Comments on: Open Topic http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/ A Community of People Committed to Conservative Principles Since 2005. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:34:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Sarah http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136865 Sarah Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:31:23 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136865 Okay I watched the first couple minutes of President Clinton's speech and I have to give some props to him or his speech writer to come up with the line "The heat generated in the democratic primary probably contributed to Global Warming." That was actually very memorable and kind of in a way making fun of the hoopla (of course this is just me) that the Dems are making about Global Warming. Okay I watched the first couple minutes of President Clinton’s speech and I have to give some props to him or his speech writer to come up with the line “The heat generated in the democratic primary probably contributed to Global Warming.” That was actually very memorable and kind of in a way making fun of the hoopla (of course this is just me) that the Dems are making about Global Warming.

]]> By: Sarah http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136746 Sarah Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:45:57 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136746 I agree! I agree!

]]> By: Paulee & Mike http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136638 Paulee & Mike Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:38:07 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136638 We all need to take a deep breath. We stood strong for a wonderful cause. Mitt is ready for this challenge, we are ready for this challenge, you realize the work just begins once that VP Mitt is announced. We'll all be on adrenalin surge, only for two more months. We can do it. We are Americans! Let go, let God. It's his plan for Mitt and our country. We all need to take a deep breath. We stood strong for a wonderful cause. Mitt is ready for this challenge, we are ready for this challenge, you realize the work just begins once that VP Mitt is announced. We’ll all be on adrenalin surge, only for two more months. We can do it. We are Americans! Let go, let God. It’s his plan for Mitt and our country.

]]> By: Karen http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136585 Karen Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:07:07 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136585 Sarah, I love the evangelicalsformitt site! I especially love when they tell the other "Es" to quit speaking for them. I love that part. I am sick to my stomach about the end of this week... pins and needles! Sarah, I love the evangelicalsformitt site! I especially love when they tell the other “Es” to quit speaking for them. I love that part.

I am sick to my stomach about the end of this week… pins and needles!

]]> By: Sarah http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136580 Sarah Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:51:22 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136580 Karen- I agree with you. I feel perfectly comfortable watching Mitt admit that he and McCain don't agree on everything. It should be that way in the Republican party, that we allow open debate. That people can say what they what without forgetting the core principles of the Republican party which are limited government, stronger families, and a free market system is a good thing. If we can see that in the ticket we have the base and moderates. On a tangent. I really dislike having the media say the Base of the party is evangelicals. That is just not true! I consider myself part of the base. I consider anyone who is truly a rounded conservative, not just either social or fiscal or foreign policy but all three are the base. By the way check out www.evangelicalsformitt.com Karen- I agree with you. I feel perfectly comfortable watching Mitt admit that he and McCain don’t agree on everything. It should be that way in the Republican party, that we allow open debate. That people can say what they what without forgetting the core principles of the Republican party which are limited government, stronger families, and a free market system is a good thing. If we can see that in the ticket we have the base and moderates.

On a tangent. I really dislike having the media say the Base of the party is evangelicals. That is just not true! I consider myself part of the base. I consider anyone who is truly a rounded conservative, not just either social or fiscal or foreign policy but all three are the base.

By the way check out http://www.evangelicalsformitt.com

]]> By: Karen http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136577 Karen Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:36:34 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136577 oh, btw, yes, the DNC is just boring. But for me, it is also annnoying. So many of those people just get on my nerves so badly. Did you ever notice that Shrillary just hollars all the time??? She has got to be the loudest female on the planet. And Nancy Pelosi? Quiet, boring and plain wrong! Kucinich? Convulsive. Michelle Obama? I can't even figure out what all she said! Now, mind you, I did not listen to all of any of these people's talks, so I don't know all. I just base my observations on the little I did heare. Ich! It is one of the reasons I am not a dem, I cannot stand hollaring. Well, that's probably reason number 5,555.... there are so many other reasons... K oh, btw, yes, the DNC is just boring. But for me, it is also annnoying. So many of those people just get on my nerves so badly. Did you ever notice that Shrillary just hollars all the time??? She has got to be the loudest female on the planet. And Nancy Pelosi? Quiet, boring and plain wrong! Kucinich? Convulsive. Michelle Obama? I can’t even figure out what all she said! Now, mind you, I did not listen to all of any of these people’s talks, so I don’t know all. I just base my observations on the little I did heare. Ich! It is one of the reasons I am not a dem, I cannot stand hollaring. Well, that’s probably reason number 5,555…. there are so many other reasons… K

]]> By: Karen http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136574 Karen Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:32:11 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136574 I like this open forum. I have been and out of meetings today, but it sure has been interesting to read them. I wonder what will happen on Friday or Thursday or whenever. I am so nervous! I am so prayerful!!! I hpe and pray JMc does the right thing. I am encouraged for some reason watching Mitt admit that he and McCain do NOT see eye to eye on everything. That is good! I like this open forum. I have been and out of meetings today, but it sure has been interesting to read them. I wonder what will happen on Friday or Thursday or whenever. I am so nervous! I am so prayerful!!! I hpe and pray JMc does the right thing. I am encouraged for some reason watching Mitt admit that he and McCain do NOT see eye to eye on everything. That is good!

]]> By: JA http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136573 JA Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:31:52 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136573 Yes, Mitt got press credentials and is at the Dem convention. Isn't that great?! He was so effective as an attack dog today - McCain will be such a fool if he picks someone else. Tomorrow Mitt is going to Nevada to campaign for McCain, then to CA on Thursday to spend time with family. Pawlenty will be in Denver on Thursday and is scheduled to be back in MN on Friday. The suspense is driving me nuts! Yes, Mitt got press credentials and is at the Dem convention. Isn’t that great?!

He was so effective as an attack dog today - McCain will be such a fool if he picks someone else.

Tomorrow Mitt is going to Nevada to campaign for McCain, then to CA on Thursday to spend time with family. Pawlenty will be in Denver on Thursday and is scheduled to be back in MN on Friday.

The suspense is driving me nuts!

]]> By: SED http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136571 SED Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:29:09 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136571 The democrats don't want to win this election. 2 nights now they have come out with absolutely no reason for an undecided to vote for Obama. None. Last night the convention felt like The Tribute To Barack. Tonight Hillary Clinton tried to place herself as an icon to womens rights. The speakers before them all shout something about Bush/McCain policies, oil, and change. Tomorrow night we have another Clinton night that does not look like better than the last 2. No wonder this campaign is starting to fall in the polls. Its going to be interesting to see how the RNC works out. Hopefully with a great speach from the VP Mitt Romney. The democrats don’t want to win this election. 2 nights now they have come out with absolutely no reason for an undecided to vote for Obama.

None.

Last night the convention felt like The Tribute To Barack. Tonight Hillary Clinton tried to place herself as an icon to womens rights. The speakers before them all shout something about Bush/McCain policies, oil, and change. Tomorrow night we have another Clinton night that does not look like better than the last 2.

No wonder this campaign is starting to fall in the polls. Its going to be interesting to see how the RNC works out. Hopefully with a great speach from the VP Mitt Romney.

]]> By: Sarah http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136569 Sarah Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:23:17 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136569 I loved listening to Mitt talking to Cavuto. I didn't hear that line though, I left to come play on my computer. That is funny. I think that picture is a fake...No way in Heaven would they have a picture with McCain in the background. No a picture with them side by side is more like it. That did give me goose bumps (just slightly). Anyone else worried though that we will be disappointed again? I hope not. Did anyone catch the facial expressions of Hillary Clinton in the convention, she rolled her eyes more then once during her speech. It was hilarious. I really don't think she wants Obama to win...no matter what positive spin the Dem's want to put on this. I agree with the slogan the Dem's are "not ready 08 a mile high, an inch deep". McCain/Romney 08(hopefully). We will know Friday. Any one else can't wait...Three more days! I loved listening to Mitt talking to Cavuto. I didn’t hear that line though, I left to come play on my computer. That is funny. I think that picture is a fake…No way in Heaven would they have a picture with McCain in the background. No a picture with them side by side is more like it. That did give me goose bumps (just slightly). Anyone else worried though that we will be disappointed again? I hope not.

Did anyone catch the facial expressions of Hillary Clinton in the convention, she rolled her eyes more then once during her speech. It was hilarious. I really don’t think she wants Obama to win…no matter what positive spin the Dem’s want to put on this.

I agree with the slogan the Dem’s are “not ready 08 a mile high, an inch deep”.

McCain/Romney 08(hopefully). We will know Friday. Any one else can’t wait…Three more days!

]]> By: Tami http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136566 Tami Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:08:19 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136566 Oh cool. I'm sure it was because he was on Hannity & Colmes tonight and they're located at the convention right now too. Oh cool. I’m sure it was because he was on Hannity & Colmes tonight and they’re located at the convention right now too.

]]> By: Marybeth http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136561 Marybeth Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01:24 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136561 It was a fleeting camera pan shot. It was Mitt! It was a fleeting camera pan shot. It was Mitt!

]]> By: Tami http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136559 Tami Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:51:21 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136559 HE IS??? Really? How do you know? I went to turn on FOX news but my daughter is DVR'ing something and I couldn't change it :( Is someone interviewing him? Please tell.. LOL HE IS??? Really? How do you know? I went to turn on FOX news but my daughter is DVR’ing something and I couldn’t change it :(

Is someone interviewing him? Please tell.. LOL

]]> By: Marybeth http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136553 Marybeth Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:45:59 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136553 OMG, Mitt is at the DNC convention! OMG, Mitt is at the DNC convention!

]]> By: Marybeth http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136552 Marybeth Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:36:15 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136552 Brent, I'm a CPA. Romney cannot write off that loan - period. It would be considered a political contribution/donation to his campaign, which is not tax-deductible for him. Yes, forgiving that loan was a good thing to do from a goodwill gesture perspective. However, that's an awful LOT of goodwill! Which was what sent my mind a-wondering . . . why? When he could have raised a good bit of that $ right after he bowed out with a 1-time special appeal to his contributors? I know Mitt is unselfish that way - refusing his Olympic & governor's salaries. But $40 million? That's why I'm thinking McCain may have chosen Mitt a long time ago . . . maybe around the time Mitt forgave that debt . . . and all of the Veep talk about other candidates has been just that. For the whole dramatic effect and to steal the spotlight away from the Obamessiah. I'm not saying this is at all a bad thing on either McCain's or Mitt's part. I'm just saying it might be a clue. Or not. Oh, heck, who knows? LOL Brent, I’m a CPA. Romney cannot write off that loan - period. It would be considered a political contribution/donation to his campaign, which is not tax-deductible for him.

Yes, forgiving that loan was a good thing to do from a goodwill gesture perspective. However, that’s an awful LOT of goodwill!

Which was what sent my mind a-wondering . . . why? When he could have raised a good bit of that $ right after he bowed out with a 1-time special appeal to his contributors?

I know Mitt is unselfish that way - refusing his Olympic & governor’s salaries. But $40 million?

That’s why I’m thinking McCain may have chosen Mitt a long time ago . . . maybe around the time Mitt forgave that debt . . . and all of the Veep talk about other candidates has been just that. For the whole dramatic effect and to steal the spotlight away from the Obamessiah.

I’m not saying this is at all a bad thing on either McCain’s or Mitt’s part. I’m just saying it might be a clue.

Or not.

Oh, heck, who knows? LOL

]]> By: SED http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136549 SED Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:17:29 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136549 I believe I read somewhere that Mitt was turning his loan into a contribution to avoid any issues. I believe I read somewhere that Mitt was turning his loan into a contribution to avoid any issues.

]]> By: Andrew http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136548 Andrew Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:17:21 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136548 Bigmo, re-read what I posted. I didn't say that I was unable to post previously. As for Romney: I am convinced that he'll be the pick. His interviews on today's news shows (to me, at least) that he already knows he's the VP pick. Now, if he's picked and McCain suddenly quits, I'll have no problem voting for the Republican this year. Wow, the Democrat convention is a dud, huh? I mean, perhaps I haven't been paying enough attention in the past, but this is totally uninspiring. Bigmo, re-read what I posted. I didn’t say that I was unable to post previously.

As for Romney: I am convinced that he’ll be the pick. His interviews on today’s news shows (to me, at least) that he already knows he’s the VP pick. Now, if he’s picked and McCain suddenly quits, I’ll have no problem voting for the Republican this year.

Wow, the Democrat convention is a dud, huh? I mean, perhaps I haven’t been paying enough attention in the past, but this is totally uninspiring.

]]> By: Brent http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136547 Brent Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:13:55 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136547 That defaulting on the loan... sorry can not edit my post. That defaulting on the loan… sorry can not edit my post.

]]> By: Brent http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136546 Brent Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:12:49 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136546 What are the tax issues with loaning your campaign money and then not defaulting on the loan? $40-50 meg is a lot of money even for Mitt. I suppose it like the government picking up 1/3 of the 40 meg. Perhaps it knocked this years income down to zero. Perhaps he qualified for earned income credit(although I doubt he would have taken it) It would be interesting to know. In any case it was the right thing to do. Look at Hillary pleading poverty. I think they are both worth 50 meg or so. What are the tax issues with loaning your campaign money and then not defaulting on the loan? $40-50 meg is a lot of money even for Mitt. I suppose it like the government picking up 1/3 of the 40 meg. Perhaps it knocked this years income down to zero. Perhaps he qualified for earned income credit(although I doubt he would have taken it) It would be interesting to know. In any case it was the right thing to do. Look at Hillary pleading poverty. I think they are both worth 50 meg or so.

]]> By: Carolina http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136544 Carolina Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:08:58 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136544 Alex Says: August 26th, 2008 at 8:04 pm I can't imagine McCain would be in the background of such a photo. Alex Says:

August 26th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

I can’t imagine McCain would be in the background of such a photo.

]]> By: Carolina http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136543 Carolina Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:07:38 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136543 I am so ashamed of all the bigots in our party putting a full court press against Mitt now. I will be happy when this is over, Mitt and his family do not deserve the ignorance aimed at them. I hope McCain shows his Maverick side in a way that benefits conservatives by picking Romney to be his VP. THen Mitt can go on to show all the haters and doubters just how extraordinary a VP he can be. I am so ashamed of all the bigots in our party putting a full court press against Mitt now.

I will be happy when this is over, Mitt and his family do not deserve the ignorance aimed at them.

I hope McCain shows his Maverick side in a way that benefits conservatives by picking Romney to be his VP.

THen Mitt can go on to show all the haters and doubters just how extraordinary a VP he can be.

]]> By: Alex http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136542 Alex Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:04:03 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136542 This jpg of McCain and Romney as the ticket was supposedly found on McCain's website. The file has since been removed but here is a copy of it. Looks great but I have no idea if a fake. Intrade has Romney over 70 now. http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/4746/romney1ccm8.jpg This jpg of McCain and Romney as the ticket was supposedly found on McCain’s website. The file has since been removed but here is a copy of it. Looks great but I have no idea if a fake. Intrade has Romney over 70 now.

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/4746/romney1ccm8.jpg

]]> By: Alex http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136540 Alex Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:57:09 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136540 Just read Pawlenty is getting two spots to speak at the Republican Convention. First and Last night. If he was VP they wouldn't be scheduling it that way. Just read Pawlenty is getting two spots to speak at the Republican Convention. First and Last night. If he was VP they wouldn’t be scheduling it that way.

]]> By: Ron http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136537 Ron Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:49:30 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136537 No Matter What-NoBama....I use to think that I would not vote for McCain if he did not pick Mitt for VP, but then I learned about the supreme court decision about the gun control in DC. By ONE vote the DC ban failed. This means that the next time one of these bans is tested in the SC, AFTER an Obama appointment, we all may loose the right to protect our families. We cannot afford to let Obama appoint his type to the court. No Matter What-NoBama….I use to think that I would not vote for McCain if he did not pick Mitt for VP, but then I learned about the supreme court decision about the gun control in DC. By ONE vote the DC ban failed. This means that the next time one of these bans is tested in the SC, AFTER an Obama appointment, we all may loose the right to protect our families. We cannot afford to let Obama appoint his type to the court.

]]> By: Stefany http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136522 Stefany Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:41:57 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136522 Nate Gunderson - Isn't there a fund raiser next week- somewhere in the midwest- where Mitt, McCain and the Huckster will be campaigning together? Before the rally, here's what should happen behind closed doors: Maverick needs to tactfully tell Huckster the Primaries are OVER and that Huck needs to make good with his VP(Mitt)for party unity and the evangelical vote- i.e. shut the Huck up. Nate Gunderson - Isn’t there a fund raiser next week- somewhere in the midwest- where Mitt, McCain and the Huckster will be campaigning together? Before the rally, here’s what should happen behind closed doors: Maverick needs to tactfully tell Huckster the Primaries are OVER and that Huck needs to make good with his VP(Mitt)for party unity and the evangelical vote- i.e. shut the Huck up.

]]> By: SED http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136516 SED Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:26:02 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136516 What I found interesting today was that at the press conference and several tv appearances; Mitt has been ready to tackle the house issue in a light/funny manner and explaining the differences they had during the primaries. What I found interesting today was that at the press conference and several tv appearances; Mitt has been ready to tackle the house issue in a light/funny manner and explaining the differences they had during the primaries.

]]> By: Chris http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136513 Chris Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:17:51 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136513 Money quote from Cavuto: “Mitt Romney suggested Tuesday that criticisms he leveled at John McCain during the GOP primaries would not block him from becoming the Republican nominee for vice president, arguing that he never questioned his one-time rival’s readiness to be president the way the Democratic nominee for vice president questioned Barack Obama.” Money quote from Cavuto:

“Mitt Romney suggested Tuesday that criticisms he leveled at John McCain during the GOP primaries would not block him from becoming the Republican nominee for vice president, arguing that he never questioned his one-time rival’s readiness to be president the way the Democratic nominee for vice president questioned Barack Obama.”

]]> By: 2thePoint http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136497 2thePoint Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:05:59 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136497 You're right Paulee; you can tell that Cavuto enjoys talking to Mitt. Cavuto REALLY liked Mitt's answer regarding how many houses he has (someone commented earlier) that he has one less than John Kerry! BRILLIANT and hilarious! You’re right Paulee; you can tell that Cavuto enjoys talking to Mitt. Cavuto REALLY liked Mitt’s answer regarding how many houses he has (someone commented earlier) that he has one less than John Kerry! BRILLIANT and hilarious!

]]> By: Paulee & Mike http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136496 Paulee & Mike Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:03:23 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136496 When Mitt was asked about debating Biden, he said that, he, Biden, had an impenetrable thicket of words, but he can't speak enough to cover up Obama's obvious shot comings.That was on Cavuto interview. He's soooooo quick and intelligent. Cavuto was holding back his laugh, he likes Mitt. When Mitt was asked about debating Biden, he said that, he, Biden, had an impenetrable thicket of words, but he can’t speak enough to cover up Obama’s obvious shot comings.That was on Cavuto interview. He’s soooooo quick and intelligent. Cavuto was holding back his laugh, he likes Mitt.

]]> By: 2thePoint http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136495 2thePoint Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:03:22 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136495 Saw Mitt on Cavuto’s show - he was unruffled and articulate as ever. I had a smidgeon of feeling that Mitt is the cat that has swallowed the V.P. canary. Tweet! Tweet! He looked tired to me – like he’s been burning midnight oil campaigning for McCain and working extra-extra long hours working on a V.P. nomination speech, studying the issues – economy, Russia/ Georgia powder keg, taking down Joe Biden, etc. If he’s the Veep, there are family arrangements to be made; with his large family – no small undertaking. I’m sure Ann is on top of that. It will sure be great to see the entire Romney tribe on the convention stand! Saw Mitt on Cavuto’s show - he was unruffled and articulate as ever. I had a smidgeon of feeling that Mitt is the cat that has swallowed the V.P. canary. Tweet! Tweet!

He looked tired to me – like he’s been burning midnight oil campaigning for McCain and working extra-extra long hours working on a V.P. nomination speech, studying the issues – economy, Russia/ Georgia powder keg, taking down Joe Biden, etc. If he’s the Veep, there are family arrangements to be made; with his large family – no small undertaking. I’m sure Ann is on top of that.

It will sure be great to see the entire Romney tribe on the convention stand!

]]> By: SED http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136484 SED Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:42:58 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136484 I think the press conference that Mitt had this afternoon maybe up on video tomorrow at notready08.com It looks like they upload the video the following day of the live feed. I'm guessing though, since their press conference from yesterday is the only latest video available. I think the press conference that Mitt had this afternoon maybe up on video tomorrow at notready08.com

It looks like they upload the video the following day of the live feed. I’m guessing though, since their press conference from yesterday is the only latest video available.

]]> By: Karen http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136475 Karen Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:17:43 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136475 I am with you Andrew, when someone invites me to speak and say whatever suits my fancy, suddenly I am tongue tied which is odd since I am the most talkative person I know! I guess for me, it is the same thing always: I like Mitt and want him as VP. This has been loads of fun to read everyone's thoughts! PS... I want to know how to make my comments or workds italicized??? K I am with you Andrew, when someone invites me to speak and say whatever suits my fancy, suddenly I am tongue tied which is odd since I am the most talkative person I know! I guess for me, it is the same thing always: I like Mitt and want him as VP.

This has been loads of fun to read everyone’s thoughts!

PS… I want to know how to make my comments or workds italicized??? K

]]> By: bigmo http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136469 bigmo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:59:38 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136469 Andrew, who is letting you post for the first time? Andrew, who is letting you post for the first time?

]]> By: Andrew http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136468 Andrew Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:55:32 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136468 Dang. The ONE TIME that they let me post about anything and I cannot think of anything to say! Dang. The ONE TIME that they let me post about anything and I cannot think of anything to say!

]]> By: bigmo http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136466 bigmo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:53:48 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136466 Duncan Hunter confused me to no end when he endorsed the Huckster after dropping out. His reason for rejecting Mitt? Because a company Mitt used to run had invested in China about a decade after he stopped running it... Duncan Hunter confused me to no end when he endorsed the Huckster after dropping out. His reason for rejecting Mitt? Because a company Mitt used to run had invested in China about a decade after he stopped running it…

]]> By: StevenInBrooklyn http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136464 StevenInBrooklyn Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:51:59 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136464 <i>The feeling is mutual, Nate.</i> What, did Mike Huckabee just e-mail you to tell you that? ;-) One more thought: whereas, before, Team McCain had an interest in keeping the VP choice a secret, they may now want to allow leaks to distract from the DNC... The feeling is mutual, Nate.

What, did Mike Huckabee just e-mail you to tell you that? ;-)

One more thought: whereas, before, Team McCain had an interest in keeping the VP choice a secret, they may now want to allow leaks to distract from the DNC…

]]> By: Marybeth http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136461 Marybeth Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:47:27 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136461 The feeling is mutual, Nate. The feeling is mutual, Nate.

]]> By: Nate Gunderson http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136459 Nate Gunderson Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:45:10 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136459 I've got something to say. Huckabee makes me want to puke. That's all. I’ve got something to say. Huckabee makes me want to puke. That’s all.

]]> By: John Cronin http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136458 John Cronin Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:43:39 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136458 John, McCain has said that Mitt will be a leader of the Party in the years to come. At last springs' CPAC convention, Mitt was asked to be "the face of conservatism" in a private meeting with powerful conservatives. In my mind, there is no question that Gov. Romney is following the model of Ronald Reagan in working to build up the party and his own political future after not getting the results he needed on Super Tuesday. If Huckabee does not turn his persona 180 degrees in the opposite direction, he will be a pariah within the Republican Party, just as he already attained that status here among our commenters. Looking around at this election cycle's promary candidates, I don't see anyone who comes near Mitt Romney's stature. I liked Duncan Hunter's positions very much, but for some reason I don't understand, he never caught fire. John,

McCain has said that Mitt will be a leader of the Party in the years to come. At last springs’ CPAC convention, Mitt was asked to be “the face of conservatism” in a private meeting with powerful conservatives.

In my mind, there is no question that Gov. Romney is following the model of Ronald Reagan in working to build up the party and his own political future after not getting the results he needed on Super Tuesday. If Huckabee does not turn his persona 180 degrees in the opposite direction, he will be a pariah within the Republican Party, just as he already attained that status here among our commenters.

Looking around at this election cycle’s promary candidates, I don’t see anyone who comes near Mitt Romney’s stature. I liked Duncan Hunter’s positions very much, but for some reason I don’t understand, he never caught fire.

]]> By: StevenInBrooklyn http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136454 StevenInBrooklyn Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:39:55 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136454 bigmo, yes he is an optimist, but Dean Barnett much less so. The two might very well discuss today's RNC presentation in Denver. bigmo, yes he is an optimist, but Dean Barnett much less so. The two might very well discuss today’s RNC presentation in Denver.

]]> By: bigmo http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136453 bigmo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:38:14 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136453 Also, you didn't sound like an idiot (especially compared to me thinking your post followup was a hyperlink.) Also, you didn’t sound like an idiot (especially compared to me thinking your post followup was a hyperlink.)

]]> By: bigmo http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136452 bigmo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:37:31 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136452 Hugh is awesome, but I'd take pro-Mitt VP speculation from his camp with a grain of salt. He's an eternal optimist when it comes to Mitt Romney (which is part of what I like about him.) Hugh is awesome, but I’d take pro-Mitt VP speculation from his camp with a grain of salt. He’s an eternal optimist when it comes to Mitt Romney (which is part of what I like about him.)

]]> By: StevenInBrooklyn http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136451 StevenInBrooklyn Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:35:48 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136451 (If Dean Barnett is on HH's show, that will be even more intruguing since they are both in that first ring, especially Dean). (If Dean Barnett is on HH’s show, that will be even more intruguing since they are both in that first ring, especially Dean).

]]> By: StevenInBrooklyn http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136448 StevenInBrooklyn Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:32:48 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136448 (HH is on in 1/2hr) (HH is on in 1/2hr)

]]> By: StevenInBrooklyn http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136447 StevenInBrooklyn Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:30:41 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136447 How do I say this without sounding like an idiot....I would think this person is in the second or third ring of media'ish people. Hugh Hewitt is, one would think, in the first of those ringe, and I plan to listen to hear if he gives any further clues. OK, I did not succeed in not sounding like an idiot.... How do I say this without sounding like an idiot….I would think this person is in the second or third ring of media’ish people. Hugh Hewitt is, one would think, in the first of those ringe, and I plan to listen to hear if he gives any further clues.

OK, I did not succeed in not sounding like an idiot….

]]> By: bigmo http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136446 bigmo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:30:04 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136446 They just said on Fox News that McCain may make his VP pick tomorrow, the day before Obama's speech. They just said on Fox News that McCain may make his VP pick tomorrow, the day before Obama’s speech.

]]> By: bigmo http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136445 bigmo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:29:18 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136445 Oh nevermind, I get what that was. Sorry. Oh nevermind, I get what that was. Sorry.

]]> By: bigmo http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136444 bigmo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:28:39 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136444 Steven, if that was supposed to be a link to the conference, its not working for me. I can't wait to hear Mitt, and I was curious about Cantor, I've heard good things about him but I've never heard him speak. Steven, if that was supposed to be a link to the conference, its not working for me. I can’t wait to hear Mitt, and I was curious about Cantor, I’ve heard good things about him but I’ve never heard him speak.

]]> By: Marybeth http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136443 Marybeth Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:26:55 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136443 SteveninBrooklyn, if that is the case, that is quite exciting. Most of the vibes out there are encouraging. But I have to keep reminding myself this is McCain we're talking about; he loves his reputation as a Maverick and loves sticking it to us conservatives. Is your semi-connected source in a really good position to know? SteveninBrooklyn, if that is the case, that is quite exciting.

Most of the vibes out there are encouraging. But I have to keep reminding myself this is McCain we’re talking about; he loves his reputation as a Maverick and loves sticking it to us conservatives.

Is your semi-connected source in a really good position to know?

]]> By: Tami http://committedtoromney.com/2008/08/26/open-topic/#comment-136441 Tami Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:22:12 +0000 http://committedtoromney.com/?p=6046#comment-136441 StevenInBrookly - You can't tell us who your semi-connected source is huh? LOL Well I do hope you're right! StevenInBrookly - You can’t tell us who your semi-connected source is huh? LOL Well I do hope you’re right!

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