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October 08, 2012

Mitt Romney Gets Personal
— DrewM

One of the frustrating parts of the Romney campaign has been his unwillingness to talk about himself in personal times or for the campaign to do any sort of advertising about how charitable he is.

We finally heard some of the stories during the GOP primary but now Romney is talking about these things himself.

That was from a rally Friday night in Virginia.

It's obvious Romney is uncomfortable talking about these kind of things (to his credit) but now that his off the charts debate performance has people giving him a second look (or a first in some cases), I hope the campaign finds a way to make sure people see this stuff. Honestly, I'm not sure Mitt is the best messenger for this. Perhaps having some of these folks on the trail with him or better yet, some ads, would be the most effective way to deliver the message.

I know some people hate this personal stuff and think it should be about plans and experience but politics is personal. There's no way to know everything a President will have to deal with (George W. Bush didn't run as a national security guy. Remember the whole "Education President" thing?). Voters, the dreaded "independents" at least, vote on feel, their judgement of the person. Romney has been hurt by the idea that he's an unfeeling corporate CEO that likes to fire people. There's obviously plenty of evidence to the contrary but it's up to Team Romney to tell people about it.

Hopefully we see more of this personal revelation as we close in on Election Day.

Posted by: DrewM at 06:03 AM | Comments (164)
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1 If he feels bashful talking about himself, then this is the kind of thing that Mrs. Romney and the kids should talk about. Or possibly the Bain employee whose daughter was saved thanks to Romney shutting down operations to look for her after she went missing.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at October 08, 2012 06:06 AM (e0xKF)

This:

I've been in business for 25 years and I have no idea what you're talking about

was personal enough for me.

Posted by: Jay at October 08, 2012 06:06 AM (3LaGb)

3 Obama cannot tell stories like this. They can only trot out 'victims' to whine and cry.

Posted by: BitterClingy&Buried at October 08, 2012 06:12 AM (encrR)

4 2 This: I've been in business for 25 years and I have no idea what you're talking about was personal enough for me. That should have left a mark.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 08, 2012 06:12 AM (GFM2b)

5 Personal revelation is what Choom Boy spouted in '08 and continues to spew. Most of his "revelations" were -- and are -- lies, but that doesn't matter. Osama Obama used them to establish the cult of worshipers, and that is not good, IMO.

I really don't care if the president is likable, sometimes drips Wheatena on his bib, or has a thing about rescuing stray dogs. What matters is that said president do what he has sworn to do and behaves in a way that is in line with the Constitution, the laws of the nation and common decency. Osama Obama fails on all counts.

But hey, he's really a good dude, and people like him.

Nuts to that. The president can be a nice guy or a righteous jerk, and I won't mind. I simply want him to do his job. All else is squirrels and shiny stuff, and we've already had far too much of those.

Posted by: MrScribbler at October 08, 2012 06:13 AM (ZgX/g)

6 Obama cannot tell stories like this.

Very difficult when you use "I" as a punctuation mark.

Posted by: fluffy at October 08, 2012 06:13 AM (z9HTb)

7 Obama cannot tell stories like this.

The only story he can tell is having an "international" background would make him a better president. That's been proven bullshit, a thousand times over by now.

Posted by: EC at October 08, 2012 06:13 AM (GQ8sn)

8 I think, no matter what he says, what is most important is that it gets heard. That is the problem I am seeing. Now is the time to weave Romney into every corner of the universe, like Obama does, not just in commercials, but on the web (he owns Google), social media, tv, cable news, you name it. O is everywhere and it is sickening.

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:13 AM (LpQbZ)

Voters, the dreaded "independents" at least, vote on feel, their judgement of the person. Romney has been hurt by the idea that he's an unfeeling corporate CEO that likes to fire people.

This. I hear and read it all the time. Sooner or later if it isn't corrected enough undecideds may be swayed by it.

Posted by: Deanna at October 08, 2012 06:14 AM (cTrfY)

10 These must have been the stories that Zeke J Miller from Buzzfeed felt were so 'morbid' that he had to tweet about it. Jerk.

Posted by: Lurker who doesn't copy/paste from Word at October 08, 2012 06:14 AM (tl7W6)

11 I once rescued 63 LBGTQ's from the firey furnace. It's in the bible.

Posted by: Barky O'stumblefuck at October 08, 2012 06:16 AM (IoNBC)

Its not up to Romney to talk about his personal traits and I think its wrong for him to do so. It is up to the PACs and personal friends to get this message out.

And not suprising, what frustrates DrewM doesn't move the needle on my frustration meter.

Posted by: polynikes at October 08, 2012 06:17 AM (m2CN7)

13 ^ ^ @8 THIS! The personal Romney needs to be seen everywhere, and right now!

Posted by: The littl shyning man at October 08, 2012 06:18 AM (PH+2B)

14 Personally, I'm voting for the guy who 'played Mitt Romney' during the debate. That would be the guy I finally got to hear speaking for himself instead of having a reporter tell me what he was saying (or thinking for that matter).

Posted by: Mark Reardon at October 08, 2012 06:18 AM (oluWK)

15 How dare he be so charitable , It was also racist of him to come to the debate prepared , when everybody knows that the black childrens in this country don't study anything but Rap Lyrics...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at October 08, 2012 06:20 AM (COr7y)

16 I bet Mitt heard what the dude in the wheel chair said, but couldn't repeat it.

He probably said Mitt, make sure you beat that marxist muslim loving piece of shit.

Posted by: Berserker at October 08, 2012 06:20 AM (FMbng)

17 I want him to fire people. I want him to be the meanest SOB president imaginable. Never mind getting back to some kind of capitalist utopia, just getting to an inflation adjusted pre-Carter spending level means an 80% cut.

Posted by: SpongeBob Saget at October 08, 2012 06:21 AM (SDkq3)

18 The Obama donor story has dropped at Breitbart. The most interesting parts leaked so far are that the guy who is running the site, Robert Roche, is a bundler with a bunch of visits to the White House and a lot of business ties to the Chinese government. The single-most interesting thing is the site traffic on the Obama donation site... 68% of all traffic comes from overseas. Pretty damning considering that NO donations are supposed to be coming in from foreigners.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at October 08, 2012 06:21 AM (e0xKF)

19 While I like to hear some personal stories, I prefer to hear them from someone other than the candidate. When a politician talks about their personal interactions in an effort to show their giving, human side....It seems to cheapen it for me....like it's all for show. I like the humility that Romney has and prefers that he keep it that way. In other words "it's what you do when nobody's looking" that points to true character

Posted by: kawfytawk at October 08, 2012 06:21 AM (JWLqy)

20 Re: "I've been in business for 25 years and I have no idea what you're talking about" - was personal enough for me.

Yes!! That was one of my favorites because it highlighted how absolutely inexperienced Obama is when it comes to business (and the economy in general). We saw this with his Obamacare speeches where he regularly accused doctors of charging $50,000 to unnecessarily remove tonsils or amputating the wrong limb. But the press never calls him out for these ridiculous assertions, so you get the feeling Obama has said them so many times that he actually believes them.
Obama can't counter a Romney anecdote about a business decision.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2012 06:21 AM (XDfSm)

21 what frustrates DrewM doesn't move the needle on my frustration meter. Posted by: polynikes at October 08, 2012 10:17 AM (m2CN7) Yea, it doesn't frustrate me, I don't want a Daddy to take care of me, but I know people that do...

Posted by: The Robot Devil at October 08, 2012 06:21 AM (136wp)

There's no way Hall and Oates counts as a forgotten 80's mystery click around here.

They're all ace listens to when he tires of Steel Panther.

Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2012 06:21 AM (SWlXH)

23 News flash: Romney admits touching man who dies the next day. Can we trust this man with the American economy?

Posted by: CNN at October 08, 2012 06:22 AM (feFL6)

24 I can see the headline now.....

"Romney touches quadriplegic.....man dies the next day! KILLLER!!!!!

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 06:23 AM (X6akg)

25 Its not up to Romney to talk about his personal traits and I think its wrong for him to do so. It is up to the PACs and personal friends to get this message out.

Disagree mildly. It's up to the surrogates to do the harsh attacks while Mitt looks presidential. It's good for Mitt to do a bit of it (even though it makes my skin crawl) as long as he doesn't go the full Oprah. It's how you appeal to the mouth breathers, and like it or not, we need them.

Posted by: pep at October 08, 2012 06:23 AM (6TB1Z)

>>>The most interesting parts leaked so far are that the guy who is running the site, Robert Roche, is a bundler with a bunch of visits to the White House and a lot of business ties to the Chinese government.

The real money is in the pockets of Chinese busboys.

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at October 08, 2012 06:23 AM (SWlXH)

Imo, this just goes to accentuate Romney's character. He is authentically humble, just as he is authentically honorable. He is a chip off the old block and you can see the impact of his character on his sons. THIS is what I wish the campaign would emphasize - the contrast between the character of Romney and the character flaws of Obama and his entire team! On one hand, everything that can be known about one candidate is known and his history is sterling. On the other hand, we have a candidate of whom very little is known with any certainty. Much of what is known is from unreliable, shady and often sinister sources. The only constant in this record is inconsistency, corruption and dishonorable behavior.

Posted by: HtP at October 08, 2012 06:23 AM (jx2j9)

28 But if he talks about himself, won't that give Obama an opening to discuss all of his personal acts of kindness and charity. They would obviously put Mitt's paltry acts to shame.

Posted by: ejo at October 08, 2012 06:23 AM (GXvSO)

29 This is my daily Prayer....
Psalm 109:8...
" May his days be few; may another
take his place of leadership. "

Posted by: AmericanDawg at October 08, 2012 06:23 AM (COr7y)

30 I would really like to see footage from the debate cut into :30 or :60 second spots. The de-pantsing of SCOAMF was so utter and complete that a reminder of it every day or so might help keep the independents and undecideds in the Mitt camp. Just a thought.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 08, 2012 06:24 AM (vCK/R)

31 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable tyrant.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 08, 2012 06:24 AM (5DR1j)

32 My caddie said his nine year-old daughter was dying of cancer. I gave him half my chicken sandwich.

Posted by: Barky O'stumblefuck at October 08, 2012 06:24 AM (IoNBC)

33 It's good for Mitt to do a bit of it

It being the touchy-feely stuff.

Posted by: pep at October 08, 2012 06:25 AM (6TB1Z)

My favorite Romney story is the one where he helped a Texas couple purchase the home that they were renting from him. He really went above and beyond to help keep them in the home they had lived in for five years. Link in my sig.

Posted by: Lurker who doesn't know how to format comments at October 08, 2012 06:25 AM (tl7W6)

>>He is authentically humble, just as he is authentically honorable.

You know who is humble?

This guy.

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at October 08, 2012 06:26 AM (SWlXH)

36 32 My caddie said his nine year-old daughter was dying of cancer. I gave him half my chicken sandwich. --- My typical white grandmother had a heart condition. I gave her some pills to deal with the pain.

Posted by: JEF at October 08, 2012 06:26 AM (e0xKF)

37 Voters, the dreaded "independents" at least, vote on feel, their judgement of the person. I know someone who uses the six year old test. The six year old test involves taking a six year old, making them watch both candidates speak and then asking the six year old what the child thinks about the candidates. Why do this? Because if you've met a six year old, you are aware s/he has no filter and will blurt out "He's mean! He's a liar! He's stupid!" A six year old doesn't understand what the words mean but a six year old is very good at detecting bullshit. Said person's wee tiny niece was actually afraid of Obama when she watched part of the debate in 2008 because "he looks creepy". Now, this is somewhat tongue in cheek but only somewhat. Kids know who is full of crap and will tell you so, generally very loudly and at the most inappropriate time.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD the revelator at October 08, 2012 06:26 AM (VtjlW)

38 14 Personally, I'm voting for the guy who 'played Mitt Romney' during the debate. That would be the guy I finally got to hear speaking for himself instead of having a reporter tell me what he was saying (or thinking for that matter). Posted by: Mark Reardon at October 08, 2012 10:18 AM (oluWK) That reminded me of what a lib said about Romney at the debate: Romney was wearing a centrist's disguise. Disguise.

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:26 AM (LpQbZ)

39 I just remember how snarky we all were when the parents of this kid were up on the stage at the RNC.

Then we heard the story, and we all felt like shit.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 08, 2012 06:26 AM (qigku)

40 That should have left a mark.

I think it did. Especially the followup comment, "Maybe I need a new accountant." To cover for TFG, the "fact checkers" had to say, "Well, there's not actually a deduction for moving over-seas, but you avoid a lot of taxes and other costs, so what the President said was true in essence." Or "False, but it helps the narrative, so we won't admit that."

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 08, 2012 06:26 AM (5DR1j)

41 I would really like to see footage from the debate cut into :30 or :60 second spots.

The de-pantsing of SCOAMF was so utter and complete that a reminder of it every day or so might help keep the independents and undecideds in the Mitt camp.

The problem with that strategy is that Mitt's win wasn't on the basis of a zinger or a really memorable putdown a la "there you go again". It was just a consistent, extended outclassing of a lightweight over an hour and a half. I'm not sure you can convey that in short clips.

Posted by: pep at October 08, 2012 06:27 AM (6TB1Z)

Said person's wee tiny niece was actually afraid of Obama when she watched part of the debate in 2008 because "he looks creepy".

Well, then that little girl is a racist.

Posted by: Toure at October 08, 2012 06:28 AM (SWlXH)

43 "I would really like to see footage from the debate cut into :30 or :60 second spots."

This only works if you do the split screen display of SCOAMF's smirks and dropped head while Romney is looking directly at him being excellent.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2012 06:29 AM (XDfSm)

44 The most interesting parts leaked so far are that the guy who is running the site, Robert Roche, is a bundler with a bunch of visits to the White House and a lot of business ties to the Chinese government. Over at the daily caller, their piece states that Roche brought up the site while living in China. And, then it magically dropped Roche as the registrant, moving the server back to some amateur US folks. Everything they do is dirty. Everything.

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:29 AM (LpQbZ)

45 Mitt reminders the bible verse, I think in the Old Testament . Be ware of the one the boosts of his giving, for he is a hypocrite.

That's close, I know some morons here will know the verse.

Posted by: Billy Bob, pseudo intellectual at October 08, 2012 06:30 AM (wR+pz)

46 My typical white grandmother had a heart condition. I gave her some pills to deal with the pain. CNN has investigated that thoroughly. Young Barack blew some secondhand chronic her way and she was miraculously healed. Barack Obama singlehandedly created the Medicinal Marijuana movement therefor ensuring that millions of Americans live a pain free existence.

Posted by: CNN at October 08, 2012 06:31 AM (feFL6)

47 I believe what appeals to people now more than likable personal traits is competence for the job. If we were in a positive economic and foreign policy cycle then I would agree that attempting to get your likability rating up would be job one but we are not and people want someone who they think is smarter and tougher than themselves and not someone they want to drink a beer with.

Posted by: polynikes at October 08, 2012 06:31 AM (m2CN7)

48 The debate in Denver was the classic example of what happens when an alpha male dominates a beta male in one-on-one.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at October 08, 2012 06:31 AM (qx7YW)

49 He probably said Mitt, make sure you beat that marxist muslim loving piece of shit.

Posted by: Berserker at October 08, 2012 10:20 AM (FMbng)

You talking about me bitch?

Posted by: Injuin Blackfoot Barry, The One Who Eats Dogs at October 08, 2012 06:32 AM (wR+pz)

50 Mitt Romney is one of the few politicians you will ever see who has more actual stories about helping people than he tells. Our narcissist in chief has never EVER done anything selfless. Even his "charitable donations" didn't begin until he was running for office... and only then only after he started getting money from a ghost written autobiography.
You can usually tell a lot about the kind of people who get angry when they hear stories about helping others. They're the kind of folks who have seldom (if ever) actually helped anyone besides themselves.

Posted by: sgr at October 08, 2012 06:32 AM (xa5GW)

51 Greg should be here in a few moments to repeat a Rasmussen tweet.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 08, 2012 06:32 AM (qigku)

52 There are no stories of Obama doing such things. How many Democrats are known for their personal generosity? Liberals freely give away other people's money, but it isn't even truly given; you have to pay them back with a vote.

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 06:33 AM (Wp4rQ)

53 billybob? Mark 12.38. And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and [love] salutations in the marketplaces, 39. And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: 40. Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. from wiki

Posted by: phoenixgirl what did huma abedin know? team dagny at October 08, 2012 06:33 AM (Ho2rs)

54 I'm in the ship that Romney can bring in the personal, but as long as it emphasizes and strengthens his policies and how he will lead the nation. We need a leader, not a father figure. Uses a personal anecdote on how he will fix this part of the economy or this part of national security is a win-win.

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:33 AM (LpQbZ)

55 51 Greg should be here in a few moments to repeat a Rasmussen tweet.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 08, 2012 10:32 AM (qigku)

I saw that tweet and thought the same thing about gergle.

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 06:33 AM (X6akg)

56
Ya know who is good at talking about himself. That's right.

I'm a blank slate baby!

Posted by: Barry Oflustercluck at October 08, 2012 06:34 AM (PHb2k)

57 O is everywhere and it is sickening.

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 10:13 AM (LpQbZ)

Do you live in a swing state? I saw two Obama ads just clicking to the AoSHQ here in the I-4 Corridor. Apparently Romney will end Planned Parenthood and gays won't serve in the military.

Posted by: Beagle at October 08, 2012 06:34 AM (sOtz/)

58 51 Greg should be here in a few moments to repeat a Rasmussen tweet.

I am here, mom just brought me my organic oatmeal and warm raw milk. Yum.

Posted by: Greg in his mom's basement at October 08, 2012 06:34 AM (wR+pz)

59 OK, so WHAT was the Ras tweet?

Posted by: Billy Bob, pseudo intellectual at October 08, 2012 06:35 AM (wR+pz)

60 What is so disturbing about this nation is that a candidate of such high character and moral turpitude isn't blowing away a man of such low character in this race. I think that speaks volumes about where we are as a nation. When I've heard the stories of Mitt's deeds and compassion, I feel as if I cannot even measure to what this man has done. These are the qualities we as a nation as supposed to championing. Instead, half this nation wants to take part in American Idol - the Presidential edition.

Posted by: jas at October 08, 2012 06:35 AM (xmbDq)

61 Personal Mitt is a fairly important cog for the wimmens and Independents. I know. I'm nearly 50 now, but in my 20s, I'd almost be ashamed to admit how I went about deciding who I was voting for back then. Put it this way....if they didn't seem nice, I didn't like them. In retrospect, I shudder to think what my criteria was when I was a stupid young person. I may not agree with Mitt on everything. I may think he's not nearly conservative enough to my liking. But I would never, ever question his integrity or his decency as a man. Those personal stories at the RNC were very touching, and they were things I never heard before. I was crawling over broken glass to vote for him anyway, but it was reassuring nonetheless to know he wasn't an unscrupulous douchebag. It's hard for a man like that to go around tooting his own character horn, so I think it would behoove his surrogates/friends, etc., to get the message out there.

Posted by: Lady in Black at October 08, 2012 06:35 AM (lTVJy)

The debate in Denver was the classic example of what happens when an alpha male dominates a beta male in one-on-one.

---------------

What?! Obama plays basketball, remember!???

Posted by: Jay at October 08, 2012 06:35 AM (3LaGb)

63 @60

THIS THIS THIS.

Posted by: Lady in Black at October 08, 2012 06:36 AM (lTVJy)

64 Pretty much Rasmussen pimping his site. Consumer confidence soars. It now almost matches the Sunday sample he got on Sept 22nd.

*rolls eyes*

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 08, 2012 06:36 AM (qigku)

65 Presidunce or his VP can't talk about this stuff because they never gave money to a charity (or anyone) before deciding to run for office. I don't have a lot of money, but do give quite a large amount compared to my income to a couple of poor people I know so thier kids don't suffer. One is a pure Obingo loving dumb ass. Over the last couple years I've given thousands so her kid can have a semblance of a good life. Last weekend her kid mentioned that she gave some kid at school some money for lunch. The mom bitched up a storm at her for it. Saying shit like "I work hard for that money and your giving it away!!" Uhh... in the first place she doesn't work AT ALL for the money.

Posted by: Up with people! at October 08, 2012 06:36 AM (kzFo5)

66 53: Otherwise known as 'why public displays of virtue and religiosity are Blazing Red Flags for me'.

Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at October 08, 2012 06:37 AM (GBXon)

67 moral turpitude Why, thank you. Thank you very much.

Posted by: Barky O'stumblefuck at October 08, 2012 06:37 AM (IoNBC)

68 58 51 Greg should be here in a few moments to repeat a Rasmussen tweet. I am here, mom just brought me my organic oatmeal and warm raw milk. Yum. Posted by: Greg in his mom's basement at October 08, 2012 10:34 AM (wR+pz) Now, surf to the Justin Bieber site and lose control of my domain and I'm ready to annoy the Morons.

Posted by: Greg under his My Little Pony Sheets at October 08, 2012 06:37 AM (136wp)

69 @53

I am not thinking that is what I remember. Close. Maybe a different translation? I think it is OT and in Psalms? I will work on it. Thanks.

Posted by: Billy Bob, pseudo intellectual at October 08, 2012 06:38 AM (wR+pz)

70 I'm nearly 50 now, but in my 20s, I'd almost be ashamed to admit how I went about deciding who I was voting for back then.

You are now less limber, so it is difficult to vote with your ladyparts.

Posted by: fluffy at October 08, 2012 06:38 AM (z9HTb)

71 He is attributing it to the jobs report. Of course we didn't have a job report on the 3 other days in September when he got a better sample.

Just a tweet for site traffic.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 08, 2012 06:39 AM (qigku)

72 @64

Oh. I would say consumer confidence is up because people are beginning to realize Barry is going to lose.

Posted by: Billy Bob, pseudo intellectual at October 08, 2012 06:40 AM (wR+pz)

>>You are now less limber, so it is difficult to vote with your ladyparts.

Sticky Chads.

Posted by: garrett at October 08, 2012 06:41 AM (SWlXH)

Accentuating character has little to do with likability, imo. If there are many people like me out there, then having a politician who would likely tell the truth and do what they say would seal the deal.

That we have been conditioned for years that lying is just part of politics and is what is expected from politicians is bullshit. It opens the door to and excuses the behavior and the political bullshit that got us here.

My belief is that the founders saw that the perpetuation of this country was dependent on the honor of its public servants. I'd like to see the pendulum swing back in the direction where honorable behavior of politicians is the norm instead of the converse.

Posted by: HtP at October 08, 2012 06:41 AM (jx2j9)

75 I would say the same thing Billy Bob.

To be fair, it is a combination. The idiot Dems think the economy is really getting better. The Republicans now know the economy will get better because Obama will be gone.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 08, 2012 06:42 AM (qigku)

76 Consumer confidence soars....as the country realizes Choom Jesus is getting ready to get tossed out on his scrawny ass.

Posted by: Lady in Black at October 08, 2012 06:42 AM (lTVJy)

77 I LIKE PIZZZZA

Posted by: GregLikesPizza at October 08, 2012 06:43 AM (COr7y)

78 My mothers phone number isn't on every 3rd world Mens room stall

Posted by: art garfunkels ugly kid at October 08, 2012 06:43 AM (Y//vu)

79 Where y'all aware that Barack Obama is not only accepting foreign donations (old news) but also enabling Credit Card fraud? They're not checking Credit Card CVVs when accepting donations.

More at my blog.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 08, 2012 06:43 AM (5DR1j)

80 76 Obama, in all his "humility" will take credit for that

Posted by: kawfytawk at October 08, 2012 06:43 AM (JWLqy)

81 When Mitt's is president (see what I did there?), what do you think is the first thing he'll do to create jobs?

1) Repeal Obamacare

2) Keystone Pipeline

3) ?

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 06:43 AM (X6akg)

82 Billybob: 1 Â“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2Â“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:1-4

Posted by: Scobface at October 08, 2012 06:44 AM (IoNBC)

83 >>You are now less limber, so it is difficult to vote with your ladyparts.

-----

I never could get them up on that voting booth screen. I'm disenfranchised!

Posted by: Lady in Black at October 08, 2012 06:45 AM (lTVJy)

84 So, it looks like Obama is following the Clinton example and is using the Chinese to launder money. So unimaginative.

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 06:45 AM (Wp4rQ)

85 Ok, I'm sure it's great he's a great guy, and it might help him get elected.

I just hope he doesn't go all Dubya on us and believe using the gun is the correct way to extract care from us.

Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 06:45 AM (xAtAj)

86 2) Keystone Pipeline ----- He did say he'll get out there and build it himself if need be. THAT would be a cool looking clip to see.

Posted by: Up with people! at October 08, 2012 06:45 AM (kzFo5)

87 81 When Mitt's is president (see what I did there?), what do you think is the first thing he'll do to create jobs? 1) Repeal Obamacare 2) Keystone Pipeline 3) ? Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 10:43 AM (X6akg) Take Ann on a "tour" of the White House, room-by-room.

Posted by: The Robot Devil at October 08, 2012 06:46 AM (136wp)

88 188 High-larious video my wife sent me. It's a feel-good story about a homeless young man who turned his life around and became an opera singer. CNN somehow rammed a 47% story into it. The dude seemed nice at least. He said something like "In the end we have to take care of ourselves". Story in nic. Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 09:52 AM (xAtAj) I am reposting HoboJerky's comment from last thread to make a point. Here is a story that a conservative could take and REDO from the conservative perspective. It leans so strong towards all of the conservative viewpoints and platforms. CNN goes out of their way to twist it into a 47% and no healthcare bs story. Conservatives would say: - here is a self-made man who struggled yet persevered, - took on the challenge and with self-respect, individual responsibility, and hard work turned himself into something (the american way) - he used the social safety net when appropriate, but then pulled himself out of it. He truly deserved the safety net, this is what our taxes are supposed to be for. Not couch potatoes, watching flat screens while using their Obamaphones.. This man is conservatism all wrapped up into one. Redo the interview.

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:46 AM (LpQbZ)

89 I don't believe any economic statistics coming out of Washington good or bad. They manipulate these numbers to fit their agenda.

Posted by: polynikes at October 08, 2012 06:46 AM (m2CN7)

90 I just hope he doesn't go all Dubya on us and believe using the gun is the correct way to extract care from us. Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 10:45 AM (xAtAj) ???

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 06:46 AM (Wp4rQ)

91 Romney was my Governor and I have to admit that I'd been worried that he isn't conservative or aggressive enough for this task.

He's changed that perception with his shrewd and risky selection of Ryan as VP and his standing eight count performance at the debate.

I think that he's aware that his time has come at an extremely dangerous crossroad for our country and he's well prepared.

He knows it, we now know it, and no doubt the affirmative action embarrassment infecting the White House knows it as well.

Posted by: ontherocks at October 08, 2012 06:47 AM (aZ6ew)

92 "Then we heard the story, and we all felt like shit."
Posted by: Dave in Fla

I still get a bit choked up when I remember those stories, and yeah, I still feel like a creep for being so sarcastic when they started. I guess it's been a while since we had a President (or nominee) that was actually a really nice guy.

Posted by: Hobbitopoly at October 08, 2012 06:47 AM (oR1uH)

93 RE: Illegal donations, that's good news when you think about it. Choom boy can't get normal americans to pony up $$$ for him, so he has to devise a scheme for his bundlers to launder money through foreign pre-paid cards. When he can put votes on foreign prepaid cards I'll worry.

Posted by: Highsmith at October 08, 2012 06:48 AM (uwaMU)

94 @81 Tami,
I think just being elected will unleash Business folks to hire and even create new business ventures ...Repeal of O'bama care will help other businesses open up hiring...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at October 08, 2012 06:48 AM (COr7y)

95 I just hope he doesn't go all Dubya on us and believe using the gun is the correct way to extract care from us.
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 10:45 AM (xAtAj)

???

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 10:46 AM (Wp4rQ)

The liberal implication that "Caring" == "IRS has come here to help... other people"

Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 06:48 AM (xAtAj)

96 3) ?

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 10:43 AM (X6akg)

Reopen Gulf exploration and ANWR and fire anybody that was hired by TFG

Posted by: Red Shirt at October 08, 2012 06:48 AM (FIDMq)

France, the laboratory of our future, is having to deal with Muslims moving from Internet videos to "wine, pork, and clothes." In URL.

They'll pry my bacon from my cold, dead hands.

Posted by: Beagle at October 08, 2012 06:49 AM (sOtz/)

98 74 My belief is that the founders saw that the perpetuation of this country was dependent on the honor of its public servants. I'd like to see the pendulum swing back in the direction where honorable behavior of politicians is the norm instead of the converse. Then we need to bring back public hangings for some of the more egregious offenders.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 08, 2012 06:49 AM (GFM2b)

99 ???

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 10:46 AM (Wp4rQ)

Translation = We are the ones we have been waiting for, but unfortunately we are late. Just like asshole to keep ourselves waiting. Oh how long must we wait for ourselves? Why must we be so inconsiderate to ourselves? Bastards!

Posted by: HtP at October 08, 2012 06:49 AM (jx2j9)

100 I think just being elected will unleash Business folks to hire and even create new business ventures ...Repeal of O'bama care will help other businesses open up hiring...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at October 08, 2012 10:48 AM (COr7y)

Yes, I agree....but I meant an 'official' act.

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 06:49 AM (X6akg)

101 Romney was my Governor and I have to admit that I'd been worried that he isn't conservative or aggressive enough for this task.

Posted by: ontherocks at October 08, 2012 10:47 AM (aZ6ew)

The dude vetoed almost a 1000 pieces of legislation in 4 years. That's pretty agressive.

Posted by: polynikes at October 08, 2012 06:50 AM (m2CN7)

102 These are the qualities we as a nation as supposed to championing. Instead, half this nation wants to take part in American Idol - the Presidential edition. Posted by: jas at October 08, 2012 10:35 AM (xmbDq) You heard the Obamaphone woman/idiot. "Romney sucks." Then her brain goes back to "what more can I get for free." We are talking about absolute morons -- in the non-Ace sense.

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:50 AM (LpQbZ)

103 Choom boy can't get normal americans to pony up $$$ for him, so he has to devise a scheme for his bundlers to launder money through foreign pre-paid cards.

The foreign donations don't bother me, too much, really. I mean, I don't like them and they're illegal for a reason, but that particular cat is out of the bag.

OTOH, the CC Fraud is a big issue. That would mean that people who had never actually contributed to Obama could show as Obama donors. Beyond the active fraud issue.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 08, 2012 06:51 AM (5DR1j)

104

"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose"

Received an email from Team Mitt, sender Ann Romney, with that subject line. Well the first four words anyway. Maybe they're going to make this a campaign theme?

Over the weekend saw evidence of one voter's Obama remorse anyway. They had put a 2008 sign in front of their house, but amended it to:

NOBAMA

UNBIDEN

Posted by: kallisto at October 08, 2012 06:51 AM (jm/9g)

105 "When Mitt's is president (see what I did there?), what do you think is the first thing he'll do to create jobs?"

Also:
Open up oil & gas exploration on public lands.
Undo most/all EPA regulations implemented in the last 4 years
Can he change the members of the NLRB?
Hiring freeze on federal jobs

Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2012 06:51 AM (XDfSm)

106 41, 43 I know there were no real "zingers" per se, but just a reminder of the venue and the event itself might suffice. Oh well, what the hell do I know, right?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 08, 2012 06:51 AM (vCK/R)

107 Romney with a dem congress will be a dem. With a tea party minded congress will be a tea party minded president.

Posted by: Up with people! at October 08, 2012 06:51 AM (kzFo5)

108 >>3) ?
Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 10:43 AM (X6akg)

Drill Tami, Drill.

....and then Drill

Posted by: ontherocks at October 08, 2012 06:52 AM (aZ6ew)

109 83 >>You are now less limber, so it is difficult to vote with your ladyparts. I never could get them up on that voting booth screen. I'm disenfranchised! I wondered what the knee high voting booths were for. I just figured midgets or democrats.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 08, 2012 06:52 AM (GFM2b)

110 The liberal implication that "Caring" == "IRS has come here to help... other people" Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 10:48 AM (xAtAj) Bush cut taxes.

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 06:53 AM (Wp4rQ)

111 I wondered what the knee high voting booths were for. I just figured midgets or democrats. ---- AKA - The Robert Reich standard.

Posted by: Up with people! at October 08, 2012 06:53 AM (kzFo5)

112 I want Romney in the town hall debate to tell the audience , work it into a answer... Of how he left a very succeful company as CEO , one he founded, to work to save the Olympic's , saving them from failure and making them the first profitable games . Then instead of going back to the company he founded, where the partners who still there were now making billions, he become the Governor of Mass, blanced the budget , passed a healthcare plan that the citizens and the political parties in the state proved, and brought their school system to the first in the country and left the state with a 4.7 % unemployment rate AND DID this without any salary, worked tireless in public service for free, who workes almost a decade without any pay, if Romney can't work this information, naturally without looking uncomfortable... Then he has to practice, shit have of being a politician his acting... And maybe he can call Clinton and get some pointers on bragging about youself while looking authentic.

Posted by: Sam at October 08, 2012 06:54 AM (FWINB)

113 105 "When Mitt's ispresident (seewhatI did there?), what do you think is the first thing he'll do to create jobs?" Also: Open up oil gas exploration on public lands. Undo most/all EPA regulations implemented in the last 4 years Can he change the members of the NLRB? Hiring freeze on federal jobs Executive Order the EPA and DOE out of existence.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 08, 2012 06:54 AM (GFM2b)

114 29 This is my daily Prayer...

Mine is "may good prevail over evil, and Lord, I know you know Mitt is good"

Posted by: small town girl at October 08, 2012 06:54 AM (gBIkk)

115 Bush cut taxes.

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 10:53 AM (Wp4rQ)

And spent like a sailor.

I love me some Milton Friedman, but he was dead wrong about "always cut taxes". Pay for your tax cuts with spending cuts.

Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 06:54 AM (xAtAj)

116 http://tinyurl.com/9fyvblt.. What Women Should Know About Our Old Boss, Mitt Romney.

Posted by: franksalterego at October 08, 2012 06:55 AM (9XykO)

117 Hiring freeze on federal jobs

Good move for January 2013. I want a reduced headcount by March 1.

Posted by: fluffy at October 08, 2012 06:55 AM (z9HTb)

118 And speaking of Riech. Anyone ever notice that a photo of Clinton and his cabinet looked a lot like the cast of the old black and white movie "Freaks"?

Posted by: Up with people! at October 08, 2012 06:56 AM (kzFo5)

119 Ace says this is too cutesy!

Posted by: Truman North at October 08, 2012 06:56 AM (MqU+D)

120 Morning all. Happy CC day...in more ways than one

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 08, 2012 06:56 AM (oSFWF)

121 With all the snarky comments around here, I get the feeling some people just don't appreciate good music. Well, enjoy your auto-tuned garbage then. Worse than butt metal I sez.

Posted by: Night Ranger at October 08, 2012 06:56 AM (38ReL)

122 I love me some Milton Friedman, but he was dead wrong about "always cut taxes". Pay for your tax cuts with spending cuts. Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 10:54 AM (xAtAj) Tax cuts do not need to be paid for, but you are right when you say Bush spent too much.

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 06:56 AM (Wp4rQ)

123 105 I was going to mention cleaning out the EPA, too. Did you see Bret Baer's special on Fox last night about Obama's green agenda? It really exposed the social re-engineering going on through abuse of the EPA. I hope Mitt fires them all!

Posted by: BitterClingy&Buried at October 08, 2012 06:56 AM (encrR)

124 RE: Illegal donations, that's good news when you think about it. Choom boy can't get normal americans to pony up $$$ for him, so he has to devise a scheme for his bundlers to launder money through foreign pre-paid cards. When he can put votes on foreign prepaid cards I'll worry. Posted by: Highsmith at October 08, 2012 10:48 AM (uwaMU) Just like the new unemployment numbers... Obamacare.... Stimulus... Nothing adds up, does it, with this administration?

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:56 AM (LpQbZ)

125 The dude vetoed almost a 1000 pieces of legislation in 4 years. That's pretty agressive.

That's hawt.

Republican-controlled House shouldn't put too many turds on his desk, but you never know.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at October 08, 2012 06:57 AM (/kI1Q)

126 Bush cut taxes. Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 10:53 AM (Wp4rQ) And spent like a sailor. ------ Most of the spending was bribe money to dems in order to get the war in Iraq funded.

Posted by: Up with people! at October 08, 2012 06:57 AM (kzFo5)

127

Stand up, Billy!

/Things you will not hear Mitt Romney say

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 08, 2012 06:58 AM (ZETiK)

128 Romney eliminates EPA and DOE - do you mean Dept. or Energy or Education?

F@#^ it, why not both?

Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2012 06:58 AM (XDfSm)

129 So it appears the consensus is Energy that he'll tackle first.

Not that this has anything to do with creating jobs but I suspect at some point Romney will announce he'll take no pay or $1 a year. He should do it before the election.

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 06:59 AM (X6akg)

130 I love me some Milton Friedman, but he was dead wrong about "always cut taxes". Pay for your tax cuts with spending cuts. Tax cuts result in an increase in revenue to the treasury when were on the wrong side of he Laffer curve, which we are.

Posted by: Truman North at October 08, 2012 06:59 AM (MqU+D)

131 I told you that Chavez would win due to Obama's awesome unemployment numbers!

Viva El Presidente!!!!

Posted by: Senor Greg at October 08, 2012 06:59 AM (wwsoB)

132 Has Romney talked about eliminating depts? That's what I miss about Perry(given that he remembered which ones on live TV...)

Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 06:59 AM (xAtAj)

133 What Women Should Know About Our Old Boss, Mitt Romney.

BlogHer is blocked for me...did they mean to write "Greedy Incompetent Scrunts" instead of "Women"?

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at October 08, 2012 06:59 AM (/kI1Q)

134 "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose" nice and NOBAMA UNBIDEN nice

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 06:59 AM (LpQbZ)

135 >>>Obama cannot tell stories like this.

President Ricky Ricardo is so cool he doesn't need to tell stories like this. He just has to do a little cha-cha with Lucy now and again and the proggies swoon.

Posted by: Fritz at October 08, 2012 07:00 AM (/ZZCn)

136 F@#^ it, why not both? Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2012 10:58 AM (XDfSm) Both please. Those three, EPA, DoEnergy, DoEdumacation, account for hundreds of billions of wasted dollars.

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 07:00 AM (Wp4rQ)

137 Posted by: HeatherRadishÂ™ needs a beer at October 08, 2012 10:59 AM (/kI1Q)

No. It's a Pro-Romney piece. Several women who have worked with/for Mitt Romney have decided to go across the country talking about what a good boss he was.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 08, 2012 07:00 AM (5DR1j)

138 Gallup shows it all tied up post debate 47-47. Pre debate was 50-45 Obama. Poor Greggums.

Posted by: Adam at October 08, 2012 07:01 AM (/YJYi)

139 All Romney has to say about obama's foreign policy is that it is UN-AMERICAN.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 08, 2012 07:01 AM (oSFWF)

140

Just saw a dem ad staring Andrea Mitchell implying that Mitchell was somehow relevant, even credible.

Maybe they figure that by the time people stop rolling around the floor laughing their asses off, they'll forget who they're voting for and pull the wrong lever.

Posted by: HtP at October 08, 2012 07:02 AM (jx2j9)

141 from one of today's begging emails:

"
If you're running for president and you have a chance to talk to voters about your plans for the country, you have a couple options. One is to explain your positions on issues, and how you'll help fight for an America where everyone has a fair shot. That's what the President did last week, and it is what the Vice President will do this Thursday when he debates Rep. Paul Ryan.

Or, in the event that you know your plans would actually hurt the middle class, you can just refuse to tell the truth about what your actual positions are. That's the path Mitt Romney chose in last week's debate, and that's what we expect from Paul Ryan this week.
"

just close your eyes and say over and over... and re 58, that stuff Gerg puts on his oatmeal, it's not milk, it's cream, if you know what I mean... ewww

Posted by: mallfly at October 08, 2012 07:02 AM (bJm7W)

142 Several women who have worked with/for Mitt Romney have decided to go across the country talking about what a good boss he was.

And BlogHer published that? How did that happen?!

Alrighty, I'll read it tonight.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at October 08, 2012 07:03 AM (/kI1Q)

143 I want the DHHS gone gone gone OT but here is why I need to stay off FB: my lib brother: [posts inane RoboRomney link] my lib brother: "He agrees with everyone! He must be our savior!" me: "Oh the irony! It burns!" I usually stay out of these things but O-Bots posting crap like that?!?! If only projection was physically painful. . .

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at October 08, 2012 07:03 AM (J6kXj)

144 I hope this campaign finance thing gets some traction or Katie Pavlich is going to have egg all over her face.

Posted by: HtP at October 08, 2012 07:04 AM (jx2j9)

145 A good response to anything Obama says is, "Dude. Seriously?"

Posted by: eman at October 08, 2012 07:04 AM (Wp4rQ)

146 Just saw a dem ad staring Andrea Mitchell implying that Mitchell was somehow relevant, even credible.

Maybe they figure that by the time people stop rolling around the floor laughing their asses off, they'll forget who they're voting for and pull the wrong lever. Posted by: HtP at October 08, 2012 11:02 AM

I saw that and thought WTF .. Andrea Mitchell as the person telling us that Mitt lied?

Posted by: kbdabear at October 08, 2012 07:05 AM (wwsoB)

147 new thread, folks

Posted by: misc at October 08, 2012 07:05 AM (LpQbZ)

148 Re: Foreign policy speech - Romney would never say it directly, but how about," I pledge to never stand in front of the caskets of diplomats and former SEALS whose murders by AQ I intentionally failed to prevent and tell you it was because of some obscure video. The future belongs to America and those who uphold American values."

Posted by: Lizzy at October 08, 2012 07:05 AM (XDfSm)

149

Obama grovels before a crowd that actually respects that sort of shit:

http://tinyurl.com/9ar72yt

Posted by: HtP at October 08, 2012 07:06 AM (jx2j9)

150 http://tinyurl.com/9ta8pkg Romney: US should be more assertive on world stage

Posted by: Evilpens at October 08, 2012 07:15 AM (ck76k)

151 Romney to begin speaking at VMI soon. CSPAN has it. I think FOX is planning on cutting to it when it begins.

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 07:22 AM (X6akg)

152 Or you can watch it streaming on Fox.....

http://tinyurl.com/4yjmctg

Posted by: Tami at October 08, 2012 07:23 AM (X6akg)

153 Note the focus of these vignettes. They're not recounted as a way for Mitt to put himself into the glare of the spotlight. It's exactly the opposite: To highlight ordinary people doing extraordinary things, to encourage people to do more within their own circumstances. Compare and contrast with SCOAMF's personal allegories of self-aggrandizement.

Posted by: red speck at October 08, 2012 07:35 AM (9/Ug/)

154 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

Posted by: steevy at October 08, 2012 07:35 AM (6o4Fb)

155 The really tricky part of these stories is that Mitt has to figure a way to make the story about them instead of himself. If he makes it about himself helping other people out, like the kid with the will, then he looks malevolently opportunistic, appropriating someone else's personal tragedy for his own personal gain. That's why you're not seeing ads about this stuff. To even bring up this story, the focus has to be on the kid, not on Mitt. That's an extremely fine line to walk. I think he navigates it well in this instance, but he'll have to be very, very careful with these stories.

Posted by: Caiwyn at October 08, 2012 07:43 AM (ttktr)

156 Oh Shit! are you kidding me?

The Next democrat ad is gonna have Billy's wife or someone that looks a lot like her claiming that after Romney touched him he died the next day, and then recycle Joe Sockpuppet i mean Soptic saying how Romney gave his wife cancer.

Posted by: jeremiah Gosh Darn Amerikkka wright at October 08, 2012 08:03 AM (ovpNn)

157 My stars. That made me bawl like a baby.

Posted by: someone out there at October 08, 2012 08:12 AM (QbKVX)

158 I love me some Milton Friedman, but he was dead wrong about "always cut taxes". Pay for your tax cuts with spending cuts.

Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 45% more DOOM! at October 08, 2012 10:54 AM (xAtAj)

-- --- -- -- - - - -- - - - ---- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

There is no need to "pay" for something that raises revenue.

Also, the term tax cut is inaccurate. Tax RATES are what we cut, not taxes.

Posted by: Inside the Mirror Image Mind at October 08, 2012 08:16 AM (1Y+hH)

159 So Romney killed ANOTHER guy???

Posted by: Bang Out Of Order at October 08, 2012 09:34 AM (1H47k)

160 A good man, our Mitt.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, unbanned, ready to get this done at October 08, 2012 10:38 AM (baL2B)

161 ______________________________

MORE, MITT, PLEASE.

I don't care how uncomfortable it makes him to expose these intensely private and personal moments that he had with these beautiful souls.
He absolutely MUST let the American Voter know about these experiences he's had. He has to let people know who he is on the inside -- how beautiful his soul is.

I damn near could not hold back the tears.

God, may we please, please have a president as good and wholesome as Mitt Romney.

Posted by: _Dave_ at October 08, 2012 11:40 AM (/nxRb)

162 ______________________________

All that said, even if he isn't more forthcoming with those beautiful, personal stories of human goodness and perseverance:

I still strongly believe in the "Preference Cascade" whereby as voters approach having to make an actual decision (as opposed to a few hundred registered voters at a time being solicited by a stranger asking about which candidate they like for being president):::
Voters will gravitate toward the competent, acceptable alternative to Barrack H. ObviousDisaster.

The average non-partisan voter will come realize that he/she is not a bad person for anonymously voting against an incapable president who they think is basically a good guy.

Too much will be at stake. And they won't be willing to risk another four years of this crap.

Still..... more personal Romney, please.

Posted by: _Dave_ at October 08, 2012 11:58 AM (/nxRb)

163 It's about flippen time that Romney started actually promoting himself. I've said it here a thousand times, and I will state it again loud and clear: THE TRUTH NEEDS AN ADVOCATE; IT DOES NOT SPEAK FOR ITSELF. Unfortunately, the Obama-Lie Machine has been working over time to paint Romney as some sort of vulture capitalist or a Thurston Howell III. People believe it. People believe whatever they are told. Romney is probably one of the most decent men that we have had run for office in a very long time, and Obama and his evil minions have basically done everything to destroy this man's reputation and turn him into some character out of a Dicken's novel. Romney, you need to fight back tough, and you have got to TELL PEOPLE WHO YOU REALLY ARE!

Posted by: Mistress Overdone at October 08, 2012 02:45 PM (2/oBD)

164 Writing a will for 14 yo kid. That's heartbreaking every time I hear this story.

Posted by: MrX at October 08, 2012 04:09 PM (PxmNZ)

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