Comments on: Romney denies ruling out Muslim for Cabinet post http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:13:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: LLB, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159210 LLB, FL Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:38:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159210 I'm not so sure I would put a Muslin in my Cabinet either! That's a bit ridiculous! I'm not a Republican fan, but I sure as hell support Mitt's decision! I'm not so sure I would put a Muslin in my Cabinet either! That's a bit ridiculous! I'm not a Republican fan, but I sure as hell support Mitt's decision!

]]> By: Lance San Diego, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159203 Lance San Diego, CA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:33:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159203 This is directed towards the statement that talks about Mormon beliefs and shaking hands with Muslims. I knew a Mormon family that took in an orphaned 14 year old boy from the middle east. That Mormon family took him to Mosque every week, and encouraged his native religious and cultural heritage. If Mormons weren't allowed to shake hands with a Muslim, they certainly wouldn't have taken them into their home and loved him as their son. I think some of you should get your facts straight before you begin fueling the fires of hatred. This is directed towards the statement that talks about Mormon beliefs and shaking hands with Muslims. I knew a Mormon family that took in an orphaned 14 year old boy from the middle east. That Mormon family took him to Mosque every week, and encouraged his native religious and cultural heritage. If Mormons weren't allowed to shake hands with a Muslim, they certainly wouldn't have taken them into their home and loved him as their son. I think some of you should get your facts straight before you begin fueling the fires of hatred.

]]> By: Val Davydov, Agawam, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159200 Val Davydov, Agawam, MA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:29:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159200 Thank you, Gundy, UT. That's exactly what I was going to comment until I read yours. McCain just reiterated the same thing that Romney stated using different words. Since Romney is now a front runner in early primary states (NH, IA, SC) these negative statements from the other contenders are bound to occur. First Huck, then Fred, then Rudy and now McCain. Do you see the pattern here? This is why it's called the RACE. KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT: Did you even read the article?. Thank you, Gundy, UT. That's exactly what I was going to comment until I read yours. McCain just reiterated the same thing that Romney stated using different words.

Since Romney is now a front runner in early primary states (NH, IA, SC) these negative statements from the other contenders are bound to occur. First Huck, then Fred, then Rudy and now McCain. Do you see the pattern here? This is why it's called the RACE.

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT:

Did you even read the article?.

]]> By: Tom - Dedham, Mass http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159184 Tom - Dedham, Mass Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:11:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-159184 Posted By Christopher, correcting GOP lies without the spin, Madison, WI : November 28, 2007 12:27 pm Can you provide the transcripts or the link that proves what this person is saying or perhaps somebody else WHO WAS IN THE ROOM can corroborate his story? There were other people in the room, but strangely nobody else has said this and nobody else is reporting it. Do some research on this "gentlemen" fron New York (hmmm) and you will find he is a big supporter of the Clinton's (again hmmm). Posted By Christopher, correcting GOP lies without the spin, Madison, WI : November 28, 2007 12:27 pm

Can you provide the transcripts or the link that proves what this person is saying or perhaps somebody else WHO WAS IN THE ROOM can corroborate his story?

There were other people in the room, but strangely nobody else has said this and nobody else is reporting it.

Do some research on this "gentlemen" fron New York (hmmm) and you will find he is a big supporter of the Clinton's (again hmmm).

]]> By: kate lee, scottsbluff, NE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158996 kate lee, scottsbluff, NE Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:00:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158996 When one studies Mormonism and Islam, there really are far more silimarities than differences. I seriously doubt that Mr. Romney would exclude Muslims from his cabinet should he be elected. When one studies Mormonism and Islam, there really are far more silimarities than differences. I seriously doubt that Mr. Romney would exclude Muslims from his cabinet should he be elected.

]]> By: Randy S. Lawton, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158831 Randy S. Lawton, OK Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:32:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158831 There's no way his Mormon beliefs would ever let him shake hands with a Muslim, much less have one in his cabinet. Posted By Richard, St. Paul, MN : November 28, 2007 10:31 am Good grief, I can't believe people are this ignorant in the year 2007. There's no way his Mormon beliefs would ever let him shake hands with a Muslim, much less have one in his cabinet.

Posted By Richard, St. Paul, MN : November 28, 2007 10:31 am

Good grief, I can't believe people are this ignorant in the year 2007.

]]> By: Christopher, correcting GOP lies without the spin, Madison, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158819 Christopher, correcting GOP lies without the spin, Madison, WI Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:27:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158819 DID HE SAY IT OR NOT - HE SAID HE DIDN'T - DID ANYONE GET IT ONE TAPE? IF NOT ITS PROBUBLY NOT TRUE. Posted By leo, new bern, nc : November 27, 2007 6:41 pm Yes Leo they did and if you did your homework and shut off your caps once in awhile you could check it out on line. This bigot said it and then tried to rewrite history. Why do you repukes have a problem remembering that you're always going to recorded and transcripts will follow. More Kool-Aide anyone. God Shut-up already! DID HE SAY IT OR NOT – HE SAID HE DIDN'T – DID ANYONE GET IT ONE TAPE? IF NOT ITS PROBUBLY NOT TRUE.
Posted By leo, new bern, nc : November 27, 2007 6:41 pm

Yes Leo they did and if you did your homework and shut off your caps once in awhile you could check it out on line. This bigot said it and then tried to rewrite history. Why do you repukes have a problem remembering that you're always going to recorded and transcripts will follow. More Kool-Aide anyone. God Shut-up already!

]]> By: Steve, Lyons, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158668 Steve, Lyons, CO Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:18:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158668 OOPS! Romney blows it again. Can't hide that bigotry for long. OOPS! Romney blows it again. Can't hide that bigotry for long.

]]> By: Mark, Shreveport, La http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158655 Mark, Shreveport, La Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:13:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158655 "“His question was did I need to have a Muslim in my Cabinet to be able to confront radical jihad and would it be important to have a Muslim in my Cabinet,” said Romney, “and I said, 'No I don't think you need to have a Muslim in the Cabinet to take on radical jihad any more than during the second world war we needed to have a Japanese American to help us understand the threat that was coming from Japan. “The people who would be part of my cabinet is something that I really haven't given a lot of thought to at this point, but I don't have boxes I check off as to their ethnicity…instead I would choose people based upon their merits and their capabilities,” he added." Good, we don't need another Clinton who appointed token minorities to mid-level cabinet positions. "“His question was did I need to have a Muslim in my Cabinet to be able to confront radical jihad and would it be important to have a Muslim in my Cabinet,” said Romney, “and I said, 'No I don't think you need to have a Muslim in the Cabinet to take on radical jihad any more than during the second world war we needed to have a Japanese American to help us understand the threat that was coming from Japan.

“The people who would be part of my cabinet is something that I really haven't given a lot of thought to at this point, but I don't have boxes I check off as to their ethnicity…instead I would choose people based upon their merits and their capabilities,” he added."

Good, we don't need another Clinton who appointed token minorities to mid-level cabinet positions.

]]> By: Brandon, Tampa, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158589 Brandon, Tampa, FL Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:44:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158589 R Arkeny IN: You realize a good majority of Muslims are nothing like the radical fundamentalists the media makes them out to be. Either way, it's not like Christianity is a shining beacon of reason, either. In fact, there are just about the same amount of fundies on the Christian side of the coin. R Arkeny IN:
You realize a good majority of Muslims are nothing like the radical fundamentalists the media makes them out to be.

Either way, it's not like Christianity is a shining beacon of reason, either. In fact, there are just about the same amount of fundies on the Christian side of the coin.

]]> By: Edward, St. Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158571 Edward, St. Louis, MO Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:37:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158571 I like how there are two sides to this. we have to analyze the question first that was asked of Romney. and then see how the answers get construed. just part of the political game folks. I like how there are two sides to this. we have to analyze the question first that was asked of Romney. and then see how the answers get construed. just part of the political game folks.

]]> By: Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158567 Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:35:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158567 What else is new, Republicans appeal to narrow minded citizens down south and bigots. What else is new, Republicans appeal to narrow minded citizens down south and bigots.

]]> By: Rus c, wichita, Ks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158566 Rus c, wichita, Ks Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:35:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158566 in the history of this country there has always been a group of people intolerant and ignorant, fortunately this great country over comes all of this sooner or later. I f you go 40 or 50 yrs back in history, you will see similar comment made about blacks, catholic, Jews and , yes Mormons.....so on... in the history of this country there has always been a group of people intolerant and ignorant, fortunately this great country over comes all of this sooner or later. I f you go 40 or 50 yrs back in history, you will see similar comment made about blacks, catholic, Jews and , yes Mormons.....so on...

]]> By: Richard, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158556 Richard, St. Paul, MN Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:31:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158556 HA! Romney's such a two-faced liar. There's no way his Mormon beliefs would ever let him shake hands with a Muslim, much less have one in his cabinet. HA! Romney's such a two-faced liar. There's no way his Mormon beliefs would ever let him shake hands with a Muslim, much less have one in his cabinet.

]]> By: John H. New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158535 John H. New York, NY Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:22:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158535 who cares if he appoints/doesn't appoint a muslim to the cabinet. maybe he should throw a scientologist and a Branch Davidian into the cabinet as well just so we make everyone happy. who cares if he appoints/doesn't appoint a muslim to the cabinet. maybe he should throw a scientologist and a Branch Davidian into the cabinet as well just so we make everyone happy.

]]> By: WakeWashington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158525 WakeWashington Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:12:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158525 Why didn't this story report that Mansoor Ijaz is a Democratic fund raiser with obvious motivation to misinterpret or misquote Romney's remarks? He has contributed to Hillary as well as Bill, and this is just their lame attempt to attack Romney's religion indirectly. It speaks well of Romney that he has them worried enough to start pulling out their smears and dirty tricks this early. Why didn't this story report that Mansoor Ijaz is a Democratic fund raiser with obvious motivation to misinterpret or misquote Romney's remarks? He has contributed to Hillary as well as Bill, and this is just their lame attempt to attack Romney's religion indirectly. It speaks well of Romney that he has them worried enough to start pulling out their smears and dirty tricks this early.

]]> By: Allen, Cleveland, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158512 Allen, Cleveland, OH Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:05:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158512 My wife attended the camapaign event and she corroborates Governor Romney's version of his comments. A question was posed as to whether or not Governor Romney felt it was necessary to have a Muslim in his cabinet to deal with the radical Islamic problems we're experiencing. Governor Romney simply stated that it wasn't necessary in order to deal with the problems. He never said he wouldn't nominate a Muslim for his cabinet. The original story is irresponsible reporting at its worst. My wife attended the camapaign event and she corroborates Governor Romney's version of his comments. A question was posed as to whether or not Governor Romney felt it was necessary to have a Muslim in his cabinet to deal with the radical Islamic problems we're experiencing. Governor Romney simply stated that it wasn't necessary in order to deal with the problems. He never said he wouldn't nominate a Muslim for his cabinet. The original story is irresponsible reporting at its worst.

]]> By: Brian J, Marrietta GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158496 Brian J, Marrietta GA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:56:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158496 If the cabinet is supposed to be comprised based on the percentage of beliefs of the people, is Romney ready to represent the 10% of the American population that is non-theistic by making 10% of his cabinet Atheist, Agnostic or Deist? Somehow I seriously doubt it. If the cabinet is supposed to be comprised based on the percentage of beliefs of the people, is Romney ready to represent the 10% of the American population that is non-theistic by making 10% of his cabinet Atheist, Agnostic or Deist? Somehow I seriously doubt it.

]]> By: Barry Barrineau, Charleston, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158477 Barry Barrineau, Charleston, SC Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:47:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158477 It is obvious from many of these comments that sound bites work. Read the entire article and not just the headline. What he said makes perfect sense, what the headline implies does not. It is obvious from many of these comments that sound bites work. Read the entire article and not just the headline. What he said makes perfect sense, what the headline implies does not.

]]> By: lou tulsa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158475 lou tulsa Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:46:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158475 Isn't it ironic that when the subject revolves around Christianity, everyone screams "Separation of Church and State", but when it revolves around Islam, its OK to bring up religion. Is that simply because a Mosque is not a "church" or is it deeper? America had better not forget our roots or we will be pulled up by them. Isn't it ironic that when the subject revolves around Christianity, everyone screams "Separation of Church and State", but when it revolves around Islam, its OK to bring up religion. Is that simply because a Mosque is not a "church" or is it deeper? America had better not forget our roots or we will be pulled up by them.

]]> By: John, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158460 John, Michigan Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:40:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158460 I would only want a qualified American in my cabinet. If that resulted in all members being the same race, gender and religion I would take efficiency and accountability over diversity. I really doubt they could ever be that homogeneous. Unfortunately I would also question the efficiency and accountability of the recent Cabinet. I would only want a qualified American in my cabinet. If that resulted in all members being the same race, gender and religion I would take efficiency and accountability over diversity. I really doubt they could ever be that homogeneous. Unfortunately I would also question the efficiency and accountability of the recent Cabinet.

]]> By: R Ankeny IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158446 R Ankeny IA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:30:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158446 Has anyone read the Quran, it is about killing infidels and those who speak out against Islam. Also the treatment of women is that of slavery. To let a person of that belief in a high post would be treason to the Contstitution. Has anyone read the Quran, it is about killing infidels and those who speak out against Islam. Also the treatment of women is that of slavery. To let a person of that belief in a high post would be treason to the Contstitution.

]]> By: Mike, Evansville Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158441 Mike, Evansville Indiana Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:27:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158441 "To the victor goes the spoils." All of you are wasting your time and energy complaining about Romney. If he wins, and that is a big if, he get to choose whoever he wants for his cabinet. Get over it! "To the victor goes the spoils." All of you are wasting your time and energy complaining about Romney. If he wins, and that is a big if, he get to choose whoever he wants for his cabinet. Get over it!

]]> By: Don Currier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158440 Don Currier Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:26:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158440 Good for Romney. We shouldn't appoint a Muslim, or anyone for that matter, just because of his/her religion and minority status. It should be based on qualifications and not to appease a demographic. And don't ever try to make the US a Muslim state either. You want to live here in this country you must live by our rules and culture. Don't like it, then leave. Good for Romney. We shouldn't appoint a Muslim, or anyone for that matter, just because of his/her religion and minority status. It should be based on qualifications and not to appease a demographic. And don't ever try to make the US a Muslim state either. You want to live here in this country you must live by our rules and culture. Don't like it, then leave.

]]> By: Todd Brown, Detroit, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158439 Todd Brown, Detroit, Michigan Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:25:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158439 Funny that half the people commenting in this thread didn't even read the story. Or if they did, then they didn't understand what they were reading (which is just sad). Even sadder is the fact that this is a "story" to be read at all. Funny that half the people commenting in this thread didn't even read the story. Or if they did, then they didn't understand what they were reading (which is just sad).

Even sadder is the fact that this is a "story" to be read at all.

]]> By: Bob, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158437 Bob, Denver, CO Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:21:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158437 This is a complete joke. Romney said he would pick people based on merit, not on religious belief. McCain said the same thing. Is everyone on Crack? This is a complete joke. Romney said he would pick people based on merit, not on religious belief. McCain said the same thing. Is everyone on Crack?

]]> By: DFinFL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158435 DFinFL Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:18:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158435 The sad part of the story is that a significant percentage of America is more than willing to discriminate against all Muslims and a large percentage of politicians are more than willing to placate those "voters". The sad part of the story is that a significant percentage of America is more than willing to discriminate against all Muslims and a large percentage of politicians are more than willing to placate those "voters".

]]> By: MPR, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158434 MPR, Texas Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:16:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158434 The dem's have come up with another unstory that their news outlet is trying to make into an issue. It's all ex nihilo. The dem's have come up with another unstory that their news outlet is trying to make into an issue. It's all ex nihilo.

]]> By: Tom - Dedham, Mass http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158433 Tom - Dedham, Mass Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:16:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158433 This is bad publicy to Romney. I don't think america is ready for a Mormon president at this time. Posted By jay, sherman oaks CA : November 27, 2007 7:25 pm "jay", can you read or write or are they not teaching those things in California anymore? This muslim liar is trying to make something out of nothing as is McCain and CNN, must mean Romney is doing something right. Heaven forbid we base appointments on who is most qualified, I don't want another 4 YEARS of Bush hirings that got done because they were buddies. If the person HAPPENS to be a woman or a minority and is the best qualified ROMNEY WILL HIRE THEM, is that a bad thing after 8 years of Bush? As for us "not being ready for a Mormon President", not sure what that has to do with the given subject, but people who can't read or write do indeed have "closed minds". This is bad publicy to Romney. I don't think america is ready for a Mormon president at this time.

Posted By jay, sherman oaks CA : November 27, 2007 7:25 pm

"jay", can you read or write or are they not teaching those things in California anymore?

This muslim liar is trying to make something out of nothing as is McCain and CNN, must mean Romney is doing something right.

Heaven forbid we base appointments on who is most qualified, I don't want another 4 YEARS of Bush hirings that got done because they were buddies.

If the person HAPPENS to be a woman or a minority and is the best qualified ROMNEY WILL HIRE THEM, is that a bad thing after 8 years of Bush?

As for us "not being ready for a Mormon President", not sure what that has to do with the given subject, but people who can't read or write do indeed have "closed minds".

]]> By: Dave, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158432 Dave, Atlanta, GA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:15:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158432 I think I can take Romney's explanation of his answer to the question at face value. I'm still not going to vote for him tho. I think I can take Romney's explanation of his answer to the question at face value. I'm still not going to vote for him tho.

]]> By: John Iowa City, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158430 John Iowa City, Iowa Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:09:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158430 What did you expect from a MORMAN. What did you expect from a MORMAN.

]]> By: M. LaLena, Washington, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158422 M. LaLena, Washington, DC Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:01:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158422 Romney is right. You pick a person for what he can do, what he knows and how he will go about it. Not because he is muslim, catholic or anything else. If people don't like,suck it in. It's your abilities that count, not what you are. Romney is right. You pick a person for what he can do, what he knows and how he will go about it. Not because he is muslim, catholic or anything else. If people don't like,suck it in. It's your abilities that count, not what you are.

]]> By: Brad, from the great state of Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158420 Brad, from the great state of Texas Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:56:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158420 So quick most of you are to start calling Romney a "racist"; however, do you really know what was said? It sounds like Romney said one thing and it was interpreted to mean something else-- it's called a miscommunication, and it happens all the time. Maybe you haters should consider BOTH sides of the story instead of automatically labeling him a racist just because he's a white, Christian male... I guess I'm asking too much from some of you school children! So quick most of you are to start calling Romney a "racist"; however, do you really know what was said? It sounds like Romney said one thing and it was interpreted to mean something else– it's called a miscommunication, and it happens all the time.

Maybe you haters should consider BOTH sides of the story instead of automatically labeling him a racist just because he's a white, Christian male... I guess I'm asking too much from some of you school children!

]]> By: Joe G, Washington, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158419 Joe G, Washington, DC Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:51:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158419 But would he consult the First Ladies when considering potential members of his cabinet? But would he consult the First Ladies when considering potential members of his cabinet?

]]> By: Wayne Messer Orange Park, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158409 Wayne Messer Orange Park, FL Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:41:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158409 All religions are idiotic and to mandate a believe in an imaginary being is inane. Worse is how it is shoved down everyone’s throat. When did it become mandatory for these morons to have to pander to right-wing nut jobs. Have you ever noticed the liberals they hate never, ever try and tell grown-ups how to live yet the religious fanatics and you know who you are any of you think they are the only ones the moral high ground. Even though they are the ones being picked up for being gay or running with prostitutes. It would be funny if it was not so sad but, I am sure some lunatic will kill me because you can never question holy-rollerism. All religions are idiotic and to mandate a believe in an imaginary being is inane.

Worse is how it is shoved down everyone’s throat.

When did it become mandatory for these morons to have to pander to right-wing nut jobs.

Have you ever noticed the liberals they hate never, ever try and tell grown-ups how to live yet the religious fanatics and you know who you are any of you think they are the only ones the moral high ground.

Even though they are the ones being picked up for being gay or running with prostitutes.

It would be funny if it was not so sad but, I am sure some lunatic will kill me because you can never question holy-rollerism.

]]> By: EB Rideout, Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158406 EB Rideout, Georgia Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:37:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158406 Food fight in the GOP sandbox. How messy. Both of these buffoons are going nowhere. Food fight in the GOP sandbox.

How messy.

Both of these buffoons are going nowhere.

]]> By: Greg, Minneapolis, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158405 Greg, Minneapolis, MN Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:36:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158405 This is a non-story. If you read the full story, you'll see that his comment makes total sense. It seems he has purposefully been misquoted to generate controversy. The author should be ashamed. This is a non-story. If you read the full story, you'll see that his comment makes total sense. It seems he has purposefully been misquoted to generate controversy. The author should be ashamed.

]]> By: WALTER HUCKEBA, Perry GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158404 WALTER HUCKEBA, Perry GA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:28:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158404 <b>GOOD FOR HIM!</b> GOOD FOR HIM!

]]> By: James Hetfield, Fort Lauderdale FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158400 James Hetfield, Fort Lauderdale FL Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:24:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158400 Based on their population? Do you know your census Mr. Romney? You being from a Mormon faith which is the minority should 've been more understanding of other faiths. Shame on you Mr. Romney. Based on their population? Do you know your census Mr. Romney? You being from a Mormon faith which is the minority should 've been more understanding of other faiths. Shame on you Mr. Romney.

]]> By: Jeremy, Phoenix, Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158398 Jeremy, Phoenix, Arizona Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:22:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158398 People who think Romney's comments are racist are the same people who thought Bin Laden was a nice guy in the 80's. People who think Romney's comments are racist are the same people who thought Bin Laden was a nice guy in the 80's.

]]> By: Saeedah, Lanham, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158389 Saeedah, Lanham, Maryland Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:04:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158389 Romney's statement was very stupid and ridiculous. Maybe if we did have a Japanese American advisor during WWII, maybe would would not have put so many Japanese Americans in intern-camps. Maybe we would have decided against the Atomic bomb on Japan "those" people. Romney is racist, and Muslims have been here since antebellum. I think that he should look for qualified Muslims and Japanese to be part of his Cabinet. Is Romney going to fill the Cabinet with all Mormons, I think even Christians have different view points on their faith. Romney's statement was very stupid and ridiculous.
Maybe if we did have a Japanese American advisor during WWII, maybe would would not have put so many Japanese Americans in intern-camps. Maybe we would have decided against the Atomic bomb on Japan "those" people.
Romney is racist, and Muslims have been here since antebellum.
I think that he should look for qualified Muslims and Japanese to be part of his Cabinet.
Is Romney going to fill the Cabinet with all Mormons, I think even Christians have different view points on their faith.

]]> By: Wayne, Greenville TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158382 Wayne, Greenville TX Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:56:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158382 <b><i>Well I'm not sure what else Romney can to do to hurt himself in the primaries. Can I vote for none of the above this election? Posted By Jason, Seattle, WA : November 27, 2007 6:44 pm </b></i> Sure - vote Democratic. Well I'm not sure what else Romney can to do to hurt himself in the primaries. Can I vote for none of the above this election?

Posted By Jason, Seattle, WA : November 27, 2007 6:44 pm

Sure – vote Democratic.

]]> By: MJ Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158379 MJ Kentucky Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:46:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158379 Funny...McCain didn't read all of Romney's comment apparently because it looks like they were saying the same thing. Funny...McCain didn't read all of Romney's comment apparently because it looks like they were saying the same thing.

]]> By: Susan, NC via LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158376 Susan, NC via LA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:41:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158376 Um, Mitt, wouldn't you think that the best decision would be to appoint the best-qualified person to the position, regardless of religion? Oh, wait, that would be sensible! Um, Mitt, wouldn't you think that the best decision would be to appoint the best-qualified person to the position, regardless of religion? Oh, wait, that would be sensible!

]]> By: Zeus, Racine, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158375 Zeus, Racine, WI Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:39:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158375 Hold it. Don't ALL REPUBLICANS - especially those from the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS - only appoint the MOST QUALIFIED PEOPLE to political positions? "You're doing a fine job Brownie!" Hold it. Don't ALL REPUBLICANS – especially those from the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS – only appoint the MOST QUALIFIED PEOPLE to political positions?

"You're doing a fine job Brownie!"

]]> By: AngryLiberal, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158372 AngryLiberal, Washington DC Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:31:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158372 And without a Japanese American in the Cabinet in WWII we got Korematsu and the concentration camps of Japanese Americans (next to or nearby the concentration camps containing Native Americans, that still exist) and a Supreme Court that was willing to go along with it. And without a Japanese American in the Cabinet in WWII we got Korematsu and the concentration camps of Japanese Americans (next to or nearby the concentration camps containing Native Americans, that still exist) and a Supreme Court that was willing to go along with it.

]]> By: Kyle, Fort Smith, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158352 Kyle, Fort Smith, AR Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:47:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158352 Why do we care about offending Muslims when the militant part of that group insults everybody else across the board? Why not create 1000 new special interest groups and further muck up the USA? Eat pork towel heads. Why do we care about offending Muslims when the militant part of that group insults everybody else across the board? Why not create 1000 new special interest groups and further muck up the USA? Eat pork towel heads.

]]> By: Mark, Dallas, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158348 Mark, Dallas, PA Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:33:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158348 Actually, had Roosevelt had a Japanese American on the cabinet, then maybe this country would not have pursued one of the most outlandish unconstitutional violations of human rights this country has ever approved... Nevertheless, Romney's comment using Japanese Americans and his rather convoluted justification is probably indicative of his convoluted, confused and misdirected thinking. His response should have been "I would look for people who are the most qualified to address the issues of the American people." It was that simple, but instead he gave some racially charged diatribe... you ought to be scared of this guy! Actually, had Roosevelt had a Japanese American on the cabinet, then maybe this country would not have pursued one of the most outlandish unconstitutional violations of human rights this country has ever approved...

Nevertheless, Romney's comment using Japanese Americans and his rather convoluted justification is probably indicative of his convoluted, confused and misdirected thinking.

His response should have been "I would look for people who are the most qualified to address the issues of the American people." It was that simple, but instead he gave some racially charged diatribe... you ought to be scared of this guy!

]]> By: B, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158346 B, Texas Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:29:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158346 Why is religion being confused with ethnicity in this article? Islam is not an ethnicity. And I'm confused as to how exactly McCain is "taking aim" at Romney. Romney said: "I would choose people based upon their merits and their capabilities" McCain said: "You appoint the most qualified people for the job, no matter who they are, where they come from, or where in America, as long as they're citizens." Wow! So they agree! McCain's quip is a sign of desperation for a campaign that has been going downhill since it's announcement. Just drop out John. Why is religion being confused with ethnicity in this article? Islam is not an ethnicity.

And I'm confused as to how exactly McCain is "taking aim" at Romney.

Romney said: "I would choose people based upon their merits and their capabilities"

McCain said: "You appoint the most qualified people for the job, no matter who they are, where they come from, or where in America, as long as they're citizens."

Wow! So they agree! McCain's quip is a sign of desperation for a campaign that has been going downhill since it's announcement. Just drop out John.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/28/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158345 Ryan Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:20:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/27/romney-denies-ruling-out-muslim-for-cabinet-post/#comment-158345 There are only a couple of options here. Either Ijaz or Ijaz is lying. Or there was simply a misunderstanding about the question being asked. Either way, I think I agree that the lack of video or audio recording favors Romney's account of the exchange. And he has clearly stated his intention of not limiting anyone from his cabinet based on race or religion. There are only a couple of options here. Either Ijaz or Ijaz is lying. Or there was simply a misunderstanding about the question being asked.

Either way, I think I agree that the lack of video or audio recording favors Romney's account of the exchange.

And he has clearly stated his intention of not limiting anyone from his cabinet based on race or religion.

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