Comments on: Romney to Huckabee: You're no Ronald Reagan

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:23:28 +0000

In 1986 Ronald Reagan granted amnesty to 2.7 million illegal immigrants...

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=50359

Ronald Reagan also raised taxes several times during his tenure as President including a hike in the gasoline tax...

"Faced with looming deficits, Reagan raised taxes again in 1983 with a gasoline tax and once more in 1984, this time by $50 billion over three years, mainly through closing tax loopholes for business. Despite the fact that such increases were anathema to conservatives..."

"Reagan raised taxes a grand total of four times just between 1982-84."

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2001/0301.green.html

Using the definition of fiscal conservatives, Ronald Reagan was a liberal.

Just imagine if Ronald Reagan were campaigning today on a platform of granting amnesty to illegal immigrants (which he did) and raising gasoline taxes (which he did). Would Reagan be called a liberal? Absolutely.

Using the definition of fiscal conservatives, Mike Huckabee is more conservative than Ronald Reagan and George Bush.

I'm voting for Huckabee.

By: Freda, Greenwich, CT

Freda, Greenwich, CT — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:40:26 +0000

Romney, please follow the advice my dear sister Jane used to give me when I kept running my mouth: "Stop talking and just go somewhere and sit down, please."

By: Frank, Destin, FL

Frank, Destin, FL — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:35:54 +0000

I am sooo tired of the "you're no..." line that Lloyd Bentson started. lets hope these candidates aren't carbon copies of past leaders and can stand on their own record.

By: roger, cownway sc

roger, cownway sc — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:10:05 +0000

I respected Reagan because he was our president BUT only the republicans & the Reagan democrats think that he was the greatest president EVER...in reality he was just a very very good smooth talking politican, he busted the unions, increased the debt, & looked out for the rich...sounds like most republicans...

By: Alice Newman Center Harbor NH

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:38:09 +0000

On Saturday in South Carolina, Huckabee said if there was an "imminent threat" inside Pakistan, he would take military action there, even if it meant violating Pakistan's sovereignty under international law.

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Can the country afford another Christian Cowboy – no country left unbombed ... ignore international law ... he makes Mitt look good ...and that takes some doing!

By: apparently the last guy left from the 80s nowhere usa

apparently the last guy left from the 80s nowhere usa — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:36:59 +0000

what is this reagan crap he wasnt that good of a president to begin with. Anybody remember the snl scandals, iran contra etc. "I dont recall" the crack epidemic all things brought to us by the reagan admin.

By: I. Dern (Fairfax, Va)

I. Dern (Fairfax, Va) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:21:17 +0000

"Moneybags" Mitt is sinking to new lows. He must be worried to start mudslinging in earnest

By: Bob, Brookfield, WI

Bob, Brookfield, WI — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:01:15 +0000

"scholarships for illegals again?" As someone said, Romney would rather take people out of college and keep them mowing the lawn...

By: Melvin, Durham NC

Melvin, Durham NC — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:58:26 +0000

Mitt Romney (READ: not Ronald Reagan)

...enough said

By: Ron Nebraska

Ron Nebraska — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:55:33 +0000

You know, when you consider that the great leader of the conservatives, Ronald Reagan, was the one who came up with the philosophy that ' government is not the solution to the problem, government is the problem', you have to say that electing a conservative to government makes no sense since their vested interest in their ideology is to see that government remains dysfunctional. If government functioned well in meeting the needs of our society the conservatives would not have any political leg to stand on. So to meet their vision of government they need to do all they can to make it as dysfunctional as possible. So again, why would anyone vote to elect a conservative?

By: Hassan, Houston, TX

Hassan, Houston, TX — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:19:04 +0000

Would Reagan wear that tie, Mr Romney?

By: D. Endo, Honolulu HI

D. Endo, Honolulu HI — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:41:35 +0000

I'm amazed that the Republicans are striving to be like the man that took more naps in the White House than George Bush took vacations. Not to speak ill of the dead, but he was in a demented haze most of his second term.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:35:15 +0000

Maybe its just me but. What was so great about Ronald Regan. I keep hearing about him like was icon like Winston Churchill, or John F. Kennedy, Franklin Roosevelt

By: YOU,LA.

YOU,LA. — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:21:13 +0000

GIVE ME A BREAK , HE BETTER THEN YOU ROMNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: J. TELLEZ DEKALB,ILL.

J. TELLEZ DEKALB,ILL. — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:08:00 +0000

I DON'T THINK MR.HUCKABEE IS LIKE REAGAN.THANK GOD.REAGAN MADE SO MANY CUTS TO PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR,OLD & MENTALLY DISTURB THAT WE HAD SO MANY PEOPLE WALKING AROUND IN THE DEAD OF WINTER,IN THEIR UNDERWEAR,LOOKING IN GARBAGE CANS FOR FOOD.THESE POOR PEOPLE WERE SLEEPING IN ALLEYS LITERALLY HOMELESS.THANK GOD MR HUCKABEE IN NOT LIKE REAGAN!!MR ROMNEY SHOULD READ ABOUT THE DISASTER THAT "OL RONNIE" DID TO THE POOR & MIDDLE CLASS.

By: Janice, Great Falls Montana

Janice, Great Falls Montana — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:32:47 +0000

I think Romney holds more potential than Reagan did, Reagan was a man for his time, but Romney in this new complex world is the man for the job now and women are warming up to his genuine compassion and concern for a better America, while the democrats play lip service to the real problems.

By: David, Los Angeles

David, Los Angeles — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:32:43 +0000

"Ronald Reagan would have never stood by and pushed for a budget that more than doubled during his term as president."

Um...can someone tell Mitt Romney that Ronald Reagan increased government spending to an astronomical level and left office with a bigger budget deficit than any President in history (soon to be surpassed by Bush)?

By: Ann Boston, Ma

Ann Boston, Ma — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:04:23 +0000

It is becoming clear that Willard *family values man* Romney, will say & do everything to get where he thinks he belongs or wants. My question...Willard, how if you ever become president would you decide who's divorce you are going to testify in??? Why don't we ask him about Staples, grainbelt and the former CEO who he wanted to protect his "product & his investment" in the company.
Even at the expense of a young mother with a three year old son. You didn't care about them...Why, should we think you would care our country?

Mr. Romney, were you telling the truth then or now?
Was the company Staples really going no where in 1986 or are you lying now and saying...Once, Tom Stemberg , showed you the invoices...It was the EURKEA moment for you. When do you ever speak the truth? WE THE PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW!

By: dilmont

dilmont — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:29:23 +0000

One candidate complimenting another. Don't see that too often.

By: Aaron Smithsburg, Maryland

Aaron Smithsburg, Maryland — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:25:38 +0000

I think Huckabee and Romney need to run for president in the United States of Jesuit Crackpots. Ronald Reagan was a good actor and that's about it. You whacked out neocons are worshipping a false idol. Reagan killed the unions, corrupt as they were, they were angels compared to the thugs running our economy now. Oh yeah Mikhail Gorbachof ended the Cold War not Reagan. Ask him he lives in the U.S. in the fancy home we bought him. Salamanders, Jesus and Indians, OH MY.

By: Jim, Chicago

Jim, Chicago — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:22:47 +0000

Ronald Reagan granted amnesty to millions of illegal alliens in 1986. Who wants more amnesty?

By: MS Johnson City, TN

MS Johnson City, TN — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:48:29 +0000

According to Romney, Hackabee "...raised taxes ..." gave "...tuition breaks to illegals..." and "...pushed for a budget that more than doubled during his term...". Thank you Gov. Romney. Although you have no chance whatsoever of winning 1st District TN, but your statements will come in handy to widen Ron Paul's margin of victory. Thanks again!

By: KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:36:12 +0000

EARTH to Romney:

You're no Ronald Reagan either, nor are you a viable candidate. Now, please, sir, get on board and give your support to someone who can actually win, and stop trying to muck up the process with your own personal dreams.

By: AKoslik, Seattle WA

AKoslik, Seattle WA — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:59:37 +0000

Who cares if Huckabee doesn't live up to Reagan? Reagan's legacy, viewed through the lens of time, doesn't live up to the adoration he receives... Iran/ Contra? Borrowing against Social Security to make up for unsustainable tax cuts? The dismantling of Carter's plan to get the US off foriegn oil?

Please. Reagan is no president to try and live up to.

By: Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:40:23 +0000

How does Mitt expect to be respected when he distorts the record of his opponents?

By: jt, okc

jt, okc — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:38:18 +0000

LOL! I had to laugh at this one..

Romney is the one who said during the debate in the 1990's that he wasn't for the Reagan-Bush Policies and he was an independent. I couldn't believe how Romney could say how he liked Reagan now with a straight face. What a two-faced politician.

By the way, Romney, maybe you should take a look at Reagans record. Reagan raised taxes in California by 1 billion dollars and also he signed in the first amnesty bill in the 1980's without securing the borders.

Stop lying Romney.

By: Tom, Anaheim, CA

Tom, Anaheim, CA — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:32:08 +0000

"Ronald Reagan would have never said let's give tuition breaks to illegals"

Mitt should learn about the real Ron Reagan. That guy turned his back on the illegal immegration problem in California and let 4 million illegals spill into Califonia. Many feel it was a strategy to undermine the trade unions especially in construction. Reagan was the single greated savior to illegal immegration with his open border policy that has reshaped life in Southwest America.

By: E. Elliott, Orlando, FL

E. Elliott, Orlando, FL — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:28:58 +0000

The story says ""He was against Ronald Reagan's legacy and said he wasn't a part of that Bush-Reagan thing, I was a part of that Bush-Reagan thing," Huckabee said of Romney Sunday on CNN's Late Edition." That is enough reason to vote against him. Regean was the second worse disaster to sleep his way thru 8 years in the White House. That was the beginning of the ethical rott and the selling of the national treasurey with borrow and spend economics. There were only 2 things Bush the First was right about. One of them was calling the policy voodoo economics. But he showed his true colors and joind the voodoo leader and the big lie. Now it is time to ask each GOP candidate, will you pay down this debt and repudiate the policy or do more of the same? Then there is the problem of having a right wing preacher in the White House and not as the Chaplin. Separation of Church and State must not be further threatened.

By: Kendra Beaver, Barrington RI

Kendra Beaver, Barrington RI — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:21:42 +0000

Oh, how easily we forget. I can't believe how the GOP is still taking Reagan's orders from the grave. Romney is so stupid, he'll probably divert campaign funds to the Contras just for nostalgia's sake.

By: Betty, Los Angeles CA

Betty, Los Angeles CA — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:20:16 +0000

Oh, how easily we forget, and how easily time changes images – or at least a false front perpetrated on the American public. I can't believe how the GOP is still taking Reagan's grave. Romney so stupid, he'll probably divert campaign funds to the Contras just for nostalgia's sake.

By: Bryan, Phoenix AZ

Bryan, Phoenix AZ — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:16:31 +0000

Arms for hostages.

By: S, Orlando, FL

S, Orlando, FL — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:15:40 +0000

I'm no fan of Huckabee but since when is not being Ronald Reagan a bad thing?

By: Jed in Texas

Jed in Texas — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:11:24 +0000

Ahhh,more of that good old "Trickle Down Economic Theory",or as Bush Sr. called it Voodoo Economics.But Jr. says its workin real good for somebody as he continues reading "My Pet Goat".

By: Jon, Pittsburgh, PA

Jon, Pittsburgh, PA — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:58:57 +0000

Oh my Republican friends are again re-writing history. Let's not forget that after Ronald Reagan cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans – the very next year at the advice of Greenspan – he raised taxes on every working American through the payroll deduction.

I haven't forgotten that one.

By: Christie, NY NY

Christie, NY NY — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:55:30 +0000

...and Ronald Regan would never have approved of any of the nut-jobs that are trying to run for president today. Oh wait a second. Good ol' Ronnie was a nutcase too. Nevermind the bullocks.

By: Walt, Belton, TX

Walt, Belton, TX — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:46:54 +0000

Considering Romney is more like Carter, that's a jpretty low blow!

By: Shannon shiflett, charlottesville, virginia

Shannon shiflett, charlottesville, virginia — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:44:50 +0000

So typical of Republicans to hold a petty discourse on who most resembles their true god–so far removed from reality they're disconnected from important matters, such as the broke middle-class in a Bush economy.

By: Dan, Saint Louis, MO

Dan, Saint Louis, MO — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:43:44 +0000

For Huckleberry to compare himself to Ronald Reagan is shocking. He is a big government conservative.

In fact, Romney's record compares very favorably to Reagan's. Both have an approach based heaviliy on the power of the free market. Both were more liberal in their past and went on to become staunch defenders of social conservativism. Romney may have a little better record on balancing budgets.

Huckleberry is a flash in the pants.

By: Mark Penzel, Brookline, MA

Mark Penzel, Brookline, MA — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:30:37 +0000

I just checked, and the size (in absolute dollars) of the federal budget doubled between 1980 and 1988 under Reagan's watch. Amazing that someone as financially savvy as Romney would make such a misleading comment.

By: charlie houston texas

charlie houston texas — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:25:12 +0000

All these blowhards trying to be the next Ronald Reagan makes me sick. Ron Paul was the only one who knew Ronald Reagan and supported his race as president in 1976. I'm sorry but Ron Paul knew Ronald Reagan and neither one of these guys are a Ronald Reagan. Paul was ahead of his time in supporting Reagan and is ahead of his time in many other issues. No IRS, No Fed Reserve (devalue the dollar), No Iraq war, and a non-interventionlist foreign policy.

By: Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL

Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:07:20 +0000

No kidding Mr. Romney. Huckleberry's drachonian ideas and planned disenfranchisement of middle class (under $100 K year)working men and women...make him appear more of a Stalin than a Reagan. He's only a Reagan to self-made millionaires and corporate America–or mabye ""Daddy Warbucks".

By: Daniel, NY

Daniel, NY — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:04:32 +0000

Wow, this comes in the heels of the scathing attacks Huckabee had aimed at Romney yesterday.More dramatic news in presidential race today from a new Kansas poll that has Clinton VERY competitive in the general election in this massively red state.

By: Marilyn Bryan, Taylor, AR

Marilyn Bryan, Taylor, AR — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:02:02 +0000

Well, Reagan isn't running for president so no one needs to run on his record. If they did, after R.'s first year in office he doubled the national debt. After that, it was tripled and quadrupled for the most part, being only surpassed now by G. W. Bush. Conservative, my eye!
A pox on all of you.

By: Wayne, Greenville TX

Wayne, Greenville TX — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:01:39 +0000

Hey, Romney – you're no Harold Stassen.

At least your father did something constructive, building Ramblers.

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:00:39 +0000

Romney is right. Huckabee is not presidential material.

Huckabee is a nice enough guy and always has a funny comment to add. But, I am not voting for 'most popular' or 'class clown'. I want someone who is qualified, experienced, and intelligent. Huckabee needs to quit wasting his and our time.

By: Bob, Seattle

Bob, Seattle — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:58:35 +0000

I truly would like a un-moderated, round table discussion of the issues facing America today attended by the Republican candidates. The discussion should start in the morning, break for lunch, and conclude before dinner. The leaders will emerge. The false will be found out. The people will know who should be our next President. Trouble is, there may be a few wolves in the flock. But, if they choose NOT to attend the discussion then they would only convict themselves. How about it? I believe the Mr. Huckabee would truly shine in this format. This format could, just maybe, be the 'answer' to a clear, forthright vision for the American folks.

By: Bill, Rockville, MD

Bill, Rockville, MD — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:53:49 +0000

Poor Romney. He'll say anything anytime. His mouth is his biggest liability. If the Democrats offered him the nomination, presto – he'd suddenly be pro-choice all over again. Flip-flop and flip again.

By: B. Price, Glendale, AZ

B. Price, Glendale, AZ — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:44:30 +0000

"I must admit that I find the vision and the direction that Ronald Reagan laid out for this country to be very powerful and very compelling," Romney told CNN's Wolf Blitzer. Yeh, like secretly and illegally trading arms for hostages with Iran? Not to mention the ballooning of the national debt. With presidents like this who needs enemies? So, we don't need or want you, Mitt Reagan.