Comments on: Romney gives Roberta McCain a 'pass' for Mormon comments http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: mish http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-141596 mish Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:44:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-141596 McCain's mom is right! For details about the Salt Lake Olympics, see <a href="http://romneyforpresident.townhall.com/g/c2eabcff-fcc9-487a-bc65-b3ba5c94b973" rel="nofollow">romneyforpresident.townhall.com</a> (Funny photos too!) McCain's mom is right! For details about the Salt Lake Olympics, see

romneyforpresident.townhall.com

(Funny photos too!)

]]> By: mish http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-141354 mish Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:17:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-141354 McCain's mom is right! For details about the Salt Lake Olympics, see <a href="http://romneyforpresident.townhall.com/g/c2eabcff-fcc9-487a-bc65-b3ba5c94b973" rel="nofollow">romneyforpresident.townhall.com</a> Like Mormonism, the blog isn't what it seems. (Funny photos too!) McCain's mom is right! For details about the Salt Lake Olympics, see

romneyforpresident.townhall.com

Like Mormonism, the blog isn't what it seems.

(Funny photos too!)

]]> By: Francisco, Yakima WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138729 Francisco, Yakima WA Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:54:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138729 Excerpt from http://www.mormons.org, viewed on 11/12/2007: <b><a>The Commandments<b><a> Obedience to God’s Commandments Pray Often Study the Scriptures Keep the Sabbath Day Holy Baptism and Confirmation Follow the Prophet Live the Law of Chastity Obey the Word of Wisdom Live the Law of Tithing Observe the Law of the Fast Obey and Honor the Law Endure to the End Membership in the Church Articles of Faith Church Organization Serving in the Church Missionary Work Church Growth Forever Families Temples and Family History Humanitarian Aid and Welfare Teaching and Learning in the Church Holidays and Observances Excerpt from http://www.mormons.org, viewed on 11/12/2007:

The Commandments
Obedience to God’s Commandments
Pray Often
Study the Scriptures
Keep the Sabbath Day
Holy Baptism and Confirmation
Follow the Prophet
Live the Law of Chastity
Obey the Word of Wisdom
Live the Law of Tithing
Observe the Law of the Fast
Obey and Honor the Law
Endure to the End

Membership in the Church
Articles of Faith
Church Organization
Serving in the Church
Missionary Work
Church Growth
Forever Families
Temples and Family History
Humanitarian Aid and Welfare
Teaching and Learning in the Church
Holidays and Observances

]]> By: Carl, Orlando, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138552 Carl, Orlando, FL Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:45:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138552 sorry, she doesn't get a pass from me. may she rot. as a gay man I know that I cannot stand bigotry in any form sorry, she doesn't get a pass from me. may she rot. as a gay man I know that I cannot stand bigotry in any form

]]> By: the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Pastafaria, ND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138462 the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Pastafaria, ND Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:39:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138462 You are ALL dead wrong about everything you believe. You are ALL dead wrong about everything you believe.

]]> By: Kelly, Iowa City, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138396 Kelly, Iowa City, IA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:15:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138396 Response to the following post from Reality Check digging him/herself out of a hole: <i>Kelly - I believe Mitt side stepped the question because anyone with a right mind can do a little research and find out the answer. He doesn't need to explain what happened BEFORE he got to the Olympics. By the way - don't misquote me. I didn't say Mrs McCain couldn't be enlightened, I just said that she wasn't. If you want to continually be enlightened, now is a good time to start. Posted By Reality Check : November 12, 2007 1:56 pm</i> <b>My response:</b> Cut and Paste is a beautiful thing, wouldn't you agree Reality Check?? I didn't misquote you. But you certainly did alter your statement in your repost/response. Let me remind you... here is your original post. No where in the post does it say Roberta McCain is the only elderly person you were talking about: <i>To Kelly: What did you want Mitt to do - call Mrs McCain an ignorant old bigoted puppet? He has far too much class to give her comments any attention so he gave her a pass. It seems as if it is the classy route to go. <b>As for the elderly - if they have held some views for 95 years, no one is changing their mind.</b> So it is better left untouched and 'given a pass' as Mitt would say. He wasn't taking a jab at the elderly -he was taking the high road with this particular elderly. Hello!?! Posted By Reality Check : November 12, 2007 12:12 pm</i> Roberta McCain may have been the only person you were refering to, but it's certainly NOT what you said in your original post. I'm also certain you will have a last word reply to explain how I misquoted you by cutting and pasting your exact words... even though I cut and pasted the complete statement you made. But you'll try. Seems like you are practicing on becoming a true politician yourself. Nice start. ps., Yes, if an individual is running for a political office, he or she does indeed need to address anything they have done in the past that they get called out on. That's the way it works. That's the only way we can see how an individual has grown from his/her mistakes of the past... or how they have not grown. He is running for the most elite office in our country, after all. Response to the following post from Reality Check digging him/herself out of a hole:

Kelly –

I believe Mitt side stepped the question because anyone with a right mind can do a little research and find out the answer. He doesn't need to explain what happened BEFORE he got to the Olympics.

By the way – don't misquote me. I didn't say Mrs McCain couldn't be enlightened, I just said that she wasn't. If you want to continually be enlightened, now is a good time to start.

Posted By Reality Check : November 12, 2007 1:56 pm

My response:

Cut and Paste is a beautiful thing, wouldn't you agree Reality Check?? I didn't misquote you. But you certainly did alter your statement in your repost/response.

Let me remind you... here is your original post. No where in the post does it say Roberta McCain is the only elderly person you were talking about:

To Kelly:

What did you want Mitt to do – call Mrs McCain an ignorant old bigoted puppet? He has far too much class to give her comments any attention so he gave her a pass. It seems as if it is the classy route to go.

As for the elderly – if they have held some views for 95 years, no one is changing their mind. So it is better left untouched and 'given a pass' as Mitt would say.

He wasn't taking a jab at the elderly -he was taking the high road with this particular elderly.

Hello!?!

Posted By Reality Check : November 12, 2007 12:12 pm

Roberta McCain may have been the only person you were refering to, but it's certainly NOT what you said in your original post. I'm also certain you will have a last word reply to explain how I misquoted you by cutting and pasting your exact words... even though I cut and pasted the complete statement you made. But you'll try. Seems like you are practicing on becoming a true politician yourself. Nice start.

ps., Yes, if an individual is running for a political office, he or she does indeed need to address anything they have done in the past that they get called out on. That's the way it works. That's the only way we can see how an individual has grown from his/her mistakes of the past... or how they have not grown. He is running for the most elite office in our country, after all.

]]> By: lem, Cedar City, UT. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138326 lem, Cedar City, UT. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:44:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138326 "Why is Romney's religion such a hot topic in politics?" Because anyone who goes through the Mormon temple and has their Endownments makes a sacred oath to sacrifice every thing (including life) to the building of the kingdom of God on earth (the LDS church). Romney has made that oath, and so what that oath means to him and how he will uphold it in the worlds highest office should be scrutinized. Older Mormons (Romney's age) signaled that oath by running the thumb across the throat. They took that out of the ceremony some years ago. ** note: making the oath does not mean the church will call on you to give everything--but the promise has been made. "Why is Romney's religion such a hot topic in politics?"

Because anyone who goes through the Mormon temple and has their Endownments makes a sacred oath to sacrifice every thing (including life) to the building of the kingdom of God on earth (the LDS church). Romney has made that oath, and so what that oath means to him and how he will uphold it in the worlds highest office should be scrutinized. Older Mormons (Romney's age) signaled that oath by running the thumb across the throat. They took that out of the ceremony some years ago.

** note: making the oath does not mean the church will call on you to give everything–but the promise has been made.

]]> By: Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138319 Boston, MA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:40:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138319 I'm sad to see so much hate displayed in these comments, especially in regard to Mr. Romney's religion. If you are a Christian and you are spewing hate, you certainly are not living the principles of your religion. If you are not Christian and are still spewing hate, you have somehow missed what your religion or your parents or your teachers have tried to teach you. Let's rise up above such mean-spirited talk. We're better than that, America. I'm sad to see so much hate displayed in these comments, especially in regard to Mr. Romney's religion. If you are a Christian and you are spewing hate, you certainly are not living the principles of your religion. If you are not Christian and are still spewing hate, you have somehow missed what your religion or your parents or your teachers have tried to teach you. Let's rise up above such mean-spirited talk. We're better than that, America.

]]> By: Steve, Morgantown, Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138276 Steve, Morgantown, Kentucky Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:17:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138276 Mr. Romney should do what JFK did, and say that he believes in a Separation of Church and State. If Mr. Romney does not believe in a Separation of Church and State, then his religion should be an issue, because he may want to use the power of the U.S. Government to promote his religious beliefs. I want Mr. Romney to tell us if he believes in a Separation of Chuch and State! If Mr. Romney believes in a Separation of Church and State, then the issue of his religion should end. Mr. Romney should do what JFK did, and say that he believes in a Separation of Church and State. If Mr. Romney does not believe in a Separation of Church and State, then his religion should be an issue, because he may want to use the power of the U.S. Government to promote his religious beliefs. I want Mr. Romney to tell us if he believes in a Separation of Chuch and State! If Mr. Romney believes in a Separation of Church and State, then the issue of his religion should end.

]]> By: Diane T. Marsh, Nashville, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138266 Diane T. Marsh, Nashville, TN Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:13:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138266 Every Christian and non-Chritian should know that the Mormon faith teaches salvation by works - in other words they say you can earn salvation. That is not what God's Holy Word - the Bible - says. The Bible says that salvation is a free gift from God purchased with the shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, and that we receive the free gift of salvation by faith in what Jesus Christ did on the cross and in what God did by resurrecting Jesus from the dead. If one accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior and professes his or her faith publicly then the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in the heart of that person and the Holy Spirit gives that person the desire to do good works in faithfulness to God and Jesus Christ. Christianity is not a religion - it is a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, His Son. Christianity is God coming down to man - a religion is man trying to get to God which he cannot do. Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ - Mormonism is based on the teachings of Joseph Smith who was a mortal man in need of salvation like everyone else. There are many people who do good deeds but that will not get them to Heaven. The only way to Heaven is by trusting and obeying God by placing one's faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man cometh unto the Father (God) but by Me." John 14:6. Every Christian and non-Chritian should know that the Mormon faith teaches salvation by works – in other words they say you can earn salvation. That is not what God's Holy Word – the Bible – says. The Bible says that salvation is a free gift from God purchased with the shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, and that we receive the free gift of salvation by faith in what Jesus Christ did on the cross and in what God did by resurrecting Jesus from the dead. If one accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior and professes his or her faith publicly then the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in the heart of that person and the Holy Spirit gives that person the desire to do good works in faithfulness to God and Jesus Christ. Christianity is not a religion – it is a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, His Son. Christianity is God coming down to man – a religion is man trying to get to God which he cannot do. Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ – Mormonism is based on the teachings of Joseph Smith who was a mortal man in need of salvation like everyone else. There are many people who do good deeds but that will not get them to Heaven. The only way to Heaven is by trusting and obeying God by placing one's faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man cometh unto the Father (God) but by Me." John 14:6.

]]> By: D slc ut http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138222 D slc ut Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:57:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138222 Mormons are so silly, if they don't get you while you're alive, they will when you're dead. It's true! Mormons also believe Mitt has a chance. When will they learn. The make up less then 1% of America, I think GOD loves they gays more. Mormons are so silly, if they don't get you while you're alive, they will when you're dead. It's true!
Mormons also believe Mitt has a chance. When will they learn. The make up less then 1% of America, I think GOD loves they gays more.

]]> By: David, Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138202 David, Columbus, Ohio Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:48:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138202 Of course religion and politics mix, it is impossible to seperate them. A person's religon affects the way they think and the what decisions they make (most of the time anyway). Obama is a good example of how silly people are when they ignore their religious beliefs when in politics. Obama says he's a Christian, but refuses to take a Christian stance on issues like homosexuality and abortion. These issues are clear-cut in the Bible, there's no question that they're evil, so if Obama won't take a Christian stance on these things, how can we have any confidence he'll seek God's guidance on things where it isn't so clear-cut on what to do, like the war in iraq or the 'war on terror' in general. I'd rather not vote at all than vote for a non-Christian candidate, and even though Obama says he is a Christian he doesn't seem to hold a Christian view-point on many of the current issues, so I don't see how voting for him would be any different than voting for a non-Christian. Same with Romney. Mormons are very dedicated to their beliefs so if he gets elected it's very likely he'll do as much possible to promote whatever Mormon beliefs his prophets and church tell him to. I'd rather not vote at all than vote for a cultist, especially one that has such a distorted view of who God and Jesus really are. Of course religion and politics mix, it is impossible to seperate them. A person's religon affects the way they think and the what decisions they make (most of the time anyway). Obama is a good example of how silly people are when they ignore their religious beliefs when in politics. Obama says he's a Christian, but refuses to take a Christian stance on issues like homosexuality and abortion. These issues are clear-cut in the Bible, there's no question that they're evil, so if Obama won't take a Christian stance on these things, how can we have any confidence he'll seek God's guidance on things where it isn't so clear-cut on what to do, like the war in iraq or the 'war on terror' in general. I'd rather not vote at all than vote for a non-Christian candidate, and even though Obama says he is a Christian he doesn't seem to hold a Christian view-point on many of the current issues, so I don't see how voting for him would be any different than voting for a non-Christian.

Same with Romney. Mormons are very dedicated to their beliefs so if he gets elected it's very likely he'll do as much possible to promote whatever Mormon beliefs his prophets and church tell him to. I'd rather not vote at all than vote for a cultist, especially one that has such a distorted view of who God and Jesus really are.

]]> By: Dawn, Alamosa, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138188 Dawn, Alamosa, Colorado Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:42:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138188 Romney is LDS, why is that a bigger deal than what religion any of the other candidates are? Has anyone asked Obama or Hillary what their religous views are and how they will affect their decisions were etiher to become president? If we are going to focus on a candidates religion then lets do it to all the candidates and not just the one. It would be interesting to see what the American people think when other religions are put under the microscope. How many misconceptions are out there about all religions, why don't the people who think Mormonism is so wierd and secretive check out lds.org and see what an abudance of information is available to everyone. Romney is LDS, why is that a bigger deal than what religion any of the other candidates are? Has anyone asked Obama or Hillary what their religous views are and how they will affect their decisions were etiher to become president?
If we are going to focus on a candidates religion then lets do it to all the candidates and not just the one. It would be interesting to see what the American people think when other religions are put under the microscope.
How many misconceptions are out there about all religions, why don't the people who think Mormonism is so wierd and secretive check out lds.org and see what an abudance of information is available to everyone.

]]> By: Paul C., Palmetto Bay, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138186 Paul C., Palmetto Bay, FL Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:39:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138186 Only the idiotic Republican right can see symbolism in this. Something akin to Bush tugging on a locked door. Only the idiotic Republican right can see symbolism in this. Something akin to Bush tugging on a locked door.

]]> By: Paul C., Palmetto Bay, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138180 Paul C., Palmetto Bay, FL Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:37:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138180 In addition, using TJ, Hilo twisted logic: A Jew cannot be president because he does not believe in Jesus and a woman cannot be a rabbi. A Catholic cannot be president because they must obey the Pope, woman cannot be a priest. It appears that he thinks only a Christian can be president. Some of the most inane postings I have seen. Apparently religion is THE most important criteria for the Republican base. That would explain the situation the country is in. In addition, using TJ, Hilo twisted logic:
A Jew cannot be president because he does not believe in Jesus and a woman cannot be a rabbi.
A Catholic cannot be president because they must obey the Pope, woman cannot be a priest.
It appears that he thinks only a Christian can be president.
Some of the most inane postings I have seen. Apparently religion is THE most important criteria for the Republican base. That would explain the situation the country is in.

]]> By: Daniel, SLC, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138169 Daniel, SLC, UT Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:31:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138169 I was brought up Mormon, they are who they say they are. Mormon's think that everyone can go to the high kingdoms. I'm glad I'm going where they are. Mitt will rule in 2008! I was brought up Mormon, they are who they say they are. Mormon's think that everyone can go to the high kingdoms. I'm glad I'm going where they are. Mitt will rule in 2008!

]]> By: Lynn, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138164 Lynn, NJ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:29:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138164 I have lived in Salt lake city for 4 years and my husband has lived there for 20 years. They are nice people but very self-righous, they forcely try to make you mormon. Their society is very closed and being a minority among mormons is very hard. I can not imagine a person with that kind of philosophy become president. And by the way we don't live in Utah anymre and as non-mormons we are a lot happier living outside mormon land which is Utah! and believe me most of the pro-romney comments here are from MORMON MISSIONERIES who live in different state! I have lived in Salt lake city for 4 years and my husband has lived there for 20 years. They are nice people but very self-righous, they forcely try to make you mormon. Their society is very closed and being a minority among mormons is very hard. I can not imagine a person with that kind of philosophy become president. And by the way we don't live in Utah anymre and as non-mormons we are a lot happier living outside mormon land which is Utah! and believe me most of the pro-romney comments here are from MORMON MISSIONERIES who live in different state!

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138139 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:20:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138139 The GOP are supposed to be the party of moral values and astute, Christian behaviour, right?! At least they remind us of that every five minutes!!! And this is a shining example of what?!?!?!?! I guess you have to be the "right kind" of Christian, eh?! The GOP are supposed to be the party of moral values and astute, Christian behaviour, right?! At least they remind us of that every five minutes!!!

And this is a shining example of what?!?!?!?!

I guess you have to be the "right kind" of Christian, eh?!

]]> By: Reality Check http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138105 Reality Check Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:59:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138105 A person lives their religion 24/7 … it is part of their "belief" systems which guides their thoughts and ideas … anybody but Romney!! Posted By Jackson, Morongo Valley, CA : November 12, 2007 1:08 pm Yes, I agree. It is much better for people to only live their religion on Sunday. The other six days they can do whatever they want. That type of behavior is much more noble and admirable. Kudos to you for the brilliant thoughts. A person lives their religion 24/7 … it is part of their "belief" systems which guides their thoughts and ideas … anybody but Romney!!
Posted By Jackson, Morongo Valley, CA : November 12, 2007 1:08 pm

Yes, I agree. It is much better for people to only live their religion on Sunday. The other six days they can do whatever they want. That type of behavior is much more noble and admirable. Kudos to you for the brilliant thoughts.

]]> By: Reality Check http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138099 Reality Check Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:56:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138099 Kelly - I believe Mitt side stepped the question because anyone with a right mind can do a little research and find out the answer. He doesn't need to explain what happened BEFORE he got to the Olympics. By the way - don't misquote me. I didn't say Mrs McCain couldn't be enlightened, I just said that she wasn't. If you want to continually be enlightened, now is a good time to start. Kelly –

I believe Mitt side stepped the question because anyone with a right mind can do a little research and find out the answer. He doesn't need to explain what happened BEFORE he got to the Olympics.

By the way – don't misquote me. I didn't say Mrs McCain couldn't be enlightened, I just said that she wasn't. If you want to continually be enlightened, now is a good time to start.

]]> By: Sam, Madison, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138096 Sam, Madison, WI Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:55:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138096 Dear: Blayze Kohime: Actually, Hitler claimed to an atheist. It's people like Hitler who make a bad name for atheism. He was involved with the occult too. Does that make him a wiccan? It's people like St. Augustine, Fred Phelps or Jerry Falwell who give (gave) Christianity a bad name. Dear: Blayze Kohime: Actually, Hitler claimed to an atheist. It's people like Hitler who make a bad name for atheism. He was involved with the occult too. Does that make him a wiccan? It's people like St. Augustine, Fred Phelps or Jerry Falwell who give (gave) Christianity a bad name.

]]> By: Garth, West Bountiful, Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138095 Garth, West Bountiful, Utah Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:52:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138095 I am always surprised at the ignorance of the anti-Mormon bigots. "The Book of Latter Day Saints"?? What is that? As a lifelong member I have never heard of this book. Mitt is an elite because he is a "member of the Mormon Temple? Again, what is this? ANY Mormon, rich or poor in good standing can go to the temple. An elite? And when are these loonies going to drop the "cult" argument? No other Christian religion believes in revelation, baptism for the dead, apostasy and a need for a restoration, or Priesthood authority, all found in the Bible. Many have a problem with Christ being the literal Son of God, that he was literally resurrected, or that he even existed at all! I am always surprised at the ignorance of the anti-Mormon bigots. "The Book of Latter Day Saints"?? What is that? As a lifelong member I have never heard of this book. Mitt is an elite because he is a "member of the Mormon Temple? Again, what is this? ANY Mormon, rich or poor in good standing can go to the temple. An elite? And when are these loonies going to drop the "cult" argument? No other Christian religion believes in revelation, baptism for the dead, apostasy and a need for a restoration, or Priesthood authority, all found in the Bible. Many have a problem with Christ being the literal Son of God, that he was literally resurrected, or that he even existed at all!

]]> By: Kevin Walters, Kileen, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138088 Kevin Walters, Kileen, TX Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:46:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138088 TJ and others, Stereotyping doesn't hold up! If you want to know about Mormonism and Blacks you should ask Gladdys Knight who joined the church several years ago or maybe one of the other 700,000 black members. If you want to discuss Mormonism and women's rights, discuss it with Julie Beck, the president of the world's largest women's organization, the Mormon Relief Society or several other Mormon women with careers, advanced degrees and excellent cookie recipes. TJ and others,

Stereotyping doesn't hold up! If you want to know about Mormonism and Blacks you should ask Gladdys Knight who joined the church several years ago or maybe one of the other 700,000 black members. If you want to discuss Mormonism and women's rights, discuss it with Julie Beck, the president of the world's largest women's organization, the Mormon Relief Society or several other Mormon women with careers, advanced degrees and excellent cookie recipes.

]]> By: aj, Los Angeles CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138087 aj, Los Angeles CA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:44:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138087 A very significant belief of Mormonism, which is one of the many things that completely differ from mainstream Christianity, is the belief that if they are good little Mormons,they will remain married in the afterlife and will "eternally progress" to the level that God is now (referred to as the "godhood")to ultimately become gods and goddesses of their very own universes. (By the way, they believe the present God has a wife and that they "intimately join" to keep producing new sprits for our present Earth.)Didn't a snake-like entity once tell Adam & Eve that eating a certain fruit would cause them to become "just like God"? But, I digress! Perhaps this step to the Presidency is Mitts way of getting closer to being a god and ulimately populating his own universe! I just wonder if he'd be open to the idea of talking about that! A very significant belief of Mormonism, which is one of the many things that completely differ from mainstream Christianity, is the belief that if they are good little Mormons,they will remain married in the afterlife and will "eternally progress" to the level that God is now (referred to as the "godhood")to ultimately become gods and goddesses of their very own universes. (By the way, they believe the present God has a wife and that they "intimately join" to keep producing new sprits for our present Earth.)Didn't a snake-like entity once tell Adam & Eve that eating a certain fruit would cause them to become "just like God"? But, I digress!
Perhaps this step to the Presidency is Mitts way of getting closer to being a god and ulimately populating his own universe!
I just wonder if he'd be open to the idea of talking about that!

]]> By: Dallas Clement, Austin TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138086 Dallas Clement, Austin TX Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:41:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138086 Greg, he really did let out a Freudian slip and called Obama "Osama". http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/romney-makes-obama-osama-gaffe/ The guy has definitely made some gaffes. What candidate has not? Greg, he really did let out a Freudian slip and called Obama "Osama".

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/romney-makes-obama-osama-gaffe/

The guy has definitely made some gaffes. What candidate has not?

]]> By: grannyrocks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138084 grannyrocks Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:41:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138084 Roberta McCain for President! Go Granny Go! Roberta McCain for President!

Go Granny Go!

]]> By: Alex Wise, Austin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138075 Alex Wise, Austin Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:33:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138075 most of y'all need to do a bit of research. Romney is running for president not pope. Mormonism is no secret, from what I read on lds.org and mormon.org you can read every bit of their teachings in nicely organized lessons and sermons for anyone interested in the truth on the church of Jesus Christ. www.lds.org www.mormon.org And if you still have questions, I think they have bout 50,000 volunteers taking it door to door in shirts and ties! So where is the mystery and why should Mitt carry any religion banner? most of y'all need to do a bit of research. Romney is running for president not pope.

Mormonism is no secret, from what I read on lds.org and mormon.org you can read every bit of their teachings in nicely organized lessons and sermons for anyone interested in the truth on the church of Jesus Christ.

http://www.lds.org
http://www.mormon.org

And if you still have questions, I think they have bout 50,000 volunteers taking it door to door in shirts and ties! So where is the mystery and why should Mitt carry any religion banner?

]]> By: Daniel SLC UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138070 Daniel SLC UT Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:28:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138070 I was brought up Mormon, they're not who they say they are. Mormon's think they are the only ones going to the high kingdoms. I'm glad I'm not going where they are. Mitt doesn't have a chance! Hillary 2009! I was brought up Mormon, they're not who they say they are. Mormon's think they are the only ones going to the high kingdoms. I'm glad I'm not going where they are. Mitt doesn't have a chance!
Hillary 2009!

]]> By: Greg, Oceanside CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138069 Greg, Oceanside CA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:25:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138069 To Wayne: He never referred to Obama as Osama. He stood next to a sign that played on a joke about soldiers telling Chelsea Clinton that the three things they fear most are "Osama, Obama and your Mama." To Wayne:
He never referred to Obama as Osama. He stood next to a sign that played on a joke about soldiers telling Chelsea Clinton that the three things they fear most are "Osama, Obama and your Mama."

]]> By: Mike, Fort Worth, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138063 Mike, Fort Worth, Texas Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:23:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138063 Mormonism is a cult. I would never vote for a Mormon. Mormonism is a cult. I would never vote for a Mormon.

]]> By: RSatina, Leesburg, Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138043 RSatina, Leesburg, Virginia Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:10:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138043 Americans should put more weight on Leadership and Management qualities, Domestic and International policy skills, organizational skills and integrity. Religion should weigh less. Though it is also important to have BASIC moral and family values. Mitt Romney has all the ingredients of most of the criteria. His religion, LDS, is well grounded on basic Christian values and his family values is definitely rooted in being a mormon. If we dig further and discuss theology it will be a useless pursuit, unending and inconclusive -- and will only deviate from the main issue of electing a president. Mitt got the basic values that we all share and we need to just let it be that way and respect it. Americans should put more weight on Leadership and Management qualities, Domestic and International policy skills, organizational skills and integrity. Religion should weigh less. Though it is also important to have BASIC moral and family values. Mitt Romney has all the ingredients of most of the criteria. His religion, LDS, is well grounded on basic Christian values and his family values is definitely rooted in being a mormon. If we dig further and discuss theology it will be a useless pursuit, unending and inconclusive - and will only deviate from the main issue of electing a president. Mitt got the basic values that we all share and we need to just let it be that way and respect it.

]]> By: Jackson, Morongo Valley, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138039 Jackson, Morongo Valley, CA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:08:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138039 A person lives their religion 24/7 ... it is part of their "belief" systems which guides their thoughts and ideas ... anybody but Romney!! A person lives their religion 24/7 ... it is part of their "belief" systems which guides their thoughts and ideas ... anybody but Romney!!

]]> By: BillyBob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138037 BillyBob Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:05:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138037 i love all these Republicans on this blog that are screaming- "religion shouldn't matter, religion shouldn't matter, its discrimination". Yet as we have seen, during Republican rule religion is the basis for just about everything. Republicans like playing this bait and switch game. Because of our current brave leader we actually have tax dollars being funneled to church groups and their pet projects which are nothing more than recruitment and indoctrination events. Religion does matter. You just wait for a Romney presidency. The Mormons that come bugging you knocking on your door trying to convert you will multiply many times over and they will be even more smug and ridiculously uninformed than they are now. i love all these Republicans on this blog that are screaming- "religion shouldn't matter, religion shouldn't matter, its discrimination". Yet as we have seen, during Republican rule religion is the basis for just about everything. Republicans like playing this bait and switch game.

Because of our current brave leader we actually have tax dollars being funneled to church groups and their pet projects which are nothing more than recruitment and indoctrination events.

Religion does matter. You just wait for a Romney presidency. The Mormons that come bugging you knocking on your door trying to convert you will multiply many times over and they will be even more smug and ridiculously uninformed than they are now.

]]> By: Val Davydov, Agawam, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138027 Val Davydov, Agawam, MA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:57:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138027 Meg, baltimore maryland: "Romney ran for governor in MA as a pro-choice republican who worked (with recognized success) towards legalizing civil unions." Meg, your statement is completely untrue. Before making comments like this please at least do some research. Romney didn't run for Governor of MA on the pro-choice and pro-civil unions platform. Google this subject and you'll be pleasantly surprized what you'll find out! Wayne, Greenville TX: "And judging by his repeated references to Barak Obams as "Osama" and his refusal to apologize for same." Wayne, is this all you got on Romney? What you are referring to wasn't "repeated references" - it happened ONCE. Romney didn't publically apologized because it was nothing to apologize about - a lot of people have done it before, including your beloved liberal Sen. Kennedy. Did you hear Kennedy apologize? So, quit it. As for Gov. Romney, once again he us showed class and character that no other candidate (democrat or republican) in this race possesses. Very well done!. Gov. Romney was born to be the President of our great nation - the United States of America. Romney 08! Romney all the way! Meg, baltimore maryland:

"Romney ran for governor in MA as a pro-choice republican who worked (with recognized success) towards legalizing civil unions."

Meg, your statement is completely untrue. Before making comments like this please at least do some research. Romney didn't run for Governor of MA on the pro-choice and pro-civil unions platform. Google this subject and you'll be pleasantly surprized what you'll find out!

Wayne, Greenville TX:

"And judging by his repeated references to Barak Obams as "Osama" and his refusal to apologize for same."

Wayne, is this all you got on Romney? What you are referring to wasn't "repeated references" – it happened ONCE. Romney didn't publically apologized because it was nothing to apologize about – a lot of people have done it before, including your beloved liberal Sen. Kennedy. Did you hear Kennedy apologize? So, quit it.

As for Gov. Romney, once again he us showed class and character that no other candidate (democrat or republican) in this race possesses. Very well done!. Gov. Romney was born to be the President of our great nation – the United States of America.

Romney 08! Romney all the way!

]]> By: TJ, Hilo, Hawaii http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138022 TJ, Hilo, Hawaii Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:57:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138022 So many have asked, "Why not a Mormon in the White House?" Here's why. Because Mormon's believe that a woman's place is in the kitchen making cookies. Because until recently blacks could not be Mormon priests and are still believed to carry the "mark of Cain", because Mormons belief in Jesus, but that he lives on another planet, not in heaven, and... must answer unquestioningly to the President of the Mormon Church. So, who will actually be running the country? So many have asked, "Why not a Mormon in the White House?" Here's why. Because Mormon's believe that a woman's place is in the kitchen making cookies. Because until recently blacks could not be Mormon priests and are still believed to carry the "mark of Cain", because Mormons belief in Jesus, but that he lives on another planet, not in heaven, and... must answer unquestioningly to the President of the Mormon Church. So, who will actually be running the country?

]]> By: Brian, Sandy UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138026 Brian, Sandy UT Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:56:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138026 This is a direct quote from the Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 26:33: "...and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." This was transcribed by Joseph Smith from the ancient writings he had in posession. This is a direct quote from the Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 26:33: "...and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." This was transcribed by Joseph Smith from the ancient writings he had in posession.

]]> By: Michaela, Ames Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138020 Michaela, Ames Iowa Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:50:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138020 "Oh I give a pass to anybody that's over 90." --seems a bit disrespectful to me. i'm only 24 years old, but that doesn't mean i should discredit what older people might say, or take it any less seriously. "Oh I give a pass to anybody that's over 90."

–seems a bit disrespectful to me. i'm only 24 years old, but that doesn't mean i should discredit what older people might say, or take it any less seriously.

]]> By: matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138015 matt Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:47:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138015 A pass for anyone over 90? Okay Rudy, Fred, and any prospective Dem opponents: Dredge up plenty of geezers for attack ads! http://www.political-buzz.com/ A pass for anyone over 90? Okay Rudy, Fred, and any prospective Dem opponents: Dredge up plenty of geezers for attack ads!

http://www.political-buzz.com/

]]> By: Kelly, Iowa City, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138002 Kelly, Iowa City, IA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:41:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138002 To Reality Check: Here's a reality check: If a middle aged, or younger, white man made the same claim as McCain's mother, would he have given him the same brush off? My educated guess would be: probably not. He would have reached into his bag of intelligently crafted sound bites to give the comment and person the respect of a reasonable response. That’s if he’s running a thoughtful and intelligent campaign. Using someone's age against them is not a "reasonable response”, and is definitely not classy (as you suggested). You can still be classy and “take the high road” by addressing the actual issue in a respectful manner. Instead, he allowed a topic to go unaddressed (regardless of who brought it up). He’s not just answering Mr. McCain’s mother, he’s answering a question that all the viewers heard McCain’s mother present to him. It put focus on it, even though an elderly woman who, in your opinion, is incapable of enlightenment after all her years. I sincerely hope that my growing never stops and that I can learn and improve, even in my old age. Having the ability to change my mind on something, given good evidence, seems like a great thing to me. To Reality Check:

Here's a reality check: If a middle aged, or younger, white man made the same claim as McCain's mother, would he have given him the same brush off? My educated guess would be: probably not. He would have reached into his bag of intelligently crafted sound bites to give the comment and person the respect of a reasonable response. That’s if he’s running a thoughtful and intelligent campaign. Using someone's age against them is not a "reasonable response”, and is definitely not classy (as you suggested). You can still be classy and “take the high road” by addressing the actual issue in a respectful manner. Instead, he allowed a topic to go unaddressed (regardless of who brought it up). He’s not just answering Mr. McCain’s mother, he’s answering a question that all the viewers heard McCain’s mother present to him. It put focus on it, even though an elderly woman who, in your opinion, is incapable of enlightenment after all her years. I sincerely hope that my growing never stops and that I can learn and improve, even in my old age. Having the ability to change my mind on something, given good evidence, seems like a great thing to me.

]]> By: MacKenzie, Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138001 MacKenzie, Philadelphia, PA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:39:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-138001 New Research shows Obama beating Clinton in online participation Read the full release, including data, graphs and analysis at http://www.mackenziemoritz.com/ Highlights: *Obama’s blog is updated almost three times as frequently as Clinton’s and has generated 73,566 comments over the course of the campaign – 64,186 more than Clinton’s 9,380 comments. *Obama’s lead in internet participation has grown in recent months as Clinton’s has fallen. Last month, users of Obama’s website posted 20,665 comments to Clinton’s 868. One possible explanation of the gap is the different policies the campaigns utilize on their websites. Obama's campaign posts all comments and allows users to flag inappropriate comments for review. Clinton's campaign makes use of a moderator, not posting comments until they have made it past the campaign's censor. New Research shows Obama beating Clinton in online participation

Read the full release, including data, graphs and analysis at http://www.mackenziemoritz.com/

Highlights:

*Obama’s blog is updated almost three times as frequently as Clinton’s and has generated 73,566 comments over the course of the campaign – 64,186 more than Clinton’s 9,380 comments.

*Obama’s lead in internet participation has grown in recent months as Clinton’s has fallen. Last month, users of Obama’s website posted 20,665 comments to Clinton’s 868. One possible explanation of the gap is the different policies the campaigns utilize on their websites. Obama's campaign posts all comments and allows users to flag inappropriate comments for review. Clinton's campaign makes use of a moderator, not posting comments until they have made it past the campaign's censor.

]]> By: R. D. -Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137999 R. D. -Los Angeles, CA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:38:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137999 As long as Mitt Romney will not display his Mormonism Theology on the campaign trail, he will be a good candidate for presidency. Other than that, not a Biblical-based theology, Mormonism, or LDS faith, must not be followed. Lest they might make Romney, a god for themselves, and a god above all other gods. Plus, we don't want the "Book of Mormons" be displayed in the White House more than the Holy Bible. According to the Mormon teachings, The Holy Bible and the Book of Mormons have an equal setting and holiness with each other. One thing I can say, the Book of Mormons is just any other books in the Library without any importance. I study their teachings about it. Go, Romney, go! Please have a Bible in your hand rather than the BM or the "Pearl of Great Price" book. As long as Mitt Romney will not display his Mormonism Theology on the campaign trail, he will be a good candidate for presidency. Other than that, not a Biblical-based theology, Mormonism, or LDS faith, must not be followed. Lest they might make Romney, a god for themselves, and a god above all other gods. Plus, we don't want the "Book of Mormons" be displayed in the White House more than the Holy Bible. According to the Mormon teachings, The Holy Bible and the Book of Mormons have an equal setting and holiness with each other. One thing I can say, the Book of Mormons is just any other books in the Library without any importance. I study their teachings about it. Go, Romney, go! Please have a Bible in your hand rather than the BM or the "Pearl of Great Price" book.

]]> By: Mark Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137994 Mark Columbus, Ohio Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:34:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137994 I'll have to admit...that was nice of Romney. He still won't get my vote. I'm either going for Hunter or Rudy...or whoever is going against the witch from Arkansas. <a href="http:\\www.watchingHillary.com" rel="nofollow">WatchingHillary.com</a> I'll have to admit...that was nice of Romney. He still won't get my vote. I'm either going for Hunter or Rudy...or whoever is going against the witch from Arkansas.

WatchingHillary.com

]]> By: Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137990 Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:31:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137990 With all the money he has to spend and with his political aplomb Romney will not win the GOP nomination. The fix is in for Guiliani. He will be the sacrificial lamb for the republicans. They have already accepted the fact that 08 will not be their year. 08 will be a watershed year for the DEMs, monumental gains in the house and the senate. It doesn't matter who the GOP select. CLINTON will win the general election and become the first female President. With all the money he has to spend and with his political aplomb Romney will not win the GOP nomination. The fix is in for Guiliani. He will be the sacrificial lamb for the republicans. They have already accepted the fact that 08 will not be their year. 08 will be a watershed year for the DEMs, monumental gains in the house and the senate. It doesn't matter who the GOP select. CLINTON will win the general election and become the first female President.

]]> By: Micah, Little Rock http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137988 Micah, Little Rock Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:31:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137988 This is 2007 there are many means by which one can research a topic in order to better educate themselves. Try the official LDS website for starters (www.lds.org. A faithful honest Christain is exactly what this country needs. Mitch is probably the front runner in that category......as of right now. This is 2007 there are many means by which one can research a topic in order to better educate themselves. Try the official LDS website for starters (www.lds.org. A faithful honest Christain is exactly what this country needs. Mitch is probably the front runner in that category......as of right now.

]]> By: Wayne, Greenville TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137978 Wayne, Greenville TX Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:19:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137978 <b><i>Mitt shows us what class is! Posted By KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT : November 11, 2007 9:35 pm </b></i> And judging by his repeated references to Barak Obams as "Osama" and his refusal to apologize for same, Mitt Romney has shown us that he has none. Mitt shows us what class is!

Posted By KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT : November 11, 2007 9:35 pm

And judging by his repeated references to Barak Obams as "Osama" and his refusal to apologize for same, Mitt Romney has shown us that he has none.

]]> By: Scott, Bountiful, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137974 Scott, Bountiful, UT Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:18:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137974 I am a Mormon and I find it interesting how it's OK for people to say whatever they want about our faith and beliefs when the world is full of PC. Had Mrs. McCain made such a comment about Jewish peopple or people of different colors, she would have been hung out to dry. With Mormons, it's always open season. I don't care, really, because life goes on and stupid people make stupid comments. As Romney said, "anoyone over 90 gets a pass." By the way, I am NOT voting for my fellow Mormon candidate. I am a Mormon and I find it interesting how it's OK for people to say whatever they want about our faith and beliefs when the world is full of PC. Had Mrs. McCain made such a comment about Jewish peopple or people of different colors, she would have been hung out to dry. With Mormons, it's always open season. I don't care, really, because life goes on and stupid people make stupid comments. As Romney said, "anoyone over 90 gets a pass." By the way, I am NOT voting for my fellow Mormon candidate.

]]> By: Reality Check http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137965 Reality Check Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:12:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137965 To Kelly: What did you want Mitt to do - call Mrs McCain an ignorant old bigoted puppet? He has far too much class to give her comments any attention so he gave her a pass. It seems as if it is the classy route to go. As for the elderly - if they have held some views for 95 years, no one is changing their mind. So it is better left untouched and 'given a pass' as Mitt would say. He wasn't taking a jab at the elderly -he was taking the high road with this particular elderly. Hello!?! To Kelly:

What did you want Mitt to do – call Mrs McCain an ignorant old bigoted puppet? He has far too much class to give her comments any attention so he gave her a pass. It seems as if it is the classy route to go.

As for the elderly – if they have held some views for 95 years, no one is changing their mind. So it is better left untouched and 'given a pass' as Mitt would say.

He wasn't taking a jab at the elderly -he was taking the high road with this particular elderly.

Hello!?!

]]> By: Proud Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137962 Proud Republican Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:08:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137962 Wow - there are a lot of misconstrued ideas about Mormons out there. One post talked about a membership to the mormon temples. Another talked about a book of the Latter Day Saints. One can really see the back-woods ignorance out there because most of these people don't have a clue what they are talking about! I believe that the media has to dig deep to find a bone of contention to pick with Mitt. I am astounded that his religion is sparking so many debates. His faith is just that - HIS - and FAITH. If faith were explainable then it wouldn't be faith. And, he is entitled to his beliefs without ridicule. Grow up and get some class people. Wow – there are a lot of misconstrued ideas about Mormons out there. One post talked about a membership to the mormon temples. Another talked about a book of the Latter Day Saints. One can really see the back-woods ignorance out there because most of these people don't have a clue what they are talking about!

I believe that the media has to dig deep to find a bone of contention to pick with Mitt. I am astounded that his religion is sparking so many debates. His faith is just that – HIS – and FAITH. If faith were explainable then it wouldn't be faith. And, he is entitled to his beliefs without ridicule.

Grow up and get some class people.

]]> By: Bob - San Francisco CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137961 Bob - San Francisco CA Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:07:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137961 Come on Howard Dean, where are you when we really need you? It's time for Dean to enter the 2008 Presidential race, come on Dean, it is finally your turn to "turn" the political tide of "keep it all in the family (bushclinton)", "don't let anyone new in the political 'game' because we (GOP & DNC) may lose all the marbles." Can't let anyone take OUR marbles now can we. We don't like to share, we won't share. It is Howard Dean for 2008! Come on Howard Dean, where are you when we really need you? It's time for Dean to enter the 2008 Presidential race, come on Dean, it is finally your turn to "turn" the political tide of "keep it all in the family (bushclinton)", "don't let anyone new in the political 'game' because we (GOP & DNC) may lose all the marbles." Can't let anyone take OUR marbles now can we. We don't like to share, we won't share.

It is Howard Dean for 2008!

]]> By: Kelly, Iowa City, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/12/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137955 Kelly, Iowa City, Iowa Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:04:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/10/romney-gives-roberta-mccain-a-pass/#comment-137955 Did Mr. Mitt Romney make a declaration that he's not going to take an elderly person's comments seriously?? Nice. <b>So Romney, at what age do we become voiceless and irrelevant in your eyes??</b> Just checking so that I know when it's pointless to speak up and/or vote. Oh, wait... the elderly can still vote even though you think they ramble insignificant remarks off the cuff. If someone says something ignorant or brilliant, the age shouldn’t be held against them. Now, if they suffer from an illness or mental condition, that’s one thing… but age, standing alone, is no reason to “excuse” someone's comments. <b>Sounds like a convenient way to brush someone off and not have to answer to a particular claim.</b> Did Mr. Mitt Romney make a declaration that he's not going to take an elderly person's comments seriously?? Nice. So Romney, at what age do we become voiceless and irrelevant in your eyes?? Just checking so that I know when it's pointless to speak up and/or vote. Oh, wait... the elderly can still vote even though you think they ramble insignificant remarks off the cuff. If someone says something ignorant or brilliant, the age shouldn’t be held against them. Now, if they suffer from an illness or mental condition, that’s one thing… but age, standing alone, is no reason to “excuse” someone's comments. Sounds like a convenient way to brush someone off and not have to answer to a particular claim.

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