April 18, 2008
Posted: 05:00 PM ET

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Romney had some sharp words for Obama.
Romney had some sharp words for Obama.

(CNN) — In a sign he's comfortable playing the attack dog for John McCain's presidential campaign, Mitt Romney issued stinging criticisms of Barack Obama Friday, calling the Illinois senator a "quintessential politician."

"He, in the debate, made a number of promises that he cannot possibly deliver — populist approaches that sound good to the public but that are counter to the growth and strength of our economy and the well-being of our nation," Romney, who abandoned his own presidential bid in February, told the National Journal.

In an apparent reference to Obama's recent comments calling some small town Americans "bitter," Romney also said the Democratic presidential candidate has "subscribed fully to the kind of elitist view of America that has long characterized those of the most liberal persuasion in our country."

"So I think what's happening is that people are getting a better sense about Barack Obama," Romney continued. "They didn't know who he was… but now we're getting a better view of Barack Obama as the — not just the liberal, but the political liberal that he is."

Romney was a fierce critic of John McCain when the two were primary rivals, though he has since repeatedly praised McCain and indicated his willingness to serve as the Arizona senator's running mate.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Mitt Romney


Chris from San Antonio   April 18th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I'll be sure to take notes from a quitter.

Over It in Indiana   April 18th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Romney is a putz. Loser held out as presedential candiadate for what, 5 or 6 minutes, before he caved. This guy is a major flip-flopper on the issues. He is irrelevant.

DJ, LA, CA   April 18th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Funny coming from you Mitt and your $30 mil. salary. Calling the kettle black like you did when you attacked McCain about immigration, while illegal immigrants worked on your own house. Hypocrite

Adam, Plano, TX   April 18th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

sorry Romney, but you are the epitome of elitism.

Roger   April 18th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Romney is as real as his hair!

Oh Mittens   April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

So Mittens comes out calling Obama an elitist? Honestly, we're supposed to believe this coming from a multi millionaire who basically bank rolled his entire failing run at the presidency? This has to be a joke right? Romney was bourne with a silver spoon up his arse. He didn't grow up with a single mom working hard to make ends meet. Same old Bush tactics, I'm glad to see Romney is so un-original. Oh Mittens.

Say What?   April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I love how the most wealthiest candidates attack him for being "elitist". Romney, you are not relevant. Go away you flip-flopper.

Last time I checked, MA wasn't exactly the most affordable state to live in and didn't you govern that state? Get real, Mitt!

Jason, Grundy, VA   April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Mitt Romney calling Obama an elitist? Now that's funny.

tell the truth   April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Well, look whos is talking. We care about problems. Do not be tricked. Vote with facts not your heart.

Vote Obama for you and your children. Please not another 4 years of Bush/McCain. I just pay 4.19 for a gallon of gas in CA. I'm Bitter and mad.

Peter   April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

It is clear that Clinton and the republicans have the same agenda. They are all attacking Obama. I wonder why? Is Hillary a closet-republican?

GoHillary   April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Obama you're little league trying to play with the big boys. Don't complain when you get hurt.

obama 08   April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

oh stop trying get into the stop light. HELLO you are out of the race. and truly poeple who say he obama is an elistest beacuse of that bitter comment is taking it waaaaaaaaay out of context. its gettng to teh point of ridicuolous

Ross in MD   April 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

What is up with these 100 million dollar politicians criticizing Obama for being elitist?

Do they think they are fooling anyone?

il voter   April 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

looser, so he wants to be VP if McCain elected.

your breath stinks   April 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Attack dog? more like a toy poodle in a sweater.

tar   April 18th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Mitt Romney, how are we the American people suppose to believe anything you say. First of all, you lost big time to John McCain. Secondly, you criticize John McCain royally and is now praising him. So what do we suppose to believe now, the criticism or the praise? When John McCain do not select you, Mitt Romney as the VP running mate, will you then go back to criticizing him?

Mitt Romney please shut up, because what you says have no validity, because you have none.

tar

sean   April 18th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

ha - that's "rich"…the guy who tried to purchase the republican nomination is pointing the "elitist" finger….um, yea, Mitt….you should probably let someone else make that accusation…coming from you, it's like Senator Larry Craig making a gay accusation….noone's going to be convinced..

Grif   April 18th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Where have you been?? There's still a place at the Table! You do the Job you're best at… Why should you worry? You had you're Run..
If you had been #1/… You would never have run out of Funds…
Now you play the position, as a chosen defence…

Walter, Long Beach   April 18th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Let's explore all of the exclusive and discriminatory doctrines of that cult Romney's so proud of and we'll just see who the "elitist" really is.

Barry   April 18th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

how those magical underwear holdin up mitt?

Arkansas Undertaker   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Mitt Romney is aan elitist Ronald Reagan Mormon who is out of touch with the entire American Population.

He tore John McCain down and now he praises him in order to get the VP spot on the McCain ticket.

Mitt is as about as important to me as Karl Rove.

Bernie Moore-Knowles   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Romney? Are you kidding me? This is hysterical?

Bernie Moore-Knowles
Papa'aloa, Hawai'i

Henry   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Obama is better than 111 Romneys.

Jason   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Amen, Chris.

Bob   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Shouldn't multi-millionaire Romney be singing "Who let the dogs out" in front of some minorities somewhere?

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

McCain has all of his idiots working at once. Mr. Mitt Romney
is not an elitist. Oh my God, what is happening to these Politicians.
Romney did not win the nomination because he is the BIGGEST,
BIGOT, ELITIST OF THEM ALL!!!!!!! Nobody liked his huge ego
and his uppitiy attitude. Get the Hook. Is this the best the McCain
camp. can do. What a shame.

Patrice E. Oakland, CA   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

To GoHillary,

SHUT UP!!!

Catherine   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Ironic how these mega-millionaires worth $250,000,000, $109,000,000, and $100,000,000 call a man worth $4.5 million an elitist.

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

peace   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

It' clear who the Republicans think their toughest competitor will be - Obama. They're not even bothering with Hillary.

Mr. B.   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I actually laughed reading this……. Nevertheless, The only people truely stupid enough to believe this must have voted for Bush.

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Juan from L.A.   April 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

hahahahah…look who is talking!!! Sheesh the biggest two face in America. A rich spoil man who would like to your face and stab you in the back. Thank God this guy is nowhere in being our President.

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

MISTER 250 MILLION DOLLAR IS CALLING SOMEONE ELSE ELITIST!!!

THE HIPOCRACY!!!

GO FOR IT OBAMA, BRING THESE REPUBLICAN IDIOTS DOWN!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!

CJ in NY   April 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Romney, didn't you become irrelevant when the people in your own party rejected you and you dropped out of the race??

Nobody's listening to you now….. YAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN….

Walt   April 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Mitt, you don't want to get into this. You've got too many skeletons. Stay on the sidelines and let the grownups speak. Grandpa McCain will read you a bedtime story.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Yes, and Hillary started the Republican charade? Hillary will
get what she deserves real soon.

John - Maryland   April 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Maybe you should join the polygamy sect and leave us alone. Very lame.

Shannon   April 18th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

why isn't CNN addressing the fact that Obama looked right into the camera during the debate and lied to the American people. He said he didn't fill out the survey on gun control. His campaign has said it was his hand writing, When called on it, his first instinct is to lie, that says a lot about him. I guess it's all part of the politics of hope and change.

Tyler   April 18th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Mitt Romney is a joke
he only wants to be a republican

Steve-O   April 18th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

The guy has even less shame than Hillary.

Ardnuas   April 18th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Romney has OVER 100 million dollars….the gall of some people is amazing. He really, really wants to be vice-president…. but it's NOT going to happen, McCain doesn't LIKE you!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Carol   April 18th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

So why isn't he calling Hillary an elitist with her 109 million?

This is too funny.

And that's why I vote for Obama or no one!

CJ in NY   April 18th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

And YES, I am BITTER…

Finally somebody speaks the truth and doesn't sugarcoat it with champagne wishes and caviar dreams.

Michelle from Colorado   April 18th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I was just coming to the realization that if Hillary loses, a lot of people are going to defect their democratic vote to McCain because Obama is a blip on the radar. But if Obama loses, you'll be able to hear a pin drop. He has a big megaphone with nothing behind it. No one will even care.

Tom from NC   April 18th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

romney is a proven loser

Sam, Muncie, Ind.   April 18th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Does this rube fail to realize the way he talks and the kinds of attacks Republicans employ are the very reason his very promising campaign was trounced almost before it began?

mike from texas   April 18th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

You're kidding me right? Milt Romney doesnt even deserve a comment. What I want to ask though, is it just me or does it seem like
Lou Dobbs from CNN has a personal vendetta against Obama.

Obama 2008   April 18th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Romney is the last person, next to Karl Rove and George W Bush, to call anyone elitist.

Vig   April 18th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Aswe used to say in elementary school, "takes one to know one".

Neil K, Lake Forest CA   April 18th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Really, Mitt? You're the guy who spent $60 million *of his own money* on a failed campaign to get himself elected, and you're calling someone else elitist? Pardon the pun, but that's rich.

Again, ANYONE who is in position to run for President of the United States is by definition a member of the elite. Next to referring to the other candidates as "politicians", the tag of "elite" has to be the most toothless charge anyone can level. In a word, "Duh."

Anyone who thinks differently probably voted for the current President because they were delusional enough to believe that a good measuring stick for a leader was whether or not they could "have a beer with him." As if President Bush would open the door to the White House for them himself and hand them a cold beer.

Patrick   April 18th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Mitt who?

Theresa   April 18th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Romney might want to stay out of the spotlight or he just may be bombarded with questions about the mormon spin off sect that's all over the news.

How many wives do you believe it takes to get into heaven, Mitt?

John Boy   April 18th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

SORE LOSER!
Take off the quitter's hat and since you wanna talk I notice you're not wearing a flag pin! Guess that makes you un patriotic too!
I think your hair need some gel!
Sen. Obama is a far better presidential candidate than McBush McSame McLame McCain!
It would be wise not to try and attack Sen. Obama where as he hasn't attacked Hillary because they are on the same party he will put the attack on McCain!

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   April 18th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! Romney is one big joke.

I wonder if his sons have enlisted for the army yet. Wasn't the excuse that they were being patriotic by running around in their bus helping get their dad elected. Perhaps the real Mr. Elitist should just shut up.

Patricia   April 18th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I'm surprised when the press even bothers to report negative comments about Obama. Oh, that's right. They've been running interference for him for more than a year now — I guess it's safe to let a negative comment through every once in a while. If Obama the Walking Disaster becomes president, I will place the blame squarely where it belongs: at the feet of the adoring press who forced this nomination down the country's collective throat.

...from Phoenixville, PA   April 18th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I think it's clear that Romney is an opportunist who will say anything in an attempt to stay relevant. That's a shame, and Americans will see right through it regardless of their political affiliation.

I am an Obama supporter, but I deeply respect Sen. McCain's many years of service. Do I think Obama is the answer to all of America's problems? Of course not. But Sen. Obama has a 12+ year track record of reaching across the aisle, even when it's not politically popular, to do the right thing. Search on his successes in Illinois as well as in the US Senate and the proof is there. Couple that with his foreign, health, and trade policy stances, and I feel he is pinpointing the right direction for our country's future.

Perhaps that's the reason Sen. Obama counts retired generals and Republican leaders among his supporters, and his campaign continues to roll with the financial support of working families.

It's time for an approach to leadership that fulfills America's promise here and abroad. Our kids deserve no less.

- From Phoenixville, PA

Rory   April 18th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Wow. I thought Romney was the elitist super-rich one…

David in Illinois   April 18th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Romney's an even bigger elitist than Hillary. Since he was shown the door very quickly by the voters, I guess he's taken on the pitiful job of being McCain's lackey and attack dog.
The voters made a very wise decision regarding his candidacy. Now McCain should repudiate this hate-filled rhetoric immediately.

Simple thought   April 18th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

have to agree with ya Mitt, this democrat will cross the party line just as i did in 1980, when we gave Carter(the hamas legitimator) the boot
. obama already said he'd side with his muslin brothers, his words straight out of his book. obama will get beat badly in Nov. and the little ones and there backstabbing super delegates will be in utter shock.

old cogger from Missouri

ps: why do people wish to be sober?????????

come on little obamabots, jump aboard and cut me like a dog, but just remember, it dosn't matter, i still get the satisfaction of knowing that without a dought, i cancel one of your votes tetete

Paul   April 18th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Poor Mitt, only know he probably regrets dropping out. If anyone should be called an ELITIST it's Romney. This man is the definition of Hypocrasy.

Patricia P. in Austin, TX   April 18th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Romney, you're a joke.

Ben   April 18th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Romney…you are a failed candidate….your words aint count much!! Oh..Why aren't your kids serving in Iraq…there just like you fall in the "elitist" group!!!

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Loser!

Mara   April 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

You have gotta be kidding me. These guys should find somebody who works for living if they want to attack Obama for being elitist and send out a statement to the press:

"subscribed fully to the kind of elitist view of America that has long characterized those of the most liberal persuasion in our country."

Subscribe fully? What a joke. Between that and the "recklessly dishonest" crap from the McCain campaign, I'm starting to have hope that we might get a President who gets what real Americans need. And that's not Mr. Gazillionaire Romney or Married-To Gazillionaire McCain.

Veterans for Obama   April 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

What I really want to know is how does Huckabee feel?

Roteneger   April 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Looks like business wing of the Republican party is setting the VP slot up for their boy Mitt. Unfortunately for them, millions of Americans have seen Mitt for what he is: a dishonest flip-flopping opportunist who will say anything to get what he wants. And those were Reublican primary voters! He is the Republican Hillary. Get lost Mitt.

Cowboy Jack   April 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

From one inexperienced politician without principles to another

HSD-NYC   April 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Let me see if I understand this: Mitt Romney is calling Obama "elitist"? Well that takes all!

Here's my take: I'll take Obama's style of elitism anyday over what the hole the Republicans have put us in over the last 8 years!

If I remember correctly - it was this kind of moron campain politics that gave us the other moron called Bush in the first place!

Good try Romney. I'm not biting.

TEDY   April 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Is this guy working for Clinton? Who care about your comments? Hillary does! Right. We don't need a lesson from a quiter but from a winner. Shame on you Mr looser. Obama is already for 2008.. 2012.

bill in pa   April 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Looks like the repugs have figured out who the nominee is going to be.

Walt, Belton,TX   April 18th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Well, there is no doubt in my mind that this mormon knows the definition of elistist. I just wonder how far removed he is from his buddies in San Angelo, Texas.

Lovely in VA   April 18th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Romney, I know you had to admit it, but you are old school. You can start your 'I know about ecomonics and his policies will fail' campaigns but what you can't grasp is that ANYTHING is possible with the backing of millions of people. The time is here to think outside the box.

Allan   April 18th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

To Michelle in Colorado:

In American politics the one with the most votes wins. That's Barack Obama no matter how hard you try to pretend that Hillary's still relevant.

Steve   April 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Ahahahahaha.

Here's one for the "pot, kettle" hall of fame.

Sue   April 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Mitt, don't go there ! Have you forgotten about your own upbringing - pretty elite if you ask me!

mike,Iowa   April 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

god forbid we have a president that wants to get things done instead of slinging mud at each other and putting a label on every move they make. Crying foul and everyone jumping on the crybaby band wagon. Yeah were getting stuff done with that lovely strategy!

Lisa in Cincy   April 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Michelle from Colorado -
Please watch the news. Pick ANY channel. Pick up a newspaper even. You're out of touch.

Lisa   April 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Obama is starting to have a nervous breakdown! He gave Hillary the finger earlier and Hillary ate him for lunch in the debate.

Mary   April 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Romney the FLIP FLOP ELISTIST artist is saying what?

Josh from WA   April 18th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I wonder how much the Obama bloggers get paid to say nasty things about the other candidates??? But wait, they are the NEW politics, the CHANGE we all need and they will UNITE us all. I think the only BITTER ones are the Obama followers starting with their cult leader.

Tom - Michigan   April 18th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Romney calls Obama elitist?

Where from your mansion, Mercedes of from your mansion in the Hamptons?

Working on the VP spot, huh Romney……

Joseph Adewole   April 18th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Romney said more than this about John McCain before he himself was thrown out of the race, now he praises him . He will soon be doing the same to Obama; we only need to wait and see what Obama will do by God's Grace; l know they are all afraid of Obama….they can't beat him unlike Hillary that has sold herslf to them…GOP

NC   April 18th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

:) Okay he's calling Obama Ellist…now that's rich.

Ray   April 18th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I AM TIRED OF HEARING THE HATE AND ANGER SPEW COMING FROM THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS. THEY ARE SOUNDING LIKE THE IRRATIONAL CHILD-LIKE RANTS THAT WAS LIKE THE THE BUSH SUPPORTERS OF 2004. If his SUPPORTERS are not a turn off to Obama, I don't know what else is!!!

IH   April 18th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Romney who? um, no one cares.

Kevin   April 18th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I wish the Republicans would look up the word "liberal" in the dictionary. They've misused it for far too long. Don't they know half of their own policies are liberal policies? Their demands for "small government?" LIBERAL!

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 18th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

MITT GO BACK TO UTAH AND GET THREE MORE WIVES

ALL ABOARD! ALL ABOARD! ALL BOARD!

TRAIN LEAVING THE STATON
LAST CALL FOR HILLARY'S SUPPORTER TO JUMP ON
OBAMA ALL THE WAY

Charlotte   April 18th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

You got to love it. Obama cannot fullfill the promises he makes. He already swift-boated Hillarys' health-care plan and his own in the process. Did everybody forget that dirty attack of Mr. Clean? You Obama-bots are blinded by the light you think he emits. His of his endorsers, I'm sure glad Hillary does not have. The latest is Hamas. All Obama needs now is Muqtada al-Sadr, and Al Qaeda. He already has Louis Farracahn, the Black Panthers and of course that Anti-American Rev. Wright, and his whole racist church…That will be just about all the Muslim Terrorist there are, maybe that President from Iran, what's his name.

MBFLA   April 18th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

What a joke! Mitt is the elitist who has no clue that many Americans are VERY BITTER that the Bush administration has ignored the will of the American people for close to 8 years. A number of folks currently in Washington might want to update their resumes.

cnn rocks   April 18th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

get a life mitt,and whats up with every body attacking obama?hillary,billclinton,mccain,now mitt,they are all scared of obama. ha ha ha,
hope 08

Rickey   April 18th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Mitt Romney the Elitist Polygamist in my view. Go away dude!

Evan   April 18th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

The headline to this article could easily be a headline in The Onion.

bill pike   April 18th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

and the losers holler DEAL.

Grif   April 18th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Hillary Clinton! Carried half the vote for the Democrat's. Mainly, the Womans. So why knock Romney.. Obama is getting the Majority of the Black Vote… If it wasn't for the DREAM!! The Black, African American… Illusion of running the USA for the 1st time…. He would be obsolete…

Eric   April 18th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Mitt,

No matter what you say it is not going to increase your chances for becoming McCain's VP. You are such a wishy-washy flip-flopping person. One second you are bashing someone and the next second you are sucking up to the same person you were bashing. You are an opportunist and you are just looking out for your own self interests. Personally, I hope John McCain does choose you as his VP, because that would definitely put Barack Obama in the white house.

Obama/Edwards 2008!

Now for Obama   April 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Do they really think that "NAME CALLING" will stop Obama?

Why can they never attack Obama on issues?

Cheryll   April 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Oh I know Romney didn't just try to get into this. We won't start on the Mormans, but then they think being black is a curse.

Also America we need everyone to start researching the Peter Paul vs Clintons and Rendell that happened in Calfornia. AMERICA WAKE UP NOW! Just google Peter Paul. Why are they keeping this quiet. MMMMM!

Ronald   April 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Saw just a little of Mitt's comedy earlier . . . it was surprisingly good! I sure hope Mitt is chosen as McCain's running mate. They would be an unbeatable pair!

Andy   April 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Bitter? How can anyone be bitter after eight years of magnificent leadership?

OurTimeIsNow!   April 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Mike from Texas,

It's not just you. But, it seems as if Lou Dobbs doesn't like any of the candidates. However, he keeps talking about the fact that we need to stick to the important issues that matter to the American people…yet, he is constantly bringing up stupid topics to discuss on his show. I don't understand.

Kenny - Canada   April 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

In all fairness, most of us want to see Obama win (myself included) , but it's about time someone starts asking the hard questions.

How does Obama intent to, NOT only keep taxes the same, but lower them knowing the economic crisis the US is facing?

The only viable solutions I can see are pulling out of Iraq quickly and use the money towards your economy. The other would be to borrow more money from countries like China.

This is in no way criticizingObama, but I would like a game plan and I don't even live in the US. Wouldn't you?

OBAMA, 08

Pete   April 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I feel like I am in a movie like The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Obama is their leader and people get bodysnatched. Their minds are gone and are in control of the Obamasnatchers. Please tell me this is all a dream.

Proud American   April 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Wow!!! From all the comments here it looks like my fellow Americans are no longer falling for the same old crap. We're all awakening to the real truth. America will not only be what it once was… it will be better!!
Obama '08

Peter in CA   April 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

A true 'elitist' is one who feels his sons are above serving in our military. Now that they are not 'needed' on the campaign trail, why are Mitt's boys not signing up?

Shaik from Oregon   April 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Yes, Obama is an elitist (after knowing his background and upbringing)….but, Romney, McCain and Hillary are "friends of the people."
Why is Mitt even talking….who is listening?
I like Roger's comment - "he is as real as his hair…"

Vera from Long Beach   April 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Mitt u are some kind of joke!! how many votes did u get ? about 5 (LOL) richer than rich and u have the nerve to make a comment, because you kissing butt to get the VP position..what a joke!!!!! McCain won't be president but he would have a greater lost with you on board…remember folks don't like you!!!!!!

LD   April 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Mitt shut up. Republican is dismissed right now.

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Mike from Texas,

Trust me it is not just you, it has been so obvious I just don't listen to him anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its True   April 18th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Romney is a tool, but hey lets give the 2nd place loser a break, NOT.

TX   April 18th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

WHY IS THIS PUPPET MAN STILL TALKING??

Vera from Long Beach   April 18th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Mitt trying to buy a position…..VP
it cost a little more than slinging dirt.

Dick in Sioux Falls   April 18th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I challenge the computer or whoever often tells me that I have already said something, which is really not true, except for a word or two. I fear the misleading questioning of Stephanopoulis and Gibson, the hatchet job column by Pat Buchanan, and the vicious attacks of Clinton will lead to a 20 point win in Pennsylvania by Clinton. I pray otherwise, but have little confidence in the ability of the average American to see through Hillary, like those who have known her best during the Clinton years.

Hillary Skank on myspace   April 18th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Um, Mitt, you get your credibility from where? You called on Huck to drop out of the race, then he still outlasted you. You lost your voice does not count. Go back and gel your hair.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Romney, with all due respect, don't get your mittens dirty supporting John McCain because he is what you've already said he's not. Support Obama.

Willis Portland OR   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

My calender says 2008, I guess that was a misprint, I need to get the 1984 calender to understand this kind of Orwellian "double speak"

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Mitt "bling bling" Romney calling Obama elitist? Now that's the WASP calling the kettle black..

Mike   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Too Too Much, The multi Billionaire from the North East who holds high office in a secretive religion thinks Obama is eliteist. Has the definition of this word been changed?

HC   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

What he really wants to say is: thank yu Hillary for giving me amunition!! Thank you democratic party for a free ride as VP

alexis   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hmmm…Romney calling someone else elitist. Are we gunning for a top spot in the McCain administration? Methinks so.

Jim   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Obama supporters have fully demonstrated they are Vitriolic, not Patriotic.

E   April 18th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Wow, okay good for you for picking a side

Richard   April 18th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Most people seem to think that having lots of money automatically makes you elitist. That's not really fair now is it? Elitist points to how you behave not on how much money you make. Ergo, saying that Obama is not elitist because of his upbringing is a weak argument, as well as saying Romney is elitist because he made 30some million dollars. If you think about it, there are lots of people going from poverty to being rich that are extremely elitist.

Steve from FL   April 18th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Mitt freakin' Romney is calling Obama an elitist? Are you kidding me?

MARIETTA,GA   April 18th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

we know who the elitist in this society are,when you asked them questions they say things, like none of your business,or we can talk about that at another time or get angry and scold their questioner like mccain did on a certain airplane ride,the elitist say how dare you to question my authority.

Neil   April 18th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Romney - the King of elitists.

Peter   April 18th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Republicans got one thing right…..That is Obama will be their democratic oponent in November. Did you hear that Hillary supporters and HRC? I've seen more polictical ticker from republicans going after Obama than Clinton. Even though they nominated and stood behind a numnut called George W. Bush for all these years, they got this one thing right!

A.J.   April 18th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Rather than call Mr. Obama a "quintessential politician" we suggest that a better adjetive will be " THE GREAT IMPOSTOR " and here is our challenge; ( no matter who becomes our president ) " We project that a person making $ 18.000 .- during January 2009 will be making no more than $ 21.000.- during January 2003, those who do not have health insurance in January 2009 will remain " without it " in January 2003 and the level of military presence in Iraq during January 2009 will be just about the same in January 2003.

Leila   April 18th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Romney is on point that Americans are finally seeing who Obama is. The media protected him for a long time and now, finally, we are seeing how much dirt there was to hide. The more we hear, the worse BO looks. When he has to answer questions and can't present his speeches of rhetoric and slogans, he fails. He was extremely uncomfortable in the last debate. Well, Barack, how do you like it now?
The Democrats should have this election but if they run Obama, McCain is the winner. I am a Democrat who will vote against Obama if he is the nominee.

Virginia from PA   April 18th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Shouldn't you be home with your wives by now?

Disgusted in Des Moines   April 18th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I've never heard anything more ridiculous than Mitt Romney calling somebody else elitist or a "quintessential politican." Throw him and HIllary out. We've had enough of their utterly despicable hypocrisy.

Frosty   April 18th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Romney is a loser! Did you see how McCain ate him alive with the 'Timeline' argument at the Republican debate. He is trying too hard to be noticed for the VP job. A quitter shouldn't have any say in anything…shut up and let the politicians with guts gut it out!

tired and frustrated (in the primaries)   April 18th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

This is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard!! Give me a break!!! Obama has had more odds against him than all the other canidates (current and past) in this election… The Republicans are just kissing the ground right now that Mr. Romney bowed out early. Do you think he knew anything about Warren Jeffs' little community in TX???!!!???

Real people for real man.   April 18th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Wow all republicans are attecking Obama now as it appears he is the nominee.
They join the Clinton machine to attack the will be president.

GL   April 18th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

A millionaire elitist who bank rolled his own failure of a campaign… why Mitt are you even opening your mouth? Now besides not being electable, you're no longer even credible. Go back to your compound already please.

mitch from ark.   April 18th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

he could deliver,but flunkies like romney,mccain,bush,cheney will try to stop him,at every turn.apparrently they don't want a united country,and a better world.they just want more money,for themselves.

Delaware   April 18th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Romney you are a looser dig a hole and hide yourself. We do not need your opinions.

Grif   April 18th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Obama is not an Issue. But the Country is….

Dal   April 18th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

So Mitt You are on the VP list. Now you are working to make sure that your name percolates to the top. Good Luck.

A.J.   April 18th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Correction. 2003 shoud be 2013

Dick in Sioux Falls   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Jeremiah Wright is in the mold of the Old Testament prophets who spoke Truth to Power.
Instead of simply regurgitating all of the anti-Wright criticisms about Wright being anti-American, take a real look at his entire sermons, instead of taking his words out of context. By the way, Jeremiah Wright served in the United States Marines, where did you serve, those of you criticizing his so-called anti-American prose?

Jim   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

What's original is hearing the same old rhetoric and the democrats using the same old terms they've used for the past 50 years, "silver spoon", wealthy don't pay enough taxes, etc. A little home work about our tax structure and who really pays the bills might enlighten many of our liberals. But then again, probably not, because most liberals have a cork in one end and a megaphone at the other. They'd rather raise taxes and continue to support our second and third generation welfare recipients.

PA Voter   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Alot of Republicans are attacking Obama lately and ignoring Clinton. Do they know something we don't? God, I hope so!

Beavs   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

So let me get this straight. The 400 million dollar Romney, who's Daddy gave him most of his money, is calling the guy who grew up on the Southside of Chicago an Elitist. Yea that makes sense. The American people need to get pissed that these idiots keep throwing out this nonsense. But that's the problem most people in America are stupid.

How do you think we got G.W. Bush.

Twice.

Obama 2008

Amy   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

He didn't connect with voters months ago, why does he think we'll care what he thinks now? In my opinion, every candidate running this primary season was an elitist and out of touch…..except Obama!
Obama 08

Larry from LA   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Mr. Romney please remember you are the elitist not Obama and no one cares what you said before and even more now. Just just rying to become the VP for McCain, you no the guy who cleanned your clock in all the debates and called you everything he could get away with. You certainly have zero credibility

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Charlotte, are you a liar like your hero Hillary?

kristine   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Obama is a liar…he not going to handle when more and more come out how about he so bad for american….obmama wake up wear our flag….do something for america…i'm a true hillary supporter a true dem…i will be voting for mc cain….so obmama shut you are nothing more then a racist man….

David   April 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Look Up Batman Obama on Youtube and you'll see flip flipping Romney leading the way

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 18th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Mitt Romney,

What debate are you talking about? You mean that farce last night? That was no debate, that was an "Attack Obama" set-up, and more than likely Hillary had advance knowledge of the whole disgusting attack, I am convinced that she had been given the questions before the so-called debate, that's why she came across so smug when asked the questions.

Simple Man Simple Thought   April 18th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Look at all these angry chics on this blog that the repugs think Obama s the candidate! Grab a hanky, old ladies.

And btw, what was this about Mitt?

And what about the false post by Simple Thought. Simple is right, go to preschool and learn to spell.

Venus   April 18th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Hey Roameo! You are not going to be Mc Sane VP! Looks like Obama is still in the race and is wining! I see nothing wrong with people try to place labels on people. As Obama said - it's not Spring - it's Silly Season! By the way - is Mc Sane taking his nap?

Jiddy   April 18th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

How could someone that chickened out even before the game really start now criticising someone that has won against a Clinton political establishment that has spanned the last 16years!!! I think I prefer to hear from Huckabey than from a LOSER and a FLIP-FLOPPER like Romney.

I know he is an opportunist who is doing everything to impress Old Pa McCain.

Daniel   April 18th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Romney smells like day old trout.

Kelley in TX   April 18th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

They just don't get it.

The more they attack Obama, the more solidly we stand behind him.

Thinking voters are sick of politics as usual.

Obama/Richardson or Obama/Edwards
08, 12

Chuck in Oregon   April 18th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Okay Mr 30 million dollar man. I am so tired of all this name calling from everyone. What happened with the issues at hand. Everyone needs to grow up and get back to the basics of campaigning and gaining votes. This is silly politics week for sure.

Eric   April 18th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Mitt,

You couldn't even beat Huckabee, so you should probably shut up right about now. Go help McCain and Cindy with their tax evasion problems.

Herman LA, CA   April 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

These people Hillary, McCain, Bush, Romney, and Chaney are all on the same accord; they are all part of what Washington problems are and should be thrown out of public office. These politicians are the apititmy of American politics and the reason why we are in the predicament that we are in.

GET OUT OF WASHINGTON NOW!!!

Obama 08!!! At lease he a fresh start.

pablo   April 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Nice attack Romney. About a week too slow though, did it take your writers all week to come up with that?

While choking on McCain's nu*s hopefully you can spew out a few more good ones. Time to hitch a ride back home to your wives.

Jude   April 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Romney…sorry…you snooze…you lose. We know who the true "elitest" is…we don't need you to tell us. Money speaks for itself.

BG   April 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

It's amazing the kind of negativity some of you people have towards rich people, just goes to show why you support obama's socailist agenda. if you can't make the money yourself have the government hand it over for you!

Dick in Sioux Falls   April 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Neither Clinton or Obama can do anything without raising taxes, nor can John McCain unless he wants to continue borrowing from the Chinese and the Saudis. Obama has called for reducing taxes on income below $75,000, restoring taxes on the rich. He is the only one who is honest in that regard, another reason for supporting him.

JT   April 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Romney had his 15 minutes. He's just carrying the Republican water bucket now.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 18th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

OH NO HE DIDN'T

Is this guy for real?
The richest guy in the presidential campaign calling Obama an elitist?

Somebody smack him upside his head please and put some sense into him (a figure of speech I don't mean it for real).

Jack in ND   April 18th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Awesome…I can't think of anyone better to attack community organizer Obama as elitist, and trigger hearty guffaws of laughter.

digita   April 18th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

There was this young man in my village - he's from a poor family. He has always been a good student. After he finished University, he came back to the village to visit his childhood friends - he became what could be termed as Elitist. He talked down to his childhood friends, who still are struggingly working at low paying wages. You don't have to rich to be an elitist and you don't have to be White to be a racist.

Cheryl for Hillary   April 18th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama:

You are a flip flopper

Christian, Tampa FL   April 18th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

And this from Mitt Romney? "Varmints" Mitt Romney? Silver spoon millionare perfect hair Mitt Romney? Wow.

hibbiejibbie   April 18th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

It’s soooo obvious that the Republicans are starting to throw everything they've got at Obama because they DON’T want run against him in the general election! They are praying to God that Hillary wins so that THEY can win! Not rocket science!

Vick   April 18th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Romney…you are such a looser …ha ha ha ah

Sally   April 18th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Wow,didn't Romney know he's out of this race?

President of Students for Obama at Univeristy of Nevada   April 18th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Mitt, go buy a ranch and eight wives and stay out of the Presidential race, you fool.

Obama
Oh-eight
Oh-yeah!

Vince - Phoenix   April 18th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Can anyone who paid off his student loans IN HIS FORTIES be called an Elitist???

YWC   April 18th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

SHUT UP ROMNEY YOU HAD TO DROP OUT, YOU LOSER. GOT GET YOU SOME WEAVE AND FIX YOUR HAIR. EVERYONE IS JEALOUS OF OBAMA, STOP HATING.

D   April 18th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I love you MITT!!! Can't wait til you and McCain win this year and when you take the white house in 2012. Thank GOD you're around to save our country!

jt   April 18th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Obama now making a few million not as much as Hillary and Bill.

But now he wants to act like a rich men, arrogant, and elitis'
Can you imagine if he makes serious money like the BET owner. He will look down on everybody.

Arrogant Obama is even giving the finger now. At the same time crying about beaten up in the debate.

Hillary 08!!

mormon = moron   April 18th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Honestly, we're supposed to believe this coming from a multi millionaire who basically bank rolled his entire failing run at the presidency? This has to be a joke right? Romney was bourne with a silver spoon up his arse. He didn't grow up with a single mom working hard to make ends meet.

D.Kimbro OHIO   April 18th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Please Mitt, go home and sit by the phone..Don't fault someone who had the courage to stand and fight.. We can really take you seriously, you are the most elite.

It is a joke   April 18th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

It is really funny. Why are these rich people (Clinton, McCain, and Romney) so generous now? They all want to take the "elitist" labels from themselves and give them to Obama who was raised by a single mom? Would the labels stick?

Steve P. , Atlanta GA   April 18th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Clinton campaigning for 2012????

Yes. It is the only logic behind her and Bill's behavior. Their strategy is simply to precipitate the destruction of the Democratic Party and shanghai Obama's chance of becoming the first non-white-male president of the US.

This way, after four years of John McCain, the country will be craving for someone else - other than from the mainstream parties; someone they think they can rely on to make things better.

Up steps Madam Hillary to fill the void. Obama's had his chance 4 years earlier. She then becomes the first to breach our two-party system; first non-white-male; first female; and first former-lady to become president. Trust me; she puts her place in history far ahead of the interests of the Democrat Party and thoset of our country.

Simple thought   April 18th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

josh from Washington,

a man brother, a man.

ps: why do people wish to be sober?????????

old cogger from Missouri

GARY   April 18th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Lou Dobbs does not like any shade of brown.

Marc Tacoma Wash   April 18th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

All he did was tell the truth. You can try all you want, but in the long run, the people do not want 4 more years of the Republican in the White House. Obama has a better plan on dealing with the issues and McCain doesn't even know how to handle the economy. Didn't McCain say that you are not ready to be the President Mitt Dummy? Go meet up with Hillary. You two can go sing the blues.

Obama 08

RE: Michelle from South Park, Colorado   April 18th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

"I was just coming to the realization that if Hillary loses, a lot of people are going to defect their democratic vote to McCain because Obama is a blip on the radar. But if Obama loses, you'll be able to hear a pin drop. He has a big megaphone with nothing behind it. No one will even care."

Hehe, are you a bitter Clinton supporter or an elitist under sniper fire? Obama inspires people; Clinton repulses all those who can think about substantive issues. Inspiration is the catalyst of WORK.

For the first time in over a decade, Americans have the chance to change the direction our country is headed. So you must realize that many people will vote for McSame or other candidates if Obama (the democratic delegate leader) is not the nominee. Now guess which party gets ANOTHER FOUR YEARS to destroy America, Iraq, etc?

Obligatory: Obama '08.

Noans, South Pasadena   April 18th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Hey Mitt,

Why not use some of your millions to help those 400 plus children of your brothers and sisters removed from the Moron compound in Texas? They need help and why not put your money where your mouth is? Your sons didn't enlist to help fight in Iraq but maybe now you can help these abused children. Obama an elitist? You're kidding, right?

white ink   April 18th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

If Obama thinks being out of work and losing your homes makes one bitter and gets labled as an elitest, what possibly could Hillary be labled she mistook a young girl giving her flowers in Bosnia for gunfire.

Henric, Amsterdam   April 18th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

"Romney takes swipes at 'elistist' Obama" … says the $250 million dollar, Harvard educated, former CEO….

julie   April 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

hello all you Obama supporters, elitist is really not about wealth, its thinking your better than someone else , that he is superior to others! You know like his nose in the air arrogance, that we have seen more times then we can count. He is UNFIT to be president, HILLARY OR MCCAIN NO TO OBAMA…

KMS   April 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

A Liberal elitist sounds pretty good to me. Especially when my other options were an insane man who believes in magic underwear (Romney), a bible-thumper who doesn't believe in evolution (Huckabee) and hot-tempered ex-pow who wants to bomb-bomb-bomb-bomb Iran (McCain)…

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

How many wives does have?

Marc   April 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

You guys are real geniuses. How about you open up your Webster's Dictionaries and see that financial wealth has nothing to do with elitism. It's all about looking down on people and feeling a sense of entitlement which Barack "Middle Finger" Obama most surely does.

No Way Obama08   April 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

It is good to hear Romney tell it like it is. Wake up AMERICA

OBAMA is NOT PRESIDENTIAL

anyone but . . .

Obama 08

Chuck in Oregon   April 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Elite: A small, privileged and often powerful group, the best or superior member of a society or group. Let me see, who truly fits this description.

Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Chelse Clinton, John McCain (because of his wife), Mrs McCain, Mitt Romney, The Bush Family, The Kennedy Family, Bill Gates, Jimmy Carter, CEO's of large corporations, Anyone born with a spoon in their mouth, … these are elitists.
Lets take a look at Obama, born to a poor family, struggled most his life and worked very hard to get where he is. Yes he made a few million this year, but how did he earn it. This man is no more an Elitist
then the man standing on the corner selling news papers. He was just in the right place at the right time, wrote a few books, and worked real hard to make something of his life.
So get off it will you, and lets talk about some real issues.

Wise guy   April 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

what an idiot! This guy will say anything to get in the good books of the hard right of the republican party

Billy G in Las Vegas   April 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

if you look in a dictionary under "ELITIST", you will find a picture of Mr "Downsizing & Outsourcing" Romney and his Silver Spooner Sons.

Jerry, NY, NY   April 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

obama..is like every other politician.. as soon as the people he has fooled wake up, they will then see that he is not ready to be president.. hillary may be a lot of things, but one thing she is for sure is a seasoned politician who knows how to take on whatever comes her way.. what is obama going to do when there is a international issue?? walk away when the foreign leaders, btw who are laughing at him, don't tell him what he wants to hear… if you want to know what this is going to look like after he is elected, look at his buddy in boston who he lifted his speech from.. he is getting horrible reviews…WHY!!! because he does not know what he is doing!!!!! if he is nominated i will be voting for mccain.

Lethem   April 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Isn't Mitt Romney Old Mutual?

Meghan   April 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Romney's hair is probably worth more than Obama is.

Grif   April 18th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

The Best Political Team????? How dare you. What do they call it? Just Word's According to Obama… Go Mac!

King of NJ   April 18th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Huckabee had more more heart than this QUITER!!!

QUITERS NEVER WIN AND WINNERS NEVER QUIT!!!

Rommney = Loser!

just give up rich boy no one hears you!

joel   April 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

We should rename the Republican party the "Lieing Hypocrites" while we're at it. Then would this news actually be print worthy.

tren   April 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

No one shakes a tree unless it has some fruit on it. There is a reason why they are targeting Obama negatively. GOP and Clinton are afraid of this movement of change and are trying to stop it. We can't let that happen!!

Obama 08!

Charles   April 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

A couple things are happening. First, Hilary Clinton supporters are starting to see the end of the tunnel and are really, really starting to lose their prospective. Second, republicans think all you have to do is have an (R) next to their name and they can accuse a democrat of being an elitist. That is the ONLY WAY Rommey calling Obama an eltisit makes sense. If I were a republican strategists I would start getting nervous because they are really underestimating the mental capacity of the America people. They need to throw away the elitist thing and play the Reverend Wright, angry black man card from now to November and pray for the best, and hope America's fears and demons can put McCain into the White House against 85 percent of America's best interest.

Dennis   April 18th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

That's got to be the biggest joke of the campaign. Come on quitter, why don't you go away and go get another $30 haircut and have some water with a lemon slice! Memo to all wealthy republicans…trying to hang the elitist label on Obama is not going to work! We ain't buying it. He makes much less than all of you. That's like saying spud webb was one of the greatest guards during michael jordan's time…lol

Sean   April 18th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Wow the Billionaire called Obama an elitist. The guy who funded his campaign with his daddies trust fund called Obama an elitst. Who still listens to this fool anywa? His campaign was almost as pathetic as Guiliani's, but hey at least he had the sense to quit when he knew he was beatin.

Unshrub   April 18th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Which side of the mouth is he talking with this time? Mitt has more view points then the View. What a self righteous bag of wind Mitt has become and who is a bigger elitist then Mitt.

EDW   April 18th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Kenny in Canada,
Obama has spelled out a game plan regarding taxes and Iraq. If you check the recent debates, his web-site, or listened to any number of times that the man has been on the new you wouldn't be asking this question.
'Mitt Romney, McCain, and Clinton can shove the silver spoons that they were born with…let me stop.

noemi in los angeles   April 18th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Who is this guy again??

BTW, he looks creepy.

Mitt, just shut up!

Bernice   April 18th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

He's right we are getting a better picture of who Obama is and being inspired to hope more and more!

as for Mitt's statement Of Obama's policies, he needs to tell that to all the highly qualified leaders that have endorsed Barack Obama too include those that have left Clinton.

"He, in the debate, made a number of promises that he cannot possibly deliver — populist approaches that sound good to the public but that are counter to the growth and strength of our economy and the well-being of our nation," Romney, who abandoned his own presidential bid in February,

Mitt, the fact that you had to abandoned your bid does little to qualify you to criticize Obama. You are hoping for the office of Vice.

Your fellow republicans set -up of that Mormon compound as a means of dealing with you should be your biggest worry! Those that strongly insisted you not even be considered for Vice are doing a pretty good job to ensure you don't. Spend your time on that issue.

Ben, KY   April 18th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

An elitist is someone who hawks war, and has FIVE sons who've never served their country. Got that Mitt, go back to your caviar, and leave this race to someone who hasn't been in an ivory tower all his life.

Don't stick your head out, unless you're ready to play with the big boys.

Cyndi   April 18th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

That's hysterical, coming from Romney. I think Obama should take this as a compliment, it seems the Republicans usual corrupt talking heads are scared of him.

Romney is a clueless epitome of millionaires politicians who believe same old politics should be the standard.

Sandy   April 18th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Have you noticed your commentaries dealing with Hillary get next to zero comments.

McCain doesn't get many responses unless the commentary has something to do with Obama.

This crowd loves Obama and I think you will see that reflected on Tuesday in PA.

Go Obama!

JD   April 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Obama's looking down on America while Romney is still trying to figure out who let the dogs out.

EG FROM TORONTO   April 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

SO THIS IS MACAIN'S MODUS OPERANDI? COME ACROSS AS A DECENT , ETHICAL , FATHERLY FIGURE, WHILE UNLEASHING HIS LAP DOGS LIKE ROMNEY TO DO HIS DIRTY WORK. MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT, OLD MAN MACAIN IS SLICK AND HONEY SMOOTH, BUT A REAL VIPER IN REALITY.

margaret quinn   April 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

following your political situation with interest from scotland
Obama seems to be the most sincere with best sense of the
local, national and international issues. He is also ver y
charismatic………a breath of fresh air as we say as we say here

Len   April 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

A liberal elitist will never be President.

Obama should get another latte' and have a metting with Hamas too.

McCain 08

Churchill   April 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

The "other" man who knows no shame is back. What a country. I hope these fellows know the world is watching. The kids are also watching. The shame is that the so called RELIGIOUS RIGHT [WRONG] SEE NOTHING MORALLY WRONG WITH THIS KIND OF POLITICS. How do these clowns sleep at night?

BL   April 18th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Obama does act like an "elitist"…

I can't wait to NOT vote for him!!!

Jay FL   April 18th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

nothing like believing you are god-in-the-making to get folks started to look down at others
The mitt even believes he "allows" others to have their own religion/s

JD   April 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Mitt Romney is a terrible human. Wasn't he the guy who said gay marriage would lead to bestiality? Nice thinking, Mitt.

Obama 08
The Right Choice.

Key West Sun   April 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Google peter Paul it is an old story, the FEC has thrown it out 4 times and this guy has been drop by both of the left wing legal groups, it isa bunch of bull, google it look for yourself,,,,then google BLT and Ayers and Obama lobbyist policy and see some truth. Obama talking to William Ayers about policy is enough to scare me off.

Kenny - Canada   April 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

It's sad to see every here arguing about who