Comments on: On the fence http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/ A Community of People Committed to Conservative Principles Since 2005. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:11:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: KKSM http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105511 KKSM Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:07:37 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105511 Some commets to some of you: Mev: ditto absolutely! Talk about a loss. When Mitt graciously bowed out, I was completely depressed for days. I felt I had no hope. Mitt makes it feel hopeful again, but if he does not get the call or something icky happens, I know Mitt will come out on top, but I fear immensely for my nation. John Cronin: I think Mitt is big enough and good enough that he could have a good relationship with JM. I think he is very capable of putting the past behind and taking up the "mantle" so to speak and doing what is right. Ron: McCain would be closer to 76 at the end of the first term and who knows what his attitudes, health etc will be by then. Time will tell and God alone knows how this will work and what His will is. It would be cool if we could have a very strong and experienced Mitt in there to get elected! Frozone: I just checked the Ann Coulter poll and Romney is at 40%, Huckabee at 16%. The last several comments that I saw were all about the virtues of a Romney VP too. So, people are busy. It is all interesting. ok, someone said earlier that Huckabee was ahead in a Gallup poll. Don't know about that and I didn't see it, but I really don't put much stock in it. Life is good. Just all of you praying people, now is probably a good time to do that. Some commets to some of you:

Mev: ditto absolutely! Talk about a loss. When Mitt graciously bowed out, I was completely depressed for days. I felt I had no hope. Mitt makes it feel hopeful again, but if he does not get the call or something icky happens, I know Mitt will come out on top, but I fear immensely for my nation.

John Cronin: I think Mitt is big enough and good enough that he could have a good relationship with JM. I think he is very capable of putting the past behind and taking up the “mantle” so to speak and doing what is right.

Ron: McCain would be closer to 76 at the end of the first term and who knows what his attitudes, health etc will be by then. Time will tell and God alone knows how this will work and what His will is. It would be cool if we could have a very strong and experienced Mitt in there to get elected!

Frozone: I just checked the Ann Coulter poll and Romney is at 40%, Huckabee at 16%. The last several comments that I saw
were all about the virtues of a Romney VP too. So, people are busy. It is all interesting.

ok, someone said earlier that Huckabee was ahead in a Gallup poll. Don’t know about that and I didn’t see it, but I really don’t put much stock in it.

Life is good. Just all of you praying people, now is probably a good time to do that.

]]> By: Steve Andrew http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105510 Steve Andrew Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:48:37 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105510 I don't think that is quite fair Frozone. We don't know for a fact that they are indeed Huckabee bots. I think when Romney wins in polls (which is the majority of them) then people say the exact same thing. I for one ain't (lol) a Romnabot! I don’t think that is quite fair Frozone. We don’t know for a fact that they are indeed Huckabee bots. I think when Romney wins in polls (which is the majority of them) then people say the exact same thing. I for one ain’t (lol) a Romnabot!

]]> By: Lee Ann http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105508 Lee Ann Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:06:38 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105508 This is the first time I have ever posted on this website. I didn't even know it existed until a week and a half ago. I am a Romney supporter and I worked on Romney's campaign in Littleton, CO. We love Mitt Romney in Colorado as you can tell by the final vote count on super Tuesday. I believe that we have a chance of winning the general election as both democrats are majorly flawed candidates. I am all for Mitt Romney being on the ticket with McCain. He has stated that he would be honored to run on the ticket as vp. I trust his judgement in this so I support him and am hoping that he will be on the ticket this year. He is the most qualified to be vp and president. He has a chance to become both over time. This is the first time I have ever posted on this website. I didn’t even know it existed until a week and a half ago. I am a Romney supporter and I worked on Romney’s campaign in Littleton, CO. We love Mitt Romney in Colorado as you can tell by the final vote count on super Tuesday. I believe that we have a chance of winning the general election as both democrats are majorly flawed candidates. I am all for Mitt Romney being on the ticket with McCain. He has stated that he would be honored to run on the ticket as vp. I trust his judgement in this so I support him and am hoping that he will be on the ticket this year. He is the most qualified to be vp and president. He has a chance to become both over time.

]]> By: Frozone http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105504 Frozone Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:45:14 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105504 Coulter's poll is being flooded by Huckbots. It's fun to see them all riled up again. Alas, one step behind, as always... Coulter’s poll is being flooded by Huckbots. It’s fun to see them all riled up again. Alas, one step behind, as always…

]]> By: Steve Andrew http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105502 Steve Andrew Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:53:57 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105502 Paul, I thought this would be the best way to reach you since I do not have your email. I'm a fellow blogger here and posted numerous articles and kind of unintentionaly put your post off to the 2nd page - you should post it again so its at the top :) Paul, I thought this would be the best way to reach you since I do not have your email. I’m a fellow blogger here and posted numerous articles and kind of unintentionaly put your post off to the 2nd page - you should post it again so its at the top :)

]]> By: Ron http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105501 Ron Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:20:16 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105501 Paul, I am way more narrow minded on this. The goal is: Mitt as president. So what is the best route to get there? Mitt as McCains running mate! If they lose, it will be Mccain's loss, not to be held against Mitt. The exposure of a national campaign will keep him in the public eye, and help push the acceptance of his religion even farther, making it easier to be the nominee in 2012. If they win, Mitt will be the "expected" candidate when McCain is through. At 72, he may not choose to, or be able to, run for a second term. His health being as it has been, he may not finish a first term. We certainly do not want someone else in line. All that about Mccain not liking him, I think, is meaningless. I believe he would pick Lassie if it gave him the best chance of winning. Paul, I am way more narrow minded on this. The goal is: Mitt as president. So what is the best route to get there? Mitt as McCains running mate! If they lose, it will be Mccain’s loss, not to be held against Mitt. The exposure of a national campaign will keep him in the public eye, and help push the acceptance of his religion even farther, making it easier to be the nominee in 2012. If they win, Mitt will be the “expected” candidate when McCain is through. At 72, he may not choose to, or be able to, run for a second term. His health being as it has been, he may not finish a first term. We certainly do not want someone else in line. All that about Mccain not liking him, I think, is meaningless. I believe he would pick Lassie if it gave him the best chance of winning.

]]> By: John Cronin http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105500 John Cronin Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:07:57 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105500 Mev, Great comments! I agree 100%. Since MR and JM are so far apart on several very important issues for conservatives and because there seemed to be such personal animosity from McCain toward MR during the primary campaign, I just don't see these two having a very successful political partnership. That being said, I believe the potential downside for MR outweighs any upside and so, in my opinion, MR should steer clear of this ticket. Mev,

Great comments! I agree 100%. Since MR and JM are so far apart on several very important issues for conservatives and because there seemed to be such personal animosity from McCain toward MR during the primary campaign, I just don’t see these two having a very successful political partnership.

That being said, I believe the potential downside for MR outweighs any upside and so, in my opinion, MR should steer clear of this ticket.

]]> By: Mev http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105499 Mev Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:34:19 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105499 One additional minus -- an underplayed facet of the "they don't like each other" argument. We have to remember that Cheney is an aberration. The VP's office has no power of its own, aside from very rare senate tie-breaks. Cheney gets power because he is trusted completely by Bush. Now tell me how much of a role McCain would give a Vice President Romney. Should McCain/Romney win, although the publicity would be nice, Romney may be more useful elsewhere. One additional minus — an underplayed facet of the “they don’t like each other” argument.

We have to remember that Cheney is an aberration. The VP’s office has no power of its own, aside from very rare senate tie-breaks. Cheney gets power because he is trusted completely by Bush. Now tell me how much of a role McCain would give a Vice President Romney.

Should McCain/Romney win, although the publicity would be nice, Romney may be more useful elsewhere.

]]> By: Noelle http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105498 Noelle Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:33:02 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105498 I am old enough to say that never in my life since I have been at an age to vote have I been as disappointed in my options for who should occupy the White House. I am having a hard time working up any enthusiasm for McCain, though I definitely don't want Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton either. So the only thing I have left to hope for, the only thing that will reignite my enthusiasm for this election is if McCain invites Mitt Romney to run for VP. I am old enough to say that never in my life since I have been at an age to vote have I been as disappointed in my options for who should occupy the White House. I am having a hard time working up any enthusiasm for McCain, though I definitely don’t want Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton either. So the only thing I have left to hope for, the only thing that will reignite my enthusiasm for this election is if McCain invites Mitt Romney to run for VP.

]]> By: Phil http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105496 Phil Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:14:20 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105496 My two cents on this is simple. Polls show the economy is the #1 issue on voters minds. McCain has flat out said in the past the economy is not where he's strong on. Gov. Romney's experience in business is just too important to pass up, not to mention his energy and organizational skills. Some say his money but I disagree, alot of his campaign money came from donors like us, and he was the top fundraiser of all candidates even before we knew what amount of his own money he put into the campaign. But I think seeing Gov. Romney square off against the Dem. opponent in a VP debate and hit questions out of the ballpark would show Americans this guy knows what he's talking about, he's intelligent, and he certainly does look Presidential so we can rest assured he would be ready to take over should something happen. My two cents on this is simple. Polls show the economy is the #1 issue on voters minds. McCain has flat out said in the past the economy is not where he’s strong on. Gov. Romney’s experience in business is just too important to pass up, not to mention his energy and organizational skills. Some say his money but I disagree, alot of his campaign money came from donors like us, and he was the top fundraiser of all candidates even before we knew what amount of his own money he put into the campaign.

But I think seeing Gov. Romney square off against the Dem. opponent in a VP debate and hit questions out of the ballpark would show Americans this guy knows what he’s talking about, he’s intelligent, and he certainly does look Presidential so we can rest assured he would be ready to take over should something happen.

]]> By: Doug & Darlene http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105493 Doug & Darlene Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:07:33 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/04/08/on-the-fence/#comment-105493 Attention Mitt-Supporters! Ann Coulter has a second poll going now off her website regarding who McCain should pick as his VP. Mitt is presently at 26% and Huckabee is at 16%, but has been closing the gap today. Please go to either of the links below and Vote for Mitt! http://www.anncoulter.com/ Scroll down to the link on the right side - just above the link where "Huckabee Defends Rev. Wright" Otherwise you might be able to go directly to the site at: http://gopnation.com/wordpress/?page_id=357 You need to scroll down through a lot of white-space to see the request for VP-choice. Thanks! Attention Mitt-Supporters!
Ann Coulter has a second poll going now off her website regarding who McCain should pick as his VP. Mitt is presently at 26% and Huckabee is at 16%, but has been closing the gap today.
Please go to either of the links below and Vote for Mitt!

http://www.anncoulter.com/
Scroll down to the link on the right side - just above the link where “Huckabee Defends Rev. Wright”

Otherwise you might be able to go directly to the site at:
http://gopnation.com/wordpress/?page_id=357

You need to scroll down through a lot of white-space to see the request for VP-choice.

Thanks!

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