STRATHAM, New Hampshire (CNN) - Mitt Romney has been shifting his message to focus on change following the emergence of Barack Obama as the Democratic frontrunner.
Romney said Republicans need a nominee who can compete with Obama.
"I think Republican voters who, like myself, were virtually certain that Hillary Clinton would be the nominee have now begun to rethink Hillary Clinton may not be the nominee," Romney told reporters here.
He said Obama's message of change has "put Hillary Clinton on her heels" and that if the Illinois senator becomes the nominee, then Romney's rival Sen. John McCain will be the wrong standard-bearer for Republicans.
"Frankly, I don't think Senator McCain, despite his service and his length of experience that that's going to be able to stand up to the message that Barack Obama has brought forward," he said.
"We better think about somebody who can stand up with a message and go toe to toe with [Obama]," Romney said, adding that he can "post up against" Obama.
Romney senior adviser Ron Kaufman said Obama " demolished three senators in Iowa" and will "demolish" Clinton in New Hampshire, "so clearly having a senator against him is not a good idea."
– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby
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Mr. Romney, you are not the candidate to get people to abandon their party to give you their vote. The only way you would have a chance as the Republican nominee would be if you were against Hillary, and that is not even a certain thing.
Got to give Mitt some credit for being politically clever. The best way to win New Hampshire for the Romney team is to put up a ' who has the best shot against Obama' campaign and ride Obama's current wave of Democratic support.
Romney changes his tone whenever and whatever the topic maybe at that time. But, I am here to tell him that he doesn't stand a snowball in...against any candidate. Republican or Democrat...period.
Obama would wreck you Mitt, give up on your basketball analogies he might just call you out on them and embarrass you more than you do yourself with your flipflops.
Romney is realistic. Nobody from Washington is going to change the way things are done. We don't need another career politician – we need change. Mitt Romney has a clear track record of fixing problems, unlike his competition. Simply look at the records and forget the flashy talk and all. Past performance will tell you what to expect in the future. Mitt Romney is just the person America needs as our next president.
I'm sorry Mitt, but I expect most here would say your not even in the same league as Obama. Toe to toe your not gonna measure up. Obama is the one who can defeat any Republican challenger. I'm even an independent and just don't see any other option than Obama.
Eagerly awaiting the demolishing of that useless blowhard, Mitt Romney.
You couldn't win your old governor seat again Mitt.
Fake smile, a fake tan, and a flip-floppy record, the Republicans themeselves will eat you alive.
Even if you had as much money as Bil Gates you couldn't buy this election.
So just give it a rest and driver home, but remember dont tie your dog to the roof of your car this time.
Although I like Obama, Mitt has got my vote.
I say to Romney, give it your best shot. Obama believes in everybody getting their fair chance.
Amen Mitt!
I love you, your honesty, your politics.
Go all the way man!!
Obama has the power of such inspiration that he can make a grown man weep, Mitt.
What do you have, a bunch of money, and a stuffy nose...
...and why the heck is you nose so stuffy all the time, are you snorting something white, just asking?
The media and the dems know that McCain's last chance is in NH so they are trying to encourage voters with their polls that McCain has it won but the truth will be told at the ballet box tomorrow. If Mitt wins then the real conservatives and independents will have been heard.
The media and dems would like McCain to be the winner and nominee in 08′. They know that another senior senator (Bob Dole -1996) who is very pro-war would get crushed by Obama. Mitt is the only hope for lower taxes, solving the illegal aliens and not wasting the victory in Iraq. Pulling out of Iraq in 12 months because of a campaign promise (Obama/Oprah) is not good for America.
Please do not let McCain team up again with Kennedy to let illegals pay a fine to stay in the USA!
Mitt and Rudy could have a very good chance to beat Obama/Oprah.
While I am for MItt, if a democrat wins the presidency I would prefer Oboma over Hillary...both liberals, but Hillary is such a lightening rod that NOTHING would get done in congress/white house.
Having said that, I think Mitt could beat Hillary easier than Oboma.
So...go Hillary and Mitt for now.
Come February...go Mitt!!!!
Yeah, can't wait to see him answer for his ML King comments during adebate with Barack!
Ha!
I would ask this to those who criticize Mitt for this comment... Is he right? Honestly, and I don't mean is he right about beating Obama, but is he right about being the only candidate who can got "toe to toe" with him? I think so. Would Huckabee have a chance? No way. Most of the country has seen beyond the likeable preacher and past that, there's not a whole lot. McCain has been in Washingtin too long and lacks the ability and sense to make the proper changes! Everyone else? Blah.
I think if it comes down to Obama and Mitt this country will see an awesome election! Mitt is the corporate outsider with the experience of change and resolution, Obama brings new ideals and a fresh look at the issues. Even Democrats have to admit...it could get interesting!
If you think that Mitt can run a country because he ran a business, you've got another thing comin'.
I have an uncle that sells Amway, can he run the country?
Makeba, Houston TX January 7, 2008 5:44 pm ET
Yeah, can't wait to see him answer for his ML King comments during adebate with Barack!
I'm still waiting for his answer about having his family dog ride on top of the family car on a 12-hour trip from Massachusetts to Canada.....
Well Duh, of course your the only candidate who can beat Obama, NO ONE else can or will. McCain has totally lost my vote due to his ignorance and name calling. That's not professionalism. Also, I want a president who will change and adapt to circumstances for the better, if that is why you have changed your mind on certain issues, then GOOD! DO IT! Your apt to do what it takes, you've worked the hardest, and are the most capable!
I liked Huckabee's line at the debate "We are all created equal" and then on the other face exudes so much religious bigotry and "christian" hypocricy against Romney, I definetly believe Romney to be more christian and much more presidential!
McCain is the only one who could possibly challenge Obama and that is very unlikely. The democratic candidate is going to win this election. This primary race is going to determine the next president. Obama, Clinton and Edwards still all are in this. No republican could possibly win this if Obama is the candidate. He just picks up too much of the independent vote.
Is "Mitt" short for "Mittens"? Somebody told me that...
Loving the personal attacks against Romney. It just means that no one has anything to say regarding his politics. He must be doing something right!!
Romney '08
Stepford candidate Mitt is so trasparently phony, the only person he can fool is his own beloved image in the mirror. He'll be a huge disaster for the Republican party as the Dems (and independents and even some Repubs) will not tire of replaying over and over his many iterations as a politician: the pro-choice Mitt vs. the pro-life Mitt, the gay-friendly Mitt vs. the gay bashing Mitt, the kept-man-in-the-salon Mitt vs. the huntin' Mitt who became NRA member a month before he anounced his candidacy. McMcain is the American original in the Republican field, and if the Repubs can't see that and go for Mr. Fabio Romney, they will lose big time against any Democrat.
Obama is wiping the floor with everyone. Say hello to the first Black President!
Mitt Romney said that his family inspired him to seek the Presidency. Because of his wealth isn't their future secure? What vanity!
Wanting to serve America and our people should be his motivation. That's the vibe I get from McCain, Huckabee and Obama.
Wayne, your comparing selling Amway to heading the Olympics, running the State of Massachusetts, being Vice President at Bain & Company and founding Bain Capital?
Go Mitt. You have the experience, knowledge and expertise to lead this nation! I support you!
Anybody think that Obama gets so much support from republicans because they see him as unelectable in the general and want democrats to lose? I don't see the rationale of these so-called McCain/Obama fence sitters. One is pro-war and pro-life and one is neither. Without these republicans does Obama really have so much support?
Why do we as Americans always talk about how we want change and then elect someone who has been in the status quo for so long? America look to those who have really made change and quit listening to all the media hype and silly blogs.
As citizens we do an awful job of sifting the facts out of the muck flying around (apparently spending a few hours researching the voting records and accomplishments of each candidate, not just one, is too exhausting for us). We let our own personal views and senses of entitlement muddy the water and then wonder why nothing every really gets done when we vote in the same type of stale politicians, Democrat or Republican.
If you want change quit voting for politicians from Washington and bring in someone from the outside. You need someone who doesn't care about the "system" or for that matter a 2nd term. Someone could stir things up pretty good in 4 years if they really wanted to make change rather than worry about being re-elected.
Might I point out...
RealClearPolitics National Head-to-Head Polls Average
Romney vs. Clinton
CLINTON +4.8%
McCain vs. Clinton
MCCAIN +5.0%
Romney vs. Obama
OBAMA +12.2%
McCain vs. Obama
TIE
The choice is clear
Interesting, many postings from California all against Mitt. Go figure, not too many liberal dems or illegal alliens in that state. Seems obvious that there are mostly Dems on this board posting against Mitt.
If Mccain wins in NH the media and Dems are already saying that Mitt hould quit.
All of this attention and fear of Mitt really indicates that the Dem and media really are a afraid of Mitt. Yeah and he has money and that scares them too. The Clintons and Obama/Oprah have plenty of money too but not a word about them spending more than Mitt did in Iowa.
Is it me, or does Mitt Romney look like the preacher dad from 7th Heaven?
Mitt practices opportunism, not politics. You're in the wrong game Mittster!
Wow words fail to express the idiocy in the statement that because Obama has demolished 3 senators in Iowa is a reason to not put a senator against Obama.
Mr. Romney, do not forget that Obama has also demolished Bill Richardson, a GOVERNOR.
People see someone like Gov. Romney and right away they want to tear him down and discredit his sincerity. He's too perfect. You know what? He IS too perfect. He lives by those principals that he has learned through his upbringing and it shows in every aspect of his life. Are people really skeptical of Romney's sincerity or are they just petrified that they could somehow be asked to live up to the standard Mitt Romney sets? The biggest name they can find to throw at him is "Flipper". Ooooh.... that is what you call a politician when you can't find any other flaws. Everyone is crying that they want a leader for change, yet when they see a candidate that is intelligent enough and brave enough to know that our opinions must evolve as we learn, experience and grow they try to demean his character with the crazy name-calling. Do you really want a person leading this, the greatest of all nations who can't examine every aspect and option, who has never progressed in any of their views since they were 20 years old in fear that someone, someday might say that they "flip-flopped"?? That is one of the most hypocritical views of all.
You want to accuse Romney of dedication to issues? Let's look first at his personal life – seems pretty solid on a LOT of levels there... How about his persistence out on this trail? He has been campaigning longer and harder and in circles around any of the other candidates. That is another obvious reason why the other candidates want to take him down. He has upped the expectation here too. He seems to be the only Republican that could handle such physical demands as well! He has done most of this with his own money. I know, you are going to complain about all of his money – well I think I would rather have a person working on our economy that could make that kind of money for themselves than someone of average income, wouldn't you? Besides, he doesn't owe all of the "favors" the other men will to all the “campaign contributors“.
Mitt Romney has superior presence, drive, dedication, sincerity, values, ability and intellect to all to of the other candidates. He is the kind of man that our children as well as world leaders can look to with respect. Remember the time when a truly great man could become President of these United States? We need another Eisenhower of Roosevelt. If Romney is not elected because of people’s pettiness and ignorance, it will be a tragic loss for our country.
My god, if Mitt Romney wins over ANY of the Democrats.....it will be like Bush going over Gore again!
How can people have opted for Bush instead of Gore? Due to his flawless record? His intelligence?
Don't be so fast to write off Hillary as the Democrat nominee. Obama says he's the candidate for change but the real candidate for change is Hillary Clinton. Hillary has the experience to be president. illary has a good resume. Where is Obama experience?
Anyone who thinks that Romney could be elected president needs to go to youtube.com and type "Mormon underwear" in the search box. No joke! The Mormon church has issued Mitt (and all Mormons who have been married in the temple) special secret underwear that they are never to remove. They believe that the underwear have special powers and will protect the wearer. Seriously, I am not kidding. Check it for yourself. This mandate can be found in the Mormons official Doctrines and Covenants. Add this to Mitt believing he will become God and get his own planet with a harem some day and to his believing that our current God lives on planet Kalob with his own harem and you have an unelectable candidate. The Republicans are being too kind about this. That will come back to bite them if Mitt wins. The Democrats will tear him to shreds. I'm sure that Mitt means well and is a nice guy but if the Republicans elect him, they have just put a Democrat in the White House.
Romney is going to beat old, tired McCain, then he's going to trounce Obama, the most inexperienced candidate in either field.
I'm a New Hampshire independent and you've got my vote Mitt!
Obama is our generations Muhammed Ali: He'll beat down every "great white hope" he steps into the ring with! Why does Romney think he's so qualified for the job as president anyways? Just because Mitt ran a company doesnt mean he'd be able to run a country. Just look at G.W. Bush, he ran numerous companies (into the ground) before becoming prez. Now he's run the country into the ground too! The last thing we need is another big business man in the white house. I think Obama/Edwards would be a very strong leadership team for America. I cant wait until they announce that they've joined forces. (fingers crossed!)
Perhaps Romney should take another look at that Iowa poll- Obama also beat a governor pretty handily there, and will do so again in NH.
The canadate who can keep the economy strong or make it grow while protecting the freedom and interests of all Americans at home and overseas should be the next president of the United States. Either Republican or Democrat in the end we all have to work together in a bypartisian way to achieve what is best for the world.
Mitten, I can't wait until John McCain slaps that fake flip floppy smile off your face!
Jez, Romney, what a blowhard!!
McCain would get demolished by Obama. No contest. Romney would be the best candidate to run against him. McCain is way too much of a warmonger – he would certainly be painted as such in a national election. And, for a country that is tired of war, that will be a big, big turn-off. Romney is the best candidate from either party to bring America back economically. Vote with your pocketbook in minds America – vote for Romney.
Obama and Romney are indeed the candidates of change... If by "change" you mean different people from the usual DC crowd. If you mean different ideas, well I'm afraid they've got nothing.
The post up comment is just a joke about his height. Huckabee can joke about shooting those who so not vote for him. Romney can not catch a break. People who begrudge him his fortune and feel he does not want to serve America have not studied his life.
You won't have long to wait Wayne...Romney's demise is surely imminent. The only big trait of this man, is his gigantic ego. How would you describe a man with no apparent core values, and absolutely no empathy...for either man or beast.
Mitt has it right. No Amnesty, private healthcare, successful Iraq strategy. He has specific plans for dealing with problems. So far, all Obama has done is dodge every question with generalities. I have no clue what this guy would do as President. He has no plans, just frivolous and fundamentally flawed ideas. I guess that appeals to democrats who just want the government to run their lives and pay their welfare.
And to the person that said running a business has nothing to do with running a country. The world is run by business. It's the most global facilitator. Read history, the dissemination of culture and intelligence has been spread by commerce. And it's still important today. Businessmen aren't the richest people in the world by accident. Their smart people. Mitt ran one of the largest consulting firms in the world. He turned many companies around and made them successful. That's what America needs. A smart leader with the brains to fix our broken programs. Mitt has the experience. Obama has nothing to show except the water behind his ears. Think before you vote blindly for the babbling Obama. Elect someone with a plan. Mitt Romney all the way!!
Wishful thinking, Mitt. Obama is genuine, warm, and earnest. You come off staged, distant, and willing to change your views on a dime.
Dave, California –
The reason there are so many personal attack on Mitt Romney is because there is so much to attack. He is phony, a liar, a hypocrite, a flip-flopper (hey I thought you Repubs hated that in a candidate!), changes positions to suit the political winds (abortion anyone?). I could go on and on. It's fun when there is such a wealth of characteristics and qualities to attack.
Oh and let's not forget how he spent 8 million dollars of his money and couldn't defeat a Baptist minister without a cent! Hah! What a businessman. So now this pathetic panderer is trying to jump on the Obama bandwagon and get a free ride. Are there no limits to how low he can stoop to achieve his political ambitions? He has no beliefs or convictions. He is a used car salesman in better clothes.
Toe to toe, my foot! Mitt, you are having delusions of grandeur again. Remember, you came in second to a preacher who doesn't even believe in evolution! Now you are fighting for your political life in New Hampshire. Please, send this man packing. No, wait, nominate this two faced ignoramus and then we Democrats can bury him in the general election.
Why, after the Iowa caucus, and on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, do so many people believe that Obama is a shoo-in for Democratic nominee? Good Lord, there are 48 other states after N.H., and the people of those states would like to feel they have some say in who wins. Even if Obama wins the first two, that's no guarantee the rest of the voters across our country are going to buy his pop-star, American Idol image. They just might be looking for substance over hype. Give the voters and the candidates a chance, for God's sake.
We all to quickly forget... the real guns wont come out until August thats when we'll really know who is going to have a snowballs chance.
THE MAJORITY OF AMERICAN VOTERS WANT CHANGE, ESPECIALLY
OUT OF IRAQ. UNLESS THE GOP SUPPORTS THEIR ONE ANTI-WAR
CANDIDATE, THEY WILL LOSE TO THE DEMS. YOU KNOW WHO IS
ANTI-IRAQ INVASION. BARACK AND PAUL. NOMINATE McCAIN AND
THROW THE ELECTION. THIS IS NOT A POPULARITY CONTEST.
COME ON NEW HAMPSHIRE. YOU ALREADY VOTED FOR THAT
LOSER. VOTE FOR RON PAUL. HE'S ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF
EVERY ISSUE. SAVE THE COUNTRY AND SAVE THE GOP.
This is the first time I have ever whole heartedly followed politics. I have voted before, but this is truly my first endeavor. First I was for Hil, then John, but you gotta give it to O... He is a breath of fresh air. He speaks to the soul.
Mitt Romney is truly the Eddie Haskel of politics.
I would like to see Mite Rommel spend his entire fortune. LOL
I've never seen anyone running for office so fake and unprincipled.
Mite Rommel is very very representative of christians down they centuries: They delude themselves that they are such wonderful people because of them being religious, when the entire world is laughing at them and their hypocrisy!
Yeah, go Mitt.
We need another upper-class unprincipled, shallow, Republican with good teeth and good hair to run this country. The current one in office is doing suuuuch a good job.
NOT.
Wow! Romney is down to 9% in the latest Gallup national poll. Huckabee has almost three times that amount of support. http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2008/01/gallup-clinton.html?loc=interstitialskip
The other candidates are saying Barak doesn't have the experience needed to be president. Voters like myself (Male, white, 26, and not claiming one party or the other) don't want someone with experience. I want someone new who I feel would bring change, not more of the same. The question of drug use? Obama said "yes I inhaled, that is the point" and guess what, we know he's not a drug user, he is just a normal guy who tried it. I'd wager most people reading this know plenty of good people who have done the same. I personally never have, but I like the fact he admitted it. Barak has my vote.
McCain will plummet like a rock after New Hampshire. The Huck & McCain may have dealt semi-fatal blows to Romney in Iowa & New Hampshire. But make no mistake, McCain's best days are behind him not in front of him. The Press that fawned all over him really needs to ask whether this guy still has all of his faculties. He has made some pretty whacky statements over the last year. Laying in wait, he hasn't laid a glove on McCain...YET! The rise of Giuliani will come after New Hampshire to snuff the life out of McCain's candidacy. He is smoking crack if he does not realize that once again the GOP is using him to serve an alternate purpose. McCain is breathing his last gasp of political air.
"Post up," huh?
Somehow, I don't think Mitt "Dog Whistle" Romney is talking only about his basketball jones, here. Or his vertical leap. What a tool.
'Post up?'
Interesting choice of words Mitt.
Makes sense though as Barak is now the presumptive nominee and, of course, all black men understand/play basketball.
Obama is going to get the Dem's nod. Which Republican can beat him?
McCain: no. too old; too "establishment"; too Washingtonian; too status-quo; won't even get a second look from voters, given choice of Obama
Thompson: no. too old; no energy; no passion; too far down in the polls to really matter, and he won't be coming back up
Huckabee: no: has no ideas worth floating or comparing to Obama's; can't hold up in a debate; doesn't have a record of getting any done of any substance; his Sunday School class will be voting for Obama
Romney - yes!!! World-class experience; strong command of the economy, of global markets; has actually implemented a health plan; has run the Olympics; has run a state; has a strong family; has values; has a history of bringing different opinions from both sides of the aisle and coming up with solutions, and more importantly, implementing them; strong debater.
Prediction: Mitt vs Obama. Result: President Romney.
Republicans need to realize that no other Republican candidate can go head-to-head against Obama and win. Seriously
The American people have seen what Republicans can do for 8 years. And this was with the Senate, House, and Presidency in their hands.
If the American people look at this record and say "yes" to this party again, we are doomed.
I don't care what Democrat runs against what Republican. The Republicans' claim to fame rests on their silly, time wasting impeachment of Clinton, their lockstep support for Bush's policies, two questionable elections, and Iraq. What are the fruits of their labor?
Look around you. War. Fear. Half-truths (and not about personal peccadilloes but about war and money and the Constitution) and cronyism.
Time's up. America's only shot at saving itself from the dustbin of history is to oust the Republican Party in 2008. Period.
Obama is unstoppable and neither McCain nor Romney have any horsepower to win if it comes to be between him and either. The only way to win if if Democrats make the mistake of choosing some one to re-employ the old status Quo, which Americans are eager to get rid of
Mitt is a great candidate for president. He is the real deal. Those who post personal attacks (his hair, his money, his persona) are exposing your shallow side.
Those of you picking apart his religion, go ahead, put yours on the table, we can find a thousand things wrong with it. Stop with the religious bigotry. What religion is the current president? How much do you love him? Compare your life of "service" with Romney's and I'll bet you come up short. He's an incredible individual who deserves credit for his contributions.
If you didn't know, his dad started as a "car salesman" and worked his way up from there. He paid for Mitt's education, but after that, Mitt made the millions on his own. How can you criticize him for his wealth? Have you been criticized for your hard work and rewards?
Obama is another diamond in the rough. America really needs a great individual at the helm. Let the best one win, in the meantime, let's play fair with the criticisms.
The candidate who can beat Obama would be the one who is dramatically opposed to his Big Government plans for us. As such, there's no chance for Romney, Guliani, Huckabee, Thompson, Hunter, *or* McCain. No matter how they package it, the message is based on the same rhetoric as Barrack – that government is the solution to our problems. Since Obama is a better orator, the moderates will flock to him and assure his victory.
Unless,... unless there was a candidate who understands that government *is* the problem. *That* candidate will gain the support of the undecideds and independents, as well as the Republicans who still believe that "least is best", that a sound fiscal policy is paramount, and that we can be responsible for ourselves. Such a candidate would absolutely crush the Social/Democrats.
Who could it be?
Dr. Ron Paul. Send him a check.
To the gentleman who egregiously misrepresented the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding garments and salvation: the Church's actual doctrine can be found on http://www.mormon.org.
I appreciate the civil political dialogue inspired by this election, but publicly defaming or misrepresenting a candidate's religion is indecent.
Don't be so fast to write off Hillary as the Democrat nominee. Obama says he's the candidate for change but the real candidate for change is Hillary Clinton. Hillary has the experience to be president. Hillary has a good resume. Where is Obama experience? On the campaign trail, and thats it.
Mitt or Giuliani. The others will be peanut butter on toast and served up at brunch to Obama. Perhaps the best ticket will be Mitt and Giuliani (you choose pres.) That would be an impressive economic ticket with just enough conservatism to force the Evangelicals to start thinking more about winning and less about preaching.
Jr., California – LOL! Your comment is unacceptable and laughable. Comparing someone who sells soap to their friends door to door vs. someone who has run several multi-billion dollar corporations? That is a load of hogwash! Please rethink what you just posted. This is the guy that has turned around hundreds of companies and in the process saved countless jobs – for 25 years! Has Obama done that? This is the guy that turned around the Olympics when it was mired in corruption and no one wanted to even touch it. Has Obama done that? This the guy that as Governor turned around record deficits and finally made politicians accountable. Has Obama done that? In fact, please enlighten us as to what Obama HAS done. I actually like the guy, but you really need to think about that one a little more.
Wow!
Obama-Mitt would be perfect.
You go Mitt!
ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY! ROMNEY!
Come On Mitt! I'm rooting for ya! Most of the Democrats running will eat you up. Obama will throughly trounce on. I've seen some video footage of Mitt's past debates when he ran for Governor of Mass. and Senator of Mass. He will get severely "swift-boated" by the Democratic party machine in which most the stuff would be true.
OBAMA in '08!
Both Romney and Huckabee would have no chance, the christian right wont be able to get elected this cycle–there is too much hatred right now towards that wing of the Republicans. Personally I think Rudy is the only hope, precisely because he is a liberal socially.
The personal attacks on Mitt Romney are ridiculous. It seems like some of ya'll need to grow up a bit. You need to be looking at experience, maturity, values, and a whole host of traits that Romney has. Some of the candidates have some of the right stuff, but Romney is the ONLY candidate who fills the WHOLE bill, Republican or Democrat. Both Obama and Hillary put together still have but a mere speck of the experience, charisma, and wisdom that Romney has. It's amazing that anybody can look at them seriously.
Me thinks that the little pointy head dems on this board spew their hate too profusedly toward Mitt. If he can garner this much hate, then he must be a pretty good candidate. That's it. He is my man. My vote goes to Mitt, the most intelligent man in the race and one with the right kind of experience. He will beat the crap out of that blow hard 'junior' senator from Illinois.
Uh people,Iowa and New Hampshire don't pick the nominee. They only weed out the real losers. A bad showing matters,but not winning doesn't. This race has a far way to go. Predicting a nominee by tomorrow is like planning for a sunny day in April. The turn out by democratic leaners vs. republican leaners will tell us much more useful information. I'm willing to bet the republicans are on the losing end just like in Iowa.
And I love how people keep commenting on how much money Mitt has spent. Do any of you follow politics enough to realize that he has RAISED the most money of anybody? HELLOOOOOOO!! That ought to tell you something about the confidence people have in him.
To the gentleman who egregiously misrepresented the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding garments and salvation: the Church's actual doctrine can be found on http://www.mormon.org.
I appreciate the civil political dialogue inspired by this election, but publicly defaming or misrepresenting a candidate's religion is indecent.
Mitt Romney is as shady a politician as they get, and his ties to the scandalous and dubious Mormon church make him all the less credible as a person with any genuine interest in human progress, rather than human control.
I shudder when I hear a voter say "he seems like a genuine person, or a likable guy." If you use the word" seems" in a sentence describing what made you choose a presidential candidate, you should be appointed a handler or a sane family member before you cast your ballot. And this is especially true with those voting for Huckabee on his value as a likable guy. It should be a federal offense to admit in public let alone vote for a president on the premiss of likability in this day and age. If a block of, or a majority of voters ever again get a president elected in any way, on whether he seemed nice, the sheer naiveity of it should bring on the calimity it provokes.
Mitt was my governor of my home state and did fantastic. I love all the anti-Mitt comments on here. You don't know the man or what he has done.
Washington needs to be run by a business. Do you see how inefficient the government is today? If it was run like a business then it wouldn't be.
The fact is everything Mitt touches turns to gold. Whether he flip flops on certain issues is not the point...he has a solid track record of being able to turn everything around that he works on.
Also...do you realize that without Mitt, there isn't another Republican candidate who is for lower taxes and against illegal immigration. Get rid of Mitt and you have a guaranteed tax hike.
Romney appears to be the typical politician. He will say anything to be elected. He's a hunter, he has NRA endorsements, he's against abortion, he's a hard core conservative, the original anti-immigration person, man of faith, dad walked with MLK and now he has a better chance to beat Obama. His attack ads and attacks on fellow candidates are disgraceful (he is trying to "outBush" Bush). He appears desperate and liable to say anything. Does not appear trustworthy at all. Americans have seen this type of person before and frankly we are tired of it. Please send this type of political act the strong message that Americans are sick of it and we are not going to take it anymore.
Mitt Romney is the only republican who can beat the democrats in November that is why I want Mitt to win the nomination
regardless of who wins, i sure would like to see an election without personal, and insulting attacks. It makes all candidates look ridculous, and does nothing to further national pride/healing. -Dr. Ron Paul in 08
Mitt always remember be humble and do what is right! I know you can be a great President if elected!!!
Jr., if you think that Obama can run a country because he's an overpaid attorney with a couple of years of experience in the statehouse, then maybe your Amway uncle can run the country.
The only thing attorneys know how to DO is talk.
Romney '08
I'm sorry, but I can't take anyone seriously who refers to Mitt Romney as "unprincipled." You may not care for his principles, but he is the only candidate in either party who has a consistent record of impeccable ethics.
There is something about Mr. Romney that makes me feel like our nation would be in good hands. His attitude to 'change Washington' excites and invigorates me, as there is much to change and much good to do. He's got my vote. Go get 'em in NH!
WILL THE REAL MITT ROMNEY PLEASE STAND UP?!
This guy changes his position so much, he doesn't know whether he's coming or going. Let see which focus group gains attention tomorrow so he can jumb on that bandwagon.
Mitt Romney, like Hillary Clinton is an Israel-Firster indebted to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. (AIPAC). We can`t trust any of the old guard of politicians because Democrat or Republican, they have served the interest of foreign powers. It is time to take back America from special interests and their lap dog politicians. Go Barack Obama, and Ron Paul.
Best way to beat Obama is to have McCain in front of him. Obama is just winning because people hate Clinton. Otherwise, Obama is just another Bill Clinton in the making.
McCain with his straight talk and real experience can say "dont preach me kid"/ McCain can blow of Obama's fluff with substance which Hillary isnt able to do.
ISomeone above said; "f you think that Mitt can run a country because he ran a business, you've got another thing comin'. I have an uncle that sells Amway, can he run the country?"
Um, Mitt Romney didn't sell Amway. That was Mike Huckabee.
I say good chaps, come, let us post-up the polo ponies. I shall vanquish my foe, the Moor Obama, then we shall all toast our good cheer over crumpets and marmalade with Mummy, while brother Jarith reads from the good book.
I think what Mitt is saying is that a man like Barack Obama might be considered good enough (nowadays) to hold the Mormon Priesthood, but he still isn't good enough to hold the U.S. Presidency.
To the monitors at CNN:
Thanks for airing our comments and monitoring them for appropriateness. Best of luck in 08.
This is the best the Romney camp can do? He might as well say – I can't win the presidency, but I'll give the Democratic front-runner a challenge. This man is truly un-remarkable. Let him fade into Republican mediocrity for good.
There is a lot of meanness in you democrats that don't like Mitt- He seems to scare you plenty.
Mitt, those of us who have looked into what you've done, what you want to do to help our country and how you keep your cool will continue to support you all the way. The people who post these goofy comments on here obviously don't know you. Anyone who changes their mind to support McCain never had their own mind to make up anyway. It's a Liberal Press dream to have the Dem against old man McCain.
Mitt Romney '08.
Amen Brother! Those who are hurling personal insults against Romney are no better than their idol Huckleberry! Monkey see, monkey do.
It never ceases to amaze me how dumb the general public can be. Just becuase you don't know anything about running a government doesn't mean you should vote for someone who has no clue. Obama will fail and fail misrebly. People will remember Bush as a great president if Obama follows. Take a good look at Obama and you'll see the slick car salesman that sold you lemon by going on and on in general terms and not telling you anything specific about the auto. You were a sucker back then, don't be a sucker now. Mitt's the real deal and he tells it like it is. Cross over and cast a vote for intelligence, success, and experience. GO MITT!!
mitt is a politican and that is scary. he will do anything to get elected including, but not limited to:
a) spending millions of dollars
b) running negative campaign ads
c) changing pretty much every opinion he has ever had on people (mccain) and values (abortion) in order to appease a voting population. ROMNEY IS NOT A MAN OF PRINCIPLE BUT A MAN OF POLITICS. these are not personal epiphanies. Romney needed votes. plain and simple
d) having his closest personal aid pose as a police office TWICE to get the media off his trail(its legit. romney obviously claimed ignorance. what an emphatic leader. doesn't even know what his closest personal aid is up to, if his ignorance is actually true.)
e) being as reaganesque as possible
f) pretending to be a life long hunter (he got his NRA membership a month before campaigning) politics
g) LYING how many times has Romney said one thing only to clarify, disclaim or modify the original statement a couple days later when only a tenth of the audience is watching? ie MLK statements and the "hunting small varmints" issue
f) jumping ON A DEMOCRATS BANDWAGON (the cardinal sin, besides the whole FELONY impersonation thing)
MITT ROMNEY IS A POLITICIAN. IF YOU WANT MORE OF THE SAME, MITT IS YOUR BOY.
Romney is looking for serious embarrassment!
If he or anyone comes after Obama with the message of change[as he suggests]...that person will be 'murderlized' badly! Change is best suited to Obama and in every way too!
Romney can "post-up" against Obama?
Well, I suppose it wouldn't be the first time the Mormons have "posted-up" against the blacks...
RON PAUL is my president!
I am glad that both Democrats and Republicans can agree on one thing. both parties have been a royal Screw-up ,hence came the buzz word "CHANGE"
Obama has NO RECORD. He has not spoken about how intends to make changes. Hilary Clinton cares about the people and has been making changes to improve our world for over 30 years. She has a record and she's backed by Bill Clinton who is brilliant like herself.
The world was dumb to vote in Bush and most of the people who voted for Bush ended up loosing their family members in the War.
America, please don't make the same mistake by voting for someone who has NO INTEREST and NO EXPERIENCE.
GO TO HECK WILLARD MITT ROMNEY. The people of New Hampshire are voting for McCain, Huckabee, and even Ron Paul before they vote for you.
You are too slick, too Bubba Clintonish.
GO TO HECK!!