Comments on: Romney again paints McCain as Washington insider http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: MS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-223927 MS Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:30:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-223927 McCain was trying to tell the American people that the pharmaceutical companies block legislation that would allow us to buy cheaper medicine, such as from Canada. That's when Willard Romney interrupted and defended the pharmaceutical companies. He told McCain to stop picking on the pharmaceutical companies because they do a lot of good things for us. McCain was trying to tell the American people that the pharmaceutical companies block legislation that would allow us to buy cheaper medicine, such as from Canada.
That's when Willard Romney interrupted and defended the pharmaceutical companies. He told McCain to stop picking on the pharmaceutical companies because they do a lot of good things for us.

]]> By: Rufus, Milwaukee, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-222035 Rufus, Milwaukee, WI Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:20:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-222035 Mitty is just so plastic, insincere and fake... and just plain sort of like an overused credit card. McCain's only claim to fame is allowing himself to be captured and held as a POW for 5 years - other brave soldiers killed themselves before being allowed to be captured - it's called: "Death before Dishonor." Mitty will appeal to REPUBLICONS, because they ultimately like that kind of thing. McCain has used up the sympathy vote - although I do honor his service - but his lack of ANY real STRAIGHT TALK and obvious pandering leaves him as a real non-viable candidate. Mitty is just so plastic, insincere and fake... and just plain sort of like an overused credit card.

McCain's only claim to fame is allowing himself to be captured and held as a POW for 5 years – other brave soldiers killed themselves before being allowed to be captured – it's called: "Death before Dishonor."

Mitty will appeal to REPUBLICONS, because they ultimately like that kind of thing.

McCain has used up the sympathy vote – although I do honor his service – but his lack of ANY real STRAIGHT TALK and obvious pandering leaves him as a real non-viable candidate.

]]> By: A Baby Boomer for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221935 A Baby Boomer for Obama Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:33:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221935 McCain, like Clinton, has done many good things for America. However, like every "superstar,' he needs to know when his time has come to step aside. He is also funding his campaign now with corporate money (CBS had an article which wasn;t picked up by the rest of the media that he leads all candidates who have received corporate "bundles). He needs to look closely at Bill Clinton standing behind his wife after her defeat in Iowa: a dispirited, older man past his prime. With the present mood of the country, Obama would have a very good chance of beating him and much to throw back at him in any election campaign.. A Clinton campaign has foretold by the candidate herself, will produce a mudslinging, divisive campaign leaving the country even more divided. McCain will merely be a continuation of Bush. Time for the next generation...keep it going...... McCain, like Clinton, has done many good things for America. However, like every "superstar,' he needs to know when his time has come to step aside.

He is also funding his campaign now with corporate money (CBS had an article which wasn;t picked up by the rest of the media that he leads all candidates who have received corporate "bundles).

He needs to look closely at Bill Clinton standing behind his wife after her defeat in Iowa: a dispirited, older man past his prime.

With the present mood of the country, Obama would have a very good chance of beating him and much to throw back at him in any election campaign.. A Clinton campaign has foretold by the candidate herself, will produce a mudslinging, divisive campaign leaving the country even more divided. McCain will merely be a continuation of Bush.

Time for the next generation...keep it going......

]]> By: Cole, Lexington MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221860 Cole, Lexington MA Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:04:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221860 McCain is a jerko. Check out his Saturday night debate performance. Cheapshot after cheapshot from that guy. And to accuse Romney of being rich? Check out how much he has in the bank - 60 million or so ain't bad and is what most of us would call a 'personal fortune'. So come on, John. Don't attack Romney for spending some of his own money in his campaign - the question should be, why haven't you? McCain is a jerko. Check out his Saturday night debate performance. Cheapshot after cheapshot from that guy. And to accuse Romney of being rich? Check out how much he has in the bank – 60 million or so ain't bad and is what most of us would call a 'personal fortune'. So come on, John. Don't attack Romney for spending some of his own money in his campaign – the question should be, why haven't you?

]]> By: Salem Resident http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221805 Salem Resident Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:44:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221805 Willard Romney is up to his lies again. Stop lying Willard or your nose is going to grow and fall off. Willard Romney is up to his lies again. Stop lying Willard or your nose is going to grow and fall off.

]]> By: Jen Cedar Falls, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221691 Jen Cedar Falls, IA Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:07:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221691 To; Doug from Denver, if you were truly a Mormon (a respecable one), you would not speak badly about Mitt Romney, regardless of your feelings about him. Doug, I don't believe you're a Mormon, anyone on here can say that. I'm NOT a Mormon, but I voted for him at Caucus because he's the best candidate running for President. To; Doug from Denver, if you were truly a Mormon (a respecable one), you would not speak badly about Mitt Romney, regardless of your feelings about him.

Doug, I don't believe you're a Mormon, anyone on here can say that.

I'm NOT a Mormon, but I voted for him at Caucus because he's the best candidate running for President.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221598 Mike Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:44:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221598 We cannot afford to have the future administration loaded with corporate-friendlies. Big-business is not the way to go, so obviously Mitt Romney is not the right choice here. We cannot afford to have the future administration loaded with corporate-friendlies. Big-business is not the way to go, so obviously Mitt Romney is not the right choice here.

]]> By: Has, UK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221581 Has, UK Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:39:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221581 Does CNN pay most of u lot, for creating an ANti negative Romney feeling among ppl or what. He is the only one out of all the candidates with a proven track record and you people just keep on spreading negative things about him. Your president affects the whole world, so better start getting some sense now. Anything he says in converted into negative attacks, and anything any other candidate says is basically part of the game. Media is too scared to discuss Romney’s all round fair achievements as compared to others in the field. Rather than discussing real Leader with a proven track record of hard work, experience, intelligence & character, under Semitism they are trashing him 24/7 for being a Mormon. As if elected he will force every one to convert to Mormon. This is the same Media who never raised any objections when a Mormon Democrat Harry Reid became Senate Majority Leader. Wake Up Does CNN pay most of u lot, for creating an ANti negative Romney feeling among ppl or what.

He is the only one out of all the candidates with a proven track record and you people just keep on spreading negative things about him. Your president affects the whole world, so better start getting some sense now.

Anything he says in converted into negative attacks, and anything any other candidate says is basically part of the game.

Media is too scared to discuss Romney’s all round fair achievements as compared to others in the field. Rather than discussing real Leader with a proven track record of hard work, experience, intelligence & character, under Semitism they are trashing him 24/7 for being a Mormon. As if elected he will force every one to convert to Mormon. This is the same Media who never raised any objections when a Mormon Democrat Harry Reid became Senate Majority Leader.

Wake Up

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221537 Jeff Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:28:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221537 Hey Doug of Denver, Why don't you do us all a favor and leave your religion at home and look at the Facts of your Presidential Candidate John McCain. Do some real digging this time. For those who have followed McCain over the last 20 plus years, its obvious you don't know the man, or are purposely overlooking a great deal of information because you support and want your real Presidential Candidate on the Democratic side to win. Hey Doug of Denver, Why don't you do us all a favor and leave your religion at home and look at the Facts of your Presidential Candidate John McCain. Do some real digging this time. For those who have followed McCain over the last 20 plus years, its obvious you don't know the man, or are purposely overlooking a great deal of information because you support and want your real Presidential Candidate on the Democratic side to win.

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221482 Jeff Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:15:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221482 Mitt Romney is a good man who has lived by his moral values all his life. He is a good family man, which is hard to do when you are a successful businessman. He has managed to balance his life. He simply is a fantasic business man who has a solid history of success. We need a leader who has lived and does live by a solid moral compass. John McCain has had numerous admitted adulterous affairs during his life time, been divorced several times. John McCain was involved in the Savings and Loan Scandale back in the 80s and was fingered as one of the Ketting 5. Does anyone remember that Fiasco??? He is a total liberal with an R after his name. John Mccain has angered many in his own State of AZ over his liberal position on allowing millions of illegal aliens to become U.S. citizens. John McCain doen't understand how to fix the U.S. Economy. The Bush Tax cuts worked after 9/11 and that's a fact. Remember McCain voted against the tax cuts?! Just think where our U.S. Economy would be today if McCain would have been President after 9/11. Give Romney a chance to do what he does best. Fix our Economy and expand it and take it to a globle level that will make America Great Again. Mitt Romney is a good man who has lived by his moral values all his life. He is a good family man, which is hard to do when you are a successful businessman. He has managed to balance his life. He simply is a fantasic business man who has a solid history of success. We need a leader who has lived and does live by a solid moral compass. John McCain has had numerous admitted adulterous affairs during his life time, been divorced several times. John McCain was involved in the Savings and Loan Scandale back in the 80s and was fingered as one of the Ketting 5. Does anyone remember that Fiasco??? He is a total liberal with an R after his name. John Mccain has angered many in his own State of AZ over his liberal position on allowing millions of illegal aliens to become U.S. citizens. John McCain doen't understand how to fix the U.S. Economy. The Bush Tax cuts worked after 9/11 and that's a fact. Remember McCain voted against the tax cuts?! Just think where our U.S. Economy would be today if McCain would have been President after 9/11. Give Romney a chance to do what he does best. Fix our Economy and expand it and take it to a globle level that will make America Great Again.

]]> By: PW Va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221220 PW Va Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:27:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221220 As time goes on, this guy (Mitt) appears to becoming Bush-lite. What a colossal waste of time he is!!! As time goes on, this guy (Mitt) appears to becoming Bush-lite. What a colossal waste of time he is!!!

]]> By: Terry, El Paso, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221102 Terry, El Paso, TX Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:11:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221102 It is ironic that Romney, whose views change with the wind, is claiming that McCain's character has been tainted by his long tenure in Washington. McCain has always been an outsider in his own party, and he has often bucked the party leadership. McCain has principles, which I do not agree with, and he sticks to them. I would not vote for him, but I hope that the next president will persuade him to serve as Secretary of Defense. He is a good man, and he is wasted in the Senate. Romney, I hope, will retire and grow roses. As for the Mormon thing, Mormon theology is no nuttier than Christian theology. The angels have different names maybe, and the Mormon holy books are more obvious frauds, but the outcome is the same. Mormons are conservative, authoritarian, male dominated, very structured, uptight, hard working, and pretty much lost in the modern world, much like evangelical Christians. If anything, Mormons work harder than Christians. Theology occurs only in the mind. If you say the angel's name is Moroni and I say the angel's name is Baloney, who can tell if one of us is right or both of us are wrong. Perhaps the angel's name is really Elroy. Theology occurs only between the ears of the believers, because none of them has spoken to God and none of them have gone to heaven and returned to talk about it. It is ironic that evangelical Christians, who should be natural allies with Mormonism, are at odds with them. It is ironic that Romney, whose views change with the wind, is claiming that McCain's character has been tainted by his long tenure in Washington. McCain has always been an outsider in his own party, and he has often bucked the party leadership. McCain has principles, which I do not agree with, and he sticks to them. I would not vote for him, but I hope that the next president will persuade him to serve as Secretary of Defense. He is a good man, and he is wasted in the Senate. Romney, I hope, will retire and grow roses.

As for the Mormon thing, Mormon theology is no nuttier than Christian theology. The angels have different names maybe, and the Mormon holy books are more obvious frauds, but the outcome is the same. Mormons are conservative, authoritarian, male dominated, very structured, uptight, hard working, and pretty much lost in the modern world, much like evangelical Christians. If anything, Mormons work harder than Christians.

Theology occurs only in the mind. If you say the angel's name is Moroni and I say the angel's name is Baloney, who can tell if one of us is right or both of us are wrong. Perhaps the angel's name is really Elroy. Theology occurs only between the ears of the believers, because none of them has spoken to God and none of them have gone to heaven and returned to talk about it.

It is ironic that evangelical Christians, who should be natural allies with Mormonism, are at odds with them.

]]> By: Richard, Ewing NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221091 Richard, Ewing NJ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:10:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221091 Replying N. Wisconsin January 5, 2008 2:02 pm ET "I'm so tired of reading about all of you people that don't like Mitt Romney when you don't even know what he stands for" Yes, I agree. I don't like Romney because I do not know what he stand for. No one does -- he has not stance. He is a flip-flopper with no conviction. Is it not true that he was Pro-choice? Is it not true that he actually increased tax in Massachusetts? I know he said only implemented "fees", but every with a brain know his governmental "fees" are taxes. Is it not true that he was for gay rights? Is it not true that he supported the comprehensive immigration reform? Is it not true that he doubted the military surge? Replying N. Wisconsin January 5, 2008 2:02 pm ET

"I'm so tired of reading about all of you people that don't like Mitt Romney when you don't even know what he stands for"

Yes, I agree. I don't like Romney because I do not know what he stand for. No one does - he has not stance. He is a flip-flopper with no conviction. Is it not true that he was Pro-choice? Is it not true that he actually increased tax in Massachusetts? I know he said only implemented "fees", but every with a brain know his governmental "fees" are taxes. Is it not true that he was for gay rights? Is it not true that he supported the comprehensive immigration reform? Is it not true that he doubted the military surge?

]]> By: Richard, Ewing NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221038 Richard, Ewing NJ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:02:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-221038 Romney campaign like to attack and to blame. If Romney lost Iowa because of the Evangelicals, then maybe Romney can later tell us why McCain defeat him in New Hampshire -- a very secular state. Romney campaign like to attack and to blame. If Romney lost Iowa because of the Evangelicals, then maybe Romney can later tell us why McCain defeat him in New Hampshire - a very secular state.

]]> By: Sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220928 Sam Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:51:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220928 It still amazes me that there are ignorant rejects from a thousand years ago who are still wrapt up in the religion issue. Do you really think that because Mitt is a Mormon that means the US would become a theocracy if he was elected? Do people really believe that Mormons believe women are inferior, they sell their children's souls to the devil, and are robots? Who comes up with this whacked out stuff? People who need psychiatric care no doubt, and who definitely should not be out voting. I liked the comment that Mitt should quit now the he "lost" Iowa. That shows how much you know about the election process. I think I would much rather have someone in office that logically thinks things through, decides that he/she has made a mistake, and changes policy based off of the new information. Just think if Bush was capable of doing that? Or any other president for that matter? Where would this country be if we had a leader that was very intelligent and progressive? Of all the candidates that I have been following, only Mitt Romney and Barack Hussein Obama fit that intelligence and progressive benchmark. It's a good think we vote for whoever talks the nicest or fits our particular brand of faith. That way we can call everyone else names and make fun of them for not being like us. That's way better than being made to change. Whoever said that business are bad for America, and government agencies are actually for the people has lost some serious marbles. I have worked for a government agency before, and anyone who tries to pattern America after the laziest, fattest, and bureaucratic organizations because they are "for the people" will find an economy headed for ruin. It still amazes me that there are ignorant rejects from a thousand years ago who are still wrapt up in the religion issue. Do you really think that because Mitt is a Mormon that means the US would become a theocracy if he was elected? Do people really believe that Mormons believe women are inferior, they sell their children's souls to the devil, and are robots? Who comes up with this whacked out stuff? People who need psychiatric care no doubt, and who definitely should not be out voting.

I liked the comment that Mitt should quit now the he "lost" Iowa. That shows how much you know about the election process.

I think I would much rather have someone in office that logically thinks things through, decides that he/she has made a mistake, and changes policy based off of the new information. Just think if Bush was capable of doing that? Or any other president for that matter? Where would this country be if we had a leader that was very intelligent and progressive? Of all the candidates that I have been following, only Mitt Romney and Barack Hussein Obama fit that intelligence and progressive benchmark.

It's a good think we vote for whoever talks the nicest or fits our particular brand of faith. That way we can call everyone else names and make fun of them for not being like us. That's way better than being made to change. Whoever said that business are bad for America, and government agencies are actually for the people has lost some serious marbles. I have worked for a government agency before, and anyone who tries to pattern America after the laziest, fattest, and bureaucratic organizations because they are "for the people" will find an economy headed for ruin.

]]> By: Kurt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220915 Kurt Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:50:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220915 For all you that say New Hampshire is a MUST win for Romney - not so fast! True, Mitt may have finished 2nd in Iowa but he received many delegate votes. And if you look at the overall delegate scoreboard so far - SURPRISE - Mitt is on top! http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/results/scorecard/#R Get used to it. People aren't dumb. They recognize a bright leader when the see one. Most of this country's people aren't evangelical bigots like the scores that turned out in Iowa after their pastors or whatever told them to go vote for Huckabee. For all you that say New Hampshire is a MUST win for Romney – not so fast!

True, Mitt may have finished 2nd in Iowa but he received many delegate votes. And if you look at the overall delegate scoreboard so far – SURPRISE – Mitt is on top!

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/results/scorecard/#R

Get used to it. People aren't dumb. They recognize a bright leader when the see one. Most of this country's people aren't evangelical bigots like the scores that turned out in Iowa after their pastors or whatever told them to go vote for Huckabee.

]]> By: Larry, Hazleton, pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220687 Larry, Hazleton, pa Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:18:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220687 What A jerk this Romney is - he sounds more and more like George Bush every day - Next Romney will take a shot at John MCcains military record - for which Romney has none - and believes that his sons should get credit for serving on his campaign - what a joke..........I can only hope that the very smart voters in New Hampshire see through this man and send him packing minus there votes. Go for it John McCain. What A jerk this Romney is – he sounds more and more like George Bush every day – Next Romney will take a shot at John MCcains military record – for which Romney has none – and believes that his sons should get credit for serving on his campaign – what a joke..........I can only hope that the very smart voters in New Hampshire see through this man and send him packing minus there votes. Go for it John McCain.

]]> By: Steve in NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220685 Steve in NH Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:17:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220685 I too attended the Romney rally at Pinkerton Academy. Seeing him for the first time validated my support for him. You don't see the real Mitt Romney by relying on the media. All the negatives I read here are just mis-informed readers. Get informed on his views (they are not as inconsistent as you say !!), go see him when he visits your state, and you'll change you mind. He is a true leader that this country really needs during these times. I'm voting for Mitt on Tuesday. I too attended the Romney rally at Pinkerton Academy. Seeing him for the first time validated my support for him. You don't see the real Mitt Romney by relying on the media. All the negatives I read here are just mis-informed readers. Get informed on his views (they are not as inconsistent as you say !!), go see him when he visits your state, and you'll change you mind. He is a true leader that this country really needs during these times.

I'm voting for Mitt on Tuesday.

]]> By: Paul Jamieson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220670 Paul Jamieson Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:12:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220670 and Mike is a Massachusetts liberal The more you spew The better Mitt looks and Mike is a Massachusetts liberal

The more you spew

The better Mitt looks

]]> By: Allan Jones http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220641 Allan Jones Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:05:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220641 Someone above said: "[The Mormon Church] is a religion that indoctrinates all the young women to believe that they have to do whatever the old men tell them to do." UH, EXCUSE ME, I AM A MORMON AND THIS STATEMENT IS COMPLETELY FALSE. MORMONS TEACH NOTHING OF THE SORT. Ask any Mormon woman if it's true and she'll tell you it isn't. If you wish to persist in your bigotry against Mormons, I suggest you first get your facts straight. Someone above said: "[The Mormon Church] is a religion that indoctrinates all the young women to believe that they have to do whatever the old men tell them to do."

UH, EXCUSE ME, I AM A MORMON AND THIS STATEMENT IS COMPLETELY FALSE. MORMONS TEACH NOTHING OF THE SORT.

Ask any Mormon woman if it's true and she'll tell you it isn't.

If you wish to persist in your bigotry against Mormons, I suggest you first get your facts straight.

]]> By: Allan Jones http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220599 Allan Jones Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:56:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220599 Romney's right. McCain is an insider who is very unlikely to shake things up. Romney's got a long track record of helping large organizations run more efficiently. Just what we need in Washington. Romney won the Wyoming caucus today. My vote's for Romney. Romney's right. McCain is an insider who is very unlikely to shake things up. Romney's got a long track record of helping large organizations run more efficiently. Just what we need in Washington. Romney won the Wyoming caucus today. My vote's for Romney.

]]> By: Ci2Eye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220493 Ci2Eye Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:34:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220493 To Sue from Michigan who states that Bush's policies have led to drastic job losses in Michigan, I think you need to look a little closer to home. Michigan's horrific economic problems stem not from the oval office but from the executive offices of the Detroit-Three automakers. Michigan’s economy is primarily dependent on that industry and leaders of the car companies put all their resources into big, gas sucking SUVs and when the market for those behemoths tanked, so did Michigan. In was another in a long line of mis-steps from that industry and the people of Michigan who work in it. They have arrogantly produced shoddy products for 30 years and all the while struck for higher wages creating the catastrophe of low quality, over-priced cars which don’t sell that we see today. Interestingly when Mitt Romney's father was working in that industry in the 1950s, he lead a great turnaround at American Motors that culminated with the Rambler brand being number three in auto sales at the time he left to run for Michigan’s governor. That was a pretty big feat for tiny American Motors to finish right behind Chevrolet and Ford. His son, Mitt, shares the same strength at turning things around. This is exactly what America needs today. According to Pollster 67 percent of Americans currently believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction so shouldn’t we hire the guy who’s best at turning things around to be our next President? Mitt has turned companies around, the Olympics around and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I believe he’s the best equipped to right the ship that is America and if any President can help Michigan and its auto industry recover from its self-inflicted wounds, it would be Governor Romney. To Sue from Michigan who states that Bush's policies have led to drastic job losses in Michigan, I think you need to look a little closer to home. Michigan's horrific economic problems stem not from the oval office but from the executive offices of the Detroit-Three automakers. Michigan’s economy is primarily dependent on that industry and leaders of the car companies put all their resources into big, gas sucking SUVs and when the market for those behemoths tanked, so did Michigan. In was another in a long line of mis-steps from that industry and the people of Michigan who work in it. They have arrogantly produced shoddy products for 30 years and all the while struck for higher wages creating the catastrophe of low quality, over-priced cars which don’t sell that we see today. Interestingly when Mitt Romney's father was working in that industry in the 1950s, he lead a great turnaround at American Motors that culminated with the Rambler brand being number three in auto sales at the time he left to run for Michigan’s governor. That was a pretty big feat for tiny American Motors to finish right behind Chevrolet and Ford.

His son, Mitt, shares the same strength at turning things around. This is exactly what America needs today. According to Pollster 67 percent of Americans currently believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction so shouldn’t we hire the guy who’s best at turning things around to be our next President? Mitt has turned companies around, the Olympics around and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I believe he’s the best equipped to right the ship that is America and if any President can help Michigan and its auto industry recover from its self-inflicted wounds, it would be Governor Romney.

]]> By: denny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220487 denny Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:32:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220487 Romney is right..... the insiders are all the current Senators..... Obama, Clinton, McCain..... Congress is polling as the worst congress ever in voter confidence. Lower than the President in the view of the voters. We need an experienced Governor like Romney or Huckabee. Romney is right..... the insiders are all the current Senators..... Obama, Clinton, McCain..... Congress is polling as the worst congress ever in voter confidence. Lower than the President in the view of the voters.

We need an experienced Governor like Romney or Huckabee.

]]> By: gary paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220411 gary paul Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:06:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220411 Come on, WB, you sound like a Romney speech writer. I was engaged to a Mormon and learned a LOT about her religion. You are talking about "false charges" and all that BS, but you sure are not specific. One of the reasons the engagement fell through is that I didn't want to be responsible for my future wife's salvation; I didn't want my dead (and good Lutheran) relatives being baptized into the church; I didn't want to be a god with my own planet; and I don't think that Jesus and Satan are flesh-and-blood brothers; and this is just a start! If you're going to play the "Mormans are great people who are getting a bad rap card," you're going to have to show us your other cards, too. Yes, they have great family values, but so do my Lutheran relatives and my Buddhist and Moslem friends. Come on, WB, you sound like a Romney speech writer. I was engaged to a Mormon and learned a LOT about her religion. You are talking about "false charges" and all that BS, but you sure are not specific. One of the reasons the engagement fell through is that I didn't want to be responsible for my future wife's salvation; I didn't want my dead (and good Lutheran) relatives being baptized into the church; I didn't want to be a god with my own planet; and I don't think that Jesus and Satan are flesh-and-blood brothers; and this is just a start! If you're going to play the "Mormans are great people who are getting a bad rap card," you're going to have to show us your other cards, too. Yes, they have great family values, but so do my Lutheran relatives and my Buddhist and Moslem friends.

]]> By: Colbert '08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220409 Colbert '08 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:05:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220409 Mitt just doesn't get it. Neither does Hillary. They got beat in Iowa and they immediately start attacking the top runners. Not to mention Hillary's idiotic comment slamming Iowa voters saying they don't have a good track record (way to be a uniter, Hillary!). They spend more time being negative about their opponents rather than giving me a reason to vote for them. Is that their plan for uniting the country--being negative towards everyone who doesn't vote for them? Well, here's one guy who won't be voting for either one. Take your negative crap to Jerry Springer. They just don't get it. Mitt just doesn't get it. Neither does Hillary. They got beat in Iowa and they immediately start attacking the top runners. Not to mention Hillary's idiotic comment slamming Iowa voters saying they don't have a good track record (way to be a uniter, Hillary!).

They spend more time being negative about their opponents rather than giving me a reason to vote for them. Is that their plan for uniting the country–being negative towards everyone who doesn't vote for them? Well, here's one guy who won't be voting for either one.

Take your negative crap to Jerry Springer. They just don't get it.

]]> By: Doug, Denver, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220393 Doug, Denver, Colorado Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:02:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220393 As a Mormon, I am appalled that some think Romney lost in Iowa because of anti-Moromonism. The voting demographics make it clear that was not the case. Over half of the evangelicals did not vote for Huckabee. We cannot trust Romney to tell us the truth about his position on the issues, and Huckabee is tragically ignorant with regard to foreign policy, and hopelessly unrealistic on his tax proposals. John McCain is clearly the only one who has the right stuff to be president. As a Mormon, I am appalled that some think Romney lost in Iowa because of anti-Moromonism. The voting demographics make it clear that was not the case. Over half of the evangelicals did not vote for Huckabee. We cannot trust Romney to tell us the truth about his position on the issues, and Huckabee is tragically ignorant with regard to foreign policy, and hopelessly unrealistic on his tax proposals. John McCain is clearly the only one who has the right stuff to be president.

]]> By: hhkeller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220380 hhkeller Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:53:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220380 The Republican thugs always say lower taxes as they rape us for the sake of there criminal contributors. For a $1000 pledge a Republican would sell out his county. For a $10,000 pledge a Republican would sell hi state. For a $100,000 pledge a Republiccan would sell out his country. The Republican thugs always say lower taxes as they rape us for the sake of there criminal contributors.
For a $1000 pledge a Republican would sell out his county.
For a $10,000 pledge a Republican would sell hi state.
For a $100,000 pledge a Republiccan would sell out his country.

]]> By: ProRomney http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220343 ProRomney Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:30:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220343 Romney does the impossible and smashes everyone in IA except hometown favorite Huckabee, whose result is no more remarkable than if Utah were the first state and Romney won it going away. Then Romney is battling for #1 in NH where Huckabee is nowhere in sight. And the media spin is that Romney is done and McCain/Huck go on as the favorites? Time for the peple to reclaim a sensible election process and get the media spin uner control. Romney does the impossible and smashes everyone in IA except hometown favorite Huckabee, whose result is no more remarkable than if Utah were the first state and Romney won it going away. Then Romney is battling for #1 in NH where Huckabee is nowhere in sight. And the media spin is that Romney is done and McCain/Huck go on as the favorites? Time for the peple to reclaim a sensible election process and get the media spin uner control.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220311 Mike Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:16:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220311 For Jaybee, the canned spam you link is much of the same. It was not until the SECOND incident with the backyard illegal immigrant that Romney "got tough" and "FIRED" the landscaping company. My god, thankfully he did not fire the contractor the first time around, so many jobs would have been lost with such a big estate loaded with all that wildlife in the Boston suburb, where Romney sharpens his hunting skills For Jaybee, the canned spam you link is much of the same. It was not until the SECOND incident with the backyard illegal immigrant that Romney "got tough" and "FIRED" the landscaping company. My god, thankfully he did not fire the contractor the first time around, so many jobs would have been lost with such a big estate loaded with all that wildlife in the Boston suburb, where Romney sharpens his hunting skills

]]> By: Sarah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220306 Sarah Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:15:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220306 Who is Romney? It depends on what part of his record you are cherry picking. This is why Romney is bad for america on any given day. He lacks clarity on important issues that impact everyday americans - but then again, how would he know, he is not an ordinary american just one who wants to tell the ordinary americans what to do and how to think and call the bigots when they disagree. Romney is the wrong candidate running in the wrong party at the wrong time in history. Running a country requires much more than money-sense, it requires an authenticity that is lacking in this CEO rich republican status quo candidate. Americans ought to say No the Mitt's Money Machine. Who is Romney? It depends on what part of his record you are cherry picking. This is why Romney is bad for america on any given day. He lacks clarity on important issues that impact everyday americans – but then again, how would he know, he is not an ordinary american just one who wants to tell the ordinary americans what to do and how to think and call the bigots when they disagree. Romney is the wrong candidate running in the wrong party at the wrong time in history. Running a country requires much more than money-sense, it requires an authenticity that is lacking in this CEO rich republican status quo candidate. Americans ought to say No the Mitt's Money Machine.

]]> By: Mitt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220294 Mitt Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:10:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220294 Stop speaking badly about me! I'm not pandering for votes....I have multiple personalities and each one is very honest and sincere. Stop speaking badly about me! I'm not pandering for votes....I have multiple personalities and each one is very honest and sincere.

]]> By: JM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220289 JM Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:06:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220289 The truth Romney below, sounds like a DC insider to me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPrZ2VtD0yQ The truth Romney below, sounds like a DC insider to me

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220273 Mike Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:03:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220273 McCain has been fighting the ilk of pork for his entire tenure in Washington, That not even disputable. Romney's rhetoric again. Mitt are the Marriotts Washington insiders? Are all you corporate lobbyist cronies considered excluded from DC. Mitt you are the problem not the solution and the Democrats will take you into their wheelhouse on the tax schemes, factories/jobs liquidation for Bain profit, and your Reagan want-to-be--lately stance. Phony crony you are McCain has been fighting the ilk of pork for his entire tenure in Washington, That not even disputable. Romney's rhetoric again. Mitt are the Marriotts Washington insiders? Are all you corporate lobbyist cronies considered excluded from DC. Mitt you are the problem not the solution and the Democrats will take you into their wheelhouse on the tax schemes, factories/jobs liquidation for Bain profit, and your Reagan want-to-be–lately stance. Phony crony you are

]]> By: Steve Blaine Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220237 Steve Blaine Washington Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:46:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220237 Where is the Republican Party of 8 years ago. Today the Republican party is led by Baptists who call themselves Republicans but their Flag is not the Banner of the Republicans but the banner of the Confederate Flag. Go into a Southern Republican Chat website in the South and you see a Confederate Flag not a Republicn banner. Look at the people running for President who are Baptists. You have MCCain, Huckabee, Thompson. I do not know what religion Giulliani is but he is Pat Robertson candidate to head the Christian Right and according to his website he is a Baptist Ron Paul is the only candidate whose religion I do not know but I would not be surprised if he was a Baptist. Wake up folks the South has risen again like they have always promised. However don't count on them leading you to the promised land by helping Israel destroy the Muslim population. God does not work that way. Where is the Republican Party of 8 years ago. Today the Republican party is led by Baptists who call themselves Republicans but their Flag is not the Banner of the Republicans but the banner of the Confederate Flag. Go into a Southern
Republican Chat website in the South and you see a Confederate Flag not a Republicn banner.
Look at the people running for President who are Baptists. You have MCCain, Huckabee, Thompson. I do not know what religion Giulliani is but he is Pat Robertson candidate to head the Christian Right and according to his website he is a Baptist Ron Paul is the only candidate whose religion I do not know but I would not be surprised if he was a Baptist.
Wake up folks the South has risen again like they have always promised. However
don't count on them leading you to the promised land by helping Israel destroy
the Muslim population. God does not work that way.

]]> By: Jen Cedar Falls, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220231 Jen Cedar Falls, IA Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:45:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220231 Romney has the best message. Period. Go listen to him, don't just watch the crap CNN finds to twist and hand out to you. CNN just calls Mitt's message negative because they're trying their best to sabatoge his chances at winning NH. CNN is clearly afraid Romney may win the Rep Nomination and make their Liberal Dem Candidate (you know they'll pull out ALL the stops for their little Hillary girl!) have to truly WORK for the win of the White House. CNN knows and likes the fact that Huckabee is easily defeatable (landslide type defeat), they know McCain is defeatable as well as Guiliani. These are the ones they hope have to challenge their daughter Hillary. What they DON'T like is that Romney could very well win the Race '08! Don't think you fool all of us, CNN. We see your strategy, it's just like Tim Russert, Anderson Cooper, the old Katie Couric (when people watched her). Believe me: We can read through your lines!!!!! Romney has the best message. Period. Go listen to him, don't just watch the crap CNN finds to twist and hand out to you. CNN just calls Mitt's message negative because they're trying their best to sabatoge his chances at winning NH.

CNN is clearly afraid Romney may win the Rep Nomination and make their Liberal Dem Candidate (you know they'll pull out ALL the stops for their little Hillary girl!) have to truly WORK for the win of the White House. CNN knows and likes the fact that Huckabee is easily defeatable (landslide type defeat), they know McCain is defeatable as well as Guiliani. These are the ones they hope have to challenge their daughter Hillary.

What they DON'T like is that Romney could very well win the Race '08!

Don't think you fool all of us, CNN. We see your strategy, it's just like Tim Russert, Anderson Cooper, the old Katie Couric (when people watched her). Believe me:
We can read through your lines!!!!!

]]> By: Roy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220214 Roy Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:39:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220214 Ask Mitt Anything? OK, Mitt, as a Bishop did you refer gays to electroshock therapy to "cure" them? (You said it was "Ask Mitt Anything" although I really don't expect to receive a reply) Ask Mitt Anything?

OK, Mitt, as a Bishop did you refer gays to electroshock therapy to "cure" them? (You said it was "Ask Mitt Anything" although I really don't expect to receive a reply)

]]> By: nora http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220213 nora Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220213 I am so pleased we finally have a TV show that is allowing us to HEAR....how the candidates and their views of what is going on in America, and their sites on the future. It is so refreshing to hear the voices of these candidates, and I can now see that he represents the feeling we have here in Ct. I am so sick of listening to the talking heads on TV, telling me that because of what happened in last vote, it is over and they are the ones who will be sent forth for the American People to vote for. These 2 men however nice enough, do NOT represent my views, and do not think one or 2 states dictate what is going to happen. This is not a Black or White issue, or a Women Or Men issue, this is an issue how these people voted in the Senate, and if they are going to be bought by Loyyests. I am so sick of the corruption that is going on with Most of the people in the Senate and the House. I am so pleased that Romey, and Edwards at this time is telling us what they will be doing, not a bunch of sentences, with no value or meaning. Our election is so important, the survival of the American Middle Class People, and I do hope John King can continue to let us hear the voices. I am watching Obama right now, and right now he isn't saying anything except bringing the guys home from the war. Nothing on Illegal imigrations etc. Thank You John I am so pleased we finally have a TV show that is allowing us to HEAR....how the candidates and their views of what is going on in America, and their sites on the future. It is so refreshing to hear the voices of these candidates, and I can now see that he represents the feeling we have here in Ct. I am so sick of listening to the talking heads on TV, telling me that because of what happened in last vote, it is over and they are the ones who will be sent forth for the American People to vote for. These 2 men however nice enough, do NOT represent my views, and do not think one or 2 states dictate what is going to happen.

This is not a Black or White issue, or a Women Or Men issue, this is an issue how these people voted in the Senate, and if they are going to be bought by Loyyests. I am so sick of the corruption that is going on with Most of the people in the Senate and the House.

I am so pleased that Romey, and Edwards at this time is telling us what they will be doing, not a bunch of sentences, with no value or meaning.

Our election is so important, the survival of the American Middle Class People, and I do hope John King can continue to let us hear the voices.
I am watching Obama right now, and right now he isn't saying anything except bringing the guys home from the war. Nothing on Illegal imigrations etc.
Thank You John

]]> By: JW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220202 JW Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:33:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220202 When will the media begin reporting on Romney without all the negativism and bias? Based on the way the overly liberal media reports on him he is looking more and more like the only real non-establishmen cantidate who is also electable. McCain is way over the hill at 72. We should be more concerned about who his VP would be than the man himself. Even if he did do a great job would he have anythying left over for a second term when he would be 76-80 yrs old. Plus, a guy who has been in Washington as long as he has deserves a good break. We need someone who is in-touch with the new economy. That would be Mitt Romney. The rest are just 100% politicians. Romney is definitely one of the best qualified Presidential cantidates we have seen for several elections. When will the media begin reporting on Romney without all the negativism and bias? Based on the way the overly liberal media reports on him he is looking more and more like the only real non-establishmen cantidate who is also electable.

McCain is way over the hill at 72. We should be more concerned about who his VP would be than the man himself. Even if he did do a great job would he have anythying left over for a second term when he would be 76-80 yrs old. Plus, a guy who has been in Washington as long as he has deserves a good break.

We need someone who is in-touch with the new economy. That would be Mitt Romney. The rest are just 100% politicians. Romney is definitely one of the best qualified Presidential cantidates we have seen for several elections.

]]> By: Paul Jamieson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220172 Paul Jamieson Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:17:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220172 Just got back from the Romney rally at Pinkerton Academy in Derry It was nice to shout down a Dem plant from Ireland who wanted us all to "feel" for the children of Ireland's "undocumented" workers. In his best brogue he asked Mitt "Do ya feeel for the children of Ireland Mr Romney when you go to sleep at night" When we loudly reminded him they were ILLEGAL ALIENS, he twisted and turned like a liberal loser because we had the "nerve" to call him on his progressive semantics. This statement "Mitt Romney is the real Washington politician without working in Washington" is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. Just got back from the Romney rally at Pinkerton Academy in Derry

It was nice to shout down a Dem plant from Ireland who wanted us all to "feel" for the children of Ireland's "undocumented" workers.

In his best brogue he asked Mitt "Do ya feeel for the children of Ireland Mr Romney when you go to sleep at night"

When we loudly reminded him they were ILLEGAL ALIENS, he twisted and turned like a liberal loser because we had the "nerve" to call him on his progressive semantics.

This statement "Mitt Romney is the real Washington politician without working in Washington" is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard.

]]> By: N. Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220160 N. Wisconsin Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:12:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220160 Ben, I also agree with you on your assessment of CNN. I'm so tired of the media making stories out of absolutely nothing just to get their own agendas out. Very sad indeed that these tactics actually work. Ben, I also agree with you on your assessment of CNN. I'm so tired of the media making stories out of absolutely nothing just to get their own agendas out. Very sad indeed that these tactics actually work.

]]> By: David, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220149 David, Los Angeles, CA Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:07:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220149 Romney is so oppurtunist. Every time it's "Romney says Guilani is soft on immigration." "Romney says Huckabee is soft on crime." "Romney says McCain is Washington insider." blah blah Romney blah blah Romney sucks it. Romney is so oppurtunist. Every time it's "Romney says Guilani is soft on immigration." "Romney says Huckabee is soft on crime." "Romney says McCain is Washington insider." blah blah Romney blah blah Romney sucks it.

]]> By: Jean truman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220138 Jean truman Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:03:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220138 WE, AMERICANS, SHOULD START LEARNING FROM OUR HISTORIC AND PRAGMATIC REALITIES THAT WE AND OUR COUNTRY EXPERIENCED FOR ALMOST 300YEARS. CONSIDERING JOHN McCAIN, AS A POTENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, IS INDEED A BIG MISTAKE. McCAIN HAS NO PRESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES TO GOVERN AMERICAN AND LEAD THE REST OF THE WORLD TO LIBERTY, EQUALITY, PROSPERITY. PEACEFUL RELIGIOUS, ECONOMIC, DEMOCRATIC CO-EXISTANCE. YOU CAN NAME ALL THE PROGRESSIVE IDEOLOGIES WITHOUT GOING INTO MILITARY ADVENTURES. HOWEVER, SHOULD WE DECIDE TO GO INTO MILITARY ACTIONS, WE SURELY KNOW THAT WE ARE THE MIGHTIES. WHOEVER WRONGFULLY CHALLENGES US, MUST BE CRUSHED IMMEDIATELY. JOHN McCAIN IS, INDEED AND OLD, VERY OLD MAN TO BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICA. HE HAS NOTHING TO OFFER TO THE CURRENT AND THE NEAR FUTURE DYNAMIC GENERATIONS OF OUR GREAT AND BELOVED COUNTRY. JOHN McCAIN HAS NO VISION TO CHANGE OUR COUTRY FOR A BETTER FUTURE. BEING IN THE SENATE FOR SUCH A LONG TIME, SURELY HE IS THE SERVANT OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. DEFINITELY HE ADVOCATES FOR THE MILITARY ORIENTED INDUSTRIES. JOHN McCAIN HAS DONE NOTHING INTHE INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ARENA. MOST OF THE TIME JOHN McCAIN EITHER ADVOCATES AND TRIES TO TAKE CREDIT FOR WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE, OR HE OPPOSES TO ALREADY INTRODUCED AND FAILED POLICIES OF OTHERS. ALSO, WITH A QUESTIONABLE HEALTH PROBLEM TOGETHER WITH HIS ADVANCED AGE, JOHN McCAIN WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO RESIST THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENT AND FUTURE RISING ECONOMIC, MILITARY AND IDEOLIGICAL POWERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY. YET, WE HAVE TO SEE McCAIN'S PROGRAMS. THERE WILL BE NONE. ONLY TALKS. THOSE CHALLENGES WILL BECOME MORE AND MORE CRITICAL IN THE COMING YEARS. THIS IS THE WORLD THAT OUR NEXT PRESIDENT WILL FACE. JOHN McCAIN IS NOT THE RIGHT CANDIDATE. AMERICAN THIS IS THE TIME OF SERIOUS THINKING BEFORE BEING TOO LATE. WE, AMERICANS, SHOULD START LEARNING FROM OUR HISTORIC AND PRAGMATIC REALITIES THAT WE AND OUR COUNTRY EXPERIENCED FOR ALMOST 300YEARS.
CONSIDERING JOHN McCAIN, AS A POTENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, IS INDEED A BIG MISTAKE.
McCAIN HAS NO PRESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES TO GOVERN AMERICAN AND LEAD THE REST OF THE WORLD TO LIBERTY, EQUALITY, PROSPERITY. PEACEFUL RELIGIOUS, ECONOMIC, DEMOCRATIC CO-EXISTANCE. YOU CAN NAME ALL THE PROGRESSIVE IDEOLOGIES WITHOUT GOING INTO MILITARY ADVENTURES. HOWEVER, SHOULD WE DECIDE TO GO INTO MILITARY ACTIONS, WE SURELY KNOW THAT WE ARE THE MIGHTIES. WHOEVER WRONGFULLY CHALLENGES US, MUST BE CRUSHED IMMEDIATELY.
JOHN McCAIN IS, INDEED AND OLD, VERY OLD MAN TO BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICA. HE HAS NOTHING TO OFFER TO THE CURRENT AND THE NEAR FUTURE DYNAMIC GENERATIONS OF OUR GREAT AND BELOVED COUNTRY.
JOHN McCAIN HAS NO VISION TO CHANGE OUR COUTRY FOR A BETTER FUTURE. BEING IN THE SENATE FOR SUCH A LONG TIME, SURELY HE IS THE SERVANT OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. DEFINITELY HE ADVOCATES FOR THE MILITARY ORIENTED INDUSTRIES.
JOHN McCAIN HAS DONE NOTHING INTHE INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ARENA.
MOST OF THE TIME JOHN McCAIN EITHER ADVOCATES AND TRIES TO TAKE CREDIT FOR WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE, OR HE OPPOSES TO ALREADY INTRODUCED AND FAILED POLICIES OF OTHERS.
ALSO, WITH A QUESTIONABLE HEALTH PROBLEM TOGETHER WITH HIS ADVANCED AGE, JOHN McCAIN WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO RESIST THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENT AND FUTURE RISING ECONOMIC, MILITARY AND IDEOLIGICAL POWERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY.
YET, WE HAVE TO SEE McCAIN'S PROGRAMS. THERE WILL BE NONE. ONLY TALKS.
THOSE CHALLENGES WILL BECOME MORE AND MORE CRITICAL IN THE COMING YEARS. THIS IS THE WORLD THAT OUR NEXT PRESIDENT WILL FACE. JOHN McCAIN IS NOT THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
AMERICAN THIS IS THE TIME OF SERIOUS THINKING BEFORE BEING TOO LATE.

]]> By: N. Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220137 N. Wisconsin Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:02:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220137 I'm so tired of reading about all of you people that don't like Mitt Romney when you don't even know what he stands for, and what he's said on the trail. If any of you would actually do a little research you would see that Romney has stayed consistent with his message from the get go! What makes it even worse is that most of you will never do that because of his mormon religion. That is the reason people are scared of him. It's absolutely pathetic. As a mormon woman myself nothing infuriates me more when people that act "so informed" about our religion talk about how I am viewed in a lesser light in our religion. THIS SIMPLY IS NOT SO. Do you people really think we're that idiotic? Come on really? I associate with mormon women that carry Phd's, masters degrees, are authors, musicians, and MANY others that are out doing the best that they can in this world. We are women of strength! Our religion encourages all of us to attain the highest degree of education we want and to become the best women we can. Some of us are also raising strong, honest and virtuous children on top of all that, something we chose ourselves and is NOT forced upon us! Shame on those of you that simply listen to rumors about Mitt and other mormons because that's easier than putting in a little effort. I challenge you to actually look at Mitt's life AND record with an unbiased viewpoint and see what you find. He is THE best choice out there for President of this country. You will see that too if you do your homework! Looking at these comments though I often wonder at the insane state our country is in. Stand up for what's right people!!!!!!! We would be BLESSED to have such a president as Mitt Romney! I'm so tired of reading about all of you people that don't like Mitt Romney when you don't even know what he stands for, and what he's said on the trail. If any of you would actually do a little research you would see that Romney has stayed consistent with his message from the get go! What makes it even worse is that most of you will never do that because of his mormon religion. That is the reason people are scared of him. It's absolutely pathetic. As a mormon woman myself nothing infuriates me more when people that act "so informed" about our religion talk about how I am viewed in a lesser light in our religion. THIS SIMPLY IS NOT SO. Do you people really think we're that idiotic? Come on really? I associate with mormon women that carry Phd's, masters degrees, are authors, musicians, and MANY others that are out doing the best that they can in this world. We are women of strength! Our religion encourages all of us to attain the highest degree of education we want and to become the best women we can. Some of us are also raising strong, honest and virtuous children on top of all that, something we chose ourselves and is NOT forced upon us! Shame on those of you that simply listen to rumors about Mitt and other mormons because that's easier than putting in a little effort. I challenge you to actually look at Mitt's life AND record with an unbiased viewpoint and see what you find. He is THE best choice out there for President of this country. You will see that too if you do your homework! Looking at these comments though I often wonder at the insane state our country is in. Stand up for what's right people!!!!!!! We would be BLESSED to have such a president as Mitt Romney!

]]> By: WB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220116 WB Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:55:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220116 I am disturbed by all the anti-Romney rhetoric we hear in the media these days. He is being called a flip-flopper, a phony, charged with running a negative campaign, etc. It seems that some of our good citizens too easily believe everything they hear. I have always been a fan of doing the research and figuring things out for myself. As I have closely followed this presidential race and have payed attention to what the candidates themselves say about many complex issues (and look at their political and private records) I have been very impressed with Mitt Romney. He seems to be the most capable and one of the most genuine of the candidates. Because of the remarkable lack of dirt on this guy, Romney-haters seem to grab onto whatever they can and blow it completely out of proportion. Romney's own responses to the charges against him are extremely valid and carry much weight, in my opinion. He is very respectful of the other candidates and doesn't engage in name-calling (unlike some of the other candidates and some of the comments on news articles I read). I am also bothered by the anti-Mormon rhetoric I still hear quite often. Having studied the Mormon faith in depth, I know that most people still lack understanding about the Mormons and their beliefs. I hear the same charges against the church over and over, even though those things have been refuted or explained many times quite clearly by the church. Most of the things people think they know about the church are false and are based on decades-old attacks on the church by career anti-Mormons. If anyone wants to know the truth about Mitt Romney or the Mormons (or about anything else, for that matter), that person must put in the effort and time necessary to gain that complete and well-rounded knowledge. I have done (and am still doing) that work, and the knowledge I have gained is why I support Mitt Romney for President and stick up for the Mormons. I am disturbed by all the anti-Romney rhetoric we hear in the media these days. He is being called a flip-flopper, a phony, charged with running a negative campaign, etc. It seems that some of our good citizens too easily believe everything they hear. I have always been a fan of doing the research and figuring things out for myself. As I have closely followed this presidential race and have payed attention to what the candidates themselves say about many complex issues (and look at their political and private records) I have been very impressed with Mitt Romney. He seems to be the most capable and one of the most genuine of the candidates. Because of the remarkable lack of dirt on this guy, Romney-haters seem to grab onto whatever they can and blow it completely out of proportion. Romney's own responses to the charges against him are extremely valid and carry much weight, in my opinion. He is very respectful of the other candidates and doesn't engage in name-calling (unlike some of the other candidates and some of the comments on news articles I read).

I am also bothered by the anti-Mormon rhetoric I still hear quite often. Having studied the Mormon faith in depth, I know that most people still lack understanding about the Mormons and their beliefs. I hear the same charges against the church over and over, even though those things have been refuted or explained many times quite clearly by the church. Most of the things people think they know about the church are false and are based on decades-old attacks on the church by career anti-Mormons.

If anyone wants to know the truth about Mitt Romney or the Mormons (or about anything else, for that matter), that person must put in the effort and time necessary to gain that complete and well-rounded knowledge. I have done (and am still doing) that work, and the knowledge I have gained is why I support Mitt Romney for President and stick up for the Mormons.

]]> By: Lisa Salt Lake City UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220098 Lisa Salt Lake City UT Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:48:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220098 If Romney thought the secret of Obama's success is that he was Bi-Racial, you would hear Romney claiming to have Black roots as well. Romney made millions in the corporate world. Our country is not a corporation. Government is not for profit. Government is for people. "People" is something that Romney doesn't understand. If Romney thought the secret of Obama's success is that he was Bi-Racial, you would hear Romney claiming to have Black roots as well.

Romney made millions in the corporate world. Our country is not a corporation. Government is not for profit. Government is for people. "People" is something that Romney doesn't understand.

]]> By: Richard, Ewing NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220060 Richard, Ewing NJ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:31:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220060 Jay Bee, USA, Are you out of your mind? Just look at his record. Just look at his last job as a governor. He did the impossible by creating job deficit in Massachusetts as a governor. When Romney said he cut taxes in Massachusetts, he is dishonest. Yes, under Romney, he eliminated some old taxes but he also created some new taxes, but at the end, according to Tax Foundation, Romney actually increases state and local taxes. His own Massachusetts newspapers are against him. The two most intelligent newspaper from Massahusetts Boston Global and Boston Herald endorsed McCain over Romney. Boston Global is a liberal leaning newspaper and Boston Herald is a conservative paper. Why one liberal and one conservative news paper from Boston endorse McCain, why? Jay Bee, USA,

Are you out of your mind? Just look at his record. Just look at his last job as a governor. He did the impossible by creating job deficit in Massachusetts as a governor. When Romney said he cut taxes in Massachusetts, he is dishonest. Yes, under Romney, he eliminated some old taxes but he also created some new taxes, but at the end, according to Tax Foundation, Romney actually increases state and local taxes. His own Massachusetts newspapers are against him. The two most intelligent newspaper from Massahusetts Boston Global and Boston Herald endorsed McCain over Romney. Boston Global is a liberal leaning newspaper and Boston Herald is a conservative paper. Why one liberal and one conservative news paper from Boston endorse McCain, why?

]]> By: Richard, Ewing NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220035 Richard, Ewing NJ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:18:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-220035 Mitt Romney is the real Washington politician without working in Washington. He attacks and attacks and attacks. He flip-flops on every possible position. He has a record of increasing government spending as liberal, but now he champion smaller government. Don't believe me? Check with Club for Growth. He supported the comprehensive immigration reform bill, now he is against it. He championed gay rights when he ran for Senate, now he is against gay marriage. He doubt the military surge just months ago, but now he champion it. He said he is an independent who do not want to go back to Reagan era, but now Reagan is his hero. He said he is a lifelong hunter, but he only "hunted" twice. Once with a BB gun when he was a kid, and once shooting at rats. If that defines being a hunter, maybe I am a bull fighter by eating steak?! He said he saw his father matched with Martin L. King, but that never happened. He said he did not have negative ads, when everyone know what he did in Iowa. John McCain is not a washington insider. From the start, he is the first and only person demand a military surge in 2003. From the start, he is the only person criticizes Donald Rumsfeld. How is that an insider? John McCain has a life long Pro-Life voting record. Mitt Romney only started claiming to be a Pro-Life, and has not DONE anything about it. McCain has a lifelong record of cutting wasteful spending, while Romney increases government spending when he is a governor.. Mitt Romney cannot talk about his record because his record is opposite to his campaign platform. People please do not believe me nor Romney. Just look at his past record. Please for god sake, please just look at his past. If I am wrong, vote for him. But if I am right, please, please, please do not let him mislead you. Mitt Romney is the real Washington politician without working in Washington. He attacks and attacks and attacks. He flip-flops on every possible position. He has a record of increasing government spending as liberal, but now he champion smaller government. Don't believe me? Check with Club for Growth. He supported the comprehensive immigration reform bill, now he is against it. He championed gay rights when he ran for Senate, now he is against gay marriage. He doubt the military surge just months ago, but now he champion it. He said he is an independent who do not want to go back to Reagan era, but now Reagan is his hero. He said he is a lifelong hunter, but he only "hunted" twice. Once with a BB gun when he was a kid, and once shooting at rats. If that defines being a hunter, maybe I am a bull fighter by eating steak?! He said he saw his father matched with Martin L. King, but that never happened. He said he did not have negative ads, when everyone know what he did in Iowa.

John McCain is not a washington insider. From the start, he is the first and only person demand a military surge in 2003. From the start, he is the only person criticizes Donald Rumsfeld. How is that an insider? John McCain has a life long Pro-Life voting record. Mitt Romney only started claiming to be a Pro-Life, and has not DONE anything about it. McCain has a lifelong record of cutting wasteful spending, while Romney increases government spending when he is a governor.. Mitt Romney cannot talk about his record because his record is opposite to his campaign platform. People please do not believe me nor Romney. Just look at his past record. Please for god sake, please just look at his past. If I am wrong, vote for him. But if I am right, please, please, please do not let him mislead you.

]]> By: Keith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-219995 Keith Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:58:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-219995 I would love to see NH as the end of Romney. I don't recall a candidate ever spending so much money and put in so much effort and yet fail so spectacularly. The congruence of factors that surround him make his candidacy doomed to failure, barring a surprise. The Mormon issue, as much as people want to pontificate that it shouldn't matter, DOES matter to a lot of people. But he fake, and he's boring, and most importantly, he has no hope of winning a national election. I would love to see NH as the end of Romney. I don't recall a candidate ever spending so much money and put in so much effort and yet fail so spectacularly. The congruence of factors that surround him make his candidacy doomed to failure, barring a surprise. The Mormon issue, as much as people want to pontificate that it shouldn't matter, DOES matter to a lot of people. But he fake, and he's boring, and most importantly, he has no hope of winning a national election.

]]> By: person http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-219992 person Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:52:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-219992 this election should not be about someone's race, gender, or religion, it should be about issues. The candidates should not show how the other presidential hopeful is bad for the country, but should instead focus on what issues they themselves stand for. this campaigning is getting way too negative from all candidates. this election should not be about someone's race, gender, or religion, it should be about issues. The candidates should not show how the other presidential hopeful is bad for the country, but should instead focus on what issues they themselves stand for. this campaigning is getting way too negative from all candidates.

]]> By: JFR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-219977 JFR Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:46:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/romney-again-paints-mccain-as-washington-insider/#comment-219977 The hildabeast belongs in jail... or maybe a zoo. If she wasn't so scary she could fill the vacancy at the SF zoo. But I guess another vicious attack would hurt attendance further. The hildabeast belongs in jail... or maybe a zoo. If she wasn't so scary she could fill the vacancy at the SF zoo. But I guess another vicious attack would hurt attendance further.

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