Mitt’s son: Romney could jump back in
posted at 11:02 am on February 25, 2008 by Allahpundit
If the Brooks nightmare scenario materializes and someone proves that Maverick was shtupping Vicki Iseman in return for lobbyist favors, then yeah, he might drop out. He could survive in the sense of limping along to November, but with the myth of “straight talk” exploded in so spectacular a fashion he’d be fatally wounded. That would create a vacuum into which Huck, presumably, would move — unless someone blocked him. Enter the Romney:
Josh Romney, one of former Gov. Mitt Romney’s five sons, says it’s “possible” his father may rejoin the race for the White House, either as a vice presidential candidate or seek to become the Republican Party’s standard bearer if the campaign of Sen. John McCain falters…
He’s asked about speculation that given the McCain troubles his father might re-enter the Republican race either as a candidate for the top spot or as the party nominee’s vice presidential partner and Romney replies it’s “possible.” Then, he adds, “unlikely, but possible.”
It was the first sign from the Romney camp or family that the former Massachusetts governor’s political plans for 2008 were anything but over.
Such a move could provide a possible rallying point for conservatives, who awaited a perfect conservative candidate and held back from supporting Romney all during 2007 while the campaigns of other conservatives including Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback and Fred Thompson collapsed.
Exit question: Who else besides Mitt would jump in to try to fill the void? You don’t think…
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I think you may be right. Roger L. Simon had a great observation about how creepy the support for Obama is getting. Total cult of personality. McCain has an opportunity to call Obama out for being the limousine liberal with no real world experience that he is. Think of it as a “where’s the beef?” moment. Hillary can’t do it because Hillary’s resume is just as weak as Obama’s. Say what you will about McCain, and I for one do not like his positions on shamnesty, taxes and the First Amendment, but he DOES have demonstrated leadership skills and has established himself as an independent thinker.
Outlander on February 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM
It’s still going to happen. Nothing can change it.
Geronimo on February 25, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Finally, common sense prevails. Must be a new guy.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 12:33 PM
So you’re unhappy with McCain. A lot of us are. Aside from that, it there a point or purpose behind the venom, or is it just venting on your part?
Maybe he’ll win, maybe he won’t. Some conservatives won’t vote for him, some will. However, the calls for him to drop out and the doom-and-gloom predictions hardly seem productive.
Hollowpoint on February 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Your attention to detail, or more precisely lack there of, is showing. More than one person commented on your poll quoting. The fact that you missed them also helps others to understand your support for McCain; it’s easy to support him when you don’t pay attention to details.
Again, it will be telling to see if you stop quoting those polls as soon as it gets to the general election and McCain falls behind by double digits.
The complete lack of any intricacy to your thinking is almost offensive. You would like him to stand behind positions that he has left behind him. That makes a whole lot of sense. Ok, no, it makes no sense.
Do you really think that you are more intelligent and insightful that those that have met and dealt personally with Romney? That you know more about his change of heart/pivot points on certain issues than he himself? That you can know what is in his heart of hearts, but others are just being “hoodwinked”?
You seem to believe that people cannot change, while at the same time supporting the one person on the GOP side that has actually become MORE liberal over the last 8 years.
Voidseeker on February 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
da chosin one–whassup with the hate–you get a beat down by a missionary or what? “lighten up Francis”, geez
fnhaole on February 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Now that even the dumbest republicans are starting to see what the smarter republicans figured out a long time ago, namely, that John McCain and the Straight Talk Express is a horrible liberal fraud, perhaps a true conservative with intelligence, Mitt Romney, can come back in and save the country from a terrible election cycle.
amen
Roger Waters on February 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Can The Chosen One be limited to 100 posts a day? That would make the forum more readable and would force him/her/it to attempt to find a life.
Roger Waters on February 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
funky chicken on February 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM
heh, I know that guy—(not personally, but close!) What a #$%^ All the AF I knew hated the man, no respect for him at all. Kinda like when you stood to toast the President (Slick Willy) and say “To the President” and stand quietly and not drink. Saw that at many a dining out, and many included McPeak in the non-toast when he was there.
dish on February 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Romney? (my hero.)
Anyone clinging to polls 8 to 9 months out is just, um, well, ah, C-R-A-Z-Y !! not to mention, setting one’s self up for total humilitation.
Explain to me why inheriting money is illegal or immoral. Again, why is it ok to MARRY (VIA ADULTERY) YOUR MONEY but not to inherit it?
Still haven’t answered the question.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Roger Waters on February 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Sorry, nothing get’s me fired up like Romenee.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Well, I like the phony guy myself. He hasn’t told to “shut the f#$% up” or called me a “racist” because I want secure borders, not only from the illegal immigrants, but also the drug dealers and God knows what else (terrorists).
I like a guy who can straighten out a corrupt Olympics and get it up and running. I like a guy who can govern in a state like Massachusettes, just like our guy Tim Pawlenty here in MN. Takes a lot of guts to get up every day and do battle with you opponents in government and take on the local rags; here in MN its The Star and Sickle.
Did Mitt flip-flop? Yes, maybe he did, but he came down on the right side of being peo-life.
Also, McShamnesty smeared Mitt in the last debate about timetables to get out of Iraq. I don’t know where you have ever worked, but timetables are always the tool of measuring success against your goals. He is a successful businessman and that is how he thinks. Am I succeeding and am I reaching my projected goal?
Judges? Mitt for sure would pick conservative judges and let the fur fly. McAngry would “reach across the aisle” and pick whatever the other side wants.
I’ve even picked up your habit of misspelling your opposed candidates name. Not a good reflection on me.
cjs1943 on February 25, 2008 at 12:40 PM
I told you, I’ll vote for McCain when he gets rid of Juah Hernandez, says he’ll pardon Ramos and Compeon, and puts a conservative on the ticket. I will. I will NEVER vote for a Dem.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 12:40 PM
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
TCO is really, really good at that. Check back in an hour, it’ll be buried down in the comments.
On Topic—I raise my hands(do-over primary season), and hope for Fred again. If only to watch him debate Obamamamama. I’d pay-per-view for that.
dish on February 25, 2008 at 12:40 PM
mitt is a class he will never do it execpt if the nyt story is true
al on February 25, 2008 at 12:42 PM
dish, yeah, I’m an anybody-but-Obama gal myself.
Having Merrill “Tony” McPeak as his big military advisor was just icing on that cake, of course.
funky chicken on February 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Voidseeker on February 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Mav said he learned his lesson on immigration and promises to close the border immediately. Has Mav “left that position behind”? Also, I don’t pretend to be a conservative. Everyone here knows I’m a moderate. My pops taught me to stick to my guns, I guess mitt learned from his pops to say whatever it takes to get elected.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM
And yet, you have no problem(s) with John McCain? That is high-larious. Perhaps McCain isn’t leaning left enough for you?
I have to ask some questions here, to get a feel for what Chosen is thinking;
1. Are you confident in the SCotUS nominees that a President McCain would put before a largely liberal/Democratic body?
2. Are you confident that a President McCain would be able to secure our borders from intruders and protect our sovereignty from a large (illegal) populace unwilling to assimilate? The economical toll alone of these illegal aliens is staggering, not to mention the myriad of other consequences.
3. Are you confident that a President McCain could comprehend the economic principle that lower taxes will spur growth and prosperity? He claims to have a poor understanding economics, so whom will he be depending on for advice?
4. Are you confident that a President McCain will not lead us into wasting billions of dollars on Global Warming (oh, I’m sorry, that’s become, “Climate Change” now, so that all the bases are covered…/sarc) at the expense of our economic standing in the world?
5. What do you think of McCain’s energy policies? Will he bring us into the 21st century and push for more clean, cheap, safe energy (nuclear, in case you’re wondering) or will he pursue money pits like wind? What about energy independence? Will he promote tapping ANWR for oil or continue our dependence on OPEC?
Come on, give us a clue as to what you see in your candidate, beyond his noble service to his country, that makes you such as staunch supporter.
Please?
Geministorm on February 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Well said.
I’d rather have a “flopper” that flopped to the “right” side than someone who has “flipped” over to the Dems, and is proud of it.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Forget Newt. If McCain dropped out, only Romney and Huckabee would be eligible by RNC rules ( won a majority of delegates in at least 5 states is the rule ).
2,381 delegates is an odd number so there won’t be a tie between the two contestants. If someone refused to vote or voted for a non qualified candidate, that delegate would be replaced with one of the alternates.
Buddahpundit on February 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Oh, don’t ASK him… he’ll tell you anyway !!! THE CHOSEN ONE is pro-amnesty.
Are you new? Welcome !
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 12:48 PM
You are more eloquent than I am.
cjs1943 on February 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
funky chicken on February 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I used to be anybody but Hillary, but now I’m having to eat those words…
And Weasley Clark is being named as one of her choices for VP.
Sigh.
dish on February 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
So why is JUAN HERNANDAZ (Senor Open -Borders) ON HIS STAFF?
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
I did not know that. Thanks for the info.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Perhaps you misunderstood your father? I think he probably meant that you should tough out poor weather, not that you should be unbending in your thoughts and positions. That would be very poor advice otherwise.
Geministorm on February 25, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Wake me in 2011.
Zorro on February 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM
A liberal by any other name is still a liberal.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Newt’s not electable. Romney I would campaign, donate and knock on doors for. If Romney is the nominee, his campaign is a campaign for conservatism, so even if he loses, the message is out there and concurrent races by conservatives in Congress can pick up on the synergy (financially and motivationally).
McCain’s campaign is a campaign for McCain.
spmat on February 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM
This is par for the Repub course. A million bits of dirt have slipped thru the cracks with the Clintoons and just one bit re-surfaces with McPain and they are calling for him to withdraw from the race. It’s like I may have said here before: The RNC is an inept, sniveling chicken—- organization even when they want to win.
This is why even tho I’m a conservative I can’t join the party that’s supposed to represent conservative values. I spent most of my adult life going thru the difficult transformation from far left anti-American lunatic to a adult conservative Patriot so I ain’t gonna make it all for naught.
Christine on February 25, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Dude. Congress. We need a voice somewhere. Start sending your money to congressional races around the country where conservatives are running. Campaign for your local conservative state senators and house member, as well as your state’s national congressmen.
Man, we need a movement leader badly. Even a party leader that cared about supporting conservatives would suffice.
spmat on February 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM
What candidate were you for originally? Interesting background.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Oh yea, I know the double speak of ‘Repub moderate’. It translates to LIBERAL. I’ll give you some good examples: Michael Medved, most of the Repubs in Congresss, including McPain and the POTUS–George, Open Border, Bush.
Christine on February 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
dish Ewwwwwwwww
funky chicken on February 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
The thought of THE CHOSEN ONE with a gun is frankly, frightening !
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
New Mexico: McCain vs. Obama Rasmussen McCain 44, Obama 44 Tie
Uh oh. Mav’s up Nationally. Up in Penn and New Mexico. Two states that have gone blue in the last decade. If he keeps picking off 04′ blue states, this election will resemble Reagan beating Mondale.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:12 PM
Political reasons aside, we really do need someone who knows how economies work. We are entering, what looks like, the worst recession in generations.
None of the “front runners” have a clue on how to deal with the situation without thrusting us into a full blown depression. In my opinion, Mitt fills this void. I would love to see him back in the race.
voiceofreason on February 25, 2008 at 1:12 PM
Your ignorance is showing again TCO. Maybe you’re the one who needs to put down the Doob.
Buy Danish on February 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Buy Danish on February 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Ignorance? Why do you think Romeny lost? He had a nice presidential appearance, spoke well, had a ton of cash, and a terrific organization on the ground. Please explain your opinion on why he lost everywhere he went. If possible.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:20 PM
I’ll try to explain that one. Mormon bigotry by Huckabee’s followers.
cjs1943 on February 25, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Venom? Venting?
No, I think my principled opposition to the “shutting up and supporting McCain” crowd comes from resentment and true outrage. The whole primary process was fixed by the McCain/Rudy crowd to exclude the social conservatives and “Jesus freaks” that were the keystone to GWB’s two election victories. Rudy was bad enough but McCain’s nomination is nothing but a slap in the face by one elitist arm of the GOP against the rank-and-file base. I’m simply not going to give unquestioning support to a man who, less than a year ago, was calling me a racist because I was against blanket amnesty of the illegal aliens already in the country. And neither should anyone else.
Those that think McCain should drop out are just being silly. He’s not going anywhere. McCain sees the Presidency as his birthright and spent the last eight years acting like a spoiled petulant child waiting to “get back” at those Jesus freaks who put GWB in office over him.
Beyond that, the gloom-and-doom predictions may be counterproductive but that doesn’t mean they are inaccurate. McCain has some real problems when it comes to personality, charisma, and connecting with ordinary Americans. He comes off as stiff, cold, and ancient. Throw in the way McCain has alienated his base (and refuses to mend fences) with the fact that the Democrats are begining to unify behind Obama and there is only one conclusion. McCain’s campaign has some real problems it will be hard, if not impossible, for him to overcome in a general election.
highhopes on February 25, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Josh Romney is jumping the gun here. John McCain and Vicki Iseman are just being smeared for being professionals by the NY Crimes.
HotAirJosef on February 25, 2008 at 1:26 PM
cjs1943 on February 25, 2008 at 1:25 PM
I hate to say it, but there may be a fair amount of truth to it.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Also, McCain endorsement by NH Union-Leader may have helped him over the edge there.
In SC you had Fred, Huck and Mitt splitting votes.
Also the fact that NH is a semi-open primary (Indies can vote as they choose) and SC is an open primary (anybody can vote for either party) helped McCain and hinder Mitt.
Some people think Crist’s endorsement helped McCain in Florida.
All this gave McCain that “image” of a frontrunner.
The early states have got to become closed primaries. It’s a mess otherwise.
INC on February 25, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Geronimo on February 25, 2008 at 11:40 AM
With the old horse being closer to the mule because he is a product of being too close to the donkey.
The Chosen One, class envy, name calling, telling people to shut up—-go join the Democrats, it will be like coming home.
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 1:30 PM
again. I have a feeling that there are more moderates than conservatives in the republican party? How can I prove this notion? I know, have an election and count the votes.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:33 PM
I’ll repeat:
Anyone clinging to polls 8 to 9 months out is just, um, well, ah, C-R-A-Z-Y !! not to mention, setting one’s self up for total humilitation.
Oh, by the way, have you figured out yet why Mitt is evil because he legally and morally inherited his money and McCain is to be exaulted because he married his money -and took the Adultery Road to get it? Just wondered.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 1:34 PM
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/horseraceblog/2008/02/the_romney_campaign_rip.html
Interesting column. Romney’s son might want to try a big cup of STFU for a few more weeks. This is tacky behavior, if nothing else.
funky chicken on February 25, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Utahns may get the chance to vote for a Romney this November after all — Josh Romney, the son of former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, says he’s considering a run for Congress.
Of course, there’s always the possibility that Mitt Romney may end up on the ballot as a vice presidential candidate — or even, some suggest, the party’s nominee if the campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., continues to falter.
Josh Romney told the Deseret Morning News that after a year of campaigning across country for his father, he’s been approached to run as a Republican against 2nd Congressional District Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah.
“I haven’t ruled it out,” Josh Romney, 32, of Millcreek, said of becoming a candidate himself. “I’m pretty young, but I’ve had good experience on the campaign trail.” Plus, he said, he likely could count on his father’s supporters here in Utah. Link
al on February 25, 2008 at 1:36 PM
I take it you don’t like Mitt. Why not?
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Before I get accused of being a Romney hater, I posted the column as a informational thing…..
the last thing the Romney family wants to look like is some kind of crazy Al Gore of the GOP.
Way too eager to jump on a negative NY Times smear article, and a poor loser all at the same time.
Not appealing or attractive.
funky chicken on February 25, 2008 at 1:45 PM
This won’t happen. Mitt will “wait his turn” like most GOP hopefuls do. I’m sure he probably sees his dropping as paying his dues to the party, and feeling he’ll be the logical choice down the road because of it.
I can’t imagine him jeopardizing any goodwill he may have fostered by acting like Mike Huckabee is now.
ArtLindsey on February 25, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Gee. Josh Romenee considering a run for congress. You don’t say. Keeping the family tradition alive and well. lol. rolling on ground. lol. kicking and screaming. lol tears. lol
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:52 PM
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:33 PM
You can not run a party on the backs of moderates. You have to stand for something.
I would say there is a very large percentage who are fiscally conservative
A smaller but still very large percentage who are security conservative.
And a smaller but still very large percentage who are socially conservative.
The only percentage where you may have an argument is moderates may out those conservatives who are strong on all three legs ( security, fiscally, and socially ) but overall most Republicans, or rather Americans have at least one leg of conservatism that they are passionate about. The trick is The Chosen one, is not winning, but what do you stand for? Its like winning the race, but cheating the whole way…so you get the trophy, big deal. If I wanted to just win, I would join the Obama camp, as he will win. The trick is, is if we can convince enough people that Conservatism is the best option, then it won’t matter who is elected, because the People will chose the right one every time. When we focus on just winning, you lose honor, and when you lose that, you have nothing.
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Still think people need to learn the difference between: Pointing out a persons record -vs- “attacks”. There is a BIG difference! I got so sick of hearing that word “attack” every time Romney would point out facts about McCain. A liberal vote, amnesty, voting against tax cuts,etc. etc. Nothing Romney pointed out was a lie or an “attack”.
kcd on February 25, 2008 at 1:55 PM
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Here we go again. A butcher followed his dad into the trade. So do doctors, lawyers, (in my case) military personnel, shopkeepers, etcetera, etcetera. Your snarky comment means what?
/besides your flaming bias, I mean.
dish on February 25, 2008 at 1:56 PM
I was referring to your ignorance of the facts about how Mitt earned his money, not your punditry in hindsight. You make it sound like all he did was invest some inherited wealth in the stock market and got lucky.
As for why he lost, IMO, it was because conservatives wasted time diddling around with Fred and didn’t get behind Mitt until it was too late. That and Huck’s despicable class-warfare game, which you seem all too eager to play.
Buy Danish on February 25, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Anybody know what happened to CSdeven? Was he here only to knock on Thompson? Did he stop caring about the election when Thompson dropped out or did his contract expire? Maybe he is still here in some sock-puppet form yet to be identified. Just wondering.
TBinSTL on February 25, 2008 at 1:57 PM
The problem I have with McCain is where he should be strong as a conservative, he is moderate, and where it would be OK to be moderate…he is liberal.
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Don’t laugh, we could use all the help we can get to unseat ANY dimocrats in the house or senate.
kcd on February 25, 2008 at 1:58 PM
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 1:54 PM
I am a fiscal conservative.
I am a national security conservative or hawk.
On social issues gay marriage, prayer in school, abortion, etc. I don’t really have strong convictions, but can see both sides of these arguments.
Result as of hotair readers:
Gay flaming liberal.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:59 PM
I forgot to mention, I think that Josh Romney’s comments are being spun way more than he intended. I could tell a reporter that Mitt might come back in if something happens, or that he could take a VP spot. That is hardly headline news.
The only interesting thing is the possibility of him running for Congress.
Buy Danish on February 25, 2008 at 2:00 PM
I’m going to give it ten minutes before Stenwin77 or someone else uses a few words from my previous post in an attempt to trash me.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 2:02 PM
FIFTH LOOK AT A BROKERED CONVENTION!
liquidflorian on February 25, 2008 at 2:06 PM
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Could it be because you are for McCain? And keep saying moderates are where its at? And having a fit over Romney but a love fest over McCain?
Fiscal conservative, yet are spewing class warfare?
A hawk, yet give McCain a pass?
On social issues, I tend to be libertarian…I disagree with wicked behavior, but think it isn’t the business of the federal government. Local or state governments can enforce whatever social law they want.
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 2:07 PM
I’ve been wondering the same thing. I miss having him around.
RushBaby on February 25, 2008 at 2:08 PM
We’re still waiting to hear how much you admire McCain’s way of “earning” his money. As in marrying the daughter of a gazillionaire and wooing her while his WIFE suffered with illness at home with his children… (ADULTERY).
I’m not here to judge McCain but when you villify Romney because he has money… I’d like an explanation why money is ok for McCain and not for Romney.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 2:12 PM
One could only hope.
funky chicken on February 25, 2008 at 2:13 PM
“Mav” (eye-roll) has not said that he will close the border, only that he has learned his lesson. But you defeat yourself by asking the question: either 1) McCain’s HAS left it behind, 2) he is flip-floping/lying. If it is 1) then you cannot accuse Romney of flip-flopping for saying changes he made years ago were positions he has left behind. If it is 2) then you are a hypocrite for supporting a flip-flopper while accusing Romney supporters of doing so. Poor move.
Too bad your pops did not teach you to be honest.
Everywhere? He actually was first in many states, and in those he was not he was second in all but one. You need to ask your pops to teach you what “lost everywhere” actually means. He was first in delegates while dealing with all the other campaigns and candidates, not to mention the press running against him. If the press had not wanted McCain to win so they could destroy him later on (he is the second worst candidate for the GOP), Romney would have won. All the press on McCain was positive from the MSM during the primaries because they did not want the GOP to put Romney up against their guy/gal on the Dem side.
Voidseeker on February 25, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Could it be because you say one thing about yourself, but then make those things lies with other statements/comments you make?
Nice job dropping the “Gay” in there, as everyone here is so anti-homosexual ya know. We are not the ones making you seem like a liberal, your hypocritical statements make you look like one. Don’t like it, think a little more before you post.
Voidseeker on February 25, 2008 at 2:20 PM
JUAN HERNANDEZ says Mav lied.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 2:21 PM
If anyone here is good at photoshop, i’d almost pay a king’s ransom to see the obama picture altered. Instead of that walking stick, can someone replace it with an ak47. Pleeeeeeeeeeeaaasssse.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 2:24 PM
I’m surprised any of you take this Chosen person seriously. I sure as heck don’t, which is why I can laugh at the nonsense that spills from his head.
fourstringfuror on February 25, 2008 at 2:36 PM
fourstringfuror on February 25, 2008 at 2:36 PM
There you go. A little levity in the house.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 2:38 PM
again. I have a feeling that there are more moderates than conservatives in the republican party? How can I prove this notion? I know, have an election and count the votes.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 1:33 PM
There are too many factors to just count the votes. Rather look at how people react to lower taxes / balanced budget; The border and the war on terror; Family Values. If conservatism is dead, why then did every candidate running as a Republican tried to redefine themselves as conservative, including the mav?
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Being from Texas (largest number of Republicans of any state, look it up), I am by no means happy that my choices have been whittled down to John “get off my lawn” McAmnesty, “Tax ‘em if ya’ got ‘em” Huckabee, and yet again “Crazy as a (put your explicative here) house rat” Ron Paul. But if McCain is the pick, then what else can we do? Vote Dem? Sit it out and let the Dems win? The possibility of a Romney (or someone else who leans a little more conservative) returning to the contest is a pipe dream at best, and it distracts us from the problem we are currently in. Somewhere down the line we are going to have to get behind someone. Like I said before, I NOT happy about it, but McAmnesty would be a far better choice than any alternative that the Dem socialists are propping up. I’m just sayin’
RINO_Hunter on February 25, 2008 at 2:42 PM
fourstringfuror on February 25, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Most of the time I post to all readers, not just to the Chosen, even if its in response to his post. Its the same reason the great Rush takes stupid phone calls.
Conservative Voice on February 25, 2008 at 2:44 PM
RINO_Hunter on February 25, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Careful,
straigh-talkcommon sense gets them upset.THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 2:47 PM
What “IF” there is more to the NYT story and it surfaces soon? There are rumbling out there that McCain has lied in testimony before Congress a few years ago over this issue and just last week said something completely opposit from what he said under oath.
I’m just sayin’, “what if”. I sure don’t like the NYT, but I’m just hearing stuff.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 2:53 PM
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Didn’t you hear, the NYT’s ran the story when it was “ready”. That’s code for we can’t find anything on the Mav cause he’s clean. They checked everywhere and you know they did. Also the next hit piece on Mav is sure to bring heat on the publication, so the info HAS to be vetted even further this time. Nice wishful thinking though, your making obama and clinton proud.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 2:59 PM
I know I”m going to get crucified for this, but here goes. The reason we are in such a mess is because of Fred!. When he was hinting around that he might run, I was very excited. Then, he kinda dawdled around and wouldn’t commit. I’m still with him. Then he does decide to make the run. Halleju! I’m thinking he can stroll into that debate and just put the rest of these guys away! But, no-o-o-o. He goes on the Jay Leno show. Then he goes to the Iowa State fair and is riding around in a golf cart and really doesn’t interact with the people all that much. Everything very lackluster thereafter. That’s when I returned my attention back to Mitt. Fred! and his followers screwed the pooch on this one.
I’m ready to pick up my cross, now.
cjs1943 on February 25, 2008 at 3:08 PM
And what “IF” all 300 missing FBI files are found in the back of Hillbillery’s suburban? The fix was in for McCain way before any of the campaigning started. How else can you explain why someone so contrary to the Conservative wing of the party has risen to such prominence? The party selection process is nothing more than smoke and mirrors, just don’t look behind the curtain. Unless McCain has done something ala Chappaquiddick, I don’t see the party machinery doing anything about it.
RINO_Hunter on February 25, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Same here. I was SO hoping Thompson would win the nomination. I think he thought he could win it without working hard for it. It was so disappointing.
I actually met Mitt Romney and his family just as Fred was fizzling. They made a visit to our hospital and I was so impressed.
I think you’re on to something… it was too late.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Fred, that was more than just a disappointing, Hind sight is 20/20, and I’m not quite sure there was not something more there going on in those smoke filled back rooms.
RINO_Hunter on February 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM
My take on it was that the MSM propped McCain KNOWING they had the goods on him. It may only be a matter of time. Do you think they want ANY Republican in the WH? McCain could be their easiest target and Lord knows, the Wall Street Repubs wanted McCain for the amnesty issue.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Agreed. The stalking horse theory might have legs to it, no pun intended. It certainly worked that way, didn’t it.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 3:17 PM
They made a visit to our hospital. What does that mean? You work there or you were in there being treated? If work there, good for you. If being treated, hope nothing too serious.
cjs1943 on February 25, 2008 at 3:36 PM
This whopper coming from the one poster here most lacking in the quality.
If you had any intellectual honesty you would at least attempt to respond to the points raised, attempt to defend your statements, and engage others. But instead you just toss out lies, exaggerations, and pointless statements that are refuted/disproved ad nauseam.
It was my mistake to ever reply to your comments.
Voidseeker on February 25, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Just so we’re clear, if Romney was still in the race, which he isn’t, and my choices were still the same plus Romney, yes I’d vote Romney. But since he is not running anymore, the whole idea is a mute one. My dilemma now is, do I write someone in on March 4th, or vote Huckabee in hopes that a majority of other Texans do the same and we can force some kind of brokered selection at the National Convention. Given the original slate, Romney would have been my number 3 or 4 choice for the nod.
RINO_Hunter on February 25, 2008 at 3:50 PM
I wish someone said this weeks ago, no months ago!
HAND HELD HIGH!!! **jumps up and down yelling, “do over, do over, do over… ”
You have no idea. Newt thinking he’s gonna coming in like the 2nd Messiah of the right has another think coming. No way Jose. Not after he stood behind Chuck and Huck cheering those suckers on. Not after he went on El Rushbo’s show and said the Reaganism needs to change. Newt’s all about Newt, bottom line.
SECOND LOOK A FRESH RED MEAT! I WANT SOME ALLAH!
Sultry Beauty on February 25, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Fred was not a stalking horse for McCain. If that was the case, he would have stayed in long enough to ensure McCain got the nomination, but Romney, Huck and Paul were still hanging in when Fred got out. Also, Fred didn’t bother to endorse McCain until he had a virtual lock.
macblanegirl on February 25, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Work there – both me and my spouse – children’s hospital.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Totally agree. I wouldn’t blame him if he had given it his all, but he didn’t even approach that level of commitment and that is unforgivable.
Buy Danish on February 25, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Perhaps you are right. It had the same effect, anyway.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 4:21 PM
True, unfortunately.
macblanegirl on February 25, 2008 at 4:51 PM
There is no resurrection for Romney and his.
Willard(flip flop)Romney will stay dead.
Maybe he’ll run as an independent…he was an independent at the time of Reagan/Bush…he doesn’t want to go back to Reagan/Bush.
SaintOlaf on February 25, 2008 at 4:59 PM
But instead you just toss out lies, exaggerations, and pointless statements that are refuted/disproved ad nauseam.
It was my mistake to ever reply to your comments.
Voidseeker on February 25, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Nice try. You throw out the word lies and pointless statements, however this sounds more like an opinion. Otherwise you would have provided an example. Right?
Stay on the jv, varsity is for the CHOSEN few.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 25, 2008 at 5:09 PM
This is the biggest reason Huckabee hasn’t bowed out of the race: MUST KEEP THE CULTIST OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. It is his personal mission from God.
jimbo2008 on February 25, 2008 at 5:33 PM
How about this one, oh Chosen one?
stenwin77 on February 25, 2008 at 5:49 PM
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