NEW YORK (Fortune) - Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor and co-founder of private equity firm Bain Capital, is often mentioned as a GOP contender for 2012. He spoke with Fortune's Jia Lynn Yang.
Any management advice for the next president? How does he rally a depressed nation to meet the challenges we face?
He should forget entirely about reelection and focus solely on helping the nation at a critical time. He should dismiss the people who helped him win the election and bring in people who are above politics and above party. He should surround himself with statesmen and economists, businesspeople and leaders. In some ways it would be beneficial if our presidency consisted of only one term. That way the President would think about his legacy and the future of the country rather than reelection and partisanship.
How likely do you think that's going to happen?
In his second term, President Clinton made an effort to govern more from the center than from the extreme wing of his party, and by doing so, found greater support and greater political success. Perhaps it's a paradox, the less political the agenda, the more political success one enjoys. But now is not the time for partisanship opportunism.
The unions have helped Barack Obama. They will hope to be paid back. I'm particularly concerned that organized labor would call on Barack Obama to pass the card check program. This removes from American workers the right to the secret ballot in deciding whether or not to accept a union. This legislation would do more to harm America's long-term competitiveness than almost anything I can imagine. It would be a partisan payback for organized labor but it would come with devastating consequences for the nation.
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I agree no card check and let's make all states right to work states.
Bush being surrounded by Business People is what got The United States of America into this situation in the first place. What he should do is surround himself with people that put the American People first before Fat Cats in the board rooms. Greed has always led to destruction. Having said that, America proved it is no different.
Mittens:
Anyone who speaks in Olympic metaphors throughout the primaries has no room to be giving the victor advice on what "he needs to do". Go temple and enrich thyself with some more insight to "real" America.
Don't get me wrong... I like Mitt Romney.
But when the #1 contender for the GOP candidate in 2012 is saying that Obama should forget about re-election in the preface to his asvice, one needs to take that advice with a grain of salt.
All due respect – Mitt Romney is not the best person to be quoted for laying out agendas for the President-Elect.
Mitt romney why were you NOT the Republican presidential nominee? And why didn't you give this advise to McCain. Obama dosen't need your advise, your party is washed up go rally around the klans and plan your return or second stump at presidency for 2012 other than that get lost.
As if any of the republicans, including Romney, would have governed from the center. I believe Pres. Elect Obama should govern from the center, but the last thing he needs or deserves is a lecture from religious extremist like Romney.
Yeah yeah yeah, Mitt are u already campaigning for 2012? Please now is not the time for your opinions and "advise".
WE COULDN'T CARE LES WHAT
ROMNEY FEELS OR THINKS.
Three days after the election, Mit Romney is already positioning himself as his party's leader and presidential nominee for 2012. Good luck in 2012 Mit!
Let's see... he may run in 2012 and hopes Obama will focus on one term and not on being re-elected. Unions are not the problem. Outsourcing our good jobs and rewarding companies to move over seas is the problem. Policies that Romney supports whole-heartedly.
Yea right ...
Like Obama needs advice from a loser like Romney ...
I do think that Obama should be worrying about his first 4 years as President . When people think they have longer to solve a problem most tend to put things off until the last moment. The United States cannot afford that type of thinking! I wish the media would STOP saying he is in for 8 years! Let the man prove himself and let us see if he keeps his promises to the people first before you start electing him for a second term.
What ever...all republicans got all sorts of good advice...seems like "Mccain" needed this "republican brain-trust"...Obama, I think, has a good idea of what needs to be done and how to do it.
Who cares! He is trying to win the election for 2012 with these comments.
Not to be rude, but who the hell cares what Mitt Romney thinks?
Romney needs to be Keep-My-Mouth-Shut peon.
Memo to Romney: You couldn't even win the Republican nomination with millions of your own money poured in. You ran on your economic nackground and even republicans rejected you. Your concern over unions' wanting the abilities to fight equal recognition of hard work contributing to wealth while omitting the greed of incompetent CEO's and their allies reaping wealth as you have done leaves a great deal out of what has caused much of this economic disater.
It is a little early to be running for 2012. I am sure Obama will get back to you if he wants your advice. Keep in mind that "bipartisan" means compromise from both sides which thus far your side of the aisle is demonstrating an inability to do.
This is so partisan. How much sense does it make to "dismiss the people who helped him win the election"? Loyalty is one of the first rules of business or politics!
Mitt said something? Somebody, remind why I care!
While I understand what he is saying, the idea of a one-term presidency is idiotic. The thing this country needs most is continuity, not the constant doing and undoing of commitments, policies, strategies, etc. It's the sole reason we cannot think long-term in America. I would love to see a longer term (6 years), no term limits, and a "recall" provision in the event that we, the people, are not happy with the way things are going. Every other democratic country has the ability to call early elections, it makes no sense whatsoever that we do not.
I do not know why I bother with commenting on CNN. My posts seem to be sacrificed for far more useful and constructive posts such as "Palin is a racist pig". I guess I'll just have to come up with something equally as intelligent in order to get a forum.
who cares what romney says? he's a mormon who supports taking marriage rights away from people who love one another. yet they dont mind forcing young girls to marry old nasty men.
"In his second term, President Clinton made an effort to govern more from the center than from the extreme wing of his party"
Did Clinton ever govern from an extreme wing?
Romney is crazy if he thinks Clinton was anything but a centrist. But anything but the extreme right is considered liberal/socialist.
Its none of your Business ROMNEY,Please President Elect Obama does not need your Advice he is quite Capable
If I recall, Mitt, you didn't make it to the finals.
You are the only one I know, other than Sarah Palin, that dodged more questions.
Your refusal to answer questions during the debates makes me believe you are hiding something or you just don't know.
It's funny how all these Republicans now have these great ideas on how to run the country. Where were you the last 8 years.
On Tuesday the country voted No on the Republican theory.
Mitt Romney must be the President elect....NOT! so where does he get off trying to give advice to the best Presidential canidate.... the nerve.
I agree that he should not enter thinking reelection...I have believed for a long time that the President should serve one six year term...that is it...
If he goes in to work and turn things around, Obama will not ahve to worry about reelcetion it is a given...but if he goes in like most and in a shrt time starts to worry about gettgin reelected, then he will fail.
He was given a job to do and is inheriting a mess, and fixing that is the main thing...everything else will fall into place.
I was disappointed in the comments from bohner yesterday about the Chief of Staff pick....it is time that someone tell the repubs that this is a time to come together and put the partisan BS aside...
American politicians are like guinea pigs. They are always running for office or posturing to do so; guinea pigs are always pregnant or with babies.
Mitt you are a Republican and you are thinking about how you guys would have governed this country. I see that you have a lot of regrets that Obama won than McCain. We are Democrats and we take the people and not let the people take care of us.
Now if Obama can slow down the house crisis, and create jobs then let's see what direction we are going instead of a master mind putting ideas that things are not going to work. You had you chance to run with and by McCain and you fail so how can you give advice that seems a little on the defense side.
Again let's see what Obama can do before any make a bad judgement because everyone with good sense have to crawl before they walk and right now that is what Obama is doing crawling to success for the American people and surrounding himself with people who have been there and made mistakes and now he is trying to go around those mistakes and lead in a different direction.
I can understand his logic and applaud him for not going throught the same old mess just to get to the other side of the road.
Mitt Romney is right on spot with his statement about the priority of education being high on President Obama's agenda. Our schools must teach more Civics and Government courses. This is evident by the inability of a Governor being unable to name the countries in the North American Free Trade Agreement or not knowing the continents on the earth. When I went to school it was required learning to know where they were and on the NAFTA, knowing that there are 3 countries in North America should have made it easy to name the countries in the North America Agreement.
"He should forget entirely about reelection and focus solely on helping the nation at a critical time. He should dismiss the people who helped him win the election and bring in people who are above politics and above party. "
Uh, did I miss something? Has anyone accused him of running for "reelection" already?
Mitt, maybe you shouldn't be gearing up for your 2012 run already? Just some advice.
Heh. OK. Let the loser set the agenda, eh?
Romney's comments are transparent. Do you think he'd be calling for one term administrations had he won?
Yes, God forbid there be partisanship in the White House. Where was Romney when W. went crazy with his imaginary "mandate"– based on *losing* the popular vote?
Mitt who?
PRESIDENT OBAMA knows what to do he does,nt need any advice from a loser.
Back off...
BARRY IS GOING TO BE MORON IN CHIEF!!!!
I love how Romney proves himself untrustworthy in his first sentence:
"He should forget entirely about reelection and focus solely on helping the nation at a critical time."
You can practically edit that to be:
"He should forget entirely about reelection and focus solely on helping the nation at a critical time so that I can focus on the 2012 election and what I need to do to win it."
He Should Forget Entirely About Re-election? He Should Forget About The People That Helped Him Win? I Think You Have It Backwards Mitt! If He Would Have Taken Any Advice From You He Would Not Be President Elect Right Now! Not Only Will He Win Again In Four Years, He Will Keep The People Who Helped Him Do It Close By!
I'm sure Barack will stop worrying about re-election in Romney stops worrying about being elected.
LMAO – Mitt Romney suggest Obama release his campaign staff!!! LOL!
OMG, does Mitt think anybody is lisening to him!! Just go away and let Barack start to fix this country that Bush destroyed in just 8 short years. Hopefully, 8 years is enough time for Barack to help us recover!!
Who in the heck cares what this losers think. He is so not important and his words mean nothing. Pres Obama does not need his advise, our president has lot better advisers than this loser, why listen to him?
Please go away with your empty headed criticism. GOP lost and had their chance.
He doesn't need you to teach him how to govern.
Obama will be a bust in 12 months. Because he cannot do what he said......Now he will crawfish on almost every promise he made. Saddly as a Dem or Repub, we will all suffer. The short term will be ok, the long term will cost us dearly.
We will need a Romney to bring this back to earth in 4 years.
I also believe that there should be term limits for all just like the President. I do not care if you are a Republican or Democrat. Your terms should not be a lifetime job as some on both sides of the aisle have been. This will make a better country for all.
IMO
MR still doesn't get it..BO won because he had all the smart people around him and will do great things because he will keep them around...IDIOT
Obama does not need this man to tell him what he needs to do afterall he lost his bid for the job to McCain.... Who the hell does he really think he is?
Obama has done quite well this far, thank you very much, so keep your advise to yourself!
"He should bring in people who are above Politcs and partisanship."
"He should forget entirely about reelection and focusof the nation."
"Now is not the time for partisanship opportunism."
Sorry Romney but sounds like you are being a bit hypocritical here. By this statement alone you show that you are not above Politics or Bi-partisan. Clearly, YOU are the one who is already campaigning for 2012.
Financial advice from Romney has a value – just as it is useful from anyone on the other side. The value is to be judged by our new President...
Romney is a bit over the top on the political advice, keep this on file CNN so when he tries to run again, this can be hauled out to show to his campaign staff, so they won't have any illusions about their roles after the election is over... The "dump 'em in the trash" approach is interesting... sounds mavericky.
yeah forget about re-election – why Mitts? In your dreams bud – you wish you were as great as Obama!
OBAMA MAY NOT BE IN LONG IF THEY PROVE THAT HE ISN'T A U.S. CITIZEN BY BIRTH. THEY ARE PETITIONING IT RIGHT NOW AND ITS GOING TO SUPREME COURT ,BECAUSE OBAMA HASN'T SHOWN LEGAL PROOF.HE KEEPS BACKING AWAY FROM THE ISSUE ALONG WITH HIS STAFF.THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE LET THIS RACE GO ON WITH HIM UNTIL HE PROVES HIMSELF BORN CITIZEN OF U.S.A.
Another irrelevant trying to get his name in the news
Mitt, I got two words for ya,
SHUT UP !!
He made it this far from the advice from the folks in his camp. NOT REPUBS LIKE YOU, who tried to disgrace him. THANKS BUT NOT THANKS.. Keep your advice because you couln't even beat John McCain.
Your best bet, is to get on board w/ Obama or stay where ya at but keep your advice to yourself.
Thanks Mitt, but I think Obama has better people advising him than you....
The republican back stabbing, under-handed approach lives on...
Take a seat and worry about your own party Mitt!!!
Mitt Romney will be a more effective and qualified standard bearer for the GOP in 2012. This may not happen because the GOP hardcore extremist right is captivated by Palin.
Hey Mitt, Why Dont You Help America With The Energy Crisis And Wring The Oil Out Of Your Hair! Obama Is Not Going To Take Advice From You! You Lost Your Race To The Guy That Lost His Bid For The White House!
So let me get this straight. Obama should 1) only serve one term for the good of the country,of course. And 2)not govern from the left wing of his party-even though governing from the right wing of the republican party is good. WOW he really is a flip flopper
While I certainly believe that President-elect Obama should concentrate on addressing some of our really big issues in this country, I would not expect him to take advice from the man who aspires to be his opponent the next time around, especially the advice of "Don't worry about re-election".
Geesh, could Romney be more transparent?
MR. ROMNEY NEED TO KEPT ADVICE TO HIMSELF
Yeah right, Mitt, go sell some more cars. Why don't we just let all the RepubliCONS pour back into office? That's basically what he's asking for.
He is not even sworn in, the incumbent president is out of sight in regard to solving problems and these wonderful republicans already start their usual tactics. As President – Elect Obama always mentioned...they are out of touch and they will never get it.
So Romney is running again in 2012.
Let us remember that a lot of conservatives already bruised by an incoherent President, came to Obama's side for 2 reasons.
McCain's economic plan was far too liberal to be considered Conservative. When he wobbled and then supported the bailout, he failed me. It went downward from there. I eliminated economy from my decision process. Reason not much difference despite what the propoganda balred.
Second the cuddling of the Evangelicals and all those Church included in Governemnt decisions is a violation of who I am.
Support at the level he has received will depend on how he captains the ship which is taking on water at an alarming rate.
WHEN OBAMA WANTS ADVICE FROM SOMEONE,
EITHER HE OR HIS STAFF WILL MAKE A CALL.
Ok! and he knows how to run a campaign because he was?.................................................... cricket.....................cricket.................................cricket!
He wants to hire Obama's campaign staff. LMAO!
Not to worry, union members - the secret ballot will be OUT - Obama's already filling his cabinet with the Chicago Mob !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gee, one of the top Republicans in the country does not want the new Democratic president to think about re-election...I'm sure thats a completely unbiased opinion.
Where was Romney with all of his advice when his president Bush was running the American economy into the ground?? Everything I have heard from Republicans is partisan nonsense ignoring that it was their failed policies that Obama and the nation has to fix!!
This is funny, you are all jumping on Romneys case for offering advice?
Wow, talk about being blinded by Obamaism and the messiah effect, or maybe its just because you are all so bitter at Republicans, either way wow.. I voted for Obama, and am a Obama supporter, but that does not mean I arbitrarily reject the opinions and advice of other statesmen from either party. Romney is a smart dude, and a lot of what he says makes sense.
Don't be so ignorant people, and please don't reject advice from all sides when its offered. Don;t blindly follow Obama either, I think he will be great, but he has a lot to prove still!
Did you all miss the meat of what Romney said? He was speaking about the economy and what needs to be done by our new President. Obama will need to listen to the advice of many, including his former opponents. Romney is recognized for his business expertise, so what's wrong with listening to him? We Democrats cannot allow ourselves to adopt the bitter an hate-filled attitudes of the Republicans. Remember we won!
But we need all the help we can get whether it comes from a Republican or a Democrat. We need to heed the words of President-elect Obama and become a UNITED States of America!
Personally, I hope Romney gets involved in the Obama administration in some shape or form...
He really is a brilliant guy.
romney never made it out of the primaries so why would President Obama take any advice from him????
get real, get a life and get over it!!
GOD Bless President Obama!
Not to worry, union members - the secret ballot will be OUT - Obama's already filling his cabinet with the Chicago Mob !!!!!!!!!!
The guy hasn't served a day in office yet. People need to back up and take a deep breath. He's got some pretty smart people around him...give the guy a chance.
Sorry folks, I'm not "standing behind the president." Dissent is the highest form of patriotism, remember? Isn't that what you bleated for eight years? Well, I'm taking your earlier advice... I'm dissenting.
And, in the name of the grand liberal religion of "diversity," let me just say that I'm celebrating my own diversity by not stepping in line with the person who won the election.
We need diversity, right? Isn't that also one of your oft repeated mantras? Well, consider me "won over"... I'm celebrating my diversity, because "all people are important and of value," right? Isn't that one of your other diversity mantras?
I expect to have Brown-shirted "Civilian Youth Corps" police knock on my door for having the "audacity" to dare question Der Fuerher, er uh, I mean our beloved President.
Sounds like Romney is campaigning for 2012. I bet if he were President he would like two terms. Attention Mitt Romney; YOU LOST YOUR NOMINATION, YOU WERE REJECTED YOU ARE NOT THE FUTURE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. I think the next leader of the Republican party has not been seen yet. Rejected republicans like Romney and Palin are not what the republicans need.
Pay no attention to Mittens Romney. He's part of the peanut gallery and was a big supporter of George Bush and Bush's failed ecomonic policies.
Wow. He is a good one to talk about country above party. I would not give one bity of attention to this man. If Romney is so intelligent, why was he not running against Obama? That alone should tell everyone something. Sort of like Hannity and Blitzer. They have all of the answers.
-–i'm from MA (boston)
this Romney guy is full of Nothing.....
----Just look @ our big dig---
he did nothing for us i
......he is guy with espcial interst groups and big pockets.........................
go away Romney.........
i wonder if he's ever gonna send his sons to serve in IRAQ!!!!!!!
it is always easier for someone like Romeny who is on the outside looking inside to offer his advise as to what the president should do.If we wanted to know what he would have done, we would have voted for him and make him prsident
Romney: He [Obama] should forget entirely about reelection and focus solely on helping the nation at a critical time.
Coming from the same guy who is planning to run in 2012? True, some of the things he said are meaningful, but it's hard not to question what this guy's ulterior motoves are. Anything to further their agendas...politicians...pfft.
I'm surprised that everyone in the room didn't suffer a fatal irony aneurysm from the "He must be educator-in-chief" comment from a man named "Mitt" who is a mormon and reads scientology propaganda in his spare time.
Mr. Romney, if you intend to run in 2012 I suggest you take this time to study up on how to be relevant to 21st century thought and how to act around those of color. Your "Who let the dogs out" disaster speaks volumes.
tl;dr; SHUT UP.
Romney – who cares, you lost and so did your pathetic party. How many jobs did you ship overseas as head of whatever company you were CEO of???
He doesn’t need advice from a man who lost. Mitt. Perhaps you should be calling the President elect for advice. Hate is so ugly. Give your New President a chance, people. Either that or just be bitter for 8 years. Your choice. The majority of us are overjoyed and ready to work with our President!!!
it is always easier for someone like Romeny who is on the outside looking inside to offer his advise as to what the president should do.If we wanted to know what he would have done, we would have voted for him and make him president
Janet and Jason.
Cheers to you. YOU GET IT!!
who really cares.... do you?
ha ha ha ha ha
I voted for Obama and am a supporter but good advice is good advice no matter where it comes from.
I think the real criticism also should go to most of these comments. Each party thinks the other is wrong, sore losers, sore winners. Pelosi now says we will legislate more from the middle now because they don't want to loose their majority in the future. Had they been more centered, less worried about re-election, they would of helped Bush vs hurting him. If they worry about doing the job vs their next term, they will probably get relected very easily.
Romney is a successful businessman and Governor, who are you to criticize? Just a bobblehead voter following your party till death do you part.
This coming from a man, that wasn't man enough to stand up for mcCain... No I take that back... Their was no republican willing to get out and really, truely try to help him get elected. They tring to blaming it on his pick for running mate, if they would have step up to the plate and act like they would have been delighted to be such.......it might would have had a different outcome!!!!!!!!!!!! what a joke jockey
simebody better give him advice.. It;s hard to believe what voter groups have promiseds people. I've heard people say that they won't have to pay for gas, mortgage, rent , food and the best one is the lady told a police officer here the other day that once Obama takes office, he can't right blacks tickets anymore. The lies people are told.
—–i'm from MA (boston)
this Romney guy is full of Nothing…..
———-Just look @ our big dig——-
........he did nothing for us
……he is guy with espcial interst groups and big pockets
go away Romney………
i wonder if he's ever gonna send his sons to serve in IRAQ!!!!!!!
"In some ways it would be beneficial if our presidency consisted of only one term. That way the President would think about his legacy and the future of the country rather than reelection and partisanship."
View the succes that one-term policies have had in other countries....and I'm not saying that this explains everything. My point: if officials cannot be re-elected, they cannot be held accountable as an individual. Of course, the party can be punished as a whole if the executive fails, but people will ultimately base their decision on whether or not they think the next individual from the incumbent's party will continue with the same policies that just did not work. That's the beauty of democracy Mitt; we hold people accountable for accomplishing their previous campaign promises and sticking to their policy positions by re-electing them or not.
Romney is a looser and a fake!! Losers don't advise winners. Hecks, he is a 2 time looser. First he lost his own run for the white house, then he lost the pick for the VP for the white house, all this in a matter of months. He and a lot of these far, far, far agenda people and groups are the reason the Rep-Thugs are in the situation they are now. But for me, the longer it takes them to realize this, the better, since I am Democrat. But for the country as a whole, it is a total disappointment.
I ALSO HAVE A COMMENT ON THE ITALIAN SCUM BAG.
WE LOVE OUR LEADER'S SKIN COLOR, MIND & HEART.
SCUM BAG SHOULD STOP TRYING TO HUMP HIS MEETER MAIDS
& DIG HIS NATION OUT FROM UNDER THE GARBAGE PILES.
Now the Republicans Think they have the Ideas I BELIVE THE COUNTRY FIRED YOU ON TUES We Dont need you telling our President what to do if he wants your Advice he will ask WORRY ABOUT YOUR PARTY THAT SANK!
President Obama will hear all sides, but how seriously do you think he's going to take Mitt after all the hate that spewed from Mitt's mouth toward Obama during the campaign?
I guess if Romney knew how to solve the nations problems he would have ben the Republican nominee. Let's give the newly elected president an opportunity to make his own decisions without all of the failed opponents chipping in their two cents worth.
I'd take anything this clown says with a great big grain of salt. Like, a Lot's Wife sized grain of salt.
—–i'm from MA (boston)
this Romney guy is full of Nothing…..
———-Just look @ our big dig——-
........he did nothing for us
……he is a guy with espcial interst groups and big pockets
go away Romney………
i wonder if he's ever gonna send his sons to serve in IRAQ!!!!!!!
The only way the Republicans are copping with the fact that they have accomplished absolutely nothing in the last 8 years, is to criticize the goals Obama has for this country.
They are also realizing that they are not as intelligent as they pretended to be.
The republican's have accomplished nothing and they have the nerve to act like they are men of power and mind. They are neither in my book – just idiots who think and act like they are someone important.
Republicans like this are all talk, never no action – except for making stupid decisions and destroying everything in their path.
I can't wait for the Palin-Romney ticket in 2012.
I agree with the poster who asked why Romney didn't give his economic advice to George Bush.
Had Bush listened to him, then we probably wouldn't be in the mess we are in.
More Monday morning quarterbacking by the team that lost. Obama was accused of no experience and ONLY being a "community organizer".
It looks like he organized a great staff and got himself elected to the White House. I have a feeling he will do a great job as President.
On another note for people bashing his choice of Chief of Staff, I think it's a great choice. Emanuel is going to be the one to keep Pelosi and Reid in check.
I'm sure he will do much better than the current administration did in communicating with the people. Mitt...you're about 8 years late on that comment buddy. We have WI-FY, U-Tube, and everone's got DSL. Not to mention–the Change.com website.
I can't get over the warm, and informative fire-side chats President Bush had with us regarding: his energy strategy (closed meeting no minutes) and the clear and objective reasons for our invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan. And let's not forget how clearly he communicated with us to dispel rumors of crony pay-offs, machinations of the selection of federal judges, and strategies for our economic and foreign policy direction.
Go home Mitt...we'll call you if we think your public policy input is needed.
"Sorry folks, I'm not "standing behind the president." Dissent is the highest form of patriotism, remember? Isn't that what you bleated for eight years? Well, I'm taking your earlier advice… I'm dissenting.
And, in the name of the grand liberal religion of "diversity," let me just say that I'm celebrating my own diversity by not stepping in line with the person who won the election.
We need diversity, right? Isn't that also one of your oft repeated mantras? Well, consider me "won over"… I'm celebrating my diversity, because "all people are important and of value," right? Isn't that one of your other diversity mantras?
I expect to have Brown-shirted "Civilian Youth Corps" police knock on my door for having the "audacity" to dare question Der Fuerher, er uh, I mean our beloved President."
You're a moron. We were dissenting because Bush was a screwup. Obama hasn't even taken office yet, he hasn't done anything to dissent against.
But keep living in your magical fantasy world. You are the past. We are the future.
I agree 110% with Mr. Romney on his answer to the first question.
I hope Mr. Obama agrees too.
I think that the President Obama I voted for will listen to the ideas of everyone. I'm not concerned about who screwed up what at this point. While not all of Romneys ideas are necessarily the best ones, he is an intelligent leader and he will have some excellent ideas worth consideration when balanced with opposing views.
When will you people admit:
Reagan was a moron
GW 41 was a moron
GW43 is a moron
Trickle down does not work
Trickle up does not work
Trickle sideways does not work
You are all in there to improve YOUR economy and trash everyone else's.
The Unions got this country to the point where the Right started to tear it down. The fewer unions we have, the smaller our industrial base becomes. When the auto companies close their doors and go home you will call this a great victory, right?
You are all morons.
Good luck Mr. Obama. Don't forget where we came from and where we are going.
I love the way President Elect Obama shows love toward his wife and children. I had to say that. I belive he has a vision for this time. Without a vision the people perish. If he wants Romney then trust his choice. Just like Moss's father-n-law was a black man, he had the ability to see ahead and advise Moss on how to organise the people of Israel to take the them through their wilderness. So trust his choice.
It seems to me that Romney's advice on how to be bi-partisan is very partisan.
"He should surround himself with statesmen and economists, businesspeople and leaders." Romney's words speak volumes about his political philosophy. Note that there is no mention of the people, the ones most severely impacted the government's policies. This is exactly the kind of omission that made the mess that Obama has to try to repair.
This article has nothing to do with 2012. Try reading it. He makes excellent points.
I don't think people should jump on Romney for advice. I do believe that he would have made a better – more dignified and MUCH cleaner – campaigner than John McCain. He looks and behaves in a Presidential manner.
That having been said, I was for Obama all the way (past 4 years, pretty much!) and am beyond exuberant that he will become President in 74 days.
"He should forget entirely about reelection and focus solely on helping the nation at a critical time."
"In some ways it would be beneficial if our presidency consisted of only one term."
Said by the man already planning his 2012 run?
hee hee hee ROTFLMAO
Looks like Mitt is thinking about his political future and maybe a run in 2012. Too bad he'll get a spanking by BO, just like his ol' friend John "The Mac" McCain lol.
Here is my advice to Romney: Sit back, shut up, and let Barack handle his business. ok?
Obama 08 and 12
@ all Romney Bashes
use your heads!
This is funny, you are all jumping on Romneys case for offering advice?
Wow, talk about being blinded by Obamaism and the messiah effect, or maybe its just because you are all so bitter at Republicans, either way wow.. I voted for Obama, and am a Obama supporter, but that does not mean I arbitrarily reject the opinions and advice of other statesmen from either party. Romney is a smart dude, and a lot of what he says makes sense.
Don't be so ignorant people, and please don't reject advice from all sides when its offered. Don't blindly follow Obama either, I think he will be great, but he has a lot to prove still!
Just wonder would he say the same if McCain was elected as next president.
Janet from California makes a great point and one that I will support wholeheartedly. Right on Janet!
Janet said:
November 7th, 2008 11:03 am ET
Did you all miss the meat of what Romney said? He was speaking about the economy and what needs to be done by our new President. Obama will need to listen to the advice of many, including his former opponents. Romney is recognized for his business expertise, so what's wrong with listening to him? We Democrats cannot allow ourselves to adopt the bitter an hate-filled attitudes of the Republicans. Remember we won! But we need all the help we can get whether it comes from a Republican or a Democrat. We need to heed the words of President-elect Obama and become a UNITED States of America!
Mitt Romney needs to get over it. He is not the president. Barack can handle the situation with out his snooty comments. He is starting to act like a racist in my opinion. He doesn't seem to trust Barack when he hasn't even stepped foot in the office. And it is not a race card being thrown at him. Romney needs to have a seat in a corner somewhere Bottomline!!
it is called "The biggest critics" and Romney should be the first candidate!
I actually agree the president should be only one term. I have thought this for some time now.
Six years to accomplish what he/she wants to do. No campaigning for half of those years like they do now. Now worrying about funds for the next campaign.
One term of six years – maybe let them have a second six-year term down the line but not two six-yr terms together.
Please correct my spelling of organise to organize
This guy has been wrong about every single predictions since the election started. I don't think his advise deserve any attension at all. Obama ran a good campaign.
YEAH,
LIKE I'M GONNA LISTEN TO A MAN WHO LOST TO MCCAIN!!!
GIVE
ME
A
BREAK
You're smart, Mitt. But you're not THAT smart.
Furthermore, you're a turncoat on a woman's right to choose.
Bye loser!
Mitt wants Obama to release his campaign staff so he can hire them himself. Once a snake always a snake.
Aaron, State College PA November 7th, 2008 11:10 am ET
I can't wait for the Palin-Romney ticket in 2012.
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Good thought! I second that! It would guarantee a second term for Obama. However, if he performs as I both hope and expect, reelection will not be in doubt.
The winners in this election: America and the world.
Did Romney get an exorcism? This guy was one of the Republican hate-mongers who avoided facts, promoted divisiveness, supported the Rovian lies about Obama and acted like just another petulant GOP thug. We could care less what he has to say now. He wasn't relevant during the election and he's not relevant now.
to aaron – I can't wait for the palin/romney ticket in 2012 too so they can get their behinds kicked just like mccain/palin did!!
GOD Bless President Obama!
Is president elect Obama not attending the funeral of his grandmother?????????
The people around Obama are part of the reason he ran an issue driven campaign and not one about politics and divisiveness. They stayed focused on the the issues that were important to Americans and didn't get involved in the nonsense the Republicans ewere trying to make the election about. They should stay around Obama. If Romney didn't still have partisan leanings he would be able to see what kind of campaign the Republicans ran and how Obama and his team stayed focus on the issues. He is still not able to see the difference. This puts him in the category of "who cares what you think"
This guy is a real piece of work...of course Obama shouldn't think of reelection (which would be silly because HE JUST GOT ELECTED) because he himself is thinking about running already. And of course he thinks the (Democratic) president should be elected for one term. All he's tryin to do it prop himself up for 2012 and it's so obvious; as if Obama needed the help of a guy who couldn't even beat McCain in his primaries, now he has winning strategies? Please...Americans have proven to be smarter than republicans think and will see though this snake oil salesman just like they saw through McCain/Palin's crap.
Romney is correct. However, when we speak of education, we tend to refer to grade and high schools exclusively. Universitiy and college education need to be more relevant to the needs of America. This country spends too much money on education not to be served better by the education system. Too many professors are teaching out of their discipline, are egotistical and put themselves above the interest of college students.The question of tenure should be visited. After tenure a system must be put in place to ensure that professors stay current with their descipline. More emphasis should be placed on the science, math, engineering and technology. Limit the easy paths to BA's, MA's, PhD's in some of these useless disciplines. These disciplines are relevant but too many people are in those area simply because of the easy paths to " a degree' any degree.
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Aaron: "Palin-Romney ticket in 2012?" That's a GREAT joke!
Mitt is just throwing lines out there so he can run in 2012. Get lost bum. i don't want to se another republican in the White House for at least anothr 16 years. Maybe they would have cleaned their act up by then.
first people need to stop trashing us union people who work in the union for free to help people and make sure management work within the law. They don't even try to alot of the time. Second we can be a mechinism that is more effective at getting the workers to do as they should. Unions are good. We don't need millions of dollars worth of HR people who do nothing telling us how to do jobs that we do well and with pride. The hr folks and overpaid administrators are the problem not the workers and i think america just spoke out and stated that. Obama knows who built this country and it wasn't paper pushing suit wearers. it was us folks in our steel toes boots.
I think you have to listen to some of the things Romney says. I say that because I believe that the best ideas don't come from one party or person. Obama would also listen and engage most anyone who can help.
There are some things I agree with Romney about- the problem like many people have pointed out is that he didn't care about any of this stuff last week. He was more interested in winning- now he wants to help. We need to ask that our politicians are true- the negative lies, smears don't help. It makes everyone want to turn away from some who may have something to offer.
Honestly its sickening listening to some of you people. You all sound so ridiculous, like Obama is some sort of infallible, messiah/god. It's almost laughable, if it wasn't so disturbing. No man should be put on a pedestal so high – hes not "king" yet.............
WHO CARES WHAT HELMET-HAIR HAS TO SAY!!
Isn't it strange that one of the very first losers in the primary is offering "advice" to the winner of the entire race? Uh, I really don't think he needs YOUR advice, seeing that it didn't get you too far. Maybe he just wants a job in the winning cabinet for a change...
He shouldn't focus on re-election aye Mit?
Nice, self-serving advice.
Go away Mitt Romeny. You were an attack dog and now trying to cozy up to Obama. There were lot of GOP leaders who criticized Obama on substance. You and that Guiliani attacked him like a pitt bull. You are are the biggest losers of this election.
This from the man who already has a PAC up and running for his run again in 2012! LOL!
BE QUIET Mitt!!
Mitt,
Sit down please, you could not even win the primaries.
This is like the Cubs giving the Yankees advice on how to win the World Series. Mitt, you barely made the playoffs!
Ah, why would Obama take advice from Romney? There are better economic scholars than Romney. Thanks, but don't call us, we'll call you.
Funny how the people that got us into this mess (Republicans) have so many ideas on how to get us out of trouble. Stick to your side of the aisle and let the Democrats see what they can do to fix our problems without all your interference. If we need your input we will ask. Also. Where was all this bipartisanship when you were in control. It was non existent. Wasn't Romney one of the financial gurus that helped us get here as well.
Obama zombies I hope you are over your magic dust hangover. Now Mr. Magic man has to sprinkle the economy with his magic dust. Why is the stock market tanking since Tuesday, because the smart investor's DON'T want to pay 28% in Capital gains instead of 15%. It's called logical math zombies.
Mr. Magic dust will begin with destroying the engine of the economy Wall Street before he tackles Main street with increased small business taxes on those that are crazy enough now and willing to take the risk of running a business under the I hate profit Obamanomics. He will then strengthen unions, increase taxes with cap and trade and increase the minimum wage to $9.50 federally.
All a great formula if you are trying the economy into the ditch. Good luck Zombies, you are about to get the Change you voted for.
Can everyone chill on the hatred for a bit.
I am a McCain supporter that is proud to stand up with Obama and his newly appointed staff. All of you Obama supporters elected Obama to bring about change and unity. Embrace it. If I'm going to swallow my pride and stand up with you, everyone had better be willing to listen to both sides.
We are in this mess because of the Republican/Democrat battle in Washington. It doesn't have to be like that on main street.
Shut the hell up Romney
You never cared while he was running now u giving him advice
Shudn't that be called lobbying
Speaking as a Democrat, I am disappointed with our party. We complained about President Bush for the past eight years, but as soon as anyone says something even the slightest bit critical of Obama, we freak out and tell them to "shut up?" Everyone is this country is entitled to his or her own opinion, and all the die-hard Obama supporters out there need to stop labeling those who dissent as "unpatriotic." Does that remind you of anyone, Democrats? After watching the way our party treated obvious candidate Hillary Clinton and now the way they are shaping their attitudes about Obama, I am truly disappointed. You preach party unity? What hypocrites.
Nobody wants to hear you mitt....you are hella lame... and Barack Obama will be the best president we EVER had..... and McCain was lame to..... he is to old and ugly.. LOL... but mitt you don kno what you are talking about real talk...
How would Mitt Romney know what to do next? Who is he to give advice? He needs to crawl back into his hole until 2012.
David Goldman November 7th, 2008 11:07 am ET
I ALSO HAVE A COMMENT ON THE ITALIAN SCUM BAG.
WE LOVE OUR LEADER'S SKIN COLOR, MIND & HEART.
SCUM BAG SHOULD STOP TRYING TO HUMP HIS MEETER MAIDS
& DIG HIS NATION OUT FROM UNDER THE GARBAGE PILES.
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Shut up, Venus, aka David Goldman, aka Dr. Mimi de La Cruz: YOU are the SCUM BAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Takes one to know one !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can everyone chill on the hatred for a bit.
I am a McCain supporter that is proud to stand up with Obama and his newly appointed staff. All of you Obama supporters elected Obama to bring about change and unity. Embrace it. If I'm going to swallow my pride and stand up with you, everyone had better be willing to listen to both sides.
We are in this mess because of the Republican/Democrat battle in Washington. It doesn't have to be like that on main street.
Can anyone tell me what happened to all the nasty, un-American names that the GOP was calling Obama. Karl Rove is calling Obama a conservative!!
How come Rev. Wright and Ayers are not part of his transition team and cabinet??
How come the country did not blow up yet because Obama was elected?
How come Jesus did not come yet to prove that Obama is really the anti-Christ?
Why did GOD throw the prays of the so called Christian conservatives back in their faces? They prayed for rain at the DNC. They prayed that McCain/Palin will win. They thought that GOD was going to reward their negative un-Christian campaign because GOD is a Republican.
Well Mitt we will surely take your advice since it obviously helped you in your bid for the white house.........
When do we get our "Civilian National Security Force" as promised in Colorado speech? I can see all the brown-shirted youth doing the goose-step now....
It actually sounds like Mitt might be jockeying for a job with Obama.
Romney is not giving advice that a hundred other people haven't given already. The funniest part is the one-term thing. Maybe he should just step aside right now and give it to someone with great hair and a strong chin? Hey Mitt has great hair and a strong chin! What a coincidence!
This guy may have made money but he ran a campaign like a drunk sailor on leave. Wildly inconsistent and desperately trying to get into the voters pants.
Please Mitt, go away. I had enough of you as a MA resident.
This clown should have given this advice to Bush.
With all due respect Mr. Romney, please shut up!
You couldn't get your own guy elected, what makes you think what you know is more relevant than the knoeledge of the people already around President Obama, who helped to get him elected?
Give me a break! He's a smart man, smart enough to ignore your advice, and realize that if it ain't broke, there's no need to fix it!
He's going to have an awesome staff and 2 awesome terms!
Its funny how all these "GOP whack jobs" are trying to be nice and trying to give Obama suggestions.....LMAO
OBAMA/BIDEN for the next 8 years and Democrats for the next 8 years after that.
You people are morons. Just b/c his campaign staff got him elected doesn't mean they know ANYTHING about running the government. Go Mitt. I hope he runs in 2012.
The Unions make us strong its not payback its the right thing to do.
Why on earth would Romney be attempting to offer advice to Obama. Once again, the GOP's hidden agenda is back at it again. He only said that Obama shouldn't seek re-election because he wants a shot at it in 2012. Typical Republicans.
Umm... Why is a former presidential candidate giving the person who WON the election advice???
"He should dismiss the people who helped him win the election and bring in people who are above politics and above party. He should surround himself with statesmen and economists, businesspeople and leaders."
Um, who do you think helped him win the election? His statesmen, his economists, etc... etc... It was Obama who was the consummate statesman, it was Obama who presented a coherent economic plan, and he did so with the advisers he had then, why should he abandon them now? Or does Romney just want some nice soundbites for when Obama appoints his perfectly capable and qualified campaign staffers to positions they would fit well in? "Oh, see, he didn't listen to me! He's partisan!"
Maybe if McCain had had those type of people in his campaign instead of a gaggle of Karl Rove clones he wouldn't have completely missed what the American people want/need.
I don't think Obama needs any advice from Mitt Romney. Give me a break!
Maybe Bush should took his advice maybe we wouldn't in this mess.
Mitt Romney is inteligent, but he has his own agenda. While I agree with some of his points quite strongly, there are just as many points he makes that are completely undermined by recent history (such as "we need to deregulated to improve our competitiveness").
Overall, this interview proves quite clearly that Mitt would have been a more difficult opponent for Obama than McCain was...
He certainly would have been a MUCH better pick for VC than pailn (who doesn't deserve caps) was...
And Obama's easy and decisive victory can at least in part be credited to the GOP for refusing to utilize this slick and articulate tool.
I see the Dems are just as bull headed and as spiteful as the Rupubs. Take good advice where ever it comes from. There are so many sore winners (whiners?) here, it is disgusting. I thought Obama was supposed to bring us together but all I see is the same old partisan hacks coming out. A country divided will not stand long and this "they did it first" attitude is too childish for us in these times of need. Get over yourselves and lets all start working for a better America.
It's nice to see how unity and bi-partisanship has swept the country.
I see the Obama followers have rejected his call for a new kind of politics and an end to the divisiveness.
Pat yourselves on the back.
I think Obama is doing ok so far. I would like to see more fresh faces, more Washington outsiders. I definitely think Obama is smart to keep the policital machine he created during the campaign together. He can help get other Democrats elected at the local, state, & federal level plus he can use it to moderate popular opinion. I think it's too early to start criticizing his choices. Give him a break for the first year.
The GOP would do well to offer their own solutions to the problems the US faces instead of drawing a line and refusing to cooperate – holding their breath until they get their way.
"Who let the dogs out, who...who who?"
Enough said.
Mitt Romney not sure if you're the one to offer advice to the new PRESIDENT-ELECT
Obama has a mind of his own and have surrounded himself with positive people. I just think he needs to be careful about Judas' in his midst and handle his business.
I am proud of my President-Elect
I wish you would have won the nomination this year Mitt. We would have been able to keep the White House red!
Shut up Mitt, who are you to tell the elected president on what he should do. If anything, you should have gave advice to McCain. Even if you run in 2012 you won't win. GO OBAMA
Barack Obama do not need Mitt Rommey advice to run his government. I am sure that Barack has such adviser like David Axelrod who is more qualify that Mitt on that matter. We may need a bipartisan government because he will need the best mind in America to solv the financial crisis that he will inherit from Bush but no republicans like Mitt should tell him what to do.
Look, Mitt Zombie, this is absurd. The fact of the matter is, if Obama does that, then what's next? Should we then remove the secrecy of the ballot for maybe the president? Unions may want something in return and who knows? He probably already promised them something. But for you-a loser in his party's primaries-to suggest Obama has some secret pact with organized labor is an insult. You don't know, neither do we, so we'll all find out together. Unitl then, be patient ans shut up.
Dear Mitt Romney,
I don't think anyone cares what you think; especially President Elect Obama.
Go take a hike, would ya?
Jim
Now is the time for Obama to pursue a progressive agenda with a large majority in the house and senate. To cater to the GOPs needs seems to be a bad idea at this moment, especially since just about everyone is sick of republicans.
Right Mitt. Hold your breath for Obama's phone call asking you for advice. Self serving tool.
My advice to Romney is to learn from President-elect Obama how to run a successful extremely disciplined campaign without using your own money and also get elected as the next President of the United States. Romney you have a lot to learn from Obama. I don't think he needs any advice from you. He already has some of the best advisors in the world.
WE DO NOT WANT TO HEAR FROM REPUBLICANS FOR FOUR YEARS.THE FACT THAT THESE MORONS TRIED TO ELECT A WOMAN WHO DOES NOT KNOW IF AFRICA IS A COUNTRY OR A CONTINENT TELLS ME THAT THEY ARE NOT WORTH PAYING ATTENTION TO.
Mitt, your a Republican. No one should listen to you.
I think it's funny that Mr Romney recalls President Clinton's second term as one of greater success and accomplishment...
...all I remember from his second term is the noise generated by certain media outlets and the political interests behind them, over a soiled blue dress.
Unfortunately, Romney wouldn't follow his own advice if he'd been nominated and won the Presidency. What he and other Republicans haven't understood yet is that we're in the midst of a political sea change similar to what happened in 1980 when Reagan was elected. The pendulum has swung back to the left after many years of being too far right. Only time will tell whether Obama keeps it from swinging too far left. If the Republicans are smart they will drop their propensity for trying to legislate morality (e.g. abortion, same-sex marriage, etc.) and stick to issues that affect most Americans (jobs, taxes, energy independence, health care, etc.). Obama, right now, has the best ideas addressing those issues. I can't wait to see how this unfolds. We may be witnessing greatness!
Mittsky,
How much $$ will Bain Capitol recieve from the Wall Street Welfare program?
Mitt who?
To Nyer and the other McPalin mourners:
He is President Barack Obama!
Stop being sore evil losers and get with the program! We've got a country to get back on its feet!
The only thing that you are doing is showing your true color!
I enjoy diversity like most open minded individuals, but you people are sick! You possess the traits of terrorists and don't even know it!
This is President Obama's country. This is my country. This country belongs to every citizen of it!
I suggest you go to the woods and reckon with yourself, and come back with a new attitude; or leave and go where you think you will be happier!
So Mitt Romeny thinks that the government should be run like a business. That's news? I think th earticle about the President -elect having a teacher conference is more newsworthy than this because it actually is different.
Too those who think that the federal government should be run like a business- news flash- you are wrong. The main puporse of our governement is (as it should be) "To from a more perfect union,establish justice, ensure domestic traquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secrure the blessings of liberty"
The main purpose of business is (as it should be) to make a profit. Do you see how the two goals (though both worthy goals) are different?
PS George W Bush is the first MBA holder to be President. As DR Phil would say "and how's that workin for ya?"
Gee, thanks for the helpful tips, Mitt. I'm sure President-elect Obama will have his people contact your people.
I only have two words for this right wing bum in a suit.Blank you.You preach your pet goat theory.
Make every state right to work...... ummmmmm... NO..... No way
To Stanley Lambert:
Unfortunately, I think focusing only on math and science in our schools results in candidates for vice-president who cannot name all the countries in North America and do not realize that Africa is, in fact, a continent. Students should come out of school well-rounded and be able to think critically; unfortunately, most students only know how to take tests.
MItt Romney, you sound like the fool you are! Some of the people in Obama camp have earned their keeps and they are extremely smart people. Of course you would say he should not concentrate on another term so maybe that will give you a chance, well you can forget about it, nobody wanted you 2 years ago cause you will be remembered as the loser you are.
Why all of a sudden you want the term of the president to be one term?Why did not you see that during Bush's terms? You were too partisan to see that. Yes, he really need to focus on the economy; but, he needs to focus on reelection as well. Bush will live him enough damage that will take more than eight years to fix. The economy itself will take more than eight years to get fully stable.
This is a disaster in American history to select a so weak president at this critical moment.
Either Hillary or Romney should get elected for the sake of American, for the interest/future of American people.
pat,
YOU SOUND AS RACIST, AS IGNORANT
& AS ILL INFORMED AS BURLAPSCONI.
GO TO YOU TUBE. SPELL HIS NAME CORRECTLY
AND WATCH YOUR LEADER TRY TO HUMP A METER MAID.
Wow and they say Republicans are hateful.
Rise above the partisan hate people. I voted for McCain but truly appreciated the call for unity in Obama's acceptance speech.
On a side note, I've been thinking for months it's a shame that Romney wasn't the Republican nominee. He is so much more articulate than McCain.
Sounds like he's looking for a position on the Obama administration. Also like he can't wait to run next election... this time I think he'll have more luck.
When did anyone ask these losers for advice????
Romney is starting to run for 2012 already! However, he'll have to face the Scourge of the Yukon, Sarah Palin, so watch out, Mitt!!!
By the way, Mitt, you couldn't get your own party's nomination, Obama blew the doors off the one the GOP chose, and you think you have what kind of a chance at winning?!
And, who asked for your opinion?!?!?!?!
shut up already your one sec fame is up!!
"Perhaps it's a paradox, the less political the agenda, the more political success one enjoys. But now is not the time for partisanship opportunism."
Ironically, it is in the wisdom of this statement of his that he lost the bid in the primaries. Mitt is a narrow minded partisan, one trick pony with out any thought process beyond spending our money and killing our kids. He should focus on simply helping the president, and not seek to be involved in any politics what so ever, for the good of our country.
His closing statement, proves that he has a closed mind and does not advocate better wages and job security for america. He's a traitor!
RIGHT.........................1 thing he really should NOT do............listen to any republican about anything.
Those pesky union people! Who needs a decent living wage and healthcare when we have credit cards?? The nerve of those people!
Haha!!!
Say goodbye to the trickledown policies of the 80's Mitt. It was a great experiment but it failed miserably...But you sir may make a great gameshow host.
To Stanley Lambert:
Unfortunately, I think focusing only on math and science in our schools results in candidates for vice-president who cannot name all the countries in North America and do not realize that Africa is, in fact, a continent. Students should come out of school well-rounded and be able to think critically; unfortunately, most students only know how to take tests.
"He should forget entirely about reelection and focus solely on helping the nation at a critical time."
I am sure that is the only thing he is thinking about right now. Romney SHUT UP!!!!!
Why would Obama want to take any advise from Romney who
took advise from:
Sean Hannety
Russ Limbaugh
Laura Ingraham
Michelle Malkin
And of course Fox News!
And just how many of the votes were ACORN backed and/or fraudulent ones? All I can say is Obama was packaged nicely but you all will learn very soon that he's not going to give anyone something for nothing! All you people on welfare were fooled into believing this guy is going to help you out,guess again! Obama is going to be the "ONE" alright,,,the one who loses more jobs in the United States than any other President in our history! Let's face some truths here folks, this guy can NOT deliver on ANY of those lofty campaign promises other than to raise taxes further hurting our economy! Wake-up my dear brain dead friends! You all drank his kool-aid now you're going to find out what you get is NOT what you wanted! Who wants to see the USA as the welfare state anyway? One can only take so much wealth from the private sector, along with our 401K's, before the economy totaly collapeses! Mark my words!
Hey Mitt............Shut UP!
Wow what an intelligent comment from Mitt. If they change to secret ballots for unions then I think Ill have to form an anti-union union. You know a union full of manufacturing people that refuse to work at a unionized manufacturing plant. Unions are both good and bad but if we give them too much power I think that the bad will only be magnified. To be honest Unions are the reason a lot of jobs go overseas. I mean does a button pusher at a manufacturing plant really deserve 20/hr (for reference I live in a very cheap cost of living city).
Btw, if you still think "Deregulation" caused the financial mess then you better do some research. It was largely the Government interference into Freddie and Fannie that helped cause this meltdown (among other factors).
very insightful Chip, you want partisanship, look at Mitt's first response, absolutely moronic
Sure he would have put a Dem. in a office close to him. No to all ReThuglicans. Send them all to hell with Bush leading the way. We don't need any of them or their ideas. The game is over for the good ole boys club.
As a Canadian, and looking into your politics, I think the GOP is a party of the past. They are stuck in the Ronald Regan era. Those children who were born in the 1980's are now getting married and starting a family of their own. They are not the generation of the past. So my advice to the GOP, if they want a come back, they will have to be less conservative and more liberal. The GOp should become less of the old white party who is STUCK in the past. Most young people are Democrats and the Democrats have a very good base to work with.
Patrick
I am sure Obama is going to take all of Romneys advice. Right to work state? Every one should work for minium wage with no benefits.Get out into the real world maybe you can learn something. In the mean time try and GROW UP.
Ya wana listen to a man who's Church founder murdered people
just for trying to cross through Utah to get to other states.
President-Elect Obama hasn't even stepped foot in the White House, and already fellow Americans are judging and criticizing him. This is prejudice, my fellow Americans, pre-judging.
Why don't we give him his won due, as well as a fair chance to show us his ability to lead us out of the Second Great Depression before we critique him?
Wouldn't we ask the same for ouselves?
There must be a place for ex-Governor Mitt Romney in the Obama/Biden administration. Talk about running business' and knows how to fix financial problems. Understands the 'economy'.., including the problems with Wall Street. However, not a Wall Street insider. To my knowledge, President-elect Barack Obama and ex-Governor Mitt Romney have 'no' problems working together. Mike in Montana
After watching his speech at the Republican Convention, I've lost all respect for this man, and anything he says.
oiling up the wheels for 20012 eh Rommy?
all you republicans do is surround yourselves with oil tycoons, and starve children from getting a proper education.
i bet Rommy love the no child left behind nonsense that bush pulled out his butt.
Poor Mittens he didn't have the right stuff to get half way through the primaries and was beat out by an aging man with stability problems and he is offering advice to someone who came through the most gruelling process America has ever seen.
Go back to your warped religious beliefs Mitt and leave the real Americans alone to bring their country back into the 21st Century.
Romney shows an example of all the testosterone that influences ideas
and drives power. So many think they are the most competent and knowing of how we should be governed.
Romney boy...you're not much of a person to listen to and things you've mentioned...old news!!!
I think President-elect Obama does not need any advice from Mitt Romney!! He couldn't even win a Primary! Please!!!
Romney shows an example of all the testosterone that influences ideas
and drives power. So many think they are the most competent and knowing of how we should be governed.
Hey Mitt go an get several wives, that way you help the economy so they can go and spend the parasite money you made stealing from all of US.
Get real YOU ARE A LOOSER!!! and it SHOWS Do U want more bail out money for your FUND. YOU THIEF!!!!
Mitt: Stuff it.
Because Mitt Romney did a great job in his bid for the White House. Hey Mitt get a life.
Earth to Mitt: Shut up. No one cares what you think.
Simmy
Well said
Hm. Mitt Romney sounds just exactly like someone itching to start his bid for president, telling Obama to not think of reelection but of the economy. Sure, while Romney thinks only about the 2012 election for himself. I think Romney can reflect back during the meltdown when it was discovered that Obama could walk and chew gum at the same time, unlike his counterpart, John McCain was able to do.
Sure, take advise from a neocon, elitist, religious whack job.
One thing for sure Romney definately has a set on him for thinking he knows "what the country needs".
Go back to lily white Morman Utah wearing your magic underwear and keep your comments to yourself, clown – America clearly decided months ago you and your demogogary is not what we want...
Give it Up Romney.....
What would a cult leader know about running a diverse country. Mitt should stick to what he knows best, playing politics in the Mormon church.
Why should he get a say? His opinion does not matter at all right now. Plus obody in the Republican Party wants to vote for a Mormon for President. Sad to say but it is true
Romney is now advocating Corporates and High income people.
Romney is asking Obama to dismiss the people who helped him win the election...
I think this Romney is the guy who brainwashed Joe the Lie-berman.
Your lips do nothing other than flip flops..
Bye, Bye, Michi Romney.. No more Mickey Mouse drama from you ..
Mitt R) shouldn't give any advice because that advice about forget who put you there is very poor for the country.
I love all of the responses from the DEMS. It other segments you are hating on those who are bad-mouthing Obama, but in this story you are bad-mouthing a Republican who is actually giving some sound advice. Quit being so hypocritical!
I wanted to ask this question on the other story, but it closed already... Obama is seen leaving his daughter's school, great story. However, if Palin was doing the same thing (with her husband) the responses would be so callous and talk about who is going to raise those kids, etc... Why such a big difference in the two responses? Can't you do both (being a VP or President) and a parent at the same time? If so, why did Palin get treated so poorly by the media and the left? I would just be careful with what you say, because Palin will be back in 2012 and that will be an incredible election.
Palin/Jindal 2012
wow you liberals are so hateful
maybe you should listen to your candidate- i thought you were supposed to be tolerant and inclusive?
ohhh, i get it. you're only tolerant of people who think like you do.
hmm... perhaps it would help if you picked up a dictionary and got a little help with your definitions. A great number of you liberals refuse to take the partisan blinders off. Get over yourselves.
Isn't it time to leave vitriolic comments behind and engage in a more civil dialogue , now that the election is over.
I never found Obama trustworthy and of course he won't be able to follow through on all his promises , but for the good of the country one should stand united behind him and support him.
I'm tired of people blaming Republicans for the financial mess. It was the Democrats who encouraged banks like Freddie Mac to give out subprime loans so minorities and low income people could afford housing. These "poor" people wreacked havoc on the mortgage securities market when they defaulted on those loans.
Wake up, Obamabots!
GOP lost the election... they ran a mediocre campaign.. i dont see how they can be the ones telling President Obama how to govern.?? please... these GOP big Mouths should shut up and let the new President lead... we have had enough of you !!
to VW... shut the hell up and recognize a new beginning.For the people, by the people and of the people you my friend are an idiot and if you don`t like our PRESIDENT ELECT then get the f**k out of the country,Move in with Palin she can see Russia from her house!!!!!
The thing I admire most about President elect Obama is that he uses wisdom in his decisions, and when push comes to shove he owns his decisions. He will not be foolish in his choices.
He will have the best of people, who care about America, support him into and through this Presidency. As well, all of us as a people of faith will pray for him to be on track, stay on track, and perserve our Nation. God's speed is with him.
This is ridiculous, Mitt Romney 2012?! Obama hasn't even started his presidency and Romney is already campaigning. Is he that worried of his chances, that he has to start campaigning 4 years in advance?!
I love all of the responses from the DEMS. It other segments you are hating on those who are bad-mouthing Obama, but in this story you are bad-mouthing a Republican who is actually giving some sound advice. Quit being so hypocritical!
I wanted to ask this question on the other story, but it closed already... Obama is seen leaving his daughter's school, great story. However, if Palin was doing the same thing (with her husband) the responses would be so callous and talk about who is going to raise those kids, etc... Why such a big difference in the two responses? Can't you do both (being a VP or President) and a parent at the same time? If so, why did Palin get treated so poorly by the media and the left? I would just be careful with what you say, because Palin will be back in 2012 and that will be an incredible election.
Palin/Jindal 2012
BTW, union's are so yesterday!!! They will tear this country in two just to make sure they don't have to pay health benefits or that they get their over inflated paychecks.
David Axelrod just ran one of the most amazing campaigns I've ever seen, and Rahm Emanuel is known as a "get it done" kind of person. So what the Republicans are telling us now is that, although we're facing some really tough problems (like 240,000 more people losing their jobs lately), President-elect Obama isn't supposed to choose for his administration the people he knows to be capable of getting things done–and who share his views of how it should get done. According to the Republicans, he's supposed to choose more of THEM–so we can get bogged down again and they can spend their time trying to undermine anything he tries to do so they can increase their chances in 2012. So what happened to "Country First"???
Mitt,
Love it – the loser attempting to call the plays for the winner..
When does the era of postpartisanship begin?
I can hardly wait.
Why should Obama care how Romney thinks he should govern? Romney was my governor for one uneventful and uninspiring term, and we were none too sad to see him go. Obama's at least as intelligent and certainly more disciplined than Romney AND has a consistency and integrity in his beliefs and political purposes that Romeny can only wish he has tried to maintain as he sold out completely in an attempt to woo the Christian conservative base of the GOP.
Time to return to the private sector, Mitt.
ROMNEY IS A JOB CUTTER !! HE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE !!
JUST ASK ANYONE FROM MICHIGAN !!!
HOW WORTHLESS OF A PERSON HE IS !!!
LARRY COURY
HOUSTON TEXAS
Sorry
Mitt Romney
We dont pals around with a guy, who pals around with a guy, who pals around with Palin
Mitt Romney needs to do what he needs to do.Obama does not needs he's advice. He didn't believe Obama stood a chance and every chance Romney got he bad mouth Obama. So Mitt take your advice and give it to someone that cares. Obama got this believe he got this, nothing about Obama is by chance. He will surrounf himself with the best and the brightest, and Mitt you won;t be one of them.
Don't forget to talk to your lawyers before making any decisions. What's a constitution?
Mitt Romney lost his party's primary, before his party lost the general election. Suddenly, he has all the answers? LOL. If we were hanging on Romney's words, eagerly waiting for him to impart his "wisdom," he'd have fared better.
Mr. Romney should keep his advice to his self. I do not believe Mr. Obama and the Democrats need any advice from him. Mr. Romney should try that advice on his Republican counterparts because there will never be a Republican majority every again.
Isn't Romney a mormon?
Someone needs to give Obama advice about the economy.
Mitt is a freaking genius. Makes Obama look like a Chicago school girl.
Mitt will be president in 2012. So all the liberal dip*hits on this site better savor the American populous' 2008 stupidity.
"Educator-in-Chief"...good idea....Bush was the non-educator in chief as was shown by his No Child Left Behind act...which is what it actually did...left children behind. At least with Obama's intelligence and bearing he should be able to get his ideas across party lines, and not misunderstood by all those Joe the Plumbers out there who could not and still do not understand what "spreading the wealth around" means.
Mr loser Romney shup up cos you think he was running for internship.Now you know the president elect is a serious minded person and your advice is not necessary.Thanks but no thanks.
I love this quote from Romney on what Obama should do:
1. "He should dismiss the people who helped him win the election and bring in people who are above politics and above party."
and this quote from Romney:
2. "it would be beneficial if our presidency consisted of only one term."
Yeah, you'd like that wouldn't you Mitt. Obama had the most brilliant people ever in the history of politics help him win the election ... I suppose Mitt would like Axelrod, Plouffe & Gibbs to be replaced with the jokers that ran McCain's campaign.
Romney you are soooo jealous and YOU know Obama is likely to win 2nd term because he is brilliant and surrounds himself with brilliant people .... Romney, "it would be beneficial if our presidency consisted of only one term. "
We will implement the one term thing when Mitt wins!
As Obama Minster would say God Damm America
"He should forget entirely about reelection...", and i honestly hope Mr. Romney will do the same, remember country first? none of slains but more constructive & nonpartisan advises and replace accusations with more self reflection within GOP. the world will only move forward with or without our country... so if GOP wants to win back the people's trust, end the GOP socialism. accept minorities not only in time of election and banish the pyramid wealth.
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Who made you adviser in chief and fro whom ? Mitt Romney and the Republicans failed. How dare you tell the Democrats what is to be done after 8 years of not being able to help the Bush plan. Mitt you lost to McCain and you became a cheap hackman for his campaign which failed. Go back to your home and stop telling people what to do. The same applies to Rudy the crossdresser Giulliani.
Like Mitt doesn't have an agenda..."hey, Mr Pres elect...don't focus on re-election...that way I don't have to wait 8 year to try again. (I'm not sure if my good looks will hold out til then)" Get a life and a new line of work.
No one really cares what Romney has to say.. All he is doing is trying to do is keep his face in front of the media for his run in 2012...
It's funny, for a group that should be happy the dems sure sound angry and mad all the time. Romney is right, a first term president, governor, etc. all have to worry about re-elections so that to an extent is a distraction. A second term president can throw caution to the wind and doesn't have to worry about making his party happy all the time.
I think there is a lot of work to do between both parties to make this country great again so sometimes you might want to keep your mouths shut and just listen.
Obama, use good old common sense that the Lord gave you. Show you are a leader and not a follower. Be bipartisan. Use the brightest and best of both parties. No card check policy, next it will be used for governmental elections. Somethings in life should be kept secret.
And too add to that Obama spent 4 times as much McCain on election not mentioned be CNN If he would have lost what any spending all your money what a waste. God Damm America
The only reason Romney isn't the President elect is because he got sideswiped by Gomer Pyle (Huckabee) and the evangelicals.
Romney would have beat Obama, everyone knows it.
Liberals detest him because he is the most formidable GOP candidate. They weren't afraid of McCain, nor Huckabee. They are afraid of Romney. That fear motivates angry and hostile comments on blogs like this.
You freaking liberals better be shaking in your boots for 2012, because the GOP will come to their senses and nominate Romney.
He'll win all the states McCain lost. He'll have more money than Obama. He'll be better organized than McCain. And he won't pick Palin for VP. Watch your backs Liberals.
Romney 2012!
Romney 2012!
You cannot change people's thinking but, you can prove them wrong. Barack Obama will prove a lot of people that think that he is weak wrong. he is already prove a lot of you wrong we his candidacy. But I know one thing, we better work with this guy wether you are democrats, republicans, Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics, or Asians. His failure will be a failure for America if you did not know. It will not be just his failure or the minotities failure.
IWith all due respect for Gov. Romney, I think with his selection of the people that will help him govern, Pres. Obama will do fine. However, because he is who he is Pres. Obama will listen to everyone and their ideas.
Palin in 2012? sure! please make sure she comes well prepared on domestic & global issues (in real-time) instead of blaming her ignorance on authentic & professional questions provided from the journalists. also, please don't parade the children around during her campaign, maybe then, they won't receive coverage. i will vote for her if she has answers to questions relating to core issues that i even can answer... for now, let's unite our country.
Why would a president-elect drop all the people that helped him get elected? Would Romney have done that? What a maroon.
74 days till the end of the Bush administration.
I always wonder why the GOP didn't want you MATT R: I guess you answer that very clearly you aren't too BRIGHT". Don"T give any more advice ;go sit on the porch, and watch the BIG DOGS bring our people our of this ECONOMY MESS.
I like Mitt's thinking since Obama wanted this big change in Washington so it makes sense what he says.
It seems like a snake rattling.
Romney, you know what, you couldn't even run your own campaign financially. Why do people who couldn't run their own campaigns try to give advice about the economy. Mitt, weren't you about to go broke if you continued spending the way you were?
I'm a democrat, but I gotta tell ya- it would be a shame to put this man's brain to waste. He could really help in this current financial crisis. Reach across the aisle, president-elect Obama.
Didn't he lose? Why are we listening to him? Who really cares?
Mitt, I thought you were a cool candidate. But you got beat out by McCain, who chose Palin over you for Vice. You are about the third Republican to offer advice to the President- elect on what he should do. You guys lost because noone wanted to hear your message. He surely doesn't need it.
Well, it's good to see all you democrats ready to unite as a country (please do note the sacasm)! What amazed me the most is all the Obama supporters calling the republicans haters. Give me a break! READ WHAT YOU WRITE!
It is unfortunate that you all don't realize that politicians do not harbor hate towards each other AFTER the campaign and election. Once it is over, they are all buddies again and it's politics as usual.
Thank GOD none of you are there with your shallow minds and anger filled hearts!
Mitt who???????????????????????
Oh puleez, Mitt! Go back to your pit. You are nothing but a 'plastic' man.
Gotta love all these armchair Presidents.
President-Elect Barack Obama was elected by the "people" with a excellent mandate. You couldn't even win the GOP/Republican Primary, instead we were subjected to the worst Presidential Campaign in history, the McCain/Palin Campaign.
President-Elect Barack Obama has excellent people surrounding him, ran an excellent Campaign. And, he has a plan for his Presidency. Except you know what? Mitt. The President-Elect Barack Obama's term doesn't begin until noon, January 20th, 2009 when he's sworn in.
Remember, one President at a time. Why don't you save your breath & tell President Bush the 43rd what to do, it's his responsibility! You should have lots of clout with your President, he's a Republican/Grand Old Party President, that's your Party, Mitt, they should listen to you! Where have you been these last eight years, Mitt?
Go away, Mitt. President-elect Obama knows what he needs to do and is compiling a staff of competent folks who will help him accomplish the necessary goals. He needs no advice from a republican also-ran.
Nice article with the guy who (in hindsight) probably should have been the GOP nominee. Or should have been the VP pick. When the economy tanked old John-boy was toast.
@Matt in Dallas
I don't think it was solely Democrats running Palin through the ringer. She simply is not prepared. For Christ's sake, she didn't know Africa was a continent and we're supposed to trust her foreign policies. Party rejuvenation aside, she just does not have what it takes.
Hey Mitt, its President Obama to you!
You are the biggest loser this country has ever seen. I like BIPARTISAN approach, but your are the biggest partisan idiot who supported another loser. So nobody should be taking advice from you!
President Obama might find you a job in his administration as the toilet cleaner in the white house. You sir should have the decency to shut the hell up and let President Obama do his job.
If the country depended on you, we would have been in an even deeper hole!
You are worth nothing as of 2 days ago, so If I were you I would rethink the crap coming out of your mouth and support the new president WITHOUT giving advices. You and your lame duck president are responsible for this mess!
You made your bed, now sleep in it!
Obama/Biden 2012!
It amazes me that the republicans have the gall to suggest anything to Barack after the republicans made such lousy choices about just about everything. Maybe they should try looking at themselves before offering advice to an intelligent, moral, empathetic new administration. Go Barack and Joe.
i love mormans !!!!!!!!!!!!
please wise up Jack form California. Unless you are another ignorant bigot.
Hey Andy! If you are stating a quote you need to at least spell it right. Your comment referring about the woman stating that if Obama was elected President that police officers couldn't right black people tickets the correct spelling is write not right. One thing about Obama supporters is we are educated and know how to spell.
ALL OF YOU:
GET A LIFE – GO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME TO AN ORGANIZATION OF YOUR CHOOSING THAT NEEDS HELP; WORK WITH UNDER EDUCATED YOUTHS; HELP ELDERLY IN NEED AND STOP ALREADY WITH YOUR COMMENTARY. REDIRECT YOUR RESPECTIVE ENERGIES INTO SOMETHING USEFUL IF YOU TRULY WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN SOMETHING USEFUL TO AMERICANS RATHER THAN ALL THIS COMMENTARY. THE ELECTION IS OVER.
I would have hoped that Romney's reference to an "educator' in chief would be about the opportunity that a president has to enlighten politicians in Washington about our Constitution, about moral values and about the importance of personal integrity, common decency and hard work.
Instead, it appears it's Romney who has appointed himself the 'educator" by instructing our president elect on matters surrounding Mitt Romney's own self serving agendas, such as the virtues of mere four year terms and the dangers of too much partisanship or labor unions.