Comments on: Romney ready for Granite State showdown with McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Joe K. Whiteside http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-230845 Joe K. Whiteside Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:45:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-230845 IT'S QUITE OBVIOUS THAT MCCAIN'S AND HUCKABEE'S COMBINED STRATAGY IS TO KEEP ROMNEY AT THE STARTING GATE WITH THEM, BUT NOT FOR LONG. HOPEFULLY, THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS WILL RECOGNIZE THAT ROMNEY IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT CAN WIN FOR US IN NOVEMBER '08 IT'S QUITE OBVIOUS THAT MCCAIN'S AND HUCKABEE'S COMBINED STRATAGY IS TO KEEP ROMNEY AT THE STARTING GATE WITH THEM, BUT NOT FOR LONG. HOPEFULLY, THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS WILL RECOGNIZE THAT ROMNEY IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT CAN WIN FOR US IN NOVEMBER '08

]]> By: ched http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-227043 ched Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:02:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-227043 When I heard Romney claim that he's now a "Change" guy, I had to laugh out loud, since it's only a matter of time before someone points out that he is indeed Mr. Change -- as in, changing positions on every issue out there with the wind. Careful, Mitt; they're onto you. When I heard Romney claim that he's now a "Change" guy, I had to laugh out loud, since it's only a matter of time before someone points out that he is indeed Mr. Change - as in, changing positions on every issue out there with the wind. Careful, Mitt; they're onto you.

]]> By: Joe K. Whiteside http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-227006 Joe K. Whiteside Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:54:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-227006 MITT ROMNEY IS SO SUPERIOR TO HIS REPUBLICANS RIVALS. IT IS NOT EVEN FUNNY ' WAKE UP GOP ! MITT ROMNEY IS SO SUPERIOR TO HIS REPUBLICANS RIVALS. IT IS NOT EVEN FUNNY ' WAKE UP GOP !

]]> By: almanojodo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-225562 almanojodo Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:13:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-225562 OUR NATION NEEDS A PRESIDENT ROMNEY TO STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY, DEAL WITH A POTENTIAL RECESSION, AND BRING NEW PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS TO WASHINGTON. HE IS A PROVEN LEADER FROM OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY, AND WILL WORK TO HEAL THE BROKEN SYSTEM CURRENTLY IN WASHINGTON. OUR NATION NEEDS A PRESIDENT ROMNEY TO STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY, DEAL WITH A POTENTIAL RECESSION, AND BRING NEW PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS TO WASHINGTON. HE IS A PROVEN LEADER FROM OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY, AND WILL WORK TO HEAL THE BROKEN SYSTEM CURRENTLY IN WASHINGTON.

]]> By: Fedman161 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-223136 Fedman161 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:08:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-223136 I can vote for Romney, Rudy, or Thompson. I could vote for McCain if I have no other choice, despite his clear junk yard dog meanness. But I will not under any circumstances vote for Huckabee. I honestly don't think most of his supporters know his real record. He pardoned more criminals than the previous 3 Arkansas governors combined, including murderers. His record on taxes is poor. His record on illegal aliens is worse. Judicial Watch said he was one of the top 10 most corrupt politicians in the U.S. He has all kinds of ethics problems. He is unelectable. I can vote for Romney, Rudy, or Thompson. I could vote for McCain if I have no other choice, despite his clear junk yard dog meanness. But I will not under any circumstances vote for Huckabee. I honestly don't think most of his supporters know his real record. He pardoned more criminals than the previous 3 Arkansas governors combined, including murderers. His record on taxes is poor. His record on illegal aliens is worse. Judicial Watch said he was one of the top 10 most corrupt politicians in the U.S. He has all kinds of ethics problems. He is unelectable.

]]> By: matthew allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-221856 matthew allen Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:03:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-221856 Go Mitt Go Mitt

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-220340 Mike Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:30:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-220340 AK, Residents of MA know. We bought a lemon from Mitt's used cars once (no offense towards used car salesman). We wont do it again. I am from Stoneham. MA (Nancy Kerrigan land), and Romney is not only generally not supported, but he is hated, like a saleman who sold you a lemon. That should tell the rest of the nation something. Romney cant get a local endorsement if he bought one. Romney has spent $50M (WSJ) and Huckabee $1.7M nationally. Huckabee kickd his *ss and spent pennies on the dollar. That is not compelling for the GOP chances (Obama spent 40M vs. Hillary's 50M) - much more comparable AK, Residents of MA know. We bought a lemon from Mitt's used cars once (no offense towards used car salesman). We wont do it again. I am from Stoneham. MA (Nancy Kerrigan land), and Romney is not only generally not supported, but he is hated, like a saleman who sold you a lemon. That should tell the rest of the nation something. Romney cant get a local endorsement if he bought one. Romney has spent $50M (WSJ) and Huckabee $1.7M nationally. Huckabee kickd his *ss and spent pennies on the dollar. That is not compelling for the GOP chances (Obama spent 40M vs. Hillary's 50M) – much more comparable

]]> By: Cameron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-220272 Cameron Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:03:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-220272 If I were Mitt Romney, I sure would point out tonight that John McCain is willing to make a troop commitment in Iraq for ONE HUNDRED YEARS!!! That blew my mind when he said that the other night. If I were Mitt Romney, I sure would point out tonight that John McCain is willing to make a troop commitment in Iraq for ONE HUNDRED YEARS!!! That blew my mind when he said that the other night.

]]> By: A.K. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219823 A.K. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:22:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219823 I wouldn't vote for Willard Romney for anything. I have a home in Massachusetts and I know the only reason Willard won for governor is that the Democrats put up a "Hillary" type candidate for governor, Shannon O'Brien, who was even more irritating and arrogant than Hillary if that is possible. THAT'S THE ONLY REASON WILLARD WON!!!! HE KNEW HE WOULD NOT WIN IF HE TRIED TO BE RE-ELECTED. The only thing real about Willard Romney is that he is a real phony; he is also a real hypocrite, real liar/exaggerator. He's right up there with the inventor of the Internet, Mr. Albert Gore. I wouldn't vote for Willard Romney for anything. I have a home in Massachusetts and I know the only reason Willard won for governor is that the Democrats put up a
"Hillary" type candidate for governor, Shannon O'Brien, who was even more irritating and arrogant than Hillary if that is possible.

THAT'S THE ONLY REASON WILLARD WON!!!! HE KNEW HE WOULD NOT WIN IF HE TRIED TO BE RE-ELECTED.

The only thing real about Willard Romney is that he is a real phony; he is also a real hypocrite, real liar/exaggerator. He's right up there with the inventor of the Internet, Mr. Albert Gore.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219627 Ryan Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:21:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219627 Iowa's biggest concern was religion, luckily the rest of the country is not that stupid, he'll be the overall winner, huckabee has no idea what he's doing Iowa's biggest concern was religion, luckily the rest of the country is not that stupid, he'll be the overall winner, huckabee has no idea what he's doing

]]> By: Dale Davis, Glendora, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219486 Dale Davis, Glendora, California Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:49:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219486 The latest mantra against Romney is that he is trying to "buy" the election. No, he is trying to serve the country because he is passionate about America. Additionally, NOBODY HAS WORKED HIS BUTT OF MORE THAN MITT. JUST LOOK AT HIS TRACK RECORD OF MEETINGS THIS YEAR. JUST LOOK AT THIS PICTURE. HE IS EARNING EVERY VOTE WITH A TON OF ELBOW GREASE. THE AMERICAN WAY. YOU HAVE EARNED MY VOTE MITT. The latest mantra against Romney is that he is trying to "buy" the election. No, he is trying to serve the country because he is passionate about America. Additionally, NOBODY HAS WORKED HIS BUTT OF MORE THAN MITT. JUST LOOK AT HIS TRACK RECORD OF MEETINGS THIS YEAR. JUST LOOK AT THIS PICTURE. HE IS EARNING EVERY VOTE WITH A TON OF ELBOW GREASE. THE AMERICAN WAY. YOU HAVE EARNED MY VOTE MITT.

]]> By: John Hale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219367 John Hale Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:15:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219367 What is so negative about comparing two canidates records on the issues, and saying that we need someone from outside washington in the White House. All of us Evangelicals need to quick being so arrigant. If people would just open their eyes, they would see the Mormons are not a cult and that they are a very Christian organization. Just because they may not have the very same view on the god head as other Christian faiths, doesnt mean they are not Christian. Jesus Christ is at the center of the LDS faith. So lets all grow up, and not let the one issue of Religion keep us from voting for, or against a canitdate. What is so negative about comparing two canidates records on the issues, and saying that we need someone from outside washington in the White House. All of us Evangelicals need to quick being so arrigant. If people would just open their eyes, they would see the Mormons are not a cult and that they are a very Christian organization. Just because they may not have the very same view on the god head as other Christian faiths, doesnt mean they are not Christian. Jesus Christ is at the center of the LDS faith. So lets all grow up, and not let the one issue of Religion keep us from voting for, or against a canitdate.

]]> By: Don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219342 Don Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:56:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219342 I am looking forward to Gov. Romney asking Sen. McCain why he (McCain) is "OK" with the U.S. staying in the Iraq war for 100 years. (According to McCain's own words last evening in New Hampshire) I didn't believe it, just like the astonished audience, until I saw it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf7HYoh9YMM So McCain is "OK" with us producing 5 generations of U.S. soldiers in order to send to the Iraq war? I do hope Mitt will ask him about that. I am looking forward to Gov. Romney asking Sen. McCain why he (McCain) is "OK" with the U.S. staying in the Iraq war for 100 years. (According to McCain's own words last evening in New Hampshire) I didn't believe it, just like the astonished audience, until I saw it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf7HYoh9YMM

So McCain is "OK" with us producing 5 generations of U.S. soldiers in order to send to the Iraq war? I do hope Mitt will ask him about that.

]]> By: NEWT G CHICAGO, ILL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219249 NEWT G CHICAGO, ILL Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:56:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219249 ROMNEY/OBAMA OR OBAMA/ROMNEY That is the ticket! ROMNEY/OBAMA

OR OBAMA/ROMNEY

That is the ticket!

]]> By: matthew allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219209 matthew allen Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:30:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219209 I think anyone who votes for Mike Huckabee is just plain stupid he is a joke . Mitt Romney is the best canidate on both sides hands down. I think anyone who votes for Mike Huckabee is just plain stupid he is a joke . Mitt Romney is the best canidate on both sides hands down.

]]> By: Steve Blaine Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219203 Steve Blaine Washington Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:24:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219203 The clause was put in the Constitution by the framers of the Constitution for one reason and one reason only. they did not want anyone born outside the USA because they did not want anyone that was not natural born from securing command of the militatry. There was no argument of debate on the subject because all the framers of the Constitution agreed on the subject.. Should the Constitution be amended today amending or deleting the requirement? Yes, I think so, but it would takes quite a few states to ratified and usually this ratification takes years. Yes, I spent many many doing this research. The clause was put in the Constitution by the framers of the Constitution for one reason and one reason only. they did not want anyone born outside the USA
because they did not want anyone that was not natural born from securing command of the militatry. There was no argument of debate on the subject because all the framers of the Constitution agreed on the subject..
Should the Constitution be amended today amending or deleting the requirement? Yes, I think so, but it would takes quite a few states to ratified and usually this ratification takes years.
Yes, I spent many many doing this research.

]]> By: elaine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219144 elaine Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:50:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219144 I hope John Edwards wins I hope John Edwards wins

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219120 Matt Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:36:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219120 To Steve Blaine- why do you care about John McCain's 'natural born' status so much? This was not an issue in 2000 and its not an issue now. You bring up the same comment in every article about McCain. No one cares. I know you support the man and want him to win, that's why your so fixated on it. Don't worry, its a non-issue and he'll do fine without your help. To Steve Blaine- why do you care about John McCain's 'natural born' status so much? This was not an issue in 2000 and its not an issue now. You bring up the same comment in every article about McCain. No one cares. I know you support the man and want him to win, that's why your so fixated on it. Don't worry, its a non-issue and he'll do fine without your help.

]]> By: FleetingThoughts, America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219061 FleetingThoughts, America Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:12:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-219061 Hey democrats, did Obama buy victory in Iowa? He spent 2 million more on ads than Romney? They are all doing what they think will get them the nomination. I support Romney because Romney kept his promises as an elected official. He did his best to represent his constituency. Though his positions may be different now than earlier, he is a man of integrity and will actually follow through - he knows how to build a team, break down barriers to change, and he knows how to implement projects and bring them to completion. He has positioned himself to run for President and is willing to spend his own money to get out the vote. On the other hand, Huckabee didn't tell the truth about raising taxes (he said he would not in is opening address as Governor) yet raised them later. Huckabee has basically positioned himself as the anti-Romney candidate - and uses a religion whisper campaign to promote himself. Huckabee vs. Romney comparision Huckabee didn't finish his masters degree - Romney finished two Huckabee tried to take the furniture - Romney bought his own Huckabee never achieved the American Dream - Romney has (This is in part due to Huckabees inability to finish things he starts) Huckabee was chubby and started jogging - Romney has always jogged Huckabee had 14 ethics charges against him as Governor - Romney has zero Huckabee keeps his family off the stage - Romney lets his family participate Finally, they are all politicians, however, I think Romney knows enough about business to turn around the American budget - he knows the cost of business and will know how to veto excessive ear marks. He can recognize from a 10Q the success or failure of a business and so can understand effective sanctions against rogue nations. He knows how taxes influence business and could provide Congress some insight on how to change the tax code rather than fire 82,000 IRS employees. Changes to the tax code could be more business friendly, especially for small business. Romney can do it, Huckabee, McCain or Giulianni cannot. I find it interesting that Huckabee supports McCain in NH, McCain supports Huckabee in Iowa, and Guliani supports Huckabee and McCain. Why are they all afraid of Romney? Because he would be the better President! Hey democrats, did Obama buy victory in Iowa? He spent 2 million more on ads than Romney? They are all doing what they think will get them the nomination.

I support Romney because Romney kept his promises as an elected official. He did his best to represent his constituency. Though his positions may be different now than earlier, he is a man of integrity and will actually follow through – he knows how to build a team, break down barriers to change, and he knows how to implement projects and bring them to completion. He has positioned himself to run for President and is willing to spend his own money to get out the vote.

On the other hand, Huckabee didn't tell the truth about raising taxes (he said he would not in is opening address as Governor) yet raised them later. Huckabee has basically positioned himself as the anti-Romney candidate – and uses a religion whisper campaign to promote himself.

Huckabee vs. Romney comparision
Huckabee didn't finish his masters degree – Romney finished two
Huckabee tried to take the furniture – Romney bought his own
Huckabee never achieved the American Dream – Romney has (This is in part due to Huckabees inability to finish things he starts)
Huckabee was chubby and started jogging – Romney has always jogged
Huckabee had 14 ethics charges against him as Governor – Romney has zero
Huckabee keeps his family off the stage – Romney lets his family participate

Finally, they are all politicians, however, I think Romney knows enough about business to turn around the American budget – he knows the cost of business and will know how to veto excessive ear marks. He can recognize from a 10Q the success or failure of a business and so can understand effective sanctions against rogue nations. He knows how taxes influence business and could provide Congress some insight on how to change the tax code rather than fire 82,000 IRS employees. Changes to the tax code could be more business friendly, especially for small business. Romney can do it, Huckabee, McCain or Giulianni cannot. I find it interesting that Huckabee supports McCain in NH, McCain supports Huckabee in Iowa, and Guliani supports Huckabee and McCain.

Why are they all afraid of Romney? Because he would be the better President!

]]> By: Ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218997 Ben Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:38:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218997 Everybody needs to remember, this primary election is about the number of Delegates you recieve from each state. Not if you come in first place in the first contest. Huckabee won last night and recieved 17 delegates from Iowa but Romney also recieved 12 delegates from Iowa coming in 2nd. Wyoming's caucus is tomorrow (Saturday) and Romney has a HUGE lead in Wyoming giving him 12 delegates if he wins in Wyoming. What does this mean? Romney will have 24 Delegates on Saturday and Huckabee will still only have 17. Romney will then be in the lead for the number of delegates needed to win the nomination heading into NH!!! This ain't over yet Huckster, Your 15 minutes are up!! Romney 2008!! Everybody needs to remember, this primary election is about the number of Delegates you recieve from each state. Not if you come in first place in the first contest.

Huckabee won last night and recieved 17 delegates from Iowa but Romney also recieved 12 delegates from Iowa coming in 2nd. Wyoming's caucus is tomorrow (Saturday) and Romney has a HUGE lead in Wyoming giving him 12 delegates if he wins in Wyoming. What does this mean? Romney will have 24 Delegates on Saturday and Huckabee will still only have 17. Romney will then be in the lead for the number of delegates needed to win the nomination heading into NH!!!

This ain't over yet Huckster, Your 15 minutes are up!!

Romney 2008!!

]]> By: Dem from MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218871 Dem from MI Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:41:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218871 What happened to the hair Mitt? What happened to the hair Mitt?

]]> By: Jose F. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218764 Jose F. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:02:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218764 Competetive? He lost by well over 10,000 (10^4 or 10 X E4) votes. REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES January 03, 2008 Race Status Candidate Votes % Del* Precincts Iowa Updated 10:05 p.m. EDT, Jan 3, 2008 County Results 95%reporting Huckabee 39,814 34% 17 Romney 29,405 25% 12 Thompson 15,521 13% 3 McCain 15,248 13% 3 Paul 11,598 10% 2 Giuliani 4,013 4% 0 Hunter 515 1% 0 Competetive? He lost by well over 10,000 (10^4 or 10 X E4) votes.

REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES January 03, 2008
Race Status Candidate Votes % Del* Precincts
Iowa

Updated 10:05 p.m. EDT, Jan 3, 2008

County Results
95%reporting

Huckabee 39,814 34% 17
Romney 29,405 25% 12
Thompson 15,521 13% 3
McCain 15,248 13% 3
Paul 11,598 10% 2
Giuliani 4,013 4% 0
Hunter 515 1% 0

]]> By: Steve Blaine Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218694 Steve Blaine Washington Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:38:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218694 Steve, you're right that the Consitution doesn't define "natural born," but that doesn't mean its definition is implied in the Constitution. Which means a definition in any US law is perfectly legit. It could still be challenged in a lawsuit, as anything can, but I don't think any court, much less the Supreme Court, would even take up the issue because it's already considered settled in a legal sense. Think of it this way: How many of the country's first several presidents were born on U.S. soil? Well, none, because it was such a young country at the time. If there hasn't been a change to the law since the 1790s, why wasn't this an issue back then? This is not an up-in-the-air issue. It's a settled matter. And this isn't the only part of the Constitution that was left purposely vague specifically so that it could be interpreted later by accompanying laws. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you read the whole outline you would have seen reason for inserting the clause natural born in the Constitution and if you would have read the Act in 1790 which contained natural born clause you would understand why it was repealed in 1795. I explained all this several time. If you do not believe me go to a library where they have all these laws and look them up. That is what I did. Steve, you're right that the Consitution doesn't define "natural born," but that doesn't mean its definition is implied in the Constitution. Which means a definition in any US law is perfectly legit. It could still be challenged in a lawsuit, as anything can, but I don't think any court, much less the Supreme Court, would even take up the issue because it's already considered settled in a legal sense.

Think of it this way: How many of the country's first several presidents were born on U.S. soil? Well, none, because it was such a young country at the time. If there hasn't been a change to the law since the 1790s, why wasn't this an issue back then?

This is not an up-in-the-air issue. It's a settled matter. And this isn't the only part of the Constitution that was left purposely vague specifically so that it could be interpreted later by accompanying laws.

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If you read the whole outline you would have seen reason for inserting the clause natural born in the Constitution and if you would have read the Act in 1790 which contained natural born clause you would understand why it was repealed in 1795.
I explained all this several time. If you do not believe me go to a library where they have all these laws and look them up. That is what I did.

]]> By: Steve Blaine Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218654 Steve Blaine Washington Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:25:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218654 January 4, 2008 2:30 pm ET Steve: I'm in the Army and my daughter was born in the Netherlands when I was stationed there. We have her dutch birth certificate, an English translation of it, and a "Report of US Birth Abroad" from the State Department that all have to be maintained and used together whenever a birth certificate is required. Are you trying to tell me that she isn't a natural born U.S. citizen and couldn't run for president someday? I already know the answer but I am just curious to see if you will continue to show your ignorance and post inaccurate information. You are right. She is a citizen of U.S. But is not a natural Born citizen that would qualify her to run for President. I have put the Law quoteson this program many times. If you do not be believe the law quotes I gave you and the Constitution look them up youself. January 4, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Steve:

I'm in the Army and my daughter was born in the Netherlands when I was stationed there. We have her dutch birth certificate, an English translation of it, and a "Report of US Birth Abroad" from the State Department that all have to be maintained and used together whenever a birth certificate is required. Are you trying to tell me that she isn't a natural born U.S. citizen and couldn't run for president someday?

I already know the answer but I am just curious to see if you will continue to show your ignorance and post inaccurate information.
You are right. She is a citizen of U.S. But is not a natural Born citizen that would qualify her to run for President. I have put the Law quoteson this program many times. If you do not be believe the law quotes I gave you and the Constitution look them up youself.

]]> By: Ajay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218491 Ajay Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:36:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218491 Romney an openly BUSH Jr. supporter LOST!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. policies and his standing with American public today. Yes the 43rd President Bush Jr. has cause for concern: Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004! With all the anti-Bush Jr. rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle. Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/ For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php Romney an openly BUSH Jr. supporter LOST!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. policies and his standing with American public today.

Yes the 43rd President Bush Jr. has cause for concern:
Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004!

With all the anti-Bush Jr. rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/
For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

]]> By: Greg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218436 Greg Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:24:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218436 Why can't anyone spell the word 'lose' correctly? Why can't anyone spell the word 'lose' correctly?

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218388 Jim Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:10:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218388 Oh BTW, Clinton and Obama spent as much as Romney in IA. They spent what they had to! Oh BTW, Clinton and Obama spent as much as Romney in IA. They spent what they had to!

]]> By: JR Freeman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218315 JR Freeman Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:57:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218315 Obama says he is going to change things. But he don,t say in what way.we mite not like the way things will be changed.better stick with Hillary some one that knows what she is doing. get some one that has tested the waters. thank JR Obama says he is going to change things. But he don,t say in what way.we mite not like the way things will be changed.better stick with Hillary some one that knows what she is doing. get some one that has tested the waters. thank JR

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218313 Jim Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:57:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218313 Well... Iowa certainly was energizing. Fortunately, it has not been very telling historically...because it isn't a valid representation of the nation. No one candidate will appeal to every segment in America. Loved in IA but tolerated in NH, revered in SC but laughed at in NY. We are a diverse Nation with diverse ideas. Here is how I approach it, as a conservative R… Either Obama or Clinton will win the D party nomination. Hillery took a hit last night but is far from out. It’s too early to predict. Remember Bill didn’t win IA or NH in 1992. Obama was impressive! The win and the man were impressive. I have to admit even as a conservative R, I admired his speech. He sounded and looked like a Presdient. Who will Obama select as a running mate? Obama/Clinton (assuming she would even consider it) would be an incredible ticket. Clinton/Obama would be formidable. Obama certainly has the charisma, persona and belief that he represents change. But remember they are both Senators who historically do not fare well in presidential elections. So…WHO can best beat Obama or Clinton? It isn’t Huckabee! He will never stand up to the scrutiny that is coming. He’s not apart of the political/economic establishment that exercises immense influence in this country…and I don’t believe has the skills, expertise, financial backing or broad appeal will overcome that fact. His folksy style is appealing but where's the substance? I’m sure the D party would love him to get the R nod. He would be easy to beat in the general election! True he didn’t buy a win in IA, because he didn’t have to. What if NH had been first? He would have had to spend heavily there if he WANTED to win or even place. That’s not the case in the rest of the country where he will have to spend heavily in every other state (excepting SC) if he wants to win. Who cares how much Mitt spent in IA! Presidents don’t get elected without spending LOTS of money. If they don’t have it they are going no where. McCain will not beat Clinton or Obama! His participation in the “Gang of 14” destroyed any chance he may have had. Not to mention his age, position on immigration, and the fact that he is an old established senator who has not done anything in the past to make needed changes. Plus Senators are handicapped out of the shoot. Thompson is done! Stick a fork in him. Ron Paul? I love him …but no way will America elect him. Whuliani? Only time will tell if his strategy to ignore IA and NH will pay off or doom him. I seriously doubt he will withstand the intense scrutiny that he is going to receive as the primaries progress. He is too vulnerable IMHO to beat Obama or Clinton. So who is left, that can WIN? ROMNEY! The only chance the R party has to win the Whitehouse. Well... Iowa certainly was energizing. Fortunately, it has not been very telling historically...because it isn't a valid representation of the nation. No one candidate will appeal to every segment in America. Loved in IA but tolerated in NH, revered in SC but laughed at in NY. We are a diverse Nation with diverse ideas.

Here is how I approach it, as a conservative R… Either Obama or Clinton will win the D party nomination. Hillery took a hit last night but is far from out. It’s too early to predict. Remember Bill didn’t win IA or NH in 1992. Obama was impressive! The win and the man were impressive. I have to admit even as a conservative R, I admired his speech. He sounded and looked like a Presdient.

Who will Obama select as a running mate? Obama/Clinton (assuming she would even consider it) would be an incredible ticket. Clinton/Obama would be formidable. Obama certainly has the charisma, persona and belief that he represents change. But remember they are both Senators who historically do not fare well in presidential elections. So…WHO can best beat Obama or Clinton?

It isn’t Huckabee! He will never stand up to the scrutiny that is coming. He’s not apart of the political/economic establishment that exercises immense influence in this country…and I don’t believe has the skills, expertise, financial backing or broad appeal will overcome that fact. His folksy style is appealing but where's the substance? I’m sure the D party would love him to get the R nod. He would be easy to beat in the general election!

True he didn’t buy a win in IA, because he didn’t have to. What if NH had been first? He would have had to spend heavily there if he WANTED to win or even place. That’s not the case in the rest of the country where he will have to spend heavily in every other state (excepting SC) if he wants to win. Who cares how much Mitt spent in IA! Presidents don’t get elected without spending LOTS of money. If they don’t have it they are going no where.

McCain will not beat Clinton or Obama! His participation in the “Gang of 14” destroyed any chance he may have had. Not to mention his age, position on immigration, and the fact that he is an old established senator who has not done anything in the past to make needed changes. Plus Senators are handicapped out of the shoot.

Thompson is done! Stick a fork in him.

Ron Paul? I love him …but no way will America elect him.

Whuliani? Only time will tell if his strategy to ignore IA and NH will pay off or doom him. I seriously doubt he will withstand the intense scrutiny that he is going to receive as the primaries progress. He is too vulnerable IMHO to beat Obama or Clinton.

So who is left, that can WIN? ROMNEY! The only chance the R party has to win the Whitehouse.

]]> By: Angelo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218209 Angelo Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:31:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218209 What a great day for America Mitt Romney looses in Iowa after spending 7 million. The people in Iowa saw what a phony he is and hopefully the people of New Hampshire will do the same. What a great day for America Mitt Romney looses in Iowa after spending 7 million. The people in Iowa saw what a phony he is and hopefully the people of New Hampshire will do the same.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218198 Anonymous Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:29:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218198 Romney an openly BUSH Jr. supporter LOST!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. policies and his standing with American public today. Yes 43rd President Bush Jr. has cause for concern: Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004! With all the anti-Bush Jr. rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle. Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/ For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php Romney an openly BUSH Jr. supporter LOST!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. policies and his standing with American public today.

Yes 43rd President Bush Jr. has cause for concern:
Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004!

With all the anti-Bush Jr. rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/
For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

]]> By: greg,new york http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218195 greg,new york Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:28:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218195 nice picture nice picture

]]> By: Greg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218185 Greg Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:24:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218185 I've almost always voted Republican, but if Huckabee gets the nomination, I'm voting for the Democrat, even if it is Hillary. (Shudder) I've almost always voted Republican, but if Huckabee gets the nomination, I'm voting for the Democrat, even if it is Hillary. (Shudder)

]]> By: Jeremiah, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218183 Jeremiah, Phoenix AZ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:23:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218183 Until then, hopefully a number of other people can wake up (or also go to sleep for a good long while) and get over this silly talk of one candidate's religion over another. When you match up records and accomplishments among the candidates, <b>it should be very clear that Romney is by far the most qualified candidate--see 23 incredibly successful years in business, closing a budget deficit in MA *without* raising taxes (something Huck would have never thought of), and using his innate leadership ability to turn around the SLC Olympics.</b> I am definitely voting for Romney!!! Until then, hopefully a number of other people can wake up (or also go to sleep for a good long while) and get over this silly talk of one candidate's religion over another. When you match up records and accomplishments among the candidates, it should be very clear that Romney is by far the most qualified candidate–see 23 incredibly successful years in business, closing a budget deficit in MA *without* raising taxes (something Huck would have never thought of), and using his innate leadership ability to turn around the SLC Olympics.

I am definitely voting for Romney!!!

]]> By: Mark, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218125 Mark, Washington DC Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:07:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218125 Excuse me MediaJunkie. Mitt Romney might have had those views before, but now it is different. He was asked in one of the debates why he changed his position. He said that he was wrong origionally and now he does not support his hold ideas. He at least said that he was wrong about something in the past and move on from there, unlike H Clinton for starters. He actually has some honesty. Excuse me MediaJunkie. Mitt Romney might have had those views before, but now it is different. He was asked in one of the debates why he changed his position. He said that he was wrong origionally and now he does not support his hold ideas. He at least said that he was wrong about something in the past and move on from there, unlike H Clinton for starters. He actually has some honesty.

]]> By: Garrett, Provo, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218096 Garrett, Provo, UT Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:00:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218096 If HuckaBigot and his Evangelical/ Born Again backers win the Republican nomination, there is no way that the Republicans would win the election for one simple reason: Huck would loose Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington (and maybe even Utah) immediately becaue each of those states have considerable Mormon populations (which overwhelmingly vote Republican) and many of those Mormons would never vote for someone so blatantly ignorant and bigoted about the Mormon faith. If HuckaBigot and his Evangelical/ Born Again backers win the Republican nomination, there is no way that the Republicans would win the election for one simple reason: Huck would loose Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington (and maybe even Utah) immediately becaue each of those states have considerable Mormon populations (which overwhelmingly vote Republican) and many of those Mormons would never vote for someone so blatantly ignorant and bigoted about the Mormon faith.

]]> By: Duncan, Richmond, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218091 Duncan, Richmond, VA Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:58:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218091 Don't understand how anyone can vote for a candidate that voted for the Patriot Act as McCain did.. Don't understand how anyone can vote for a candidate that voted for the Patriot Act as McCain did..

]]> By: J.M., North Hollywood http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218075 J.M., North Hollywood Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:52:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218075 Look, I can't stand Romney and would never vote for him but that's because he is a WAFFLER, a FLIPPER, a PANDERER. I was extremely pleased that he lost last night for those reasons. All this being said, I am getting the feeling that he lost because of his religion and that's not cool. What a weird juxtaposition we have between the parties, right? Iowa Democrats want change regardless of the source, come out in record numbers and vote a black man to the top. Iowa Republicans want the same, come out in record numbers and vote out of discrimination of a religion rather than intelligently stating more tangible reasons. One side embraces diversity while the other one fears it. Can't really blame the Republicans because just look at the field of candidates. When their change candidate is someone like Huckabee, watch out! It's sad times for Republicans. Look, I can't stand Romney and would never vote for him but that's because he is a WAFFLER, a FLIPPER, a PANDERER.

I was extremely pleased that he lost last night for those reasons.

All this being said, I am getting the feeling that he lost because of his religion and that's not cool.

What a weird juxtaposition we have between the parties, right?

Iowa Democrats want change regardless of the source, come out in record numbers and vote a black man to the top.

Iowa Republicans want the same, come out in record numbers and vote out of discrimination of a religion rather than intelligently stating more tangible reasons.

One side embraces diversity while the other one fears it.

Can't really blame the Republicans because just look at the field of candidates. When their change candidate is someone like Huckabee, watch out!

It's sad times for Republicans.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218068 Jim Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:50:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218068 Let me get this straight, if you don't like an evangelical person, then your not a bigot? And your not judging someone? And you know more than them? And you love others more? And you have a grip on the bigger picture? And you are more tolerant of others, especially evangelicals. No hyprocrisy here! Let me get this straight, if you don't like an evangelical person, then your not a bigot? And your not judging someone? And you know more than them? And you love others more? And you have a grip on the bigger picture? And you are more tolerant of others, especially evangelicals. No hyprocrisy here!

]]> By: jw, canadian,ok http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218067 jw, canadian,ok Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:50:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218067 Looks like a deranged passenger in a B grade flick. Looks like a deranged passenger in a B grade flick.

]]> By: Bill Hunter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218066 Bill Hunter Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:50:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218066 I don’t know who started up the idiocy about McCain’s citizenship, but it was obviously someone who wanted to derail any substantive discussion of the issues. It isn’t McCain’s citizenship that I question, it is his record on campaign finance, votes against the Bush tax cuts, legislative deal making on Senate ratification of presidential judicial appointments, faux pa on immigration, etc. and his Bill Clintonesk blustering like a bandy rooster in an attempt to silence any criticism of him on those issues. As far as I’m concerned, Huckabee’s catapult to the top in Iowa has been largely based on his own innuendo and surragates openly branding Romney as a cultist. Huckabee's posturing is nothing more than a cynical attempt to throw up a smoke screen over his record on tax hikes, pandering to illegal immigrants, pardoning violent criminals, and lack of credible positions on foreign policy. McCain and Huckabee congratulating each other on their “positive” campaigns has got to be a sketch straight out of late night comedy shows. The hiring of “Hitman” Ed Rollins shows how calculating and cynical Huckabee is. It strikes me odd that voters haven't been turned off by the collusion on the part of Huckabee and McCain to derail Romney since neither one of them seems to be able to do it by themselves. It seems that it takes the two of them combined to equal one Romney. If they are successful will they get to have a third person on the ticket to be V.P.? I don’t know who started up the idiocy about McCain’s citizenship, but it was obviously someone who wanted to derail any substantive discussion of the issues. It isn’t McCain’s citizenship that I question, it is his record on campaign finance, votes against the Bush tax cuts, legislative deal making on Senate ratification of presidential judicial appointments, faux pa on immigration, etc. and his Bill Clintonesk blustering like a bandy rooster in an attempt to silence any criticism of him on those issues.

As far as I’m concerned, Huckabee’s catapult to the top in Iowa has been largely based on his own innuendo and surragates openly branding Romney as a cultist. Huckabee's posturing is nothing more than a cynical attempt to throw up a smoke screen over his record on tax hikes, pandering to illegal immigrants, pardoning violent criminals, and lack of credible positions on foreign policy.

McCain and Huckabee congratulating each other on their “positive” campaigns has got to be a sketch straight out of late night comedy shows. The hiring of “Hitman” Ed Rollins shows how calculating and cynical Huckabee is. It strikes me odd that voters haven't been turned off by the collusion on the part of Huckabee and McCain to derail Romney since neither one of them seems to be able to do it by themselves. It seems that it takes the two of them combined to equal one Romney. If they are successful will they get to have a third person on the ticket to be V.P.?

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218051 Farrell, Houston, Tx Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:44:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218051 I understand that some republicans are laughing at their party in embarrassment over Huckabee's Iowa win. I guess they're wondering if this is the best they've got and so am I. I understand that some republicans are laughing at their party in embarrassment over Huckabee's Iowa win. I guess they're wondering if this is the best they've got and so am I.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218038 Ryan Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:37:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218038 Romney's defeat in Iowa had nothing to do with his religion and everything to do with credibility. He has done NOTHING to further the cause of the middle class and everything to crush it. He, one of the true "elite" has no clue or desire to comprehend the daily struggles most of us go through and would no sooner be a man of the people than Hillary Clinton. They are too slick, too pandering, and too arrogant. We sent them packing in Iowa, now do the same in New Hampshire and show these opportunists who is taking back control of this country. Maybe they can run for office in the Caymans with their offshore corporate accounts that nobody seems to want to talk about. Can you say "tax haven"? How about "traitor" Romney's defeat in Iowa had nothing to do with his religion and everything to do with credibility. He has done NOTHING to further the cause of the middle class and everything to crush it. He, one of the true "elite" has no clue or desire to comprehend the daily struggles most of us go through and would no sooner be a man of the people than Hillary Clinton. They are too slick, too pandering, and too arrogant.
We sent them packing in Iowa, now do the same in New Hampshire and show these opportunists who is taking back control of this country.
Maybe they can run for office in the Caymans with their offshore corporate accounts that nobody seems to want to talk about. Can you say "tax haven"?
How about "traitor"

]]> By: Joe K. Whiteside http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218027 Joe K. Whiteside Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:35:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218027 If Mitt Romney is not the nominee for the Republican Party, in Nov. '08, the Republicans will see their Party go down in flames against any of the Demo candidates. If Mitt Romney is not the nominee for the Republican Party, in Nov. '08, the Republicans will see their Party go down in flames against any of the Demo candidates.

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218021 Mark Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:33:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-218021 Read what Rick from Syracuse said. Ths vast numbers of middle class and poor people in the US are sick of the Republican brand. Sick of pride and arrogance, and religion and patriotism being worn on a sleeve like a little flag lapel pin your wife can accidentally run thru the wash when you're at happy hour. Republicans have proven themselves at best unqualified, at worst - humiliaiting, in the eyes of the world. You can continue to argue about who can shoot more ducks, or who loves god more. It's not gonna matter. The vast majority of citizens just aren't listening anymore. Just sit back and watch the Democrats clean the floor with this crop of gomers. It's gonna be fun! Read what Rick from Syracuse said.

Ths vast numbers of middle class and poor people in the US are sick of the Republican brand. Sick of pride and arrogance, and religion and patriotism being worn on a sleeve like a little flag lapel pin your wife can accidentally run thru the wash when you're at happy hour. Republicans have proven themselves at best unqualified, at worst – humiliaiting, in the eyes of the world.

You can continue to argue about who can shoot more ducks, or who loves god more. It's not gonna matter. The vast majority of citizens just aren't listening anymore.

Just sit back and watch the Democrats clean the floor with this crop of gomers. It's gonna be fun!

]]> By: Sean Boston Ma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217981 Sean Boston Ma Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:09:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217981 why do the mormons think that the reason mitt lost was his faith? if iowans are that bigoted how can you explain obama's showing?? the answer is you cant...Mitt is a ken doll,a man who has all the convictions of a used car salesmen...ask massachusetts about Willards record here and we'll tell you all about him..Its over for romney,he paid 2000 per vote he got yesterday and still got beat by a snake handler from arkanas...its over Willard,time to go back to what you do best,union busting and venture capitolism at the expense of the american workers... why do the mormons think that the reason mitt lost was his faith?
if iowans are that bigoted how can you explain obama's showing??
the answer is you cant...Mitt is a ken doll,a man who has all the convictions of a used car salesmen...ask massachusetts about Willards record here and we'll tell you all about him..Its over for romney,he paid 2000 per vote he got yesterday and still got beat by a snake handler from arkanas...its over Willard,time to go back to what you do best,union busting and venture capitolism at the expense of the american workers...

]]> By: PHIL CYPRESS, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217979 PHIL CYPRESS, TX Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:08:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217979 GOOD JOB HUCKABEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MITT WILL NOT WIN WITH ALL HIS LIES ( SAID HE SAY HIS FATHER MARCHING WITH DR. KING) HIS FLIP-FLOPING ON ABORTION. HE CAN NOT BUY AMERICANS VOTES ( OUT SPENT HUCKABEE 15 to 1.. 15,000,000 To 1,000,000) NEGATIVES ADS DON"T WORK ...........ONLY 3 YEARS AS GOVERNOR 25YEARS AS A BUSINESSMEN YES.. BUT YOU CAN'T RUN A COUNTRY AS A BUSINESS HUCKABEE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO RUN THIS COUNTRY.. YES HE WILL NEED HELP AS ANY PERSON WILL........... HE IS HONEST....... HE BELIEVES IN THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA.... WANTS TO HELP THE MIDDLE AND LOW INCOME PEOPLE.....WANTS TO MAKE AMERICA STRONG AGAIN....HE IS GUIDED BY GOD ON A DAILY BASIS.............. HE HAS 10 YEARS AS GOVERNOR AND ELECTED 3 TIMES,,,, HE MUST KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING..... GOD BLESS TO ALL---------------------- PLEASE VOTE WITH YOUR HEART--------------------- VOTE ON THE ISSUES AND NOT WHO YOU THINK WILL WIN----------------- PEACE OUT GOOD JOB HUCKABEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MITT WILL NOT WIN WITH ALL HIS LIES ( SAID HE SAY HIS FATHER MARCHING WITH DR. KING) HIS FLIP-FLOPING ON ABORTION. HE CAN NOT BUY AMERICANS VOTES ( OUT SPENT HUCKABEE 15 to 1.. 15,000,000 To 1,000,000) NEGATIVES ADS DON"T WORK ...........ONLY 3 YEARS AS GOVERNOR 25YEARS AS A BUSINESSMEN YES.. BUT YOU CAN'T RUN A COUNTRY AS A BUSINESS

HUCKABEE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO RUN THIS COUNTRY.. YES HE WILL NEED HELP AS ANY PERSON WILL........... HE IS HONEST....... HE BELIEVES IN THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA.... WANTS TO HELP THE MIDDLE AND LOW INCOME PEOPLE.....WANTS TO MAKE AMERICA STRONG AGAIN....HE IS GUIDED BY GOD ON A DAILY BASIS..............
HE HAS 10 YEARS AS GOVERNOR AND ELECTED 3 TIMES,,,, HE MUST KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING.....

GOD BLESS TO ALL--------
PLEASE VOTE WITH YOUR HEART-------
VOTE ON THE ISSUES AND NOT WHO YOU THINK WILL WIN-----–

PEACE OUT

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217969 John Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:05:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217969 Evangelicals voted for Huckabee 49% to 10%, yet he only beat Romney by 9 pts, so don't look at this as a referendum for the GOP from 300,000+ corn farmers. The rest of the country sees that we are at a turning point in our government. Dont think about who you'd like to live next door to or have dinner with, grow up and look at the challenges that will face our next president. There is only one man for the job: Mitt Romney! Evangelicals voted for Huckabee 49% to 10%, yet he only beat Romney by 9 pts, so don't look at this as a referendum for the GOP from 300,000+ corn farmers. The rest of the country sees that we are at a turning point in our government. Dont think about who you'd like to live next door to or have dinner with, grow up and look at the challenges that will face our next president.

There is only one man for the job: Mitt Romney!

]]> By: Val Davydov, Agawam, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217966 Val Davydov, Agawam, MA Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:03:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217966 I am certaintly disappointed in Iowans that they were so ignorant to some very important issues facing our country as whole, i.e. economy, immingration and foreign policy that Huckabee lacks so mightily. The battle continues and Huckabee will not be the winner at the end. Huckabee cannot be the Republican nominee for the simple fact that he is a hard-core liberal with socially conservative views - he is ¾ donkey and only a quarter elephant and that's not acceptable to the majority of Republicans. Be strong Gov. Romney! Show America that you are that fiscally conservative PROVEN leader that America so desperately needs right now. I am certaintly disappointed in Iowans that they were so ignorant to some very important issues facing our country as whole, i.e. economy, immingration and foreign policy that Huckabee lacks so mightily. The battle continues and Huckabee will not be the winner at the end. Huckabee cannot be the Republican nominee for the simple fact that he is a hard-core liberal with socially conservative views – he is ¾ donkey and only a quarter elephant and that's not acceptable to the majority of Republicans.

Be strong Gov. Romney! Show America that you are that fiscally conservative PROVEN leader that America so desperately needs right now.

]]> By: Wayne, Greenville TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217962 Wayne, Greenville TX Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:00:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/04/romney-ready-for-granite-state-showdown-with-mccain/#comment-217962 <b><i>Jen Cedar Falls, IA January 4, 2008 10:47 am ET Wayne, what kind of childish comment was that? Irrelevant and a bit telling that you're one of those 'holier than thou evangelical christians' is my guess.</b></i> You couldn't be further off the mark, Jen. I was raised Catholic, but am now a pagan. And I'm a life-long Democrat who would never support an unworthy clod like Mitt Romney - even if someone held a gun to my head and said "supprt Mitt or I'll shoot". If this is the sort of "reasoning" you're using to choose a candidate, Jen, quit now while you're behind. Jen Cedar Falls, IA January 4, 2008 10:47 am ET

Wayne, what kind of childish comment was that? Irrelevant and a bit telling that you're one of those 'holier than thou evangelical christians' is my guess.

You couldn't be further off the mark, Jen. I was raised Catholic, but am now a pagan.

And I'm a life-long Democrat who would never support an unworthy clod like Mitt Romney – even if someone held a gun to my head and said "supprt Mitt or I'll shoot".

If this is the sort of "reasoning" you're using to choose a candidate, Jen, quit now while you're behind.

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