The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

HarleyH — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:57:20 GMT

Really does not matter who McCain chooses, he will not win and was never meant to, he was put up as a strawman for Hillary to roll over so we could have more of the BUSH/CLINTON reign of terror that we've had 20yrs now, then something unexpected happened....OBAMA!

Now all sides are up in arms, this was not supposed to happen, Hillary was and is counting on what SHE PRECEIVED TO BE TH RACISM in AMERICA, as are the Republicans, though they knew what a factor his is since they could not find ANYBODY to defeat him in Ill.

McCain is a NON ISSUE, a strawman an OLD strawman...

Oh Yeah,

Obama has enough experience to know the difference between Sunni and Shia, and to know who the actual leader of Iran is...McCain...not so much.

Obama also has enough experience to VOTE YES FOR OUR TROOPS ON THE NEW GI BILL.

McCain did not even show to vote MCCAIN VOTED NO ON SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS, WHY? WHY WAS HE AT AFUND RAISER INSTEAD? HIS CAMPAIGN TO CONTINUE "WAR FOR OIL". OR THE LIVES OF OUR TROOPS...MCCAIN CHOSE HIMSELF OVER OUR TROOPS....

IS THAT THE KIND OF EXPERIENCE YOU WANT?

OBAMA-NATION!!!

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

Jaques-alope — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:01:36 GMT

Romney's a total opportunist. He'll say anything if he thinks it'll help his situation. How many changes to his positions did he make from his time as governor to his time as candidate?

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

Brett12 — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:14:42 GMT

Your are overly positive about this guy. McCain is going to be weaker in the South and Mid-west than you realize. Romney is going to get McCain killed in these areas. He's a social moderate and if the base doesn't vote for McCain he will lose. Lots of moderate votes in California and Mass. won't win those states for the GOP, but a moderate VP will cause more apathy among those voters that McCain must have to win. The Romney/McCain ticket will spell a disaster for McCain and GOP candidates all over the "Red States"

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

TopAnalyst — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:30:15 GMT

If McCain wants to lose in a landslide, he should pick Romney. Republican primary voters chose McCain because many of them didn't want Romney. Jindal or Crist are the only acceptable choices.

McCain '08

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

gawksquawk — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:36:37 GMT

I have to agree with Brett12, Romney would be a major liability to McCain in the south and mid-west. I think it would all but guarantee Obama victories in Iowa and Virginia, as well as put North Carolina and Missouri squarely in play.

During the Iowa campaign, it almost seemed like the evangelicals were determined to find another candidate so they wouldn't have to vote for McCain or Romney. First they turned to Fred Thompson. When it turned out that he didn't want to run for the job they turned to Mike Huckabee. Huckabee went on to win the majority of evangelical voters until he dropped out of the race. Evangelicals don't like McCain because they view him as too moderate. They don't like Romney because he allowed himself to be perceived as pro-choice and pro-gay-rights when it suited him as Governor of Massachusetts. The combination of the two of them on the same ticket may drop evangelical turnout. When combined with the increased African-American turnout Obama is expected to generate, this may result in the Democrats winning in some surprising places.

One upside you didn't mention is a potential boost in Nevada and Colorado the ticket would receive from Mormon voters. They're not nearly as numerous in those states as they are in Utah, but in a close race they could make the difference.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

ravitchn@bellsouth.net — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:58:46 GMT

If Romney is chosen for VP the whole issue of religion will again be front and center. Who would want to have to defend the crazy faith of the Mormons -- even crazier than evangelical Christianity because it is less popular? Actually Mormonism is no more crazy than evangelical Christianity but there is a pervasive prejudice against any non-standard form of Christianity. Romney is able and attractive but he would spend a lot of time defending himself and his church. No way!

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

olderwiser — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:30:30 GMT

They'll get along just fine. Just like in the debates.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

olderwiser — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:42:40 GMT

Most everything that they say to each other will begin with, "yo mama, too".

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

olderwiser — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:44:33 GMT

The best arguments occur between the snide and the extra holy. Good luck, guys. We seen you on TV.

Political strife in the political family, as seen on TV.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

wchang — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:36:02 GMT

Bobby Jindal and his Intelligent Design beliefs should be a good turn-on for independent voters...

"With... a personal fortune of $250 million--which... he's not afraid to spend campaigning for office..."

I bet the Romney sons are secretly hoping that Dad's campaigning days are over.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

jazzbebop — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:39:54 GMT

Romney would be a great choice for McCain. Great mind, great business man, if you want to see some change with our federal deficit, the only choice, and I do mean only choice - is Romney. So, get over his religion - I would rather have Romneys religion than OBAMA's

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

Guest173 — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:27:57 GMT

romney seems like a corporate guy that reeks of salesmanship, I don't feel he is really sincere

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

Guest173 — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:31:41 GMT

and mccain was not making some great choices for endorsements earlier, so I don't trust his judgment either (even though I do think he is going to be the next president, mainly because of military support and his history with that). remember mccain called Rod Parsley a greatest preacher or something like that? Rod Parsley is always getting checked out because he is one of those millionaire prosperity preachers like John Hagee and the Copelands and Joyce Meyers and Pastor Dollar and all them. romney reminds me of those kinds of smooth operators too.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

quercus — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:49:09 GMT

My gut feeling is that the media missed the story of the Memorial Day picnic. Besides Romney, Crist and Jindal, there was also Meg Whitman and some other dark horse VP possibilities. I have a gut feeling that McCain will choose Whitman or Carly Fiorina, both women from outside government. Running mates now are as much about demographics as they are about geograpics: going after voting blocks, not states, is the new ticket-balancing. Once Hillary is out of the race, and it's down to Obama and McCain, McCain will have a HUGE problem with women voters. By the same measure, I think Obama will choose Richardson because he'll want to secure the Hispanic vote from poaching by McCain.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

BrooklynMan — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:35:35 GMT

Romney does some nice things electorally -- he shores up the Mountain West, where McCain has huge problems -- especially in Nevada. With Romney, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and maybe even Oregon will be Red states -- the Democrats should just stay home in those states if Romney is in. Romney could also turn Michigan RED. I don't think Romney hurts except maybe in Iowa, Arkansas and Missouri. Winning Michigan, Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon more than make up for those potential losses. Beyond geography, Romney helps shore up the party establishment, the donor base, most of the conservative base (except a piece of the anti-Mormon evangelical demographic), and McCain's credibility gap on economic polcies.

Finally, Rove wants Romney because Rove knows the electoral map... better than any other current politico. If Rove says Romney is the way to go, McCain would be a fool not to pick him.

The other best choice is Jindal -- he takes healthcare and makes it a Republican issue that Obama can't com close to matching him on. I think Jindal looks TOO young for McCain -- they'll look like a grandpa and grandson and that isn't necessarily a good thing.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

wchang — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:43:12 GMT

Obama is a Christian -- remember that whole flap over his pastor?

"Posted By: jazzbebop (May 28, 2008 at 12:39 AM)

So, get over his religion - I would rather have Romneys religion than OBAMA's"

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

FREE AND THE BRAVE — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:14:31 GMT

What about Colin Powell? I think he would be a good match in numerous ways, but is he totally out of the political scene?

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

feifmeist — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:52:45 GMT

I will preface my entire comment by stating that i really disliked Mitt Romney during the primaries. He comes off as conceited and fake (i.e Hilary). However, he provides exactly what McCain lacks: business acumen, healthcare experience, fundraising ability and executive experience. He is the consummate politician and would sure up the fiscal conservative side of the Republican Party with those credentials. Another plus is that he would certainly be willing to be the attack dog on the campaign trail and I wouldn't mind putting him up against whoever the Dem VP candidate is. Aside from these things, he helps in the Mountain West with Mormons - in states where Obama was particularly strong. Michigan also might be in play and he would help in states like Pennsylvania and Ohio where his economic experience would bode well. He also has a great deal of vitality and as Romano pointed out looks like he is 50.

His negatives are somewhat of a problem. To begin with, he and McCain obviously don't like each other - though this hasn't really hurt other tickets. He is also basically a turncoat Democrat, which is both a pro and con. It helps with independents, yet scares those really hardcore conservatives just as much as McCain. He also will not energize evangelicals turnout, but the only guy who can do that is Huckabee.They will still turn out for the Republicans though because gay-marriage will still be a visible issue (on the ballot in some states I believe) and McCain has made it clear he is for judges against the Roe decision.

All in all, he is the yin to McCain's yang, which is perhaps why they fought so much on the campaign trail. I disliked Romney the person and not necessarily his politics, so him as McCain's No. 2 wouldnt really both me. He has shown to be an able executive, something important to have when his boss will be 72 on Inauguration Day (I know McCain's mom is still alive as a fossil).

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

HarleyH — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:32:46 GMT

At 2:20pm est John McCain once again LIED TO AMERICA! He made the calim that Iran was supplying our enemies with weapons to kill US troops. THIS IS A COMPLETE LIE!!!

Read the report from MAJOR GENERAL KEVIN BERGNER FROM ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO,

OF 25,000 PIECES OF WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED BY US TROOPS, NONE WERE FROM IRAN, NONE, NOT ONE, ZERO, THAT IS ACCORDING TO US WEAPONS INSPECTORS, IRAN IS NOT ARMING THE "ENEMY". McCian and BUSH (again) want MORE WAR YEARS! and MORE BLOOD SHED!

The report is there and they ignore it, and call for MORE WAR! MORE DEAD, and oh yeah NO VOTE AND A VETO ON A BILL THAT SUPPORTS THE US TROOPS MCCAIN AND BUSH WANT TO KILL.

Doubt me read the report Major General Kevin Bergner, he reports directly to GW.

MCCAIN IS A LIAR JUST LIKE HIS RUNING MATE GWB!!

OBAMA-NATION!!!

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

GregHere — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:32:45 GMT

...................................Mitt Romney is hoping McCain will bring him along as a Vice Presidential Candidate because VP is Romany's last hope to gain the Presidency through the "back door" by assuming power if McCain (Age 72 in the Summer) would die in office. Romney was not liked well enough by the Republican voters during this campaign to vote for him and he is not popular with his Mormon Religion by the general population.

Still McCain might want to use Romney because he knows Romney is a vicious campaigner who blasted McCain many times in the past and McCain needs an "Attack Dog" type guy to blast the Democratic Candidates..........we shall see what happens!!!!!

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

citron16 — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:08:11 GMT

I think Huckabee would be a great choice for V.P. McCain should consider him!!!!!!!

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

Shelbysez — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:26:49 GMT

With Romney, Oblahblah Would Lose

At least that is the analysis from the following op-ed from a liberal website. Until Huckabeen's outrageous Obama/gun gaffe, the Dems and MSM loved him. Much as some Repubs believe Hillary would be easier to beat than Oblahblah, Dems believe Huckabeen as Veep would be easier to beat than Romney. When I blog, I see Dems fear of Romney on display by their zeal to try to trash him; but nary a word about Huckabeen (until the shooting Obama thing). Whom the Dems fear the most, should give McCain some pretty important and useful info on selecting the best VP for winning the general election!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/earl-ofari-hutchinson/romney- poses-bigger-threa_b_102262.html

Huckabeen has shown his true colors over the past 5 to 6 months. He is an ethically-challenged (see Judicial Watch's list of TOP TEN MOST CORRUPT POLITICIANS of 2007), charlatan snake oil salesman, and is egotistical with a BIG DISASTROUS MOUTH!

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

cowen123456 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:10:38 GMT

Mccain will do well to choose Jindal. The DNC has jumped on the Obama bandwagon in taking full advantage of the race sensitivity to block all criticism and vetting inquiries. Anyone who question or demand further answer from Obama on any topics is giving a suttle racists label and the act is painted as bias. I believe with JIndal as Mccain's VP, the RNC will have a candidate on the ticket that can open up the vetting inquiries on Obama and can question the hyprocrisy and flip flopping positions he has made without being in fear of the bias label. Ouside of the age and the ethnicity of Jindal, he is also an awsome candidate. The more you hear JIndal, the more you listen and read on this man, he becomes even more impressive. This guy is a straight talker and will be a good match with Mccain. Jindal also exudes intelligence, passion and authenticity. He speaks and you can't help but believe that he can make rain and wind and miracles happen. His passion and excitement is infectious. I don't have any beef against Romney, Huckabee or Crist but Jindal appears to me to be the perfect fit. Besides, this general election will be a thunderous introduction to who he is....so that if Mccain does lose the general election and Obama messes up in the next four years. I guarantee you the voters will gurn for Jindal. He's got the Obama factor without the fakeness and calculation. He's got this natural tradition values to him with the modern reality of today. I can say enough about this guy...read and listen to him and you'll understand why i'm going on and on and on. I don't often agree with Rush Limbaugh but I must say.....Jindal is the next Reagan for the RNC......and this is coming from me, a moderate republican and Rush, an ultra right republican. Why? this guy jindal exudes authenticity, he got this natural way of making you believe that all is possible and hard work is exciting and being conservative is right.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

Twister52 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:36:53 GMT

What?! You said that Romney's biggest liability to being selected as McCain's VP was ROMNEY'S disdain for McCain, whereas McCain has taken the high road in their relationship and forgiven Romney of any animosity?

Romano, are you smoking crack?!?!

Did you even see the California GOP debate at the Reagan library right before Super Tuesday? Do you not remember MCCAIN looking like he wanted to punch Romney's lights out because Romney stood up to McCain for the boldfaced lie McCain said about Romney wanting a timetable to exit Iraq? Go watch the debate again. You are either really, really stupid or.....

you've had it out for Romney even during the early stages of his primary run. I've been following your writing since then and your disdain for Romney sticks out like a giant zit.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

treyton — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:53:14 GMT

Dosen't McCain need the evangelists to win in November? Indeed , dosen't every Repubican since Reagan need to pander to this demographic to win anything? How can McCain pander to the Intolerant Evangelists with a Mormon.

I cannot see the most intolertant demographic in the GOP voting for someone who is 'not one of them'.

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

Sara Sow — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:20:51 GMT

I BELIEVE ROMNEY WOULD GIVE HIM JUST THE BOOST HE NEEDS TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

I'M A HILARY WHITE WOMAN VOTER. IF SHE IS NOT ON THE TICKET I WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

IT WON'T BE A STRETCH FOR ME BECAUSE THIS TRIP OBAMA HAS TAKEN MADE IT VERY CLEAR TO ME HOW DEVIOUS OBAMA REALLY IS.

THIS TRIP IS NOTHING MORE THAN A HOLLYWOOD TYPE STUNT. PROBABLY IF THE TRUTH BE KNOWN HOLLYWOOD GAVE HIM THE IDEA.

THIS ISN'T ABOUT TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE OUR WORLD BETTER. IT'S HOW TO MAKE OBAMA LOOK BETTER. IT'S DISGUSTING AND SAD.

I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT THE "IN THE TANK" MEDIA FALLS FLAT ON THEIR FACE. THEY HAVE DISGRACED THE POLITICS OF LATE. THEY HAVE MADE IT INTO A JOKE.

HONESTLY I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE IS NO ONE THAT CAN GIVE THEM CONSEQUENCES FOR THEIR BLATANT BIASED COVERAGE. THIS IS, AFTER ALL, AMERICA. WHAT HAPPENED TO FAIR AND BALANCED. HOPEFULLY BY PUTTING ROMNEY ON THE TICKET RIGHT AWAY THE MEDIA IN IT'S HOPEFUL ASHAMEDNESS WILL GIVE THEM THE COVERAGE THEY DESERVE

re: The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 2: Mitt Romney

my 3 guys — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:15:29 GMT

I have always been a republican.This is the first time I was going to switch.I am not a fan of Mccain at all.I will stomach voting for him if he has Romney as his vp.