This is from Rush Limbaugh:

Iowa is a caucus; it’s a weird setup. New Hampshire allows independents to vote in the Republican primary, which is why McCain is doing as well as he is doing, and it’s why the media want this to be a bellwether against Romney. I mean, Pat Buchanan came in second. He came in a very strong second in New Hampshire in 1992. Now, I’m not saying that these contests are not to be taken seriously here, and that they’re not to be fought and to be won, but we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. New Hampshire is no longer the conservative barometer it used to be. The state has changed, it is now quite liberal. A lot of people who used to live in Massachusetts have moved into New Hampshire to escape New Hampshire’s high taxation and other problems. New England generally the northern states, states like Iowa, is not where the conservative base resides in large numbers. The Drive-By Media would love to destroy the conservative coalition. They would love to destroy the conservative base to the Republican Party. That’s why they are promoting Huckabee; it is why they are promoting McCain.

Thank you, Shawn, for the link to evangelicalsformitt.org. I appreciate what I have read so far and am just getting started. As LDS, I don't want to read only from an LDS perspective. I want to read balanced articles based on truth. Thanks again!!

Has anyone else noticed Bill Clinton standing in the background while Hillary is talking? In the past week or so, I thought I saw a slack jawed, tongue chewing sign of physical senility. This is not just campaign dissing, I'm serious. Anyone?

On the eve of this extraordinarily important primary election, it is absolutely critical that we remember how shameless and phony Mr. Romney is. To call him a flip-flopper is to understate the degree to which he has tailored his message to the perceived orientation of voters. In the span of just three years, he has radically–and conveniently–altered his positions on the following issues: (1) abortion; (2) gays in the military; (3) gay civil unions; (4) gun control; (5) campaign finance reform; (6) citizenship rights for illegal aliens; (7) a no-taxes pledge; (8) school choice; (9) pre-emptive war; and (10) various environmental issues. In addition, he spent most of the 1990s distancing himself from the policies of the Reagan administration and proudly holding himself out as more of an independent political reformer than a true Republican–all as part of his failed Senate bid. Now, after reversing positions on, at the very least, the 10 enumerated items above, he is accusing his rivals of not being true Reagan Republicans…all while ridiculing the liberalism of the very people who made him governor of Massachusetts. To make matters worse, he has blatantly lied about having been a lifelong hunter, having been endorse by the N.R.A., and having seen his father march with Martin Luther King. Need I go on? I hope and pray–and trust–that the voters of New Hampshire will think carefully about all of this, and exercise their democratic powers to end the aspirations of this unprincipled, desperate, and deceitful fraud of a man. It is simply essential.

Check it out: http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org

Go Mitt!

I agree that McCain is a war hero - a cold war hero. Why that makes him qualified to lead America in the post-cold war age against Islamo-Fascism I have no idea. McCain is trying to fight Vietnam all over again. Rudy Giuliani (mayor during 9/11) is also a war hero - and he fought the war on his home turf. Only Giuliani can steer this country through the chaotic times ahead. Based on his performance in NYC, both before 9/11 (fighting crime) and afterward show that he will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Say what you will about his personal life or his stance on gays/abortion - Giuliani is a tough SOB and that's exactly what we need right now.

Giuliani 2008.

I agree with Derek. McCain is a true war hero… the only one running!
I am really disgusted with all of the hateful conversations on this blog, WOW! I doubt any of these candidates would want to represented in that way.

Yes indeed.

Mitt Romney is the ultimate candidate of change. That's why he constantly is changing his position on every issue.

"I'm Mitt Romney and I approved and disapproved this message."

To all those who post half truths and misinformation, I think you all have "dizzying intellects." Please take the advise of those who suggested you do your homework and please take time to think about what you'll say and whether it passes the "laugh test."

This election (and all elections) should not be about religion - we're not voting for our favorite minister! Elections should be about which person is best qualified to lead the "land of the free and the home of the brave." So, let's move past the subject of religion and on to more important issues.

Don,

Why are you looking at people's undies on UTube?
You are a sick man/woman.

I'm not Mormon, but I think I'd rather know one of them than someone like you who is interested in looking at someone's panties on UTube.

Go McCain!

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.

Oh dear, I'm weighing in.

I'm sorry Allie, when I read the first "apologetic" posting under your name, I figured right off that someone was using the same handle. Unfortunately, I was correct. Have you studied Islam? It's actually a remarkable religion, much like Judaism, Christianity (in all of it's stripes, including Mormonism), Hinduism, Buddhism, pick a mode of belief. Would we be bowing to Mecca 5 times (I think 5) a day? No. But I would be just as comfortable having a devout Muslim as a devout Mormon, as a devout Christian in the White House. Why? Because all of the above mentioned religions, as well as many others I haven't listed, inspire people to reach higher, achieve more, and better their lives and those around them. I hope that yours does too, and that you follow it someday.

Hey Don, if you like to watch YouTube, watch what Jim Cramer says about Mitt Romney! He stated he is the smartest business man in America and is the most qualified candidate in the race who can turn this county's economic mess around. People are saying we're heading for a recession……..if we don't get someone in the White House who can make a difference, we'll be heading into a depression!

Don:
If you're interested in correct facts and beliefs about the "Mormon" church (The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints), access: http://www.mormon.org

When you document as you have, you are either trying to deceive people, or you have been deceived yourself. Get things in context, get rid of falsehoods, and speak the entire truth.

Romney for PRESIDENT! We are NOT elected a religious leader, although we are elected a person of morals and values. Someone needs to tell Huckabee this as well.

"ON TO VICTORY":

http://www.mittromney.com/

a need to watch video!

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" used to be a Mormon and now 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.

I've not "repented" or had a change of heart. Someone else posted using my name. That is what Godless people will try to do to save themselves and a religion they cannot defend.

Would all of you who cry foul because I have to courage to point out God's way still do so if Mitt were a Muslim? If religion truly didn't matter we would be electing a Muslim president (since they to "believe in God"). Thank goodness no one here seems crazy enough to want that…but would that be next? Would we have a call to prayer in the morning? Would we change the pledge to one nation under Allah? No, best to stop this now. Let's keep God in America!

Down with Devil-Romney!

Allie, I'm not sure if you are for real or what or just trying to "stir the pot, but I hope that your man, Huckabee, keeps his religious scare tactics and snide remarks about Mormons OUT of the election. Since the LDS religion regularly sends out a statement to be read from the pulpit about POLITICAL NEUTRALITY in any election, we aren't familiar with "preachers" using the pulpit or other church gathering to influence our votes! We are to decide ourselves not to be influenced from preachers or religious people. Unfortunately Mr. Huckabee has made me view him as a "slick willy" when he, as a Baptist minister, says he doesn't know much about Mormons and then throws in a question that is controversial to his evangelicals. He then apologizes……..BUT the "damage" or purpose has been achieved. Mitt graciously accepts that apology….what else can he do? BUT I don't buy it. He is using religion, NEGATIVE religious innuendos (and he's crying about negative ads on his record in ARK??) to gain ground over Mitt. SLICK WILLY. I was open to him until I saw him using his religion and then slickly slamming the Mormons. No, thanks! McCain's snide remarks are a great turn off as well.

I don't understand the negativity about so called flip flopping. Why is it worng for a person to change his ir her mind about an issue as they become more educated about that issue? To me changing your mind shows a willingness to learn and move forward.

I think the core social conservatives and establishment GOP have determined that Romney best represents their narrow interests. It will be interesting to see where Rudy plays in all this, once the larger states like NY, Fla and Ca kick in. The GOP have an interesting slate. They desperately want to keep the status quo in an ever demanding American public who want wholesale changes in Washington. Looks like only a snake can pull that off….Romney's just the guy for that assignment.

I express deep appologies to all whom I have offended on this blog.
I have had a change of heart and confess: I am not a democrat, but am a rebublican for Huckabee. I have been very shallow in my views and have read http://www.mormon.org and have seen the light. And my comment about Jimmy Carter, I said that just because I didn't know what to say when I read that he, a baptist himself, supports Mormons and declares that Mormons are true Christians and that some baptists "act as the Pharisees did who were condemned by Christ, in trying to define who can and who cannot be considered an acceptable person in the eyes of God".
Sorry to you all, and I will not write any more on this blog, and will be more sincere and honest and confess I am now leaving my home to compaign for Huckabee.
God bless.

Allie, You are loved and your soul is being prayed for my dear.

Tell me again why McCain is a war monger? Is it because he was in a pow camp being tortured? Does that make him love war?

McCain knows war, he doesn't love war. McCain is vastly more qualified to be president during a war, which, in case people haven't figured out, we're in. Mitt doesn't actually have any positions or ideas beyond the "I'm like Reagan" and "I'm for change" schtick. He is who the Republican power base desperately want to win. He will bring zero change and instead will be an almost carbon copy of Bush. The republican base is afraid of McCain because he doesn't do what they instruct him to do. Ask yourself: Why is Romney running for president? Is it because he feels he is the best person for the job or is it because he wants the power and prestige.

Mitt is a snake and a worse candidate for president doesn't exist.

Allie my friend–Your branch of Christianity is a cult. You have obviously been brainwashed. Please consider how pathetically brainwashed you are to post such bigoted and pathetic comments. It sounds like you don’t really like the republicans but please don’t even pretend to be a part of us Dems. Allie– God loves you. Accept Jesus. Repent.

The flim-flam man is a true candidate for change. He's changed his mind on almost every issue.

Personally, I hope he keeps his campaign going to the end. This guy's a riot! I can't stop laughing whenever he speaks.

"Bush is not arrogant!" "We owe him a debt of gratitude." This guy's got me in stitches! LOL!

Allie,

Are you retarded or something? Get your facts about Mormons straight. Try http://www.mormon.org for one. Mitt has the leadership needed in the WH. I don't believe he will win however because there are too many ignoramuses like you in this country that have stupid ideas about LDS people. If you don't like his policies, then fine but keep your baseless religion comments to yourself, or better yet, get educated!

Mitch

OH AND ONE OTHER THING YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CURRENT AND BE FOR CHANGE ALSO - THERE ARE MANY THINGS IN LIFE THAT I SUPPORT BUT FEEL NEED SOME CHANGE……….. YOU'VE NEVER SUPPORTED YOU'RE HUSBAND OR KID BUT ALSO FELT SOME AREAS COULD USE SOME IMPROVEMENT? OR I SUPPORT SOME TAXES BUT GOD KNOWS THAT WHOLE TAX SYSTEM COULD USE SOME IMPROVEMENT - I SUPPORT IMMIGRATION - BUT THINK CHANGE NEEDS TO BE MADE TO WHERE THE IMMIGRANTS CANNOT BE HERE UNLESS THEY ARE LEGAL FIRST, ETC….. YOU CAN SUPPORT SOMETHING BUT WANT TO CHANGE IT FOR THE BETTER TOO -

GO MITT - AND NO MORMONS DO NOT HAVE MULTIPLE WIFES OR RAPE CHILDREN IT IS AMAZING PEOPLE BELIEVE WHATEVER THEY ARE TOLD THOUGH RATHER THAN FINDING OUT THE FACTS!!!! LOOK UP THE CRIME RATES AND HOW MANY RAPISTS THERE ARE OF THAT RELIGION VS. OTHERS AND I BET YOU FIND IT IS LESS - BUT IF THAT'S NOT WHAT WORD OF MOUTH TELLS YOU IT IS PROBABLY WRONG!

GO MITT

Romney's inadequacies have nothing to do with his religion - they stem from his practice of saying whatever it takes to win the nomination. We don't need our version of Kerry to get crushed in the general election. As for McCain, he's still trying to fight the cold war and doesn't get that this is a different fight. The cold war was against one main nemeses and the conflicts were never on our territory. This is a new type of war that hits us in the homeland. President McCain would continue the same old course in Iraq with the sole reason that he doesn't want to lose another war like Vietnam, which has obviously scarred him. But McCain, despite all of his experience, is not knowledgeable and flexible (probably due to his being a geriatric) to lead us in this new age. The only one of them that can lead is Giuliani, who lived through 9/11 and led his city single-handedly through the aftermath. We need someone who can get the job done, using whatever tactics are necessary. I lost faith in McCain when he said that he would never use waterboarding on a terrorist - as if the terrorist should be protected from pain when thousands of American lives could be in danger. This isn't some stupid policy decision regarding gay marriage or abortion - this is really about the survival of our way of life against Islamo-Facism. Only Rudy can lead us to victory.

Rudy 2008

For all the promises the candidates are making, and great ideas they are talking about, most of them either: (1) have been in Washington long enough, had their chance and have done nothing useful, (2) don't have enough experience to make the big changes or (3) don't have a clue how to fix it.

Mitt may change his ideas as life goes on (who of us has never changed their minds?), but when he is passionate about something he GETS RESULTS! That is what we need from a president. I'm sick of people putting on a good show but not coming through in the end.

GO MITT!!!

….shots against the other candidates or Pres. Bush. He has tried to point out differences or past voting/actions, but not mocking and childishly slamming the others. SHAME on MCCAIN and HUCKABEE!!

Phil Texas…..the Bible mentions other words written by prophets that are NOT in the KJV of the Bible. Where are they? It is unfortunate we don't have those books. It would also be unfortunate to think that God does not reveal his will to people on the earth in preparation for his 2nd coming as was done in preparation for his 1st coming. As LDS, we do believe that he speaks through prophets today just as was done for centuries before Christ's birth. If the people in Noah's, Mose's and Elijah's times needed prophets, why do we NOT? I sure think we need it just as much!! (Also….it is mormon.org.)

And because anyone supports marriage defined by a man and a woman does not make one homophobic!!! How narrowminded! For the proliferation of our species, it takes a female and a male to do so…….not 2 males or 2 females. Our creator must have something in mind. Sure, there are alternative and man-made ways to have children, but that is not nature's way. And despite any challenges any of our brothers and sisters may have (and I might add that there are unnatural challenges in the heterosexual communities as well such as pedophile behavior), we should extend love and kindness towards all human beings. Not supporting that kind of lifestyle for our society does not make one homophobic.

Mitt stood up against liberal changes in the sanctity of marriage and life while governor of a very liberal state. He did stand for conservative values. He also accomplished quite a bit with the budget and health care. He DID manage to cross partisan lines and work with democrats for the good of that state. Good for them—not just him but the whole state!!

Mitt has also proven himself to be able to make change by turning around the Olympics. As LDS, I did not know he even existed until then but was impressed with what he could accomplish. Later I was impressed with what he could do in leading the liberal state of Massachusetts. I will imagine he had to have more a more moderate stance when running for governor, but he stood for decent, conservative values while serving. And those who resent that he made $$ in the private sector, I'm sorry. That is what America is about…..the freedom to do so. Jealousy and resentment is unfortunate.

Mitt has been labeled UNFAIRLY as a flipflopper BECAUSE there are others that have flipflopped, too! WHY DOESN'T someone check out McCain and Huckabee's flipping and get that out there? I personally have been GREATLY disappointed in the extremely cheap and childish and ugly attacks on Romney personally in the recent debates by McCain and Huckabee as well as Guiliani and Thompson. He has handled himself with a calmness and fairness I don't think —I am sure—I could do! I support Mitt! Do I think he is PERFECT and has PERFECT solutions to everything?? No, but he has a PROVEN track record in a number of things. I supported Bush both times but am anxious for NEW direction for our country. I haven't agreed with everything Bush has done, but don't think that because Mitt refuses to bash Bush that he agrees with everything he's done. There are quite a few things I don't agree with Bush on but I don't bash him because he is our president. I respect that MITT HAS NOT PERSONALLY TAKEN CHEAP

ROMNEY 08! ROMNEY ALL THE WAY!

Paul,

Im reference to you calling one single political candidate a liar? I'm not sure which reality you are speaking from, but the consensus is that stretching the truth seems to be the mantra of political candidates in general. The question is wether the day will come for some authentic transparency in candidates rather than a flavor of the state checklist of "electable" one liners.

One can only hope . . .

Mitt all the way to the WhiteHouse

I think Allie must just be a jokester (or a plant for Huckabee) who is trying to get the Mormon bloggers goat. No one is that stupid or misinformed. Let's just ignore and maybe she'll go away.

Phil in Texas and Allie

I dont know what to say to 2 bigots like you. Please don't be offended my fellow Amercian Mormon friends - these 2 represent about the 1% (I hope) of the population in this country that thinks the year in 1840. My apologies.

Go Mitt

There is wayyyyyyyy too much religion overtones to this campaign…America's forefathers built the Constitution based on separation of church and state …so let's stick to the issues that concern the day to day lives of Americans. Granted, the forefathers had no idea about the nuclear bomb, or semi automatic guns, or people dying because they cant afford to see a doctor, or any other of a multitude of current realities…but the foundation of the Constituion is based on philosophy's that define America..and they have absolutely nothing to do with religion. If I was a Republican or member of the GOP running for Presidency I would be ignoring most of the comments on this thread and talk about resolving America's problems in a secular, bi-partisan, all-inclusive way.

Sérgio - excellent point. How could a candidate defend current administration policy AND be for change?

Phil, you're pretty funny. I think its the lack of research that makes it so funny! Book of Mormon written in 1920? HA!! Try 1830! You're 90 years off!! How can you validate your arguments when the FACTS are way off!!

And lets go over that verse again!
"…of this book; If anyone ADDS anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book."

You, once again, misunderstand the Book of Mormon. It is not and ADDITION to the books already written, but ANOTHER testiment to Christ. No one added anything to the words of John, Peter, Paul and so forth, (although when it was retranslated a few errors were corrected) only another book was revealed concerning those in the Americas and there history of belief, non belief and eventual destruction.

Now, describe cult? I would harldey consider 12 million members WORLDWIDE as a cult! We are believers in Christ as you claim to be. We do NOT worship Mormon, Jospeh Smith, Brigham Young or anyone else I'm sure your ignorance has told you! Once again, look at the site and learn something.

And Allie, wow!! Condeming one who proffesses a belief in Christ? Not just one person, but a whole party? Im not gonna question your faith, but perhaps its time you do that for yourself. Anyone who says they believe in Christ yet comdemns others for the same can hardley consider themselves and disciple of God.

What a bunch of parrots you all are. You hear that Mitt is a flip flopper, and so you brainlessly repeat, “ Mitt is a Flip flopper, Mitt s a flip flopper,, whaaaack Polly wanna cracker?”

Which candidate has not changed stances or points of view? Name me one and I don’t want to hear Ron Paul the guy is a whacko!

Have you paid any attention to Huckabee. Holy Freakin’ Cow that guy is a piece of work.! His latest lie, “I supported the surge in Iraq”. Uh really? No he didn’t, not until recently. He has also lied about taxes, and immigration. Why is America lapping it up? Because of his, “Look, I’m as dumb as you” likeability?

Then there is Mr. “I’m a movie star” McCain. Pop the popcorn and turn on the TV, Here comes another McCain war hero story! Meanwhile he might as well have amnesty tattooed on his chest right across his heart since we all know it is his first love! Of course we don’t notice it cause were all too busy shedding a tear over his patriotic history. Then there is the whole issue of tax cuts.

By all means—Get rid of Romney. The man actually had the nerve to change his mind! At least when Huckabee and McCain were busy giving our country away to millions of illegals, he was fighting for English immersion in the classroom. He HAS brought about significant positive change to everything he touches. He has saved multiple companies from financial ruin. He completely saved the Olympics and the US turning a huge deficit into a huge profit, and then contributing his salary to charity, but “OH MY GOD HE”S A MORMON!” Uh so?

Mitt has more education than Huckabee has in his little toe, but why vote for smarts when you can vote for MS CONGENIALITY Huckabee!

You people are out of your minds. You all deserve what you get!

GOOD LUCK!

Romney has avoided personal attacks, but since these guys hate him anyway, the time has come for him to respond to their personal attacks.

I want him to bring up McCain's adultery, ethics violations, Keating Five, bottom of his class at the Academy, class clown mentality, age, etc.

I want him to bring up Huckabee's real views and record, ethics violations, his son's horrendous behavior and his maneuvering to cover it up, and his lying about his own resume…how dare he say that Romney has fudged his resume when Huckabee himself has claimed a "divinity" degree he never received?

Neither of these guys would have him as a VP anyway and everyone seems to have forgotten about these key character flaws…so fire away, Mitt!

I should add that I was a fervent McCain supporter in 2000, but his time has passed.

Phil, I hate to get into a theological discussion. But there are actually 17 books mentioned within the Bible but are Not in it, more epistles of Paul, other writings of old testament prophets etc. . . Rev 22:18-19 is referring to "Doctrine" and Johns revelation. The book of Revelation isn't the last book written. 1 John, 2 John, 3 john and the Gospel of John were all written AFTER revelation. It's simply put at the end of the bible because it's speaking of the last days. Makes sense. Moses said the same thing in principal in Duet 4:2. The book of Mormon also has a similar reference in 3 Nephi chapter 11. If you want to go deeper, this is a common phrase of those who didn't want others to alter their words. Remember, they didn't have copy machines, if this was to be duplicated, it had to be hand transcribed. How horrible can that be, can you imagine the mistakes of even honest men? Remember the bible wasn't put together when this phrase was written, this was Johns revelation, and later all the books were finally put together the way we know it now 1500 years AFTER this happened. KJV year 1611. Of course it's not talking about the "Bible", there was no "Bible" in existence. Do you even know what the meaning of the word "Bible" is? It's "Library" of books. Bless your heart!

It doesn't matter whether Romney or McCain wins in N.H. because Rudy Giuliani, who was mayor during the worst tragedy to hit American shores, will win the nomination on February 5th. As for the rest of the candidates, Huckabee won't stand a chance with moderate republicans who support gay rights and abortion - voters who will choose the former mayor (during 9/11). Thompson will end up sleeping through the rest of the nomination and will be a nonfactor, at the latest, after South Carolina. As for Ron Paul, his support of the constitution is great for a sound bite, but the constitution is not a suicide pact and sometimes you have to do what you have to do in order to protect American lives - and its obvious that Giuliani will do whatever is necessary to protect Americans.

So go ahead and debate whether to throw your vote away for Romney or for McCain. It doesn't matter. Why not back a winner and save America at the same time.

Rudy 2008!!!

with the exception of MittI I couldn't even tell you what the other candidates religions are. I have never seen such blatant prejudice. What happened to judging a person on their merits and not some old notions about a religion it appears you don't know much about. All that crap about polygamy sounds like you believe in the boogey man.People get informed this man was the guy who bailed out the Olympics when it was in such a mess, who as a Republican was able to negociate in a democratic state effectively. He's rich and successful and that's suppose to be a bad thing? Call me crazy but thats what kind of guy I want running the country. It does my heart good to see that at least some one out there recognizes prejudice in what ever form it takes on and calls some one like Allie on it. Don't you realize it is the heart of these terrible wars in the middle east. Shame on you Allie for trying to push us back a hundred years. Sounds like you'd be more comfortable in the Taliban than America where we cherish the freedom of religion!

Best electable ticket is Huckabee / McCain! The real deal however is Mayor Bloomberg from New York. He would overpower the entire field of candidates if he decided to throw his hat in the ring.

Mitt, you're the man! You have my vote!

Romney '08!

Phil,

Whatever you are smoking just cannot be good for your health.

I think it is mormon.org, anyway, please spellcheck b4 you post.

This is Carol Winston and I approve of this message!

mit i think u r wonderful and if i were a republican i would vote for u, but i am a democrat and despise that nit obama, i would like to see you and hilary run together.

…ahh but you did say Religious "freedom" which I must agree with

cat,,costa mesa, ca

maybe you should read "morman.org" because it talks about other gospels and other books of the bible….wrong there are no other books of the bible…

from the bible in Revelations 22:18-20 the last verses of the bible that was written about the year 100…
it says………….of this book; If anyone ADDS anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book…………………….

so the book of morman (wrote in the 1920's) is false and is blasphemy and a cult which mitt believes in…..

sorry you were owned…..

Jimmy Carter is a DEMOCRAT, party of the Godless, I rest my case.

Debrar, I applaud your thoughts on religious freedom. I am sick of bigots against Obama because of his name and Romney for his faith.

But you and many others are incorrect to site the Founding Fathers for "coming here for religious reasons."

The Founding Fathers wanted to escape a theocracy and have independance AWAY from a government that included religious rule. Look it up. This country was founded on the idea of SEPARATION of church and state.

Either way, it's a refernce to a culture that is long gone. They said all men were created equal, but that did not include the slaves they owned or the women who could not vote. They did not envision automatic weapons in ghettos when they said we have the right to bear arms. They also wore white wigs and had wooden teeth.

My point is that the Founding Fathers are outdated and irrelavant in a modern debate.

Brian January 7, 2008 11:38 am ET

Good, He's truly needed in the white house!

He can unclog the toilets - that's about all Mit is good for….

If you like Mitt you must be into some serious SM stuff, the guy is just a phony freak

Former President Jimmy Carter says Mormons are Christians.

Former President Jimmy Carter, a "Sunday school teacher" on a regular basis at Maranatha Church in Plains, Ga., said Southern Baptists are off the mark in their belief that Mormon doctrine is essentially non-Christian and Mormons are therefore in need of evangelization.

According to the article, Carter said, "I think the worst thing that we can do, among the worst things we can do, as believers in Christ, is to spend our time condemning others, who profess faith in Christ and try to have a very narrow definition of who is and who is not an acceptable believer and a child of God."

Sharing the gospel, Carter said in the article, is "a mandate that has guided Baptists as well as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and others all down through the centuries. I think that that's part of my own life commitment, is to tell others about Christ, and to offer them, at least, the Word of God, and to let the Holy Spirit decide, or ordain the results of those intercessions. So, I think that that's a very worthwhile effort."

"The only thing I'm hesitant about is exactly what you mean by proselytizing," Carter was quoted as saying. "If you mean should we Protestants devote our time to converting Catholics to be Protestants, that's something with which I generally disagree. I think, though, that if people don't know about Christ, I have a mandate directly from our Savior to try to share the message that he espoused both through his own words and through his own actions."

Carter's statements came in a copyrighted article that appeared Nov. 15 in the Deseret News, a newspaper in Salt Lake City owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The statements reportedly were made during a national teleconference with religion writers.

In the Deseret News article, religion editor Carrie A. Moore quoted Carter as saying SBC leaders were wrong in characterizing Mormons as non-Christians.

"Too many leaders now, I think, in the Southern Baptist Convention and in other conventions, are trying to act as the Pharisees did who were condemned by Christ, in trying to define who can and who cannot be considered an acceptable person in the eyes of God," he said. "In other words, they're making judgments on behalf of God. I think that's wrong." (excerpted from the Baptist Press 11/17/97)

Glad to see that many others have caught a glimpse of Romney's true ability to lead and change. I have been a Mitt supporter from the begining because he has the skills to salvage our waining economy and the family values to make the right decisions. Go Mitt!!!

Go Mitt!
You are the man!
Mac and Huck are scared of your potential…ignore their lies…keep going…I'm sending you a check for $100 now…it's all I can afford for now…I only make $100/month as a poor shoe shiner…but I'll give my all, to help you win the Presidency…it's the only way to get true conservatism back into Washington…long live Reagan and long live Mitt Romney!!!
As a true evangelical conservative christian, God bless you man!!

No Allie, you are sadly mistaken and pretty uneducated about the "Mormon" church (The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints). You, in fact, are an outrageous and misleading blogger.

If people want to know about the Mormon church they can access: http://www.mormon.org

You don't ask a "Hitler" about the Jewish faith.

Comments like yours make people wonder who you are praying to since God is not behind hatred and lies.

Everyone will be asking to be forgiven for sins, we all go through that door. If your belief system was how we do business, many of us would be changing that system.

Freedom of Religion.

Remember that?

Freedom of Religion is what the Founding Fathers came here to America for, and which they worked to make sure we would continue to abide by. They knew the difference.

Go Mitt 2008!
You can do it!

Allie, you are getting schooled!! Good job Rachel and Cattlyn!

How can you even defend yourself when everything you say is a REFUTED LIE!! Mormon doctrine FOUNDED on multiple marriages? Look it up hun, that didn't come into play until several years after the restoration! No matter how many times you hold up an orange and say its an apple, guess what?! It's still an orange! Face it, you're wrong. Whatever god you're praying too had misled you dearly!

"I have prayed to God, and know in my heart that this is not His way." LOL. Interesting coming from a religion who believes God no longer speaks to his people. Sounds like you are adapting more Mormon theology that you think!!

Hahahahahahaha. (bigot!)

Allie - you're still misinformed.
The Mormon church was not founded on polygamy. That practice came into effect when the Mormons were in Nauvoo, and mobs murdered most of the Mormon men. Hundreds of women and children were left alone, and polygamy was a way for them to be cared for. When the Saints were safe in Utah, polygamy was done away with. It's been done with for over 100 years!
Mormons believe in God. They do not practice any form of polygamy at all. Period!

Also, different religions, different races, and women are very welcome in any election in my opinion. This is America! America is not only white males, it is any naitons, all cultures, and all genders. Embracing diveristy is one of the best things we have in this country.

Mitt has the leadership skills and intellectual vision that this country needs.

Allie,

might I echo Rachel's sentimate. Now, say it with me…" I am a bigot! I am a hateful bigot! I show a complete lack of understanding and education by my thoughtless, unresearched, unintelligent, downright idiodic rhetoric! I know nothing of which I speak, yet spew out out the mindless rantings of some third rate citrizen who dares call themselves "Christian." My actions are are shameful in the sight of my Savior and I have no right speaking his name. God grant me the gift of tolerance, as well as an education so that I might atleast SOUND intelligable. I am a bigot! I am a bigot."

Now Allie, go work on that! The best place to start?

mormon.org

Rachel, you are sadly mistaken. And you will have to ask your forgiveness from God. Romney is a Mormon, Mormons were founded on the principles of multiple marriage. I don't care what Romney is saying to get elected to the presidency, I have prayed to God, and know in my heart that this is not His way.

America deserves true Christian leadership. Sadly, we are short on it even in this great party…I won't even look across at the Dems…

Mitt makes John Kerry look like a novice flip-flopper. I say we all get together and vote for Mickey Mouse. I think Mickey can do better than the other clowns in either party can.

ClintonNetworkNews.com

McCain is an old, arrogant and has a "doom and gloom" voice. If you notice, he ALWAYS comes back with, "I was a POW and fought in Vietnam, I know how to take the terrorist down", that's all he has.

Huckabee is a smooth talking, religious bigot.

Romney and Giuliani can take on the Dems in a second.

JFK's daddy bought HIM the presidency. In fact MOST recent presidents bought the presidency.

Have to ask why would a millionaire run for a $400K/year job?

Allie,

you come across sounding like a doofus…

Mitt's religion doesn't practice Polygamy . That is another religion called the RLDS, their prophet is Warren Jeffs, who is in prison for being involved in granting under age marriages within his group of followers…

also, Mormons (or the proper name is "The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints"), believe in God… they are not anti God…

get your facts straight before you go off on a bigoted rant….

You just got owned….

Mitt is a first string quarterback and these others are just walk-ons by comparison.

Mitt can win a debate, but lose an election. This happened to John Edwards when he ran circles around Dick Cheney in 2004. Mitt Romney is the most polished and probably the best debater, but he doesn't match up well against the Dems in the General Election. He appears too pro-corporate/big business and that won't resonate well in the GE. Republicans need to elect someone who can win the General Election and that IS NOT ROMNEY. The Dems made the same mistake in 2004 by electing Kerry. (BTW, how could anyone lose to Bush in 2004? The Dems shortsightedness lost the election).

I'm still waiting for Mitt to show us where there's any "amnesty" in that Immigration proposal Mr. McCain keeps getting beat up about.
Romney's a calculating elitist who thinks he can buy the Oval Office.
Iowans saw through him - hopefully the Granite state will too.

Go Mitt! he was the only one that stood out between all the candidates. Fred Thompson did good also, Hitlery…lol she is done. send her back to the cow pasture!!

Go Mitt!

Mitt Romney is an intelligent and kind man. He has been extremely generous throughout his life. His intelligence and capabilities surpass those of any of the other candidates. He is already leading in delegates (anyone hear about Wyoming?). GO MITT!!

haha DUH from KS

Look at the job market now and tell me the Republicans are for job security.
Look at how many people are without health ins now and tell me Republicans are for health care.
Look how many countries in the world that really hate and want destroy us now and tell me Republicans are for national security.
Look at how many American are in debt now and tell me Republicans are for secure income.

you're OK for GOP to spend billions of YOUR tax $$$ to protect THIER oil interests but you're biatching a few bucks tax raise to stablize an economy that is on its way to hell.

So I may not be as educated as you are but at least I speak and act with practical senses. I suggest you wake up from your GOP portraited dream and do something positive.

correction, not all GOPs are racists, majority of them are.

Mitt is both refreshing and highly intellegent. He understands the issues better than any of his rivals.His performance on the debate last night demonstrates how highly passionate he really is about resolving Americas problems. We would be blessed with his presiden. GO MITT…..

I have been following all the candidates- and on the GOP side- my comment is- " Is this the best America has to offer ? " Its no wonder Republican supporters dont know who to turn to. There are major flaws with each of the candidates. It seems ' change' is the key theme this go -round. America feels Washington is broken and needs a new style and way of governance. I also see real change candidates versus 'establishment' candidates as the central decision making consideration for voters. The candiates are all adjusting to what America is thinking/saying. The risk for the GOP is that they MUST move as far away as possible from Bush. That would be political suicide against the Democrats- whether it is Obama or Clinton. Is Mitt up to the GOP or America ?? Given the alternatives Republicans are as disillusioned with the slate as Americans will be. Rudy is a dud, Huck is too narrow, McCain is still living in Vietnam, and Mitt- is flip flopping better than a flop -flipper to ' win over' some votes/delegates. What America needs is a 'Centrist 'party , a new party- maybe Ron Paul is onto something. Something not left or right of centre- but in the centre - where most Americans and middle Americans relate to. Just a thought.

At least Mitt doesn't lie like Huck. Huck got away with all that milarky about saying he was going to air the negative add in Iowa, but then thought better of it. Those s farmers bought that . . .

At least Mitt doesn't lie like Huck. Huck got away with all that bs about saying he was going to air the negative add in Iowa, but then thought better of it. Those stupid farmers bought that . . .

Last night was talking with my 80 year old step mother, who thinks Romney is drop dead gorgeous…

so what's wrong with having it all…

Good Hair, Good Looks, Good Brain for fixin problems, Good Husband, Good Father, Good leader…. all of this true, but lets be more realistic..

Great Hair, Great Looks, Amazing Brain for fixin problems, Fantastic Husband, Outstanding Father and Grandfather, Effective Leader

Go Mitt Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lot's of support for you, from folks here in South Orange County, where we have very little religious and racical intolerance.

It's shameful what our country is coming to what with a anti-god mormon, a black, and a woman running for president…. Give us back W!

Ok, how honest is he?

Let's see:

- Today's Romney says Washington is broken and he's the one to bring change. And if I am not mistaken, bringing change means engaging different opinions, views, policies…different from the current ones right?

Then why does Mitt defend Bush? Remember when Huckabee criticized Bush's bunker mentality? Well…that "criticism was too much for former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, who has been vociferously defending President Bush all weekend. Yesterday, he told an Iowa crowd that Huckabee sounded like a Democrat and instead suggested that we ought to be saying thank you to the president for keeping us safe these last six years.”

So which one is the real Romney?

Even Kucinich could beat Romney

As a republican, I'm saddened to see people like Mitt Romney so much in the public eye. America is a Christian country and we need a Christian leader. Mormons are god-hating child rapers. I've never voted for a Democrat, but I can't bring myself to vote for a Mormon.

Polygamy is sinful and wrong and I can't vote for any president who probably secretly wants to make it legal. THIS IS AMERICA! WE NEED A GOOD CHRISTIAN PRESIDENT!

Mitt Romney sure looks presidential in his talk and look along with his plan for
America. He and his family represent ideal American family value so well.
I will vote for him!

Oh I agree, elect Mitt Romney as the canidate because any Democrat can beat him!! Go Mitt Go

I get the heebie-jeebies just thinking of that smarmy mug in the WH. Don't trust him, don't like him- I have gotten quite tired of the guy's ability to bend his "position" on any topic to fit the situation. Oh, to "DUH"- I am just tickled pink over how the Republicans have "protected" everything for us Americans. They "protected" our jobs through outsourcing, "protected" Social Security by hacking it to mere shreds, "protected" our taxes by continuing to allow the Oil companies & the wealthy to dodge their fiscal responsibility- "protected" our economy by sending billions and billions & billions (you get the message) of our dollars to a war based on lies & deception. Oh yeah- I forgot to mention your little aside stating that only Republicans are hard-working Americans. What planet are you from? Boy oh boy- you must be in that .0000003% who still approve of Bush.

Romney. It is time for you to lose - again.

Mitt hopefully will win in NH. 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!

All you people who complain about the flip-flopping can't find anything else wrong with Mitt. You are the same people who complain that the Bush Administration is unwilling to change. It is very refreshing to see a candidate who is willing to admit he made a mistake and change his policies accordingly. Then for the rest of the Mitt haters, attacking his religion is pretty low. It would be wise to formulate real arguments

All you people who complain about the flip-flopping can't find anything else wrong with Mitt. You are the same people who complain that the Bush Administration is unwilling to change. It is very refreshing to see a canidate who is willing to admit he made a mistake and change his policies accordingly. Then for the rest of the Mitt haters, attacking his religion is pretty low. It would be wise to formulate real arguments

I can't differentiate Mitt Romney to Dick Cheney… If what I see is what I get (per Judi's comment), I don't want a president who looks like an evil, acts like an evil, and talks like an evil. GO OBAMA!

DUH!, Nowhere KS: american corporations are sending our skilled jobs overseas because it's cheaper labor and republicans have been giving them tax breaks for it. undocumented immigrants don't do my level of work–they do the jobs we don't want to do and they are not the problem–they're just being scapegoated in this election like the homosexuals were by bush and rove in 2000 and 2004. you seem to be very confused about reality.

Romney is a good man and would make a MUCH better president than the "change" folks on the left.

I see the Republicans are now on the "change" gang.

I see the Republicans are now on the "change" gang.

Romney's a terrible leader and no amount of propping up by bloggers is going to help. He got slapped around in the debate(ABC) and he's toast. I can't wait for that silly snicker to be put in an ad. He looks like he's in third grade! In fact,they all act as if they're in third grade except Paul. And he makes too much sense to be nominated as a republican.

go mitt go! i love your ideas to make america better! john mccain is a liar,he is for amnesty! he is another bill clinton a huge flip flopper,mitt is honest and knows how to beat a washington insider like mccain! go mitt go! gaylord barnes,phoenix,arizona

Having weighed all my options, I see now that Mitt Romney is the only Republican for real change. He has changed every institution he has ever been a part of. He rescued small businesses at Bain for 30 years, he rescued the Olympics for the US (as a volunteer), he rescued Massachusetts from 3 billion dollars of debt and high taxes.

Just think what Mitt Romney will do to Washington! Bring real change!

After last night's debate it is becoming more clear than Romney is the man to beat for the Rep nomination. Even the night before when he was being attacked by the other four (not including Paul) he fended off all of their attacks very well. I would bet that Hucakbee would have folded like a lawn chair under that type of pressure. Huckabee was cracking under the moderators questions. The candidates know who is the biggest threat, that is why they are going after Romney The healthcare issue is the most glaring example of Romney's superiority. He is the only one who has implemented a statewide healthcare system and it showed. It is not a perfect system but nobody would get it right the first time due to its complexity. What it shows is true leadership.

Wow, Huy, what in uneducated, ignorant, moronic comment to make! So all republicans are racist right? What do you find to be so racist? Lowering taxes so minorities have more employment opportunities opened to them? Ohhhh, you must be talking about the crack down on illegal immigration. You realize, that by doing so, the "racist republicans" are actually PROTECTING your job from an illegal immigrant who not only will do your work, but do it cheaper!! They are PROTECTING your taxes from being given to fund an illegals healthcare and welfare. They are protecting YOUR medicare, YOUR job security, YOUR income, YOUR right to bare arms, YOUR right to choose YOUR healthcare, and most of all, YOUR national security!

But the again, based on what you said, I'm guessing you are either here illegaly, or are granted great benifits from the welfare program. The democrats LOVE keeping their fingers in hard working americans pockets so they can strip us of our money and give it to folks like yourself. I'm sure you love when they raise taxes, that way your unemployment checks are that much fatter!! Yor rhetoric is clearly ignorant of what is ACTUALLY going on in America today, but as long as you get that check right??

I feel for Columbus, OH who has David there and misrepresenting your city as bigots. Not good.

Mitt Romney is very inspiring and what we need. Not only is he extremely intelligent and a proven leader, but he is a man of great integrity and values.

Romney for 2008!

To David Columbus OH:

It is an ignorant statement that you made and shows your level of unprofessionalism and ineptness to make a rational argument. You revert to attacking what is unknown and foreign to you. That is the definition of bigotry. I hope that the people here in the ticker and those you make similar comments to see through your intended deception of statements (such as the one you made) and assess you and your beliefs and morals to your actions and see if they are in harmony.

Mitt Romney sickens me. I would like to see him as the nominee for the Republicans, because that would solidify a loss for the Republicans.

can't stand Romney's faking face. Out please!!!
plus all Republicans are racists. Why would a minority like me even consider voting for them?

Huy

Mitt Romney is the phoniest, grimiest, slimeball politician I have seen in my life (and that's saying something). I think his picture appears next to the definition of 'politician' and 'used car salesman' in the dictionary. He's so greasy he literally looks like he's been dipped in Vaseline. I have trouble imagining anyone is so utterly fooled by this guy; then again, I have trouble understanding who the 30% of the country are who think Bush is doing a good job. I guess those sheep are the same ones who support guys like Mitt.

Just thinking about him makes me want to buy a Buick…

What's the big deal with Mitt expressing his ability to change Washington? Oh, so since Obama talks about change, and then Edwards and Hillary, its "plagurism"? Since when are political and downright fundamental ideals plagurism? Please!! I didn't know Obama copyrighted the word!

Last time I checked most of America was screaming for change, so wouldn't it be appropriate for a candidate to express how he can achieve that? Or would the popular vote go to the candidate who promises to keep things the same?

Democrats, get real! The country needs change, and it's not up to one candidate to provide it! We're not writing essays here, we're talking about running a country!

Go Mitt!! According to CNN's early delegate polls, Mitt is at the head of the pack. He has the most experience, best record, and best delivery of any of the Rep. candidates. He is best prepared to beat Obama or Clinton in November. He clearly won the Republican Presidential Forum last night. He is right, we can't sent the same people back to Washington over and over and expect to get anything done. Romney is the epitomy of leadership. Mitt Romney 2008!!!

Mitt,
You have my vote. Your the best choice for America at this time.

I just don't trust those career politicians. They are out of touch with REAL americans. Mitt is the only candidate whoe knows what it's like to WORK for a paycheck. Him money isn't a hinderance, it's proof of his ability to work and work hard!

Romney '08

This news report is actually incorrect. Mitt is getting two 1 minute ads. One is going to be given by Willard Mitt Romney for the conservative areas and the other by former govenor Mitt Romney for the liberal areas.

McCain life is almost over he is in his 70's

I 19 do not want more war.

McCain Military background shows he is all about War.

Mitt Romney showed in the Olympics that he can deal with countries all over the world in a peaceful manner.

Mitt tough but safe. McCain is a loose cannon.

Hello My former favorite news station. I was very disappointed in your couverage of the Iowa primary. The fact that you did not even put Ron Paul on the pie graft. Does not look good. Let's have honesty in our coverage this election. All the way around. Let's allow the voters to believe in honest and truth in reporting once more. Let's allow them to have the whole truth. I like Ron Paul. I like some of the other canidates as well. But when you so blantinly leave out things. To make it appear that there is no support for a canidate. Well, that just looks bad on CNN.

I hope this doesn't happen again. Give each canidate their fair share. Help "we the people," To believe in this great nation once again.

J. Masters

When Mitt speaks, you know by the way that it feels that he is being totally honest

If you love War vote McCain.

McCain can splatter blood all over the middle east.

Mitt Romney balanced approached economic sanctions, engaging the middle east in dialongue etc. Using our economice mussle all sounds nice, but McCain can get the job done quicker.

McCain has a military background and will send us to Iran with amazing force.

Time to get a hair cut boys McCain is coming up and that means more war.

What you see is what you get with Mitt! I like hime. He is a good,good person!

Buzz Word, Buzz Word, Who’s got the Buzz Word!

In a strange turn of events, the candidates in both party’s are guessing (incorrectly) the new Buzz Word is “change”. They saw Barack Obama use the word in Iowa and think it is the new key to victory. The Republicans are beating each other over the head with the new word saying they are the agents of “change” and the other candidates represent the status quo in Washington.

In fact the reason Obama and Huckabee won in Iowa is they have been saying they will change the partisan atmosphere of Washington and reach out to both sides of the aisle to solve the challenges facing the country. They both have been saying the things the American voters want to hear.

One of the big challenges Hilary Clinton faces, is that she engenders so much hate on the Republican side, many of her party members want someone who can be a fresh voice of cooperation in Washington and right now that voice belongs to Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee.

So it’s not just the word but the meaning of “change” that escapes the rest of the candidates.

Mitt is a copycat. How can people not see through his complete and utter plagiarism of Barack Obama's message of change and hope?

Romney embodies pretend change. Hollow words simply cooked up because Barack's doing so well. What a crock.

And as for McCain - he's just completely insane. His sickeningly smug antics at the debate the other night were just horrible. Another war monger.

NH please don't put your faith in these people. If you MUST vote GOP, at least vote for Ron Paul.

Better to vote Obama though.

Since the mainstream press won't give him any reasonable coverage he has chosen to step forward and do it himself. We are backing you, Mitt and believe you are everything America needs right now.

Yeah Mitt! The venerable State of Michigan is shaped like a mitt. So I say:
mitt for Mitt! His father, George Romney, was Michigan's highly respected
governor in the 60″s. No problem with his Mormon faith there.

McCain is a war time President, he wants to get his hands on that war machine.

McCain Military is always the answer

NO MORE BLOOD SAY NO TO MccAIN.

We need Mitt!!! Lets hope that NH has more sense than IA. If it were not for the manipulation of the masses, Mitt would have won IA! Huckabee hides his record behind his Bible and then uses it for his own personal gain, but for some reason STILL will not release records of his sermons. Gee, I wonder if he is hiding something? Mitt has more respect for the sacred book and KEEPS IT OUT OF POLITICS!

Go Mitt, we supported you in IA!

I have a visceral contempt for Mitt Romney that most conservatives reserve for Hillary Clinton. We elected a business entrepenuer from a political family in 2000 and re-elected him in 2004 and look at the mess we in now. What makes anyone think that if we repeat the same pattern we will be in any better shape?

Go back to Kolob.

Go Mitt go. We love you. Just don't lose your nerve and NEVER forget you conservative base.

Mitt is obviously the best qualified to turn around Washington.

This is election is a marathon and the nomination will go to the candidate that has the most delegates.

Mitt needs to continue to collect as many delegates as he can and not worry about the media pundits who claim that NH is a make or break event for him. I feel very strongly that Iowa and NH do not speak for me or the rest of the country and consider them only an interesting side show.

Of all the candidates I view Mitt as the most conservative with the best over all experience and track record. His views about the current state of the war, immigration, and the economy appear to conform to the Reagan type of platform where as the other Republicans are moderate to liberal.

What a fun election year. Haven't had this much fun since 2000.

–Scott

Mitt Romney “hit a home run” with his performance in the NH debates last night. Mitt Romney showed a strong performance being very poised and presidential. He shows a deep and fundamental understanding of taxes, the economy, health care and immigration. leadership and CHANGE. He clearly and significantly demonstrated and explained what issues set him apart from the other running candidates. As each candidate had the opportunity in giving their last closing remarks Mitt Romney stood above the rest of the crowd in a moving motivational and patriotic moment. Giuliani’s closing remarks seemed dry and empty. Thompson’s closing comments seemed to loose thought. Huckabee followed with an ok response that lacked authentic credibility. Mitt Romney commanded such “ahhh that’s more like it” with his remarks that McCain who soon followed seemed a little overshadowed, stumbled in his first few sentences and ended up echoing much of what Romney had just said.
I vote Mitt!

Go get em' Mitt! We got you're back!

As a lifelong registered Republican, I would sure vote for Obama over Hillary.

Go Home Romney!!!!

It's over for you!!!!!

Mitt is very qualified to bring needed change to our nation!

If the state of Arizona's education system and southern border were effective, I may feel differently. 2000 was McCain's year! Now we are in 2008, and what improvements do we see in Arizona? not much.

Mitt Romney has not only earned master's degrees in business and law at a very solid Harvard University, he has demonstrated the ability to apply what he has learned in both the private and public sectors. His economic success at Bain Capital, in handling the Salt Lake City Olympics, and in balancing the Massachusetts state budget are no small feats of accomplishment. Our US Government needs the same fixes, efficiency and cost reduction only then can taxes be cut!

As National Review detailed:
"Romney is an intelligent, articulate, and accomplished former businessman and governor. At a time when voters yearn for competence and have soured on Washington because too often the Bush administration has not demonstrated it, Romney offers proven executive skill. He has demonstrated it in everything he has done in his professional life, and his tightly organized, disciplined campaign is no exception. He himself has shown impressive focus and energy."

Romney 2008!

Bye bye mitt! You gave up your allegiance in the ABC debate. Drug companies aren't who we want in the WH.

The new buzz word is 'change'. It is so very depressing that the Republicans are using the word change. We have had a very dismal seven years, If the Repubs wanted change, they would have done it years ago. Even Hillary herself is coining the magic word. I think Obama is really scaring the crap out of the so-called establisment.

homophobes have no business being president

Romney's closing argument: "I am closing my campaign. Thank you, NH! Thank you, America!!"

mitt is for CHANGE,,changing his mind

a true flip flopper

Judge him by his record. Unfortunately, he's not consistent. He supports an unconstitutional war, was (until recently) pro-choice, and wants to mandate I have health insurance. How is any of that conservative?

He is not a Barry Goldwater Republican. In fact, Barry Goldwater Jr. endorsed Ron Paul.

Go Ron Paul

http://www.ronpaul2008.com

Good, He's truly needed in the white house! He's amazing and does make changes necessary to make things better. He's incredible, intelligent and capable of leading our country. I really cannot think of a better candidate to have in the office than Romney. He clearly is the most dignified and conservative.

I am not too sure about the response to her comments … Please do not response negetively keep pressing your positive message. it will get through.god be with you all…..