Mitt Bits
McCain’s shown his true colors today (Saturday), and as my mother-in-law would say “This is just sick.” Even Bill Bennett, a friend of John McCain, says big Mac has gone too far. Hugh Hewitt at Townhall says:
On CNN, he [Bennett] just called today’s Iraq hit on Romney “below the belt” and said “honor has been McCain’s watchword” — he should admit that was wrong to do.McCain going negative with such a distortion will hurt him with GOP voters who recall McCain’s many attacks on other Republicans over the years.
Apparently Suckupabee hasn’t felt McCain’s attacks yet; he gleefully supported McCain at a rally in Alabama:
I have seen some of Governor Romney’s statements on withdrawal,” Huckabee said.” I’ve seen the actual quotes and he did support that secret withdrawal plan, and its documented in a number of accounts.”
Senator McCain and I disagree on some things like immigration and Human Life amendment, but I’ve never known Senator McCain to be dishonest,”
Well Governor, lucky for you our own blogger Ryan Jesperson has just uncovered yet another piece of evidence showing McCain’s inability to remember his own words. For those of you that don’t know, McCain has attacked Mitt by saying his support of benchmarks and timetables proves he is in favor of troop withdrawal from Iraq. Back in January 2007, McCain supported Iraqi benchmarks as a pre-requisite to completing the mission.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., one of the most stalwart supporters of the war in Iraq, said Thursday that he might propose that the Iraqi government meet certain benchmarks for the United States to continue its engagement.Asked what penalty would be imposed if Iraq failed to meet his benchmarks, he said: “I think everybody knows the consequences. Haven’t met the benchmarks? Obviously, then, we’re not able to complete the mission. Then you have to examine your options.”
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., said: “I called for that . . . several weeks ago. I’m glad that John McCain agrees with me.
So McCranky is blasting Mitt for saying essentially the same thing McCain did 1 year ago.
My friends, let’s have some straight talk. John McCain lies about his own record and those of his opponents. Mitt Romney does not. For a fair take on the McCain attack today, go here.
Finally, Mitt wins Connecticut Republican Straw Poll:
MIDDLETOWN - A concerted effort by supporters of underdog candidate Ron Paul to win him the Connecticut Republican Party presidential straw poll, including a floundering hot air balloon, were not enough bring him victory Friday night; first place went to Mitt Romney.Republican voters gathered at the Elks Club to hear speeches by candidate supporters and cast votes in an unofficial poll of party sentiment. The final tally was Duncan Hunter (no longer in the race) 1 vote, Fred Thomson (no longer in the race) 2, Mike Huckabee 9, Rudy Giuliani 34, Paul 96, John McCain 104 and Romney 136 votes.
Here’s my question for you: If Mitt wins Florida, how will the media spin it? Will they still claim it’s anyone’s race? Or will they be forced to admit that Mitt is truly the front-runner going into Feb. 5?
January 27th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Stephanie’s quote from McCain on troop withdrawals a year ago (January 2007) should be highlighted by the mainstram media as it represents rank hypocrisy on behalf of the Arizona senator in his recent low attack on Mitt.
Sean Hannity quoted Governor Romney correctly, unlike his selective colleague, Alan Colmes, to reveal just how deceitful and wrong Mccain’s attack was (no doubt a desperate attempt to get the debate off the economy where Romney clearly is superior)and in the process left McCain supporter, Senator Lindsey Graham, hoplessly bereft of anything sensible to say, instead resembling a fish on land gasping for air!
January 27th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
As a Floridian myself ( West Palm ) I just e-mailed Gov. Crist my displeasure. I plan on calling his office on Monday. I would hope all in Florida would do the same. The only reason Crist is Gov. is because the Dems. ran a horrible candidate. This will not give McCain a bump at all.
We Romney supporters need to start thinking outside the box. It is great to come to this site and feel the Romney love, but we are all voting for Gov. Romney anyway. We need to get out of our comfort zone. Let’s foucus on Florida. I know you all do great in your home states, but Florida is everything now. We win here, we have big “Mo” heading into Super Tuesday. Call radio shows(wait the 2 hours on hold for Rush), Find Radio shows in the Florida market and make a call,e-mail the T.V. networks, go onto other web sites that we would not consider going on and put out the word for Gov. Romney. Change peoples minds. Tell people that when the topic of the economy comes up in the White House I think that our President should be the smartest person in the room. That person, is Mitt Romney. Get creative. Let’s see how much of a difference we can make in the next 48 hours.
Just win baby,
John
January 27th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Huckabee is a consummate liar only to be exceeded by McCain
January 27th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I will never vote for McCain