporting gay marriage.
Running for office, and as governor, Romney clearly voiced his support for the equal rights of all people, including LGBT individuals. He often expressed a need for respect and tolerance of all our citizens. In the 90's, the issue of gay rights centered on employment discrimination and harassment not on the marriage issue. So, while arguing over mutual rights and dicrimination based on sexual preference, this did not include redefining the institution of marriage. Romney has always supported a community of respect and opportunity devoid of bigotry and discrimination, while still, opposing amendment of the definition of marriage. His views have not changed on this matter, though the public's emphasis has shifted.
Romney is neither delusional nor a liar. His backrground demonstrates a strong moral compass coupled with conviction for deeply held principles.

]]> By: Michael Sheridan, Grand Rapids, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-112515 Michael Sheridan, Grand Rapids, MI Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:28:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-112515 I thought Thompson was supposed to be the "savior" for the GOP, given the incredibly weak crop of candidates on offer. Yet none of the headline threads on this blog seem to generate any comments, enthusiastic or otherwise. Is everybody waiting for Newt to change his mind, or what? I thought Thompson was supposed to be the "savior" for the GOP, given the incredibly weak crop of candidates on offer. Yet none of the headline threads on this blog seem to generate any comments, enthusiastic or otherwise.

Is everybody waiting for Newt to change his mind, or what?

]]> By: Nancy, Sammamish, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-112151 Nancy, Sammamish, WA Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:11:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-112151 I'm a Mike Huckabee supporter but on this issue I have to agree with Fred. I don't trust Romney and his polls. He tries to buy every poll - i.e. told his supporters to donate a $1 to FRC and vote on the internet for him then FRC conveniently announces that he won the debate. Not so. Huckabee blew him away with the onsite voters by 51%. The man is an opportunist. Forget that he claims to be a Mormon. He doesn't seem to have any convictions at all. Just puts on his convictions like a suit to run for whatever office he wants to assume next. Pro-Choice. Pro-Life. Support Gay Marriage. Amend the Constitution against Gay Marriage. No problem for Mitt. Stick the family dog on top the family van to go on vacation and insist that the dog was happy despite the stress-induced diarrhea running down the back of the van. He's either delusional or a consummate liar. I'm a Mike Huckabee supporter but on this issue I have to agree with Fred. I don't trust Romney and his polls. He tries to buy every poll – i.e. told his supporters to donate a $1 to FRC and vote on the internet for him then FRC conveniently announces that he won the debate. Not so. Huckabee blew him away with the onsite voters by 51%.

The man is an opportunist. Forget that he claims to be a Mormon. He doesn't seem to have any convictions at all. Just puts on his convictions like a suit to run for whatever office he wants to assume next. Pro-Choice. Pro-Life. Support Gay Marriage. Amend the Constitution against Gay Marriage. No problem for Mitt.

Stick the family dog on top the family van to go on vacation and insist that the dog was happy despite the stress-induced diarrhea running down the back of the van. He's either delusional or a consummate liar.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111954 Anonymous Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:30:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111954 Go Romney 2008! Iowa + New Hampshire + South Carolina = Republican Nomination!! Best experience. Best against Hillary. Best Values. Best for America! Go Romney 2008! Iowa + New Hampshire + South Carolina = Republican Nomination!! Best experience. Best against Hillary. Best Values. Best for America!

]]> By: Daniel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111900 Daniel Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:35:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111900 The Romney poll isn't out of line with other surveys. Remember the <a href="http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/09/arg-polls-early-states-shocks-political.html" rel="nofollow">ARG poll from two weeks had Romney leading everyone with 26%</a>. The Romney poll isn't out of line with other surveys. Remember the ARG poll from two weeks had Romney leading everyone with 26%.

]]> By: EB Rideout, Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111884 EB Rideout, Georgia Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:19:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111884 Time for your nap, Fred. You're looking a little drawn these days. Child bride a little too demanding on the old bod, maybe? Time for your nap, Fred.

You're looking a little drawn these days. Child bride a little too demanding on the old bod, maybe?

]]> By: Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111870 Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:11:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/24/thompson-dismisses-romneys-south-carolina-poll/#comment-111870 Yeah, laugh it up buddy. Yeah, laugh it up buddy.

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