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February 29, 2012

Romney Talks to Howie Carr About the Blunt Amedment
— Ace

I thought he was asking about some state law which "bans providing contraception," he says in paraphrase.

Which was, actually, what the question said. Not a mention of ObamaCare, or health care, or insurance. Just about "ban providing female contraception," which, if you think that's a crazy question so he never should have imagined he was being asked about such a crazy thing, remember, he was asked pretty much that a month ago, by George Stephanolopolous.

He goes on to discuss, as he always does, his support of the religious exemption generally, and how even Ted Kennedy supported such mandates.

He has talked and talked about this. If he were doing a major reversal, he would have had a big explanation ready explaining why, while he supports the generals of the exemption, he finds this particular one overbroad or whatever. He wouldn't have just blown it off with some anodyne comments about not interfering with a husband's and wife's birth control decisions.

Anyway, I'm sure some will disagree, but I'm now personally designating this as Officially Silly.

Posted by: Ace at 02:22 PM | Comments (160)
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1 Yes, yes please keep talking about contraceptives!

Posted by: The Media at February 29, 2012 02:23 PM (F6KtL)

2 I can't hear the video. Question: Did the reporter asking Romney about the amendment specify that it was the Blunt-Rubio amendment by name?

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 02:24 PM (P6QsQ)

3 It is silly. Good grief... not like its the first time a mediass asked a question in such a way to get an answer that would cause a republican problems.

Posted by: jumbo jogging shrimp at February 29, 2012 02:25 PM (DGIjM)

4 I tell you what the best form of birth control is: silver dimes. Alternatively, you can tie an onion to your belt, as was the style at the time.

Posted by: Luap Nor at February 29, 2012 02:27 PM (vjyZP)

5 No, it's not silly. The real issue is that his campaign manager is not handling the candidate correctly. They need to limit the press's access to the candidate - severely. Oh, and pre-screen all questions - worked for Obama in 08.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 02:27 PM (Lo/3Q)

6 Well if the Romney campaign and/or the Pro Romney media had not been so anxious to spin- Santorum Wants to BAN Birth Control!!! -would Romney have made this mistake?

Posted by: tasker at February 29, 2012 02:28 PM (r2PLg)

7 Nooooo, Mitt, don't talk about Hussein's record. Keep babbling about sex stuff

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, with algae between his knees at February 29, 2012 02:29 PM (UqKQV)

8 If a reporter asks one of our candidates about contraception he should say "Fuck off".

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 29, 2012 02:29 PM (lVGED)

9 What newspapers do you read? Do you favor banning contraception? What's your favorite Supreme Court decision? Do you support the Bush Doctrine? Will you appoint muslims to your cabinet? Do you identify with the Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs bird? The mucking fedia is just off-the-reservation-insane or evil or both.

Posted by: Rex Harrison's Hat at February 29, 2012 02:29 PM (4136b)

10 The problem for Romney is he fell for the usual media Jedi mind trick of a loaded and inaccurate question. "When did you stop beating your wife, Mr. Romney?" That's the sort of thing that Newt knocks out of the park.

Posted by: pbrown at February 29, 2012 02:29 PM (HASDo)

11 Close call. I was about to return Chris Christie to #1 on my speed-dial.

Posted by: Ann Coulter's Obsession at February 29, 2012 02:30 PM (eHIJJ)

12 I would vote for a spider monkey with brain damage over Obama, and I would crawl over broken glass to do it.

Posted by: Mr. Pink at February 29, 2012 02:31 PM (swkkW)

13 I'm sure buzzion will come here to tell us all that Romney is just as liberal as Obama and that we're all gutless RINO turds for supporting him, and that he's really super-double-triple flip-flopping here.

What sickens me is how eager people nominally on OUR side are going to be seize on bullshit like this. I can only imagine what Hot Air is doing right now.

Posted by: Jeff B. supports SMOD/Coldcuts '12 at February 29, 2012 02:31 PM (hIWe1)

14 I think Romney needs to go back to talking about poor people and the importance of the safety net, so he can really show off his conservative credentials.

Posted by: Arms Merchant at February 29, 2012 02:31 PM (VKRmb)

15 >>>Did the reporter asking Romney about the amendment specify that it was the Blunt-Rubio amendment by name? yeah but that's it's own problem: There IS no "blunt-rubio" amendennt. The amendment being voted on is the Blunt amendment. it has won over the Rubio amendment, I take it (they are different). So this doesn't really alert Romney to the amendment being voted on-- such an amendment doesn't exist. Blunt exists. Rubio exists. Blunt-Rubio does not. Further, It's termed a "bill," which it's not. Look, how badly does the reporter have to botch the question and misrepresent the facts before people will just concede "yeah that's pretty confusing right there"?

Posted by: ace at February 29, 2012 02:31 PM (nj1bB)

16 A point for Republicans and conservatives to remember: the media misstates, misrepresents and outright lies for their own purposes. Always wait for the rest of the story before screaming that the sky is falling. It will reduce your stress levels immensely.

Posted by: Watcher at February 29, 2012 02:31 PM (Ceoit)

17 I'm not a Romney fan by any stretch, but I agree that this was a loaded question and a setup.

Posted by: Kinley Ardal at February 29, 2012 02:32 PM (u/+27)

18 I'm dead

Posted by: The Horse at February 29, 2012 02:33 PM (YdQQY)

19 I'm sure buzzion will come here to tell us all that Romney is just as liberal as Obama and that we're all gutless RINO turds for supporting him, and that he's really super-double-triple flip-flopping here. What sickens me is how eager people nominally on OUR side are going to be seize on bullshit like this. I can only imagine what Hot Air is doing right now. Posted by: Jeff B. supports SMOD/Coldcuts '12 at February 29, 2012 06:31 PM (hIWe1) ************* Well did you fall for the Santorum is going to ban birth control? Did pro-Romney people seize on that?

Posted by: tasker at February 29, 2012 02:33 PM (r2PLg)

20 Mr Romney, do you support banning contraceptives like in the Blount/Rubio, which would kill thousands?

Posted by: The Media at February 29, 2012 02:33 PM (lVGED)

21 Watch Fox now!!!! Ryan Crocker looks very crocked on live television

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, with algae between his knees at February 29, 2012 02:33 PM (UqKQV)

22 I ask you men of the West, look not for reasons to hate a Republican candidate more...nay, look for reasons to hate Obama even more. I know some of you think this is not possible, trust me, it is.

Posted by: Mr. Pink at February 29, 2012 02:33 PM (swkkW)

23 6 Phew. Thank goodness. For a minute there I thought Romney was an awful candidate.

Posted by: runninrebel at February 29, 2012 06:28 PM (N/1Dm)

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No, you are correct. All of our candidates are awful We know this. So, the question is now - what do we do about it. First, limit the candidate's press access. Second, make sure all interviews are scripted (see Obama 0 . Third, only do friendly media (which is difficult if you are a conservative candidate).

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 02:33 PM (Lo/3Q)

24 Okay, I got the video to work. The interviewer gave Romney the name of the bill. The bill is well publicized. It's a big deal. It's co-sponsored by Mark Rubio, whose name is talked about as a possible VP choice.

1. How is Romney not aware of this bill? It's huge.
2. If he is not aware of it, and if he is truly unfamiliar with it (which he should not be) wouldn't the name RUBIO be kind of a clue that this might be a good bill , and he shouldn't diss it out of hand??

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 02:34 PM (P6QsQ)

25 It's kind of weird that you fixate on the "fairness" and balance of Hot Air when most of the Conservative media has been very Pro Romney.

Posted by: tasker at February 29, 2012 02:34 PM (r2PLg)

26 I think Romney needs to go back to talking about poor people and the importance of the safety net, so he can really show off his conservative credentials.

Posted by: Arms Merchant at February 29, 2012 06:31 PM (VKRmb)

he pushed a button at a plant earlier today, does that count for being like the little people?

Posted by: The Dude at February 29, 2012 02:34 PM (M8yfa)

The Question..."Blunt-Rubio is being debated later this week..."

Color me silly, but I tend to think candidates should be familiar with pending legislation, particularly if it relates to big national news in the last week or two. Is that too much to expect?

Posted by: Tantorus Maximus at February 29, 2012 02:35 PM (GGK2r)

28 "Governor Romney, do you support employers firing married employees who use birth control?"

Posted by: Haner at February 29, 2012 02:35 PM (i/SK/)

29 Good idea. How about they hide him out some place in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago?

Posted by: runninrebel at February 29, 2012 06:33 PM (N/1Dm)

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I like that idea - severely.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 02:36 PM (Lo/3Q)

30 When asked these loaded, dishonest questions, can Romney not learn how to say, "I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries."?

Newt did. His parents turned him into a Newt, and he got better.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at February 29, 2012 02:36 PM (eHIJJ)

31 So can I fuck my female employees bareback now or what?

What just happened?

Seriously.

Posted by: Corporate tycoon in the mind of your typical lib at February 29, 2012 02:36 PM (BbX1b)

32 Mr Romney, if that is your real name, do you support back alley abortions which is what Blunt/Rubio would lead to?

Posted by: The Media at February 29, 2012 02:37 PM (lVGED)

33 The amendment being voted on is the Blunt amendment. it has won over the Rubio amendment, I take it (they are different).

So this doesn't really alert Romney to the amendment being voted on-- such an amendment doesn't exist.

Blunt exists. Rubio exists. Blunt-Rubio does not.

Okay. I guess that makes some kind of tepid sense. Still, the name RUBIO didn't make any lights flash? And bells ring? That maybe, just maybe he might not want to diss it if he didn't know what it is?

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 02:37 PM (P6QsQ)

34 "So, the question is now - what do we do about it"?

I say every candidate should be required to carry a Newt sock-puppet to ridicule and humiliate the media every time that they dare to ask an ignorant, liberal-world-view, gross-distortion-of-the-fact question. Which is just about always.

And Newt should be required to carry one too. Which would greatly add to the entertainment value of the primary campaign.

Posted by: Arms Merchant at February 29, 2012 02:37 PM (VKRmb)

35 Look, how badly does the reporter have to botch the question and misrepresent the facts before people will just concede "yeah that's pretty confusing right there"? Posted by: ace at February 29, 2012 06:31 PM (nj1bB) *********** Ya it's pretty damn confusing and actually Romney sounds like he is coming down with a cold and has huge bags under his eyes. I have a lot of sympathy for that. However I can't help but to think Romney gets a little tripped up by the fact that either the Romney campaign or Pro Romney media has been too anxious to spread the -] Santorum wants to BAN Birth Control crapola. Romney falls victim to his own campaign's trap.

Posted by: tasker at February 29, 2012 02:38 PM (r2PLg)

36 What does Ms. Fluke say about this? Her opinion is central to this debate.

Posted by: VADM (Red) Cuthbert Lord Collingwood (Mentioned in Dispatches) at February 29, 2012 02:38 PM (Uh+y6)

37 Okay, I'll bite. Who is Ryan Crocker?

Posted by: Julie at February 29, 2012 02:39 PM (O/fK8)

38 Why would Blunt-Rubio be about a State law?

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 02:39 PM (GULKT)

39 Gotta agree with you. Officially Silly. Lame MSM gotcha.

Posted by: Emperor of Non-Christian Cultists for Jesus at February 29, 2012 02:39 PM (epBek)

40 O/T

Sweet Jeebus.

Commander SCOAMF told one of the MFM networks that his apology to Karzai over the koran burnings has "calmed things down" in Afghanistan.

Did he miss the murders of the two officers and two enlisted men?

Kill me now. I can't take any more.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 29, 2012 02:39 PM (UOM48)

41 Here's an answer: Individual companies should be able to decide what kind of coverage is best for their employees. The government should not mandate what this coverage consists of. Do you have any questions about the economy?

Posted by: huerfano at February 29, 2012 02:40 PM (fIuC0)

42 What sickens me is how eager people nominally on OUR side are going to be seize on bullshit like this. I can only imagine what Hot Air is doing right now.

Posted by: Jeff B. supports SMOD/Coldcuts '12 at February 29, 2012 06:31 PM (hIWe1)

Axelrod couldn't invent a more effective reason to vote against Willard than your posts.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 29, 2012 02:40 PM (mpxAj)

This whole election is Officially Silly.

Posted by: Truman North at February 29, 2012 02:40 PM (I2LwF)

44 Yeah, this one is a non issue. I guess Romney can handle non issues.

It's not the only thing he and Ted Kennedy agree on.

Posted by: Dustin at February 29, 2012 02:40 PM (wcT+8)

45 Another big pile o'nuttin that will be seized upon by the mindless Romney bashers.

Posted by: packsoldier at February 29, 2012 02:40 PM (6tSTJ)

46 14 I'm sure buzzion will come here to tell us all that Romney is just as liberal as Obama and that we're all gutless RINO turds for supporting him, and that he's really super-double-triple flip-flopping here.

What sickens me is how eager people nominally on OUR side are going to be seize on bullshit like this. I can only imagine what Hot Air is doing right now.

Posted by: Jeff B. supports SMOD/Coldcuts '12 at February 29, 2012 06:31 PM (hIWe1

Fuck you you pathetic liar. When have I ever called Romney just as liberal as Obama? Go to hell.

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 02:41 PM (GULKT)

47 Nevermind. I looked him up.

Posted by: Julie at February 29, 2012 02:41 PM (O/fK8)

48 Commander SCOAMF told one of the MFM networks that his apology to Karzai over the koran burnings has "calmed things down" in Afghanistan. Did he miss the murders of the two officers and two enlisted men? **************** wow.

Posted by: tasker at February 29, 2012 02:41 PM (r2PLg)

39 Okay, I'll bite. Who is Ryan Crocker?

Posted by: Julie at February 29, 2012 06:39 PM (O/fK

Betty Crocker's bastard son.

Posted by: Luap Nor at February 29, 2012 02:41 PM (vjyZP)

50 I think Romney avoided a videoclip that would have haunted him in the general: "Do you support banning female contraception?" "Uh, yes?" Imagine what Santorum would have said. Shudders.

Posted by: Haner at February 29, 2012 02:41 PM (i/SK/)

51 43 Here's an answer: Individuals companies should be able to decide what kind of coverage is best for themir employee. The government should not mandate what this coverage consists of. Do you have any questions about the economy?

FTFO

Posted by: Arms Merchant at February 29, 2012 02:42 PM (VKRmb)

52 Okay, I'll bite. Who is Ryan Crocker? Posted by: Julie at February 29, 2012 06:39 PM (O/fK

US ambasitor to A-Stan

Posted by: Curtis LeMay at February 29, 2012 02:42 PM (VDbQY)

53 Hmm, no strikethroughs?

Posted by: Arms Merchant at February 29, 2012 02:42 PM (VKRmb)

54 Romney tours plant, fires up a machine saying, "I gotta push a button. That'll be my heavy-lift in terms of manufacturing"

Posted by: The Dude at February 29, 2012 02:43 PM (M8yfa)

55 Try this again:

43
Here's an answer: Individuals should be able to decide what
kind of coverage is best for them.

FTFO

Posted by: Arms Merchant at February 29, 2012 02:43 PM (VKRmb)

when paid democrat hack stephanpoololi asked romney about it, romney's response was "Are you silly, sir?"

Posted by: whatever at February 29, 2012 02:43 PM (i/wm2)

57 I still think I'm on team Newt. Romney's problem isn't so much his lack of conviction, it is that the conviction issue is a sign of a larger problem. He talks like my autistic son. It's like he memorized a series of words without really understanding their meaning. I'm not saying he isn't smart, but there is something most certainly off with his social conversational skills. I don't think that he has a good grasp on intuitive language, and it shows.

Posted by: Lauren at February 29, 2012 02:43 PM (+E+2z)

58 Did he miss the murders of the two officers and two enlisted men?

Jane, this is the same man that gave a shout-out to his peeps at the news conference after Hasan gunned down our soldiers at Ft. Hood. He is despicable.

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 02:44 PM (P6QsQ)

59 proof Romney is horrible and schtoopdid. He proved it to Michael moore, the democrat media and to romney haters. good job democraps. the pile on from all sides makes democrats smile.

Posted by: whatever at February 29, 2012 02:45 PM (i/wm2)

60 I say every candidate should be required to carry a Newt sock-puppet to ridicule and humiliate the media every time that they dare to ask an ignorant, liberal-world-view, gross-distortion-of-the-fact question. Which is just about always.

Posted by: Arms Merchant at February 29, 2012 06:37 PM (VKRmb)

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That's really not a bad idea. If, by chance, Romney gets the nod, then he should hire Newt to be his official spokesman. I like it.

Posted by: Soona at February 29, 2012 02:47 PM (LWXry)

61 I haven't followed the results closely, but so far I'm sticking with my guy Perry.

How is he doing anyway?

Posted by: Clubber Lang at February 29, 2012 02:47 PM (ZPrif)

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

Posted by: steevy at February 29, 2012 02:47 PM (7W3wI)

63 at 61 - I'm convinced SCOAMF doesn't really care about any of our military. Seems he treats them worse than Billary did. Never thought we'd have another president that so disdained the military. My heart breaks for them.

Posted by: Julie at February 29, 2012 02:47 PM (O/fK8)

64 This argument does nothing for the fact that a gallon of gas is over $4.

Posted by: Kevin in ABQ at February 29, 2012 02:48 PM (BvTwT)

65 Jane, this is the same man that gave a shout-out to his peeps at the news conference after Hasan gunned down our soldiers at Ft. Hood. He is despicable.

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 06:44 PM (P6QsQ)

He's beyond despicable. If those soldiers who burned the koran (under orders) are allowed to go on trial in Afghan court.......I'm too angry to type and better watch what I say. I wish I could bring my kid and yours home.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 29, 2012 02:49 PM (UOM48)

66 F*ck Chu, mang. You f*cking cockroaches.

Posted by: Tony Montana at February 29, 2012 02:50 PM (Ohmaj)

This argument does nothing for the fact that a gallon of gas is over $4.

How is it that gas cheaper in E Mass? Do the Canadiens love us, or something?

Posted by: fluffy at February 29, 2012 02:50 PM (3SvjA)

68 Anyway, I'm sure some will disagree, but I'm now personally designating this as Officially Silly.

Posted by: Ace at 06:22 PM

Romney wins my primary vote when he sets his hair on fire. Just sayin'.

Posted by: ConservativeMonster at February 29, 2012 02:51 PM (v3pYe)

69 69 Yep.I hate him and the officers who follow his PC orders should hand in their resignations instead.Gen Allen was just on with Brett Bair what a mealy mouthed PC fag.

Posted by: steevy at February 29, 2012 02:52 PM (7W3wI)

70 I wish I could bring my kid and yours home.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 29, 2012 06:49 PM

Me too Jane, me too. In the meantime, please know that I am always remembering your son in my prayers.

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 02:52 PM (P6QsQ)

President Obama: Apology to Afghans 'Calmed Things Down'

Posted by: demoncrat at February 29, 2012 02:52 PM (GkYyh)

72 He's beyond despicable. If those soldiers who burned the koran (under orders) are allowed to go on trial in Afghan court.......I'm too angry to type and better watch what I say. I wish I could bring my kid and yours home.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 29, 2012 06:49 PM (UOM4

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I'm with you 100%. Saying what I really feel would certainly get me banned (or worse).

Posted by: Soona at February 29, 2012 02:53 PM (LWXry)

73 Yet another day talking about contraception instead of The Obama Economy. Can We Stop Now????? AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 02:53 PM (niZvt)

74 President Obama: Apology to Afghans 'Calmed Things Down'

Posted by: demoncrat at February 29, 2012 06:52 PM (GkYyh)

YOU LIE!

Posted by: Julie at February 29, 2012 02:54 PM (O/fK8)

75 75 Really?Wow guess they would have killed hundreds if prezdent prissy pants didn't debase himself.

Posted by: steevy at February 29, 2012 02:55 PM (7W3wI)

AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You seem stressed. Have an aspirin.

Posted by: fluffy at February 29, 2012 02:55 PM (3SvjA)

"One of the things I will talk about that no president has talked about before is, I think, the dangers of contraception in this country," Santorum told interviewer Shane Vander Hart. "It's not OK. It's a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be."

Thanks, fucktard, for making FUCKING CONTRACEPTION the issue.

Posted by: Warden at February 29, 2012 02:55 PM (f+IVD)

78
Blunts huh! I could use a few blunts about now.

Posted by: sTevo at February 29, 2012 02:56 PM (VMcEw)

79 NO IT'S NOT SILLY.

It shows he can be easily trapped and confused and doesn't know enough to
say that he's is not aware of all of the particulars of the bill but when he does
he will have an opinion on it.

No, he's just got to wing it!

Go form the gut!

The guy has terrible instincts.

We're DOOMED!!!!

Posted by: McLovin at February 29, 2012 02:56 PM (j0IcY)

80 Praying for your boy too, mama winger. For each and every one of them.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 29, 2012 02:57 PM (UOM48)

81 Thanks, fucktard, for making FUCKING CONTRACEPTION the issue. Posted by: Warden at February 29, 2012 06:55 PM

That's just silly. Do you think the Blunt amendment or Rubio amendment or any other amendment to the healthcare legislation before the House was written because Santorum started talking about contraception? Think.

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 02:57 PM (P6QsQ)

82 @81: "FUCKING CONTRACEPTION" Is there any other kind?

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 02:58 PM (niZvt)

83 Oh good! Why are we still talking about birth control? Obama teams "pump and dump" is working beyond their wildest dreams.

Our failure on this is everyone's faults from Candidates to Commentators.

Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at February 29, 2012 02:58 PM (RfvTE)

84 Now that this is over why don't we talk about this psycho ginger...

Animal rights activist tries to hire hit man to murder a fur wearer.

Posted by: Dang at February 29, 2012 02:59 PM (BbX1b)

85 "One of the things I will talk about that no president has talked about before is, I think, the dangers of contraception in this country," Santorum told interviewer Shane Vander Hart. "It's not OK. It's a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be."
Thanks, fucktard, for making FUCKING CONTRACEPTION the issue.

Posted by: Warden at February 29, 2012 06:55 PM (f+IVD)

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He made a statement and probably would have left it where it was at that time. It was the SCOAMT regime and the MFM that made it the issue it is today.

Posted by: Soona at February 29, 2012 02:59 PM (LWXry)

86 Here's the transcript: HEATH: Â“HeÂ’s brought contraception into this campaign. The issue of birth control, contraception, Blunt-Rubio is being debated, I believe, later this week. It deals with banning or allowing employers to ban providing female contraception. Have you taken a position on it? He (Santorum) said he was for that, weÂ’ll talk about personhood in a second; but heÂ’s for that, have you taken a position?Â” ROMNEY: Â“IÂ’m not for the bill, but look, the idea of presidential candidates getting into questions about contraception within a relationship between a man and a women, husband and wife, IÂ’m not going there.Â” ****************************** If the Romney campaign and/or Pro Romney media was not so anxious to spread the fallacy - Santorum wants to ban birth control, Romney probably would not have been sucked into that. Instead he didn't want to disagree with the lie about Santorum forwarded by Heath . (The Liberal media)

Posted by: tasker at February 29, 2012 02:59 PM (r2PLg)

87 52 39 Okay, I'll bite. Who is Ryan Crocker? Posted by: Julie at February 29, 2012 06:39 PM (O/fK Betty Crocker's bastard son. Posted by: Luap Nor at February 29, 2012 06:41 PM (vjyZP) Are you saying someone porked Betty with some Coq au Vin?

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 03:00 PM (niZvt)

88 On a more positive note, A.B. Stoddard looked quite fetching tonight.

Posted by: pep at February 29, 2012 03:00 PM (6TB1Z)

89 link

http://tinyurl.com/72ovfa3

Posted by: Dang at February 29, 2012 03:00 PM (BbX1b)

90 Just who was the reporter who framed the question as a BAN on contraceptives amendment and will they be working at the white house press room within a week or the next best thing MSNBC.

Posted by: Tjexcite at February 29, 2012 03:02 PM (sk1Ym)

91 92 On a more positive note, A.B. Stoddard looked quite fetching tonight. Posted by: pep at February 29, 2012 07:00 PM (6TB1Z) Yeah, she can fetch me a sammitch...

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 03:03 PM (niZvt)

92 94 Just who was the reporter who framed the question as a BAN on contraceptives amendment and will they be working at the white house press room within a week or the next best thing MSNBC.

Posted by: Tjexcite at February 29, 2012 07:02 PM (sk1Ym)

Dipshit on CBS affiliate out of Columbus Ohio.

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 03:03 PM (GULKT)

93 Dana Loesch just wont ever give Romney the benefit of the doubt on anything,She hates him like poison.I just don't get that towards Romney.

Posted by: steevy at February 29, 2012 03:04 PM (7W3wI)

94 the dems are in desperation mode if they really think contraception will save obama.

Posted by: whatever at February 29, 2012 03:04 PM (i/wm2)

95 'A. B' stand for 'about to blow me'. Yeah, like that. Far out......

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, trying to be hip ( fail ) at February 29, 2012 03:05 PM (UqKQV)

96 Senate health care plan does not pay for contraceptives. Snowe quits in disgust. What?

Posted by: Queequeg the Harpooner at February 29, 2012 03:05 PM (Uh+y6)

97 99 the dems are in desperation mode if they really think contraception will save obama. Posted by: whatever at February 29, 2012 07:04 PM (i/wm2) I'll tell you what: if the Rev. Santorum somehow gets the nomination, it just might.

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 03:06 PM (niZvt)

98 Olympia Snowe's hair looks like a bird's nest. A deranged, confused bird

and Shepard Smith looks more and more like a Gay Nixon, each and every day

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, sedated yet paranoid at February 29, 2012 03:08 PM (UqKQV)

99 If people are going to vote for big government social engineering they are going to vote for the "Free stuff!" party.. not the Satan wants you to use Condoms...

Unfair I know but its the reality of Media that you surrendered over. No, I have no delusions its going to be much better with Mitt.

Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at February 29, 2012 03:08 PM (RfvTE)

100 Posted by: Queequeg the Harpooner at February 29, 2012 07:05 PM (Uh+y6) Call me Ishmael.

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 03:08 PM (niZvt)

101 But Perry said "heartless"

Posted by: Dick Nixon at February 29, 2012 03:08 PM (oxePc)

102 99 the dems are in desperation mode if they really think contraception will save obama.

Posted by: whatever at February 29, 2012 07:04 PM (i/wm2)

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Seems to be working pretty well in keeping the debate away from Barky and the economy. I think this contraception ploy by the Barky campaign is a stroke of genius on their part. Fucking brilliant even. Just wish our guys were this smart. As long as the conversation stays on anything but the economy, we lose.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 03:09 PM (Lo/3Q)

103 ana Loesch just wont ever give Romney the benefit of the doubt on anything,She hates him like poison.I just don't get that towards Romney. Posted by: steevy at February 29, 2012 07:04 PM (7W3wI) Romney is a robot and the rich kid you beat up in high school. Santorun is the geeky kid you beat up in highschool

Posted by: Curtis LeMay at February 29, 2012 03:10 PM (VDbQY)

104 As long as the conversation stays on anything but the economy, we lose.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 07:09 PM (Lo/3Q)

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eight months is a long time, man. Long, long time.

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, sedated yet paranoid at February 29, 2012 03:10 PM (UqKQV)

105 109 As long as the conversation stays on anything but the economy, we lose.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 07:09 PM (Lo/3Q)
====eight months is a long time, man. Long, long time.

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, sedated yet paranoid at February 29, 2012 07:10 PM (UqKQV

I predict this headline to be coming in the next few days: Unemployment Unexpectedly Increases in February.

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 03:12 PM (GULKT)

106 I'm sure buzzion will come here to tell us all that Romney is just as liberal as Obama and that we're all gutless RINO turds for supporting him, and that he's really super-double-triple flip-flopping here. What sickens me is how eager people nominally on OUR side are going to be seize on bullshit like this. I can only imagine what Hot Air is doing right now. Posted by: Jeff B. supports SMOD/Coldcuts '12 at February 29, 2012 06:31 PM (hIWe1) And I'm sure you've never seized on anything, including non-issues, that the other candidates have said.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 29, 2012 03:12 PM (21lBC)

107

>>>>That's just silly. Do you think the Blunt amendment or Rubio amendment or any other amendment to the healthcare legislation before the House was written because Santorum started talking about contraception? Think.

No, he helped them make it into an issue because he's obsessed with shit that doesn't matter in the slightest to voters. With all the shit that's going on under this administration, this dipshit wants to talk about the DANGERS of contraption? What a complete imbecile.

Posted by: Warden at February 29, 2012 03:12 PM (f+IVD)

108 This is where the rubbers meet the rode, son.

Posted by: Joe Mama at February 29, 2012 03:12 PM (l0jV9)

109

Santorun is the geeky kid you beat up in highschool

Michelle Bachmann is the girl who wouldn't go on the ferris wheel with you at the county fair.

Posted by: fluffy at February 29, 2012 03:13 PM (3SvjA)

110 I'll tell you what would be a WINNING issue for Santorum is highlighting Obama's attack on religious organizations. But when he got all in the weeds about sodomy and non-procreative sex he fucked himself and everyone else. (pun intended)

Posted by: Warden at February 29, 2012 03:14 PM (f+IVD)

111 Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 07:09 PM (Lo/3Q) When working folks can't spend the gas to take their kids to the beach for an ice cream this summer, Obama loses.

Posted by: MFM at February 29, 2012 03:14 PM (SEOs4)

112 Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 07:09 PM (Lo/3Q)
====eight months is a long time, man. Long, long time.

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, sedated yet paranoid at February 29, 2012 07:10 PM (UqKQV)

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Not so long. How long has this been the main topic of debate now .....45 days or so. Ever since it was brought up by George Stephenopolis in the ABC debate. And, it continues. What's gonna stop it? Our guys don't seem to be able to change the subject.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 03:14 PM (Lo/3Q)

113 I'm just throwing in the towel when Santorum comes out against tampons and the danger of feminine protection.8

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 03:14 PM (niZvt)

114 If any of you weren't sufficiently worked up about this earlier or are still having a hard time getting your give a shit meter to work, here's a link that should help.

Tips on being a Good Reactionary.
http://tinyurl.com/89c7nbs

Posted by: lowandslow at February 29, 2012 03:15 PM (GZitp)

115

What's gonna stop it? Our guys don't seem to be able to change the subject.

It would be easy to stop the questions.

Q: "Blah, blah, blah, birth control"?

A: "Yes, the President is doing a terrible job on the economy. 8.3% unemployment makes him happy? The man needs to go."

Posted by: fluffy at February 29, 2012 03:17 PM (3SvjA)

116 Raykon is getting an early start tonight.

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 03:17 PM (GULKT)

117 43 Here's an answer: Individual companies should be able to decide what kind of coverage is best for their employees. The government should not mandate what this coverage consists of. Do you have any questions about the economy?
Posted by: huerfano

So, if the company fired ladies who use 3 to 6 condoms a day, you're good with that?

Posted by: The Media at February 29, 2012 03:18 PM (lVGED)

118 Herman Cain was the guy that pawed your girl during the ferris wheel ride.

Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 03:18 PM (niZvt)

119 124 Raykon is getting an early start tonight.

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 07:17 PM (GULKT)

Not for long he ain't.

Posted by: Mætenloch at February 29, 2012 03:20 PM (pAlYe)

120 Q: "Blah, blah, blah, birth control"?

A: "Yes, the President is doing a terrible job on the economy. 8.3% unemployment makes him happy? The man needs to go."

Posted by: fluffy at February 29, 2012 07:17 PM (3SvjA)

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Agreed!! YES. This is absolutely correct. So, why hasn't one of our guys tried this? Neither Romney or Santorum seem to have the skills to do it. Newt however, might be able to do it - which is why I'm voting for him next week in the primary.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 29, 2012 03:21 PM (Lo/3Q)

121 Shouldn't we, and I mean the guys, be for free contraception? I'm mean, I'm not really comfortable with this anti-whore backlash we have going on here.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 29, 2012 03:22 PM (lVGED)

122 Brit Hume sees it the same way: Brit Hume ‏ @Kimsfirst Reply Retweet Favorite Â· Open @ByronYork I thought Romney skipped past the question, to seize a chance to stick it to Santorum on contraception. Not a considered answer. In reply to Byron York

Posted by: tasker at February 29, 2012 03:24 PM (r2PLg)

123 @98, just like ace and a lot of commenters with Santorum. A lot of people have let their hatred of a candidate they're not supporting, who nevertheless is ultimately on their side let them be at least somewhat objective. I've found this primary season quite disheartening, and not because of the candidates because of our side.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 29, 2012 03:25 PM (21lBC)

124 Mitt Romney was the kid that wore pastel polo shirts with a knitted sweater draped over his neck.

Posted by: runninrebel at February 29, 2012 07:23 PM (N/1Dm)

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Your saying that there's sweaters that aren't knitted?

Posted by: Soona at February 29, 2012 03:28 PM (LWXry)

125 Ron Paul was the kid who........
nope, I can't imagine Ron Paul as a kid, or an adult under 75 for that matter.

Posted by: pep at February 29, 2012 03:28 PM (6TB1Z)

126 I think that a useful tactic would be for every candidate to have a staffer with him or her whenever dealing with the media so that the stupidity, and manipulation via editing, can be exposed, and the BS narrative based thereon refuted. Also, the woman in the Avengers trailer (and Iron Man 2) is pretty hot. And I say that as a vulcanologist.

Posted by: bob at February 29, 2012 03:28 PM (1efte)

127

When have I ever called Romney just as liberal as Obama?

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Not to stir it up, but you have posted in the past that you don't see much difference between them.

Posted by: TiredWench at February 29, 2012 03:28 PM (oPceJ)

128 It's silly except for how easy it is to imagine Romney taking a far left position like this.

Posted by: gm at February 29, 2012 03:29 PM (PrVHu)

129 I've found this primary season quite disheartening, and not because of the candidates because of our side.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 29, 2012 07:25 PM (21lBC)

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Amen to that.

Posted by: Soona at February 29, 2012 03:29 PM (LWXry)

130 Also, the woman in the Avengers trailer (and Iron Man 2) is pretty hot. And I say that as a vulcanologist.

Scarlett Johansson? Meh.

Posted by: pep at February 29, 2012 03:29 PM (6TB1Z)

131 Ron Paul was the kid who goose-stepped to the mailbox to retrieve the mail.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 29, 2012 03:30 PM (lVGED)

132 Whoops, what I meant was: A lot of people have let their hatred of a candidate they're not supporting, who nevertheless is ultimately on their side, prevent them from being at least somewhat objective.

Posted by: chique d'afrique (the artist formerly known as african chick) at February 29, 2012 03:31 PM (21lBC)

133 98 Dana Loesch just wont ever give Romney the benefit of the doubt on anything,She hates him like poison.I just don't get that towards Romney.

Posted by: steevy at February 29, 2012 07:04 PM (7W3wI)

Well a lot of people seem to be deep in the throes of Romney Derangement Syndrome where everything he does - even objectively good things - can only be evil-evil-bad-bad and yet another sign of his level IV duplicity.

I don't get it either but then I suffer from RMS (Romney Meh Syndrome).

Posted by: Mætenloch at February 29, 2012 03:31 PM (pAlYe)

134 >>>>139 When have I ever called Romney just as liberal as Obama? --------------- Not to stir it up, but you have posted in the past that you don't see much difference between them. Posted by: TiredWench at February 29, 2012 07:28 PM (oPceJ) ________ Not to stir it up, but those don't mean the same thing.

Posted by: gm at February 29, 2012 03:32 PM (PrVHu)

135 A lot of people have let their hatred of a candidate they're not supporting, who nevertheless is ultimately on their side, prevent them from being at least somewhat objective.

Said the RINO.

Posted by: pep at February 29, 2012 03:32 PM (6TB1Z)

136 Not to stir it up, but those don't mean the same thing.

Not to stir things up, but yeah, they do.

Posted by: pep at February 29, 2012 03:33 PM (6TB1Z)

137 Romney was the guy in high school/college that had a sweet 'vette that never broke the speedlimit

Posted by: Curtis LeMay at February 29, 2012 03:36 PM (VDbQY)

138

139 When have I ever called Romney just as liberal as Obama?
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Not to stir it up, but you have posted in the past that you don't see much difference between them.
Posted by: TiredWench at February 29, 2012 07:28 PM (oPceJ)

Wrong. I don't see much difference between Obamacare and Romneycare. I have also stated my view that to me there is not much difference between the three remaining Republican options. We're left with 4 shit sandwiches of different flavors, and just don't take a bite of the one that came from the squirrel. Its extra nutty.

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 03:37 PM (GULKT)

139

Wrong. I don't see much difference between Obamacare and Romneycare.

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You made that comment on a post that had no discussion of Obamacare or Romneycare - it was the one where Ace remarked on NotRomney seeming more important to some than NotObama - so while that may be what you had in mind when you made the comment, it wasn't at all apparent in the context of the post.

Posted by: TiredWench at February 29, 2012 03:45 PM (oPceJ)

140 Then link it.

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 03:48 PM (GULKT)

141

I don't get it either but then I suffer from RMS (Romney Meh Syndrome).

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Add me to that support group. I'm starting to get nervous that some people have dug into their positions so deeply at this point that we may cut off our noses to spite our face come election day.

ABO. Hell, I'll even vote for our crazy uncle.

Posted by: TiredWench at February 29, 2012 03:50 PM (oPceJ)

142 " 14 I'm sure buzzion will come here to tell us all that Romney is just as liberal as Obama and that we're all gutless RINO turds for supporting him, and that he's really super-double-triple flip-flopping here. What sickens me is how eager people nominally on OUR side are going to be seize on bullshit like this. I can only imagine what Hot Air is doing right now. Posted by: Jeff B. supports SMOD/Coldcuts '12 at February 29, 2012 06:31 PM (hIWe1)" If the OMG THEOCRAT! and SATAN! bullshit didn't sicken you then who gives a fuck if you are sickened now?

Posted by: cackfinger at February 29, 2012 03:50 PM (a9mQu)

143 Who would Mitch brilliant politician that he is allow this to be brought up. Why not leave it in place and make democrats support it. This just gives "moderate" dems cover to vote for the amendment, knowing it won't pass. Then they walk back to their state and claim to be "independent". They don't call us the stupid party for nothing. Make the Democrats own this.

Posted by: Big T Party at February 29, 2012 03:51 PM (hC5jI)

144 158 Yeah but she became popular when she developed an early big rack.

Posted by: steevy at February 29, 2012 03:53 PM (7W3wI)

145 ABO. Hell, I'll even vote for our crazy uncle.

Posted by: TiredWench at February 29, 2012 07:50 PM (oPceJ)

Yeah I did some soul-searching a few weeks ago and decided that I'm fully ABO - even if that requires voting for Dr. Science. I have a full liquor cabinet and some narcotics to make it palatable.

Posted by: Mætenloch at February 29, 2012 03:56 PM (pAlYe)

146 " 118 I'm just throwing in the towel when Santorum comes out against tampons and the danger of feminine protection.8 Posted by: CoolCzech at February 29, 2012 07:14 PM (niZvt)" Yeah. Ace is spinning for your guy because he's doing so great.

Posted by: cackfinger at February 29, 2012 03:57 PM (a9mQu)

147 Yes. Officially silly because it hurts your preferred candidate that you push heavily

Posted by: Trump at February 29, 2012 03:58 PM (MvvTJ)

148

Then link it.

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Rasmussen: Santorum Well Out Front of Romney, Nationally

ACE: Since the party is determined to make a mistake -- elevating the secondary goal of "Beat Romney" over the primary goal of "Beat Obama" -- I'll cool out on the Santorum stuff.

But when we lose in November... Well, I tried. Posted by: Ace at 3:24

YOU: 11 Don't see much difference between them anyways.
Posted by: buzzion at February 15, 2012 03:27 PM (GULKT)

Posted by: TiredWench at February 29, 2012 04:00 PM (oPceJ)

149 Headline: Romney gets punked by press question Palin style but it's not a big deal! Meanwhile Gingrich and Santorum continue to suck and suck and suck and suck.

Posted by: cackfinger at February 29, 2012 04:00 PM (a9mQu)

150 CoolCzech is the kid who forgot to take his Ritalin.

Posted by: bergerbilder at February 29, 2012 04:01 PM (j+Izh)

151 Headline: Strongly trusted press suddenly seen as hostile and unreasonable by mainstream republican hate groups who refuse to acknowledge appalling ignorance of favorite candidate despite overwhelming evidence. But rubbers are safe!

Posted by: cackfinger at February 29, 2012 04:02 PM (a9mQu)

152 Newt is the kid who used up all of his allotted time and three-quarters of yours during show-and-tell talking about his relic from the Battle of Antietam.
Posted by: runninrebel at February 29, 2012 08:01 PM

Haha! I lol'd.

Posted by: mama winger at February 29, 2012 04:14 PM (P6QsQ)

153 Headline: Romney usually gets story straight when given second chance.

Posted by: cackfinger at February 29, 2012 04:22 PM (a9mQu)

154 @166

Oooh, burned.

Posted by: pep at February 29, 2012 04:24 PM (6TB1Z)

155 So which "them" am I talking about? Romney and Santorum or Romney and Obama? And since I don't think you'll actually find me saying "there isn't much difference between Obama and Romney" and multiple posts of me indicating that I find little difference between Romney Santorum and Gingrich....hmmmmm

Posted by: buzzion at February 29, 2012 04:35 PM (GULKT)

156 I'm not saying it's silly. It's just a pretty big gaffe on a major piece of legislation that is pertinent to an issue of the moment. This isn't "right of return? What's that?" level but it's close. I would have expected the polished professional electable candidate to be a little better prepared on current issues.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose at February 29, 2012 05:07 PM (GE1+K)

157

It is Officially Silly as Romney seems pretty mainstream, moderate, neutral on all these issues.

Still, I'd bet he's still getting asked these questions in September (if he ends up the nominee).

Posted by: Sad Dad at February 29, 2012 05:18 PM (QyMDY)

158 Oh look a mormon!

Posted by: dagny at February 29, 2012 05:32 PM (u50z0)

159 2 "I can't hear the video. Question: Did the reporter asking Romney about the amendment specify that it was the Blunt-Rubio amendment by name?" Yes, he did - clear as a cloudless day: "Blunt-Rubio". Those names; that exact reference. Ace: "He's not dead, no, not dead at all. He's resting! No? Then he's just fallen off his perch; he's stunned! No? Then he's a Norwegian Blue; he's just pining for the fjords. No? Alright then, it's true: I nailed him to his perch." Dead. Passed on. No more. Has ceased to be. Expired. Gone to meet his maker. A stiff. Bereft of life. He rests in peace. Pushing up the daisies. His metabolic processes are now history. He's off the twig. He's kicked the bucket. He's shuffled off his mortal coil. He's run down the curtain. He's joined the choir invisible. I'm personally designating Ace as Officially Silly on this one.

Posted by: Rex the Wonder God at February 29, 2012 09:52 PM (vahvH)

160 Hey, Romney's Mormonism is going to be a problem. But so is Santorum's problems. http://dailycaller.com/2012/03/01/crossing-the-mormonism-rubicon/

Posted by: ArizonaBuckeye at March 01, 2012 01:45 PM (FQzcW)

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