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pastor123 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:51:46 GMT

If McCain picks Romney or lieberman watch that little bump McCain has gotten in the polls disappear. Romney will Hurt McCain with the evengelicals and christian base of the Party, they will turn and Run. Put Huckabee on the ticket and get the Base excited all ready, Then you can win this thing. No one is going to "Not" vote for McCain if he picks Huckabee., If he Picks Romney There will be a ton of People that Wont Vote for McCain. Whats really going on is Romney belongs to the RNC. The RNC wants to make sure that they stay in power. By putting bush 4 in office ie (Romney) after McCains term is over. The RNC dont like Huckabee because he is more for the working class. That is blasphemy in the GOP. Y McCain will lose if he picks Romney http://www.hotpres.com I guess someone is making a movie about Obama's teenage years. http://www.theobamaplan.com

watch video of McCain talking about his failed first marrige at http://www.mccanes.com

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not.Brit — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:16:38 GMT

No way. Romney has two things working against him. First, McCain dislikes him. In the end, McCain will pick who McCain wants (which is what fuels the ridiculous speculation of Lieberman). Second, the evangelical base will just plain stay home. I'm glad you didn't mince words, because it's true that the only thing fueling the Romney/evangelical animosity is his Mormon religion. It will be hard enough for that base to vote for a man they have hated for years, there's no way they will pull the lever if his running mate belongs to a church that they literally believe is evil.

Lets add to the fact that the guy is a gaffe machine, McCain/Romney would be a dream ticket for Democrats. It would only be worse for McCain if he chose Guilliani or Lieberman.

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SPORTLOCK09 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:41:46 GMT

huckabee

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Smeagle — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:24:13 GMT

It's no wonder the Republican party is jumping ship to become independents in record numbers. The NONTOLERANT religious right who profess the pure love of Christ, yet, preach hate thy neighbor from their pulpits is no better then the Taliban... Mike Huckabee included. Mitt Romney will be the VP!!! No other comes close to what McCain needs in a VP. You false preachers who's authority to preach the gospel of Christ comes from man, may want to reread the Bible and pray for a greater understanding of the 10 commandments. Foremost being to love your neighbor and do not bare false witness.

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Caleb Murdock — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Has anyone noticed that Romney looks like he's in love when he's looking at McCain? Those love-sick, puppy-dog looks are absolutely creepy.

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Flash Drive — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:18:55 GMT

McCain needs to stop focusing too much on the war in Iraq and more on the economy. Thanks to him and all those who have supported the surge we are finally winning that war.

What we need to win now is heart and soul of the ordinary American whom are hurting badly because of the economic downturn.

Whoever address the issues of unemployment,fuel independence,high food prices,the housing crisis will definitely win the elections in November.

May the better candiate win.

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Zig Zag — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:49:07 GMT

I hope this isn't true. I kind of like Mitt - I would hate to see him paired up with a doofus like McCain.

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shepard1 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:50:53 GMT

MCCAIN/ROMNEY 08!!

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pyramid — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:12:01 GMT

Mitt Romney would be a great choice. I also think Lieberman would be a great choice for V.P. McCain and Lieberman have been best of friends for a very long time. Lieberman and McCain bonded in the 1990s as they tried to build bipartisan coalitions on foreign policy, campaign finance changes and environmental issues. Their alliance has strengthened in recent years over their support of the Iraq War. They are proof the Democrats and Republicans can work together and get things done. I think McCain and Lieberman would make a great team!

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pyramid — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:43:06 GMT

Huckabee would also be a great choice! But Like I said 1 year ago Lieberman would be a better choice, not only are they great friends, Lieberman could probably bring in democratic votes.

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awadira — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:45:12 GMT

As a born again evangelical, I can say that Mike Huckabee would be my first choice for vp and Mitt Romney my second. A pro-choice selection is unacceptable and will sink any chances Sen. McCain might have.

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raddave — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:59:15 GMT

pyramid, I do not think that Lieberman will bring in many democrat votes for McCain, most dems do not see him as a democrat anymore.

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dunnhaupt — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:03:23 GMT

Fraankly, both Obama and McCain would do well to have a former Governor at their side, for they are both Senators and have never dealt with budgets, labor problems and all the thousand other matters that a President must handle. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Reagan etc were all former Governors. This is the first election where none of candidates has governing experience.

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denharv — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:05:32 GMT

Mitt Romney would be an excellent choice for VP. His economic credentials exceed all other potential candidates. With McCain handling the military issues and Romney on domestic there is a chance they could turn this country around and repair some of the damage from the Bush years.

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benluclar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:16:32 GMT

Mitt Romney is a good choice.

Former Hillary supporters love this guy, because if we are going to have MEN RUN THE COUNTRY STILL, we at least want one who knows how to PAY THE BILLS and who had the ETHICS and REPUBLICAN PARTY in mind when he backed out of a race in which he was clobbering everyone, but was not self-serving enough to divide his party with his popularity.

If men will continue to run things, WOMEN WANT A STRONG ONE and an ETHICAL one who can LAUGH at himself.

Mitt Romney is a WINNER!

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Boulderite — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:45:45 GMT

With his economic muscle and extensive knowledge and experience, this guy's a sure winner. I'm really hoping Mitt is it.

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baracus2008 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:12:17 GMT

Deception, misdirection, and propaganda that is the Republican way. I have stated this before it has always been Mitt Romney because John McCain made a deal with the Bushes and the conservative right that if they helped him get elected he would pick Romney who in turn would select Jeb Bush in the future for VP. Mark my words.

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mcleodmn — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:13:21 GMT

McCain/Musharraf '08

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Micky Marsh — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:18:55 GMT

Could it be McCain is after Romney's money.

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mass_voter — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:31:12 GMT

As a Massachusetts resident who lived here during his one gubernatorial term, I can tell you that Mitt Romney is a charlatan who is driven by nothing but his own ambition; there is nothing centrist about him. I both fear and welcome his further involvement in the presidential race. I fear the possibility that someone so completely willing to shed whatever personal beliefs he may have in his unabashed pursuit of power might be that close to becoming our chief executive. On the other hand, if he is McCain's pick, Romney will be further taken to task for the myriad issues on which he has switched position simply for the possibility of his own career advancement. Trust me when I tell you that there is no constituent whose interests Romney will represent more than his own.

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MaryYSS — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:51:44 GMT

Mitt is the only VP candidate that truly boosts McCain's candidacy out of the park. Conservatives wanted Mitt from the beginning, and his expertise and character are just what is needed to deal with the economy and even foreign relations (see SLC Olympics). He's the only veep candidate that would energize the conservative base and give us something to vote FOR, not just AGAINST Obama. McCain-Romney 08, all the way! Landslide win, bank on it!

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shaolin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:53:18 GMT

The possibility of having Romney has boosted McCain in recent polls. If not Romney, McCain will have a tougher race.

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blackie — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:55:22 GMT

IF McCain does choose Romney as his VP..he's got my vote and those of many others I know..go for it, McCain..do the country right!!!

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repub4obama — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:59:42 GMT

LOL I would love to see romney as his running mate, that would assure a right wing conservative loss in the elections.

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mariadcruze — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:02:40 GMT

mcain should choose bobby jendell mitt romney religion will not go great with evengicals.

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Straight Talk Hawk — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:10:55 GMT

I don't think it's good politics, just early stages of Alzheimer's, and shows what his Presidency would be like. McAmnesty is now saying rape or incest are abortion situations, just the opposite of what he just told the evangelicals, and contrary to the party platform. What about the life of the mother?

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Justice is Blind — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:11:04 GMT

Romney won Michigan, McCain with Romney can win Michigan again. Any other choice for VP makes McCain a loser in this state.

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Snowplow — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:13:37 GMT

Since the General Election race is looking increasingly like the Red-State-Blue-State scenario of recent elections, a reasonable evaluative prism is how VP-choices can help steal or solidify a state or region. Romney in Michigan is a Steal play. Romney and his Mormon following is a Defensive play in the West, a region where Evangelists aren't strong politically. And then there's the Economy thing. Ridge could help McCain Steal PA but couldn't help much beyond that. The National Security thing is more than sufficiently covered by McCain Himself. McCain needs to hold the Red, which he is doing so far, in spite of the bucks and glory advantages for Obama. A Romny choice would be strong and smart.

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Pelicanbeak — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:13:59 GMT

As a Democrat and strong Obama supporter, it amazes me that McCain could pick anyone BUT Romney, for the reasons you cite. That is, if he wants to win the election, rather than merely pander to so-called evangelicals. Those folks are a tiny minority - of Republicans, of Christians, of Sourtherners - concentrated in states that McCain had better be able to win without them. Their support really doesn't matter. What McCain needs is to attract moderate voters in swing states, and Romney, a moderate, will enable him to do that. Ridge and the awful whining Lieberman won't make a difference. Pawlenty might, if anyone knew who he was. Good guy, but McCain lacks the time and money to introduce him in two months.

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CavalierMan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:14:02 GMT

I think the choice of Mitt would turn off huge numbers of Southern Baptists for sure. Is it really worth possibly loosing the south?

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FqtTraveler — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:14:33 GMT

A terrific choice in Romney, I hope it happens, but I think the bigots are out to get Romney for his religion. America is more accepting of a Black President than a Mormon VP, just shows where the real bigots are. Let's face it the Evangelicals would rather see the Republican party lose than elect a man who belongs to the "Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints" (Mormon)

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Twister51 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:16:33 GMT

Hey Ramano, you've hated Romney ever since he first announced his run for President. Why? Why the utter contempt? My guess is that it ticks you off that you can't find any dirt on him. you just refuse to believe that there are actually people still alive who live by values. Bet that makes you feel guilty.

I will do nothing but laugh if McCain picks Romney because you'd be forced to admit that Romney is not just a "political nobody who believes in some weird religion".

Romney 2012!!!

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repub4obama — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:22:40 GMT

That would be a dangerous pick for McBush. romeny is a soulless empty shell of a person who is pure evil. He would kill McBush for the presidency for sure and destroy this country and the world.

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haffaja — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:23:46 GMT

For McCain's selection of his VP: If the key issue of this campaign really is the economy, then Mitt Romney is the man. If it is ability to lead and take charge, then Mittt Romeny is the man. If it is conservative family values, then Mitt Romney is the man. If it is difficult governing experience, then Mitt Romney is the man. If it is the ability to affect change while facing diversity and discrimination, then Mitt Romney is the man.

At this time, no other candidate for John McCain's VP makes sense. No other name that has come up meets all of the above requirements, especially not Arkie-*** Huckabee.

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I'm the Boss — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:23:53 GMT

Romney graduated from the Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1965[6] and earned a perfect score on his SAT.In 1975, Romney graduated from a joint Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration program coordinated between Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School. He graduated *** laude from the law school and was named a Baker Scholar for graduating in the top five percent of his business school class.After graduation, Romney remained in Massachusetts and went to work for the Boston Consulting Group, where he had interned during the summer of 1974.[10] From 1978 to 1984, Romney was a vice president of Bain & Company, Inc., another management consulting firm based in Boston. In 1984, Romney left Bain & Company to co-found a spin-off private equity investment firm, Bain Capital.[11] During the 14 years he headed the company, Bain Capital's average annual internal rate of return on realized investments was 113 percent,[12] making money primarily through leveraged buyouts.[13] He invested in or bought many well-known companies such as Staples, Brookstone, Domino's, Sealy Corporation and Sports Authority.[14]

In 1990, Romney was asked to return to Bain & Company, which was facing financial collapse. As CEO, Romney managed an effort to restructure the firm's employee stock-ownership plan, real-estate deals and bank loans, while increasing fiscal transparency. Within a year, he had led Bain & Company through a highly successful turnaround and returned the firm to profitability without layoffs or partner defections.

I found this all this info. on Wikipedia. Sounds like the person I would love to see as a VP. Someone who is smart. Someone that has shown what he can do with that intelligence. Someone that has the history of being able to turn financial disasters into thriving industry. Someone I think our country really needs right now. McCain and Romney would have my vote.

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wayne in n. ga. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:27:51 GMT

mitt has has the ability to help our economy & help baance the budget,I come from a family of hard line evangelicals, (my dad was a holliness minister),but I think getting our country back on track is more important than arguing over religion, after all, isnt freedom of religion part of what this is about!!!!!!!

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News and Notes — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Romney is a phony, self serving, elitist chamelion. He campaigns one way and governs the opposite. His opinions, beliefs, and policies are all for sale to the most voters. Independents and moderate democrats would flock to Obama if McCain choses Romney. They may think so now, but wedge issues like abortion and gay bashing probably won't unilaterally motivate blocks of voters like it did in 2004. Bush was in lockstep with these groups, and he has had a terrible second term, all self inflicted. Romoney might reassure a few radical republicans, but swing states would go for Obama

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sidb — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:30:10 GMT

I f McCain picks Romney, he's a dead duck. Romney has about as much credibility as a dead cat. The former Gov. of Ma. did absolutely nothi9ng for this state other than run it in absentia. If he is to be a HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM THE PRESIDENCY, he is definitely not on my list of vp's. McCain has the opportunity to choose from a much better list of candidates and in order to win, he had better do so.

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LorriBaack — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:31:20 GMT

For the person who stated that the religious right state they have the love of Jesus yet preach hate in the pulpit must be around people who claim to be Christians but don't walk the talk. I'm very sorry that you feel that way! I am a Christian and I do care about my fellow man. I care about innocent babies who haven't been given the right to say whether they want to be born or not. I'm sorry mothers are put in such a hard predicament that they even have to choose. I'm sure Obama is a good man and feels he's ready to make a change in this country, but people, we have to change first. The government should be held accountable by the people. I want to see change as well, but not the change of increased taxes and spending. I hope McCain sees that Huckabee should be his first choice. He is the only candidate that actually came out and said he wanted to make a change and HOW he would do it. I sincerely believe it would work as well. Everyone would be treated equally! Isn't that what we all truly want is to be treated fairly?

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Twister51 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:38:22 GMT

True, if McCain picks Romney there will be some of the religious right who stay at home in November. You'd be an idiot to ignore that truth. But the conservatives know that staying home only guarantees a win for Obama and as much as they may dislike Romney, they fear Obama even more. And.... there will also be a lot of centrist-Republicans and far-right Repubs who would be more willing to vote for McCain with Romney on the ticket. McCain is a more liberal Republican who doesn't have a squeaky-clean character (war hero? yes. good post-war character? mmm...not so much....leaving his car accident-injured wife shortly after returning from Vietnam is an accurate indicator of that) but Romney is squeaky-clean in that respect and the GOP would largely see Romney as a plus. GREAT character, personal/business and political successess, Michigan to the GOP AND sound economic understanding.

BTW, if his being LDS (Mormon) worries you, go to the source itself: lds.org or mormon.org to learn what the LDS church teaches. Please, please don't listen to those who hate anything and everything about the LDs church.

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TexGatro — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:38:42 GMT

I have to admit that while I think the Repulicans/Conservatives can't govern they can campaign like no others (especially at the presidential level). This whole Pro-Choice VP has been a wonderful case of gaming the system. Here's how I see it...

1) Romney has been the only choice being considered since Aug. 1 (He gives McCain a great shot at taking Michigan and possibly Ohio)

2) Romney is not well-liked by the Evangelical base of the party (forget the flip-flopping on abortion the reason they don't like/trust him is he is Mormon).

3) Therefore the problem is how do you make your most strategically smart pick who is not well-received by your base suddenly the darling of that same easily-outraged base?

4) The answer: show them how bad a veep you could pick (Ridge/Lieberman) and then the evangelical base will be singing the praises of St. Romney (yes they really are that gullible).

I particularly liked Rush's blathering about how a Lieberman pick would hand the election to Obama and destroy the GOP. Mark my words on his first show after Romney is the pick Rush will be on the air claiming how he saved the GOP and won the election for McCain.

With all of this said I am on Obama supporter and not a particularly big fan of Hillary who still believes that despite what McCain is doing if Obama picks Clinton as veep he'll win handily. Of course then he has to figure out how to govern with VP Clinton and her husband throwing bombs from inside the administration (good luck with that). I don't think Obama automatically loses with anyone other than Clinton as veep I just think the road to the White House is a lot more difficult (but not impossible) for Obama.

Final thought: the veep picks are todays latest shiny object. In the end this election will come down to who wins/outperforms expectations in the debates and the general state of the economy come first week of November (still tanking: congrats, President Obama; showing signs of improvement: all hail President McCain) not who is #2 on the ticket for either candidate.

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aragucci — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:07:57 GMT

The same poll that has McCain halving his lead over Obama still shows a lack of enthusiasm among McCain supporters. Picking Romney will certainly suppress enthusiasm among evangelicals even more. The race is too close, I think he will pick a real pro-life conservative.

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FemaleVoter — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:24:07 GMT

As a woman voter I have to say that I am pro choice. I don't believe in abortion as a method of birth control but I do believe there are circumstances that should give a woman the choice of whether her body should be used as a broodmare.

For a VP I'd certainly vote for Mitt Romney. I laugh at all the comments about his religion when we supposedly have "Separation of Church and State" and Obama is claiming himsself a Christian even though it is a documented that he went to a Islamic school most of his life.

Mitt Romney is one of the very people that even ran for presidental candidate who knows money and how to handle it. He showed how well he can get people to work with him and get things done during the one Olympics mess. He's a Venture Captalist who could well pull this country up out of an Economic slump and all people want to list about him is "he's a morman" Well, good for him! At least we know for sure and he's not looking to raise our taxes to fix every problem we have.

As for Obama and McClain and who's leading who.........there are a lot of voters sitting back not saying who they are voting for. I've heard any number of Democrats say they don't have a candidate to vote for. The biggest mistake a voter can make is not going to the poles to vote because they don't see the perfect candidate on the ballot. If you don't like your candidate then go vote for the other party's guy because it's not a matter of party-line voting this election!

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whala — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:36:54 GMT

One thing is for sure. If McCain picks Romney for VP, that would likely put an end to the Obama resume touting kick the liberals have been on. Compared to Romney's resume, Obama's looks very thin.

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cobalt6 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:02:36 GMT

I'm The Boss: Your Comment was very interesting and I agree, what he did for that company was a great thing, this is the kind of person I would like to see running for the White House.

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mobilize — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:07:55 GMT

romeny lives by values? does anyone remember him pandering at the gop debate and saying he'd double gitmo? who's values does he live by?

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cobalt6 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:10:34 GMT

FemaleVoter: I agree with your comment 100% especially that Mitt Romney can work with the people and for the people, and solve the economic slump. Great comment.

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Momaw46 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:13:55 GMT

I do not vote for the Party, I vote for the person and how I believe they will run the government. Although in most cituations they do not come through like they promised, no matter what party it is. I am not thrilled with either choice but, I do believe McCain is a lot more qualified than Obama, and I do not like to hear changes all the time without the explanation of how or what. Maybe its a change we will not like, explain please.

I hope McCain DOES NOT ask ROMNEY to be his VP, at that point I probably won't vote at all. I have to believe the person can take over as President in case of sickness or death, I do not like Romney, so that counts that out......I am 62, so I have been around to see many Presidents, some good, some not so good.

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bluesgutter — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:14:19 GMT

Another McCain flip-flop. He will have the guy he once called The Devil as his VP. LOL

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DUMPLIN — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:17:58 GMT

MITT ROMNEY WOULD BE A GREAT RUNNING MATE FOR MACCAIN. A MORMON IS A CHRISTIAN TOO. HE IS RELATIVELY YOUNG, EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT ESPECIALLY IN ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND WILL BRING INTEGRITY BACK TO D.C. HE HAS A GREAT REPUTATION IN HIS PERSONAL AFFAIRS, I CHALLENGE ANY LIBERAL MEDIA PEOPLE TO FIND ANY EXTRAMARITAL SKELETONS IN HIS CLOSET. IF THE DEMOCRATS WANT TO MAKE A STINK ABOUT HIS MORMON FAITH, THAT LEAVES OBAMA'S RELIGIOUUS BACKGROUND IE. JEREMIAH WRIGHT, AYERS, REZKO ETC. ALL FAIR PLAY.

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valark — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:21:11 GMT

People who laugh at the particulars of Romney's religion are either ignorant of their own religion's history or in denial. All religions have fantastic stories, icons and associations.

And before anyone starts, I am not Mormon, but atheist.

Truly though, if you take a moment and think objectively at the ways your own religion could be ridiculed in the same manner and quite possibly has, I think it would be obvious that his religious beliefs are a non-starter as far as a subject matter in a negative context.

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miacarina — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:26:29 GMT

I am an independent. I have not decided who to vote for. But, what I do know is this. McCain is a moderate Republican - moderate Independents could vote for him. If he chooses Mitt Romney, he will lose those moderate Independents. If he chooses a non-conservative VP, he will still get the conservative vote because those people will definitely not vote for Obama, no matter who McCain chooses. Strategically, he does not have to cater or quarter to the conservative base to get their votes, but he does have to cater to moderate independents to get theirs. McCain is not a stupid man. Given his recent resurgence in the polls, he knows that he cannot win with a conservative on the ticket. There is no way he choose a VP so he could lose his independents and lose the election. Ergo, Mitt Romney is right out.

That said, I challenge the conservatives within the Republican party to make a choice. Push for McCain to represent your conservative voice and lose the election, or accept McCain's appeal towards the center and retain a Republican presidency. Which is more important to you?

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IdealistSTL — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:33:32 GMT

To Dumplin

It's not the liberals who will attack Romney's faith, but the religious right. Mike Huckabee and company will blow their stacks if Romney is selected.

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dzynrbob — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:49:30 GMT

As a registered independent, I am voting for myself..............again. O'Cain and McBama are just two more of the same type of pol we need to flush out. When Obama talks about 'change' he simply means he's going to change the areas he spends money...........but he's still going to spend it, and foolishly at best. His arrogance for such a young man eventually will be his downfall as it always is. McCain..............decent man but no real ability to get things done. Like Dole, a long time and effective legislator, but not enough of a leader to get what really needs doing in Washington, which is an all out gutting of the federal budget and it's processes. So, you flaming liberal socialists and you bible thumping conservatives can argue about who's right and wrong, but the truth is you both have no intellectual clue that you're nothing more than partners in the eroding of quality of life in America and you've done this for over 8 decades together.

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ElGato67 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:51:30 GMT

All good discussion, but as I read in this and other forums, there seems to be a couple of things many people who are passionate about their political ideology focus too much on: Religious affiliation, and abortion. Don't we have any other problems in this country to worry about? What about our budget deficit? What about unemployment? What about homelessness? What about health care, or social security? I think it's a shame that a candidate can not pick a running mate because that person may be either anti- or pro-abortion, or may not appeal to a particular religious group.

The counter to this would be to say that this may give an "hint" as to that person's morals. It does not. How many Catholic Priests have we read about that are molesters? How many other Christian "leaders" whom have been in the news are cheats or frauds? Why is it if you're pro-choice it could be insinuated you have poor morals? Why is it if you're anti-abortion it may be insinuated you're close minded, or worse, a fanatical nutcase? I have friends who are not religious and pro-choice who have higher moral standards than many of my religious anti-abortion friends.

The man or woman who leads this country should have high morals, but that person's selection should not be based on their religion or whether they are pro-choice or anti-abortion. That person and his or her running mate should be chosen based on whether or not they can do the job, and return this country to where we think it should be: The greatest place to live, work, be on the face of the earth.

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aristonymus — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:31:18 GMT

Thanks TexGatro -- while politically we are 180 degrees apart, you present a well-reasoned, smart (and civil) explanation on your views. I might not agree with a few of your points but I like your style. If folks on both sides of the political spectrum were as reasonable, we'd all find we have a lot more in common.

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Twister51 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:34:54 GMT

"Mobilize" wrote: "romeny lives by values? does anyone remember him pandering at the gop debate and saying he'd double gitmo? who's values does he live by?"

The values of "COMMON SENSE"!

Gitmo probably should be doubled and yes, that IS common sense. Does anyone really think we've caught all the bad guys who despise America? Didn't think so.

The incessant, whiny, cry-babies that claim all of America is evil because we: give Gitmo detainees top medical care, feed them 3 square meals a day, give them Korans to read, prayer rugs to kneel on, discipline the disobedient soldiers who (shudder, horror of horrors...) do something hideous like say disparaging things to detainees about their Koran, allow them to practice their religion by praying umpteen times a day, and on and on and on........NEED TO GET A CLUE!

Hmmmm....let's see. This kind of treatment compared to American-hating terrorists who have literally sawed off the heads of their Western culture prisoners.

Maybe their not so mean because the smile when they whack your head off?...

Romney 2012!

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ElGato67 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:39:17 GMT

Thanks aristonymus. Politics should be civil (but not without some emotion), and should be about finding common ground. Isn't Democracy about finding what will benefit us all, not what will benefit "me"?

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whala — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:09:45 GMT

Way to quote the fiction Harley

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Travis325 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:07:54 GMT

Pastor123,

"No one is going to "Not" vote for McCain if he picks Huckabee."

Not only will I "not" vote for McCain, I will put an Obama bumper sticker on my car if McCain chooses Huckabee.