Comments on: Romney calls Huckabee's surge an 'initial infatuation' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Joseph, Grand Rapids, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-178919 Joseph, Grand Rapids, MI Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:17:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-178919 Romney is correct! Huckabees record speaks for itself. Come on people he has great one liners but he is not presidental. Mitt Romney is the only one who can take on the Democrats in 2008! Romney has my vote! Romney is correct! Huckabees record speaks for itself. Come on people he has great one liners but he is not presidental. Mitt Romney is the only one who can take on the Democrats in 2008! Romney has my vote!

]]> By: Joel - Raleigh, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169917 Joel - Raleigh, NC Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:41:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169917 You trust Huckabee? Despite his dodging and outright lies regarding his tax/spending record as governor, and despite his ethical problems of using taxpayer money for personal reasons? I would expect a preacher to be above the typical lying politician, but he really isn't. You trust Huckabee? Despite his dodging and outright lies regarding his tax/spending record as governor, and despite his ethical problems of using taxpayer money for personal reasons?

I would expect a preacher to be above the typical lying politician, but he really isn't.

]]> By: Ken, Ashland, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169594 Ken, Ashland, KY Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:26:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169594 Though I'm not voting for you Mitt, you are correct. Huckabee is nothing but a Bush disciple. Though I'm not voting for you Mitt, you are correct. Huckabee is nothing but a Bush disciple.

]]> By: Mike, New Braunfels, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169368 Mike, New Braunfels, TX Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:22:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169368 This isn't a "surge". Huckabee's support has slowly and steady been growing since the beginning of his campaign. In fact, the momentum of support has continued to grow as people become more familiar with him. Furthermore, polls taken to determine the strength of committment by supporters has shown that Huckabee's supporters are stronger and more certain of their support than supporters of Romney and most if not all of the other Republican candidates. Support for Huckabee has a strong foundation built on slow and steady growth....and all of this not because of a huge spending spree as in the case of Romney, but because of grass-roots, in-the-trenches hard work by Huckabee supporters and especially by Huckabee himself,. This isn't a "surge". Huckabee's support has slowly and steady been growing since the beginning of his campaign. In fact, the momentum of support has continued to grow as people become more familiar with him. Furthermore, polls taken to determine the strength of committment by supporters has shown that Huckabee's supporters are stronger and more certain of their support than supporters of Romney and most if not all of the other Republican candidates. Support for Huckabee has a strong foundation built on slow and steady growth....and all of this not because of a huge spending spree as in the case of Romney, but because of grass-roots, in-the-trenches hard work by Huckabee supporters and especially by Huckabee himself,.

]]> By: Karen Houston TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169137 Karen Houston TX Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:32:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169137 To Dan in Saint Louis, You couldn't be more right. I want a man with a better record as my president. I am worried about the direction our country is going on so many issues. Huckabee is a "nice guy" but his record shows that he is not a great political leader. His record shows that he actually hurt the state of Arkansas with his politics. I'm sticking with Romney. He has the best record on the issues that are important to me. 1.Illegal immmigration. He is SO Pro-American and I find that refreshing in a leader. He is the only candidate that I have heard present his plan to deal with illegal immigration that does not involve amnesty. 2. The economy. He would be a wiz in this area and we need it so badly. He has the intelligence and ability to even out the international trade mess and bring more jobs to Americans. 3. He has good values. Regardless of what his opponents want to say he has ALWAYS voted on the side of conservative social issues. To Dan in Saint Louis,
You couldn't be more right. I want a man with a better record as my president. I am worried about the direction our country is going on so many issues. Huckabee is a "nice guy" but his record shows that he is not a great political leader. His record shows that he actually hurt the state of Arkansas with his politics.

I'm sticking with Romney. He has the best record on the issues that are important to me.
1.Illegal immmigration. He is SO Pro-American and I find that refreshing in a leader. He is the only candidate that I have heard present his plan to deal with illegal immigration that does not involve amnesty.
2. The economy. He would be a wiz in this area and we need it so badly. He has the intelligence and ability to even out the international trade mess and bring more jobs to Americans.
3. He has good values. Regardless of what his opponents want to say he has ALWAYS voted on the side of conservative social issues.

]]> By: Arlen Hunsaker Pocatello, Idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169077 Arlen Hunsaker Pocatello, Idaho Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:27:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169077 Really, Huckabee isn't that bad of a candidate. I think Romney is more of a consistant conservative (besides the whole pro-life issue) and I would vote for him before I would vote anybody else, but if Huckabee was the candidate come november 2008, I would feel right voting for him. Really, Huckabee isn't that bad of a candidate. I think Romney is more of a consistant conservative (besides the whole pro-life issue) and I would vote for him before I would vote anybody else, but if Huckabee was the candidate come november 2008, I would feel right voting for him.

]]> By: karen nj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169011 karen nj Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:29:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-169011 it's true, tho; there was initial excitement when Fred thompson's video introduction came out. now he's a dud. it's true, tho; there was initial excitement when Fred thompson's video introduction came out. now he's a dud.

]]> By: Jason, Jackson, MS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168963 Jason, Jackson, MS Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:52:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168963 Yeah? And Romney's support is about as organic as an Amway sale's campaign. Oh well, Marie Osmond says that she supports Romney because she'd like to see a Mormon in the White House. Someone please ask Mitt if he believes that this is a good reason to support him. Yeah? And Romney's support is about as organic as an Amway sale's campaign.

Oh well, Marie Osmond says that she supports Romney because she'd like to see a Mormon in the White House. Someone please ask Mitt if he believes that this is a good reason to support him.

]]> By: FAIR TAX,LA. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168922 FAIR TAX,LA. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:24:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168922 SORRY TO DIFFER BUT IT'S CALLED THE FAIR TAX AND FAMILY VALUES!! SORRY TO DIFFER BUT IT'S CALLED THE FAIR TAX AND FAMILY VALUES!!

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168909 AJ, IL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:16:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168909 Mitt should be afraid! Very afraid! True, Huckabee has come on strong with great one-liners and likable charm. Once Mitt starts openly talking about his Mormon religion in a political context. The evangelical right are going to wipe out the big guns. How will Mitt respond to questions like, do you believe the garden of eden is in Missouri? Do you believe Joe Smith (founder of Mormonism) is a prophet? Do you believe that man ascended to become God? Do you believe that the Book of Mormons trumps the Bible? I could go on and on...but you get the point Mitt should be afraid! Very afraid! True, Huckabee has come on strong with great one-liners and likable charm. Once Mitt starts openly talking about his Mormon religion in a political context. The evangelical right are going to wipe out the big guns. How will Mitt respond to questions like, do you believe the garden of eden is in Missouri? Do you believe Joe Smith (founder of Mormonism) is a prophet? Do you believe that man ascended to become God? Do you believe that the Book of Mormons trumps the Bible?

I could go on and on...but you get the point

]]> By: KJM, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168902 KJM, New York, NY Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:11:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168902 Romney and Giuliani can't be trusted. Ron Paul is a Libertarian. Fred Thompson is an also-ran and Hunter and Tancredo aren't even on the radar. Say what you will, but Huckabee and McCain are the only two Republican candidates I trust to be the next President of the next United States. Romney and Giuliani can't be trusted. Ron Paul is a Libertarian. Fred Thompson is an also-ran and Hunter and Tancredo aren't even on the radar.

Say what you will, but Huckabee and McCain are the only two Republican candidates I trust to be the next President of the next United States.

]]> By: I am Canadian, little itty bitty country above you http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168898 I am Canadian, little itty bitty country above you Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:05:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168898 I’m not American but do admit that your politics are quite interesting. You Americans are so funny. You preach about freedom of religion and yet are ready to pounce on a presidential candidate that is not Baptist or Pentecostal. How is the rest of the world supposed to believe the American view of freedom of religion when many of you won’t consider Mitt Romney for president simply because he is not of your faith? Common people, I listened to your GOP debate last week and clearly Romney came across as the most presidential. His statements on immigration are logical and his reasoning for switching on the abortion issue made perfect sense. Sure he doesn’t promise to get rid of your federal income tax system but maybe that’s because he is being realistic. Do any of you really think that Huckleberry can and will accomplish this if elected? Good Luck America!! I’m not American but do admit that your politics are quite interesting. You Americans are so funny. You preach about freedom of religion and yet are ready to pounce on a presidential candidate that is not Baptist or Pentecostal. How is the rest of the world supposed to believe the American view of freedom of religion when many of you won’t consider Mitt Romney for president simply because he is not of your faith?

Common people, I listened to your GOP debate last week and clearly Romney came across as the most presidential. His statements on immigration are logical and his reasoning for switching on the abortion issue made perfect sense. Sure he doesn’t promise to get rid of your federal income tax system but maybe that’s because he is being realistic. Do any of you really think that Huckleberry can and will accomplish this if elected?

Good Luck America!!

]]> By: Dan, Saint Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168889 Dan, Saint Louis, MO Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:56:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168889 American needs a tough, intelligent problem-solver, not a folksy minister. Romney '08! American needs a tough, intelligent problem-solver, not a folksy minister. Romney '08!

]]> By: Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168828 Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:01:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168828 Huckabee's poll numbers are already flattening out. The last two Iowa polls show Romney still ahead. Huckabee's poll numbers are already flattening out. The last two Iowa polls show Romney still ahead.

]]> By: Dan, Saint Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168816 Dan, Saint Louis, MO Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:54:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168816 Romney is absolutely right! Huckabee has great one-liners and he seems like a descent enough person, but you need a whole lot more than that to be president. Bob Novak said it best: besides being pro-life and anti-gay marriage, Huckabee is basically a liberal. He has a record of presiding over a big government that tells people how to spend their money, what they should eat, etc. That's nice, but it's not Republican. Romney is absolutely right! Huckabee has great one-liners and he seems like a descent enough person, but you need a whole lot more than that to be president. Bob Novak said it best: besides being pro-life and anti-gay marriage, Huckabee is basically a liberal. He has a record of presiding over a big government that tells people how to spend their money, what they should eat, etc. That's nice, but it's not Republican.

]]> By: Harold, Seattle WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168810 Harold, Seattle WA Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:46:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168810 An overall observation: I'm asuming that the poll took a random sample of likely voters througout the USA. The problem is that we don't elect our president on the popular vote, it's done through the electoral college, and isn't really meaninful if you want to predict who will be the next president. I'd like to see a statistically valid poll weighted for how electoral college votes will be cast by each state. An overall observation:

I'm asuming that the poll took a random sample of likely voters througout the USA. The problem is that we don't elect our president on the popular vote, it's done through the electoral college, and isn't really meaninful if you want to predict who will be the next president.

I'd like to see a statistically valid poll weighted for how electoral college votes will be cast by each state.

]]> By: Ryan, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168792 Ryan, New York, NY Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:32:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/romney-calls-huckabees-surge-an-initial-infatuation/#comment-168792 "Initial Infatuation," after Huckabee's been a candidate for how long????? "Initial Infatuation," after Huckabee's been a candidate for how long?????

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