Team Romney source hints that Mitt will drop out? Update: Confirmed — Romney “suspending” campaign; Update: Mitt to endorse McCain?
posted at 11:54 am on February 7, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Back-of-the-envelope math by the Globe reveals that Mitt could tie McCain in delegates by March 4 if he wins all of the remaining February primaries … by an 80 percent margin. No one knows yet how things look in winner-take-all Virginia on Tuesday but Maverick’s up 10 points in Maryland per the available polls, which are old enough not to incorporate his Super Tuesday momentum or the centrists he gained from Rudy’s dropout. Byron York wonders whether the sudden deafening silence in his inbox from the Romney PR shop portends a big announcement. Answer: Maybe.
A few moments ago, I spoke to someone in the Romney camp. Would I be crazy to read that into the email traffic? “You would not be crazy to read that into it,” he said. “There have been a lot of discussions going on about whether there is a path to victory, and not wanting to look destructive at what might be the end. You are reading the right thing into it.”
Geraghty says it’s time to start thinking about 2012. Exit question: He takes the stage at CPAC in about 20 minutes, for a speech his campaign was promoting yesterday as “major.” What on earth is he going to say?
Update: And now Mark Halperin’s hearing it. The announcement could come at CPAC.
Update: I’ve got to believe that his speech will be a stemwinder about conservative values and fighting the good fight, all very much with an eye to creating a memory he can leverage four years from now. Shrewd, if so.
Update: If it’s true then needless to say Huckabee 2008 isn’t long for this world either.
Update: More from York. Looks like this is indeed going down at CPAC. High drama.
Update: I’m guessing the decision was made only within the last few hours because the Times report from early this a.m. sure doesn’t sound like a feint:
Mr. Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, delivered an upbeat pep talk to his staff on Wednesday at his Boston headquarters. His advisers are considering television commercials for some of the next states to vote. “They’re making phone calls tonight,” said Tagg Romney, a son of Mr. Romney who is also a senior campaign adviser.
Update: Bryan just called me to say that they confirmed with an American Conservative Union official that Mitt’s “suspending” his campaign. I assume that means dropping out, but in the interests of accuracy that’s the word that was used. MM should have something on this imminently.
Update: Credit where it’s due — Bill Kristol predicted he’d drop out at CPAC on Tuesday night.
Update: Mitt’s got a fee-vah and the only prescription is more Maverick!
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Speaking of Hugh, you know who it benefits that Romney is dropping out, losing everywhere except places he lived and in The Corner, and possibly endorsing McCain? Romney.
This was all part of the overall plan to get Romney’s name out there in this election, have a unpopular (among the base) Republican lose to the Democratic nominee and then Romney strolls in as the conservative champion in 2012.
“Mormon in the White House” was actually not supposed to go to press until 2010, but it’s okay because you know who this benefits?
Oh well, the joke was fun while it lasted.
wardrobedoor on February 7, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Yeah. Huck-ahu Akbar!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 7, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Right. Out of the way. Get in line. Most of all, shut up!
fourstringfuror on February 7, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Thank goodness Mitt Romney has more brains than most of his supporters. This benefits all those with sense: the moderates who support McCain, the hardliners who want a hardline VP and not the Huck, and the GOP which can now sail full steam into attacking the divided and wretched Democrats.
The only upset will be for the egotistical self-destructive wing of the GOP, but they were going to vote for Hillary/Obama anyway so quite frankly, the party doesn’t give a damn.
Pax americana on February 7, 2008 at 1:17 PM
[very bad curse word]
Jimmie on February 7, 2008 at 1:17 PM
What are you smoking, dude. Who are these “Right Wing extremists” you refer too?
You know, CH, I don’t think you yourself have exactly set an example of what a “team player” is. You’re an annoying little duck nipping at our heels and that’s not “teamwork”, it’s “trollwork”.
Buy Danish on February 7, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Heh. (from an anti-Rudy site; slight language warning)
Big S on February 7, 2008 at 1:18 PM
You got it!
Vizzini on February 7, 2008 at 1:18 PM
DAMN!
What a class act.
I am shocked.
I heard the boos already for McCain after Mitt left the stage.
gatewaypundit on February 7, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Here will be the new Kelo case that could take land away from suburbanites for “reparations”
In 1912, something very bad happened in Forsyth County. But if you live in Atlanta — and rely on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for information – you may have found out about it just seven weeks ago.
What occurred during the intervening 95 years has a lot to do with the South’s collective amnesia over its racial sins. And, according to a new book by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, the AJC has contributed over the years to the memory loss.
The book – Buried in the Bitter Waters: The Hidden History of Racial Cleansing in America, written by Elliot Jaspin – argues that AJC editors eviscerated an earlier newspaper series he wrote on racial cleansing in 14 American counties, including Forsyth. He wrote the articles for Cox Newspapers, which owns the AJC.
http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A210579
More:
Author Details Efforts to “Bowdlerize” Race Series
The reporter who uncovered a 60-year pattern of expelling African Americans from communities around the country and wrote a series about it last year says the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the flagship of the newspaper company he works for, tried to undermine what he produced.
In a book scheduled to arrive in retail stores by March 5, Elliot Jaspin quotes his boss, the Cox Newspapers Washington bureau chief, Andy Alexander, speaking of Julia Wallace, editor of the Atlanta newspaper.
“Wallace’s refusal to run the series rankled Alexander,” Jaspin wrote. “‘I think we both know what’s going on here,’ he told me in frustration at one point. ‘They are afraid of angering white people.’”
The book, “Buried in the Bitter Waters: The Hidden History of Racial Cleansing in America,” builds upon the four-part “Leave or Die” series Jaspin wrote last year.
The series was sponsored by Cox’s Austin American-Statesman in Texas, and also ran in the Albany (N.Y.) Times Union; the Journal-News in Hamilton, Ohio; the Palm Beach (Fla.) Post; the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News; the Raleigh (N.C.) News & Observer and the Middletown (Ohio) Journal.
Using computer-assisted reporting, Jaspin documented that, “Beginning in 1864 and continuing for approximately 60 years, whites across the United States conducted a series of racial expulsions. They drove thousands of blacks from their homes to make communities lily-white,” as he wrote in the first installment.
Movie Version of Series Heading for Theaters, PBS
The story uncovered by Elliot Jaspin is compelling not only as investigative reporting, but also because “the power of this historical story . . . really had not been told,” Oriana Zill de Granados, productions director at the Center for Investigative Reporting told Journal-isms last year. The center helped Jaspin land his contract with Basic Books, and it coproduced a 90-minute documentary based on his findings, “Banished,” which debuted in January at the Sundance Film Festival.
“Reaching across different platforms” — newspapers, books, film — “really magnifies the power of the story,” Zill said.
http://www.maynardije.org/columns/dickprince/070221_prince
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Bah. Dean’s job is to raise money. It the sun is shining outside, he’ll send out an email caterwauling about how it’s rays are Republican and all the Democrats must Send Money Now to put a stop to it.
RushBaby on February 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM
We just got shafted by the Rino Elitist forces that we let infiltrate the GOP. The impossible has happened. Our Leader will be the man standing giving a speech with Liebermann on one side and Lydsey Graham (GOPers against Shamnesty are RACISTS) on the other side. The man NO ONE thought would EVER hit the top spot. He gets to dictate our direction now. Full speed left guys! Great Job Folks! Everything you ever believed, hoped, and worked for has all be wasted for 8-12 years of misery. Then if SCOTUS goes down to defeat decades to come. Things will only change to the left not to the right.
Glenn Beck’s statement last night was spot-on: “Republicans have become Democrats and Democrats have become Socialists.” There is no more Conservative representation.
All of Reagans work was for not and that’s beyond sad because I don’t see another one waiting in the wings. Let’s point out some things: The Fairness Doctrine, McCain is as likely to sign it as Hillary or Obama; Amnesty, McCain is as likely to sign it as Hillary or Obama; Kyoto Treaty, McCain is as likely to sign it as Hillary or Obama; Repeal of ‘Tax-cuts for The Rich’, McCain is as likely to sign it as Hillary or Obama; Advocating for Campaign Reform Act and getting in SCOTUS nominees that will vote in favor of it so that you’ll never see another less than millionaire conservative grass-roots candidate again, McCain is as likely to sign it as Hillary or Obama…
This is good news, really, really, good news. And all those so-called conservative talking heads will tell you again and again: Do it for the Party. The other side is FAR worse. Suspend your principals and vote the party line. That’s just it, Democrats have no principals; conservatives have nothing but principals. They’re asking you to be Democrats and this is how Glenn’s comments are so right.
Sultry Beauty on February 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM
As someone once said, we don’t have to fall in love, we just have to fall in line. That’s how McCain sees it.
Again, they never need conservatives…until they need money, votes, and post-election support.
amerpundit on February 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Anyone checked on Hewitt? He’s probably in need of a stiff drink about now.
piraticalbob on February 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM
If Mitt endorses McCain now, he will NEVER get my support.
Valiant on February 7, 2008 at 1:21 PM
If you like Mitt so much you should get a McCain ’08 sticker. Otherwise, why not get a RINO ’12 sticker and keep your options open?
FloatingRock on February 7, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Mitt Romney. What a class act. What a great speech. What a loss to us.
McCain can’t wipe Romney’s shoes.
ctmom on February 7, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Yep, when the announcer said “Romney’s main opponent speaks at 3 PM”, the boos starting coming.
amerpundit on February 7, 2008 at 1:22 PM
I’d like one that can last 4 years…
ricer1 on February 7, 2008 at 1:23 PM
I’ll lose a lot of respect for Mitt if he endorses McCain
dalewalt on February 7, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Apparently you aren’t familiar with Hernandez’ views that the U.S. southwest and Mexico are not two separate countries, but just one territory. McCain wants to be judged by the company he keeps. Hernandez is his Hispanic Outreach Director. You figure it out.
Where do my views come from? They come from right here in Arizona, less than an hour’s drive from the border (the non-existent border, that Juan and his buddies want to erase). We’re on the frontlines here, my friend, and we can see the future. Extreme doesn’t begin to describe it.
AZCoyote on February 7, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Did Mitt endorse McCain or not? (I can take it…give it to me straight…)
JustTruth101 on February 7, 2008 at 1:24 PM
This is all very entertaining. It’s like a funeral: You all are remembering Romney as this staunch, unwavering, perfect conservative the same way a dead bastard is eulogised as a saint.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 7, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Classy.
JDH on February 7, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Exaggerate much?
wardrobedoor on February 7, 2008 at 1:25 PM
So let’s get this straight….
Our “choices” on the Republican side are as follows.
A pissed-off war hero shamnesty shill
A pastor politician (can you be both?)
A kook (OK. Kooks. Keyes is still in.)
Does that about sum it up?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 7, 2008 at 1:25 PM
I agree with what Rush just said, “There are no conservative alternatives.” He was thinking out loud to any potential questions of if Rush was going to put his support behind Gov Huckabee.
Weebork on February 7, 2008 at 1:25 PM
McCain/Romney ‘08????
I don’t see McCain as a 2-termer…Romney would be an awesome relief pitcher. I’m thinking he didn’t burn any big bridges the past few months. Let’s see how nasty Huck gets next week to see if he blows his chance at the #2 job.
JetBlast on February 7, 2008 at 1:25 PM
What a class act though. Romney went out as dignified as possible. The guy went from a nobody to a frontrunner and has a lot to brag about. I loved how he said it wasn’t about him, if it was about him he’d stay in (*cough *cough Paul and Huckabee *Cough) but it’s about our nation and we can’t let the Dems run it. Amen to that.
Luckedout on February 7, 2008 at 1:26 PM
What are you, a liberal RINO pussy?
Hiney Von Pewps on February 7, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Mitt is a political opportunist……….aka RINO.
His flip-flops would make Republicans look like childish hypocrites if he were our nominee after how we treated Lurch.
/pining for Fred!……………..sigh.
omnipotent on February 7, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Romney 2010! Get that socialist shitbird out of the senate!
/too profane for a bumper sticker?
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Sad to see the last arguably conservative candidate drop out.
MadisonConservative on February 7, 2008 at 1:29 PM
BTW, my man Fred! did NOT endorse McCain this time around (he did in 2000, pre amnesty, gang of 14, etc.)
omnipotent on February 7, 2008 at 1:29 PM
If Huckabee has any class he will follow Mitt’s lead. Don’t hold your breath.
JDH on February 7, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Jet,
I disagree with any McCain/Romney 08. If McCain gets the presidency and is just a one-termer, I just don’t see Romney as his VP stabbing his president in the back and running against him in ‘12. Not only would it be political suicide to do so, but such a devious move isn’t within Romney’s character.
I see such a case for Democrats but not Republicans like Romney.
Weebork on February 7, 2008 at 1:29 PM
(Checks List on Clipboard)
Uh…Yep. About Sums it up.
amerpundit on February 7, 2008 at 1:29 PM
There are some times when your principles taste like ashes in your mouth. Watching the end of Mitt’s speech was one of those times.
Jimmie on February 7, 2008 at 1:30 PM
McCain as a token of goodwill might be forced into Mitt as VP, considering Mitt’s goodwill in laying down a sword MAY in fact be the ONLY way McCain can make some type of peacemaking action (not to say it will be enough, per MM the other day).
Huck laying it down now just makes him look like a me-tooer. Mitt has class to do it now, and this way.
SkinnerVic on February 7, 2008 at 1:30 PM
The problem is going to be that it is all about Juan McCain
ScottyDog on February 7, 2008 at 1:30 PM
I guess I don’t see why he feels he needs to endorse McCain at this point. I suppose the point that he doesn’t want to undermine the war on terror is a good one, BUT, if we get amnesty that will create problems that will make the WOT moot.
echosyst on February 7, 2008 at 1:30 PM
JustTruth 101 yes, he did. He wants a unified party to keep the socialists out of the WH.
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:30 PM
SECOND LOOK AT…AT…AT…ronpaul?
Jimmie on February 7, 2008 at 1:31 PM
I’ve been reading Doris Kearns-Godwin’s “Team of Rivals” about Abe Lincoln and how he won the Republican nomination and then appointed his 3 main political rivals to his cabinet. Very fascinating. And it got me to thinking, if McCain won, he’d do well by putting his rivals in his cabinet. Mitt as Sec of Treasury, Fred as DHS, Huckabee as ??? uh, I don’t know. Actually, maybe this wouldn’t work…
krabbas on February 7, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Well aint that just a knee slapper how all the Anti-Fred! crowd accused him of being in McCain’s pocket, when in the end, it was the entire rest of the Republican field who was!
matd on February 7, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Because the alternative is Huckabee in the primary and then Hildabeast or BHO in the general.
phronesis on February 7, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Crap…I’d better start reading up on the Federal Reserve and the Gold Standard. Is it too late to buy tin foil? What’s the official word on black helicopters - good or bad?
Jimmie on February 7, 2008 at 1:32 PM
In 1980 Reagan won the Republican nomination even though many republican moderates said he was too old and too far to the right. Many rpublican moderates threated to sit out in 1980.
Reagan reminded moderates that in 1976 not only did Reagan endorce Ford he actively campaigned for him even after the COnservatives backing him threatened to sit out. Reagan told them he stood for unity in 1976 and that he deserved the same consideration in 1980.
The moderates backed Reagan even though they had misgivngs about him. And reagan suprized them and won easily.
If the moderates had sat out in 1980 we would have had President Jimmy Carter for 4 more years and no Ronald Reagan. Reagan was right both in 1976 and 1980. We owe it to the moderates to give them as much conseideration now as they did to us in 1980. If they hadnt would have never been and President Reagan.
Give them their chance so they cant pull the same stunt on us when we get someone they dont disagree with.
William Amos on February 7, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Mitt is setting up for 2012. He has 4 years to prove himself. I think the whole party can see the Republicans are going to get steam-rolled this year and I don’t think it would help Mitt to go down with the McTitanic ship.
Let it be Huck. The two will sink together. Mitt will come back in 2012 (if we still have a country left , um I mean , remaining). He exited a true gentleman.
If you can’t see the disaster in November, you’re crazy.
By the way, rumor has it that Gore is going to endorse Obama. Obama will be the nominee. Obama will beat McTitanic.
stenwin77 on February 7, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Why on earth would Romney want to be VP?
Sec Treasury for a year, then leave to beat Kerry in 2010, sure.
Yeah, I’m quite wedded to my kooky dream. Let me have it for a day or two LOL
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:32 PM
I give up. If you need me, I’ll be digging a cave to inhabit in Canada.
Numenorean on February 7, 2008 at 1:33 PM
krabbas,
I’m curious, does what you’re reading happen to mention the reason for Lincoln appointing his opponents? I mean, did he do it as a peacemaking offer, or because they were well qualified for the position?
Weebork on February 7, 2008 at 1:33 PM
LOL. I know - what the deluded don’t realise is the funeral they are watching is also their own before they pass to the virtual world of Ron Paul nuttiness.
Pax americana on February 7, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Romney would be a much better selection than Huck, but my guess is Romney would not help McCain much, particularly in the South where he needs major help. And it would solidify the perception that Romney was a RINO feigning conservatism for election year purposes.
If Romney ever wants to get to the Oval Office on his own, he should say all the right things about McCain (only because he is the nominee) and steer clear of McCain.
flyfisher on February 7, 2008 at 1:34 PM
stenwin77 Only if Obama has help from you and your compatriots. Congrats if you deliver all 3 branches of government to socialists. Great job.
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Farewell Mitt.
It’s been real.
You did the right thing. You’re a class act through and through.
I hope we have not seen the last of you.
Hawkins1701 on February 7, 2008 at 1:35 PM
That’s my thinking on this, too. I know the screams of “There’s no difference between McCain and the Dems” are coming as I type this, but that’s not true on a host of issues.
McCain is not my first choice, none of the ones left are. He was not even in my top five, but compared to the other side, he’s better. The War. Pro-life. The War. Spending. The War. Judges. The War.
I would rather not be faced with a choice between McCain and Hillary (or Obama) this November, but if that’s what I’m left with, then it’s an easy choice.
If Romney does endorse McCain, he’s doing the right thing for him, the party and even conservatism (imagine the possibilities of a Hillary appointed Supreme Court).
wardrobedoor on February 7, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Well, Huckabee got his “two man race” wish.
I will be glad when McCain trounces the Mormon-hating minister. I imagine now that Romney has suspended his campaign, Huck loses his “there might be a MORMON in the White House!” support.
JMac might just change his views on Romney, but as Huckabee is on a one-man Mormon-hating crusade, he will squander whatever little reputation he had.
BKennedy on February 7, 2008 at 1:35 PM
SkinnerVic on February 7, 2008 at 1:30 PM
We did what we could here in Pima.
I’m proud to have worked hard to support such a class act.
*sniffle*
*sigh*
*sucking. it. up.*
How ’bout that Bee guy?
Deety on February 7, 2008 at 1:35 PM
William Amos on February 7, 2008 at 1:32 PM
You make an interesting proposal.
Weebork on February 7, 2008 at 1:35 PM
I gave examples, and I’m not exaggerating. Tell me where the Conservative issues are being promoted. Seriously. I’d like to know. You’re one of those moderates who say do it for the Party, aren’t you? If you think a guy that shills for Independent, Blue-Dog Democrat, and Moderate GOPers and talks about Conservatives like their and their ideas are dog crap is doing Reagan’s work, you need to look at your conservative principals again.
Thanks for the support!
Sultry Beauty on February 7, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Why not? He thinks “correctly” on immigration. And if the Democratics favor someone who is consistently against the war, guess who wins that contest.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 7, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Even if there’s some truth to that, there’s no point in beating a dead horse. For all his past faults, today Mitt did the honorable thing by dropping out and deserves credit for that.
I’ve been more critical of him than most, but criticizing him now that he’s out isn’t terribly classy. Best of luck to him.
Hollowpoint on February 7, 2008 at 1:36 PM
As much as I wanted Mitt to be POTUS, the bright side of him dropping out is we do not have to look a Schmucakabee’s smug face much longer.
EJDolbow on February 7, 2008 at 1:36 PM
The irony is thick and delicious. I’m still glad I voted for Fred! in CA on Tuesday. And if the matchup in November is Hillary versus McShamnesty I’ll be writing Fred! in.
HebrewToYou on February 7, 2008 at 1:37 PM
I’m not, yet, convinced of the former, but the latter is absolutely confirmed. I admit that when I was in college, I was a huge Clinton/democrat supporter (naively). Then I was learned in the ways of conservatism and found myself identifying with those principles. That realization had me seeing the push towards socialism that the Democrat party allows and welcomes.
With the way that pundits now speak that McCain now has to reach out to the right is indicative of where he stands ground to begin with. It’s an absurd revelation that a republican nominee has to reach out to the base because his platform is embedded elsewhere.
geckomon on February 7, 2008 at 1:37 PM
ecosyst, OK let’s take the extreme result of your comment. Would you rather live in Mexico or Iran?
I’m a woman with a daughter. Mexico wins hands down, as much of a shithole as it is.
Get yourself together man!
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Or perhaps you really do admire the Zimbabwe “miracle” that Mugabe has pulled off?
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:38 PM
I guess unity isn’t only in Pa.
Romney still has my respect, more than ever. He sees what is happening, and is getting out of the way.
Be happy, moderates:Clinton inc. just got their dream ‘opponent’ for Hillary. Watch the media’s adulation for the Maverick turn into a tide of “He’s too old, too cranky-even his Republican base hates him!”
Like sands through an hourglass,
so are the days of our lives.
Doug on February 7, 2008 at 1:38 PM
What a great speech by Mitt. It was like watching Reagan 25 years ago. It’s no wonder the liberals (including those in the RNC) hated him. He showed the fire that conservatives have been looking for. Unfortunately, the MSM only stuck cameras in front of the liberals. The American people should have had an opportunity to see the Mitt we saw today.
Depressing!
orlandocajun on February 7, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Poor deluded fools. If Obama gets in the only thing the GOP will be holding in 2012 is a wake. He will be 10 times harder to beat as incumbent. Willard’s presidential hopes are, to put it mildly, finished.
Pax americana on February 7, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Both. He barely won the nomination by setting himself up as everyone’s 2nd choice and then winning when the convention was brokered. So, he did have to build some credibility. But all the men had their qualifications. It’s really fascinating how he leveraged of their strengths while managed their egos. Lincoln was really an amazing leader (like that needs to be said). It’s a long read, but a good one if you’re into history.
krabbas on February 7, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Now my choices in Indiana are really limited. As of this time, Mitt was the only candidate listed on the Repub side and Hillary Rotten (aka Her Thighness!) is the only one on the Socialist side.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 7, 2008 at 1:39 PM
Hollowpoint, amen.
Hebrew, yeah because enabling a dem victory will be so great for conservative Jews. Especially enabling an Obama victory.
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:39 PM
Well observed, funky.
Pax americana on February 7, 2008 at 1:41 PM
How is it that Mitt can back McCain but Mitt backers cant ?
William Amos on February 7, 2008 at 1:42 PM
What tripe.
Sultry Beauty on February 7, 2008 at 1:42 PM
William Amos on February 7, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Because Mitt’s mutated into another RINO! Bwhahaha.
Pax americana on February 7, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Re-pre-transformation?
geckomon on February 7, 2008 at 1:45 PM
Really, before you consider enabling a dem victory, I’d make sure you don’t own any property in any of these places:
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:45 PM
I never backed Mitt so it doesn’t apply to me. Unlike most sheeple, I don’t back a Party or a candidate, I back a political philosophy. My idealogy is not represented anywhere in the United States of America. I get a lot of lip service but the candidates I see don’t actually believe it or want to implement it. Not in its purest form anyway. Oh, how I miss Ronald Reagan’s voice.
Sultry Beauty on February 7, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Endorsement tonight is NOT Mitt: Romney will not attend a previously scheduled GOP dinner tonight in Maryland where former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich will endorse McCain.
bnelson44 on February 7, 2008 at 1:46 PM
“A second look at Ron Paul?” [paraphrased]
Sarcasm I hope?
Weebork on February 7, 2008 at 1:46 PM
NO MORE RINO-CALLING, please people.
This isn’t a game. My husband wears the uniform. Please.
funky chicken on February 7, 2008 at 1:47 PM
I’m not a Jew, nor do I think a Democrat Victory to be any worse than a McCain Victory. Both prospects make me violently ill. I’m a conservative first and a Republican second. McCain and the GOP can take a long walk off a short pier.
If you don’t have your principles, what do you have?
HebrewToYou on February 7, 2008 at 1:47 PM
I think that says it all.
Pax americana on February 7, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Actually no, just the opposite. I just don’t enjoy seeing Republicans and conservatives act like liberals screaming “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” because our favorite candidate didn’t win.
I view Reagan’s influence as being so large that no setback (nominating McCain) is going erase all that. McCain is not and will never be powerful enough to destroy what Reagan built.
We need to step back from the emotions and look at things logically. As to your comment toward me, assuming the worst in fellow conservatives is not a good trait to carry into a general election or anytime really.
Just so you know where I’m coming from: I voted for Thompson in the SC primary. I love having Jim DeMint as my senator and Mark Sanford as my governor and I hate the fact that no conservative alternative to Lindsey Graham has a prayer of beating him in his senate race. I’m all conservative - fiscally, socially and defense wise, but sure I’m a “RINO.”
wardrobedoor on February 7, 2008 at 1:49 PM
krabbas on February 7, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Thanks for the info. It is fascinating to know that.
Weebork on February 7, 2008 at 1:49 PM
That’s what we have to rally around now. I’m voting for McCain for only that reason.
krabbas on February 7, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Supporting Mitt Romney?
Pax americana on February 7, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Ex-tex on February 7, 2008 at 1:50 PM
I never supported Mitt Romney.
HebrewToYou on February 7, 2008 at 1:52 PM
You know what, I’d do it again in an instant for Mitt. Getting out an actually working towards something makes you appreciate this nation. I would have been imprisioned, shot, or tortured in, oh a half dozen countries I can think of right off the top of my head, for standing on the corner with a sign like I did.
BTW, Too bad that nasty punk in the Dodge Magnum didn’t have the sack to come talk to me. He yelled a couple slurs, made a U-Turn, and parked for gas on the BACK side of the station so he didn’t have to confront me or see me.
SkinnerVic on February 7, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Well, I don’t think you needed to call me a fool but I think Americans will have enough of Obama’s taxes and failed programs. Sort of like Jimmy Carter’s lines at the gas pump and 17% interest rates.
The problem with all of the Dem’s promises is that they are so expensive.
You could be right. He might be successful and would be pretty hard to beat in 2012. I’m hoping not.
stenwin77 on February 7, 2008 at 1:54 PM
I have been a conservative far longer than you. My very first vote was for Ronald Reagan.
Just like Conservatism is larger than one man it is equally larger than John McCain. Even if he doesnt carry our banner we should carry our banner next to his. Why ? because our enemies need to know we are united in the face of their worst threats.
The Jihadist kill and maim and watch our elections with complete interest. Even know they make plans to murder to influence our elections. Our soldiers are in harms way waiting for the Jihadist election wave of attacks.
If we divide now we give them exactly what they want. A weak america who dances to their tune. An america that runs and hides and is divided and fighting amoungst ourselves is a terrorist dream vision.
McCain sucks that is true. But I wont give the terrorist their victory. Too many died in Iraq to turn around and let the democrats pull them out and hand Al Qaeda the biggest victory in its history. over 6,000 americans dead since 9/10 2001 and its still going on. If we divide and sit out Bin LAden will be crowing about how he acheived an end to the Bush policy and how jihadism works.
So Im not thinking about a conservative movement before America. Im thinking about America that needs the conservative movement more than ever. I wouldnt back down if Al Qaeda had a gun to my head I sure will not back down because I get John McCain was our nominee. To me Im the one staying true to my conservative principles by keeping Hillary and Obama out of office. Not for whats best for Conservatives but for what is best for America.
William Amos on February 7, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Reagan was a RINO.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 7, 2008 at 1:56 PM
DUDE! He just did! He just got people who are for Border Enforcement to vote him as their Presidential Candidate after he tried to shoove Shamnesty down our throats and call us Nativists. Your comment says it all.
Sultry Beauty on February 7, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Um, no. I’m a conservative and only a Republican because that is the best place (currently) to advance that agenda. In the future, it may not be, but for now it is. There are conservatives in the GOP. Good men and women doing good Reaganesqe work. I’m not jumping ship on them to make myself feel better by chasing some no-chance third party.
If you (and Hiney) want to argue that with me, that’s fine. The issue may be debatable, but you don’t do conservatism any favors by assuming anyone that disagrees with you on that is a “RINO” or Party-first person.
wardrobedoor on February 7, 2008 at 1:58 PM
I can’t wait for McShamnesty’s speech…I expect it to go something like this:
My friends, trust me, I won’t cum in your mouth (again, winking)
Blah, Blah POW, BLAH , BLAH, dems love OSAMA, blah, blah, I don’t like terrorists, blah, blah, I love conservatives (when they’re kissing my ass)
We’ll agree to disagree and you’ll vote for me because I believe you have no choice so suck it conservatives.
After speech McLiar calls Sen Kennedy says, yep they SWALLOWED again, what a bunch of f’n morons.
jwp1964 on February 7, 2008 at 1:58 PM
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