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Barely.A squeaker of an Iowa victory in hand, Mitt Romney headed Wednesday into the New Hampshire primary — in his own political backyard — insisting that staying power sets him apart from runners-up Rick Santorum and Ron Paul and the rest of the GOP presidential field. He shrugged off the promise of sharper criticism from his rivals.
"I've got a big target on me now," Romney said, adding that doesn't faze him. "I've got broad shoulders. I'm willing to handle it."
I'm happy with that. I supported Romney for the nod in 2008 and am inclined to do so again this go-around.
Any conservatives out there miffed by the victory? I know some of you are.
Tell me why.
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I'm not miffed, but I am very disappointed. Mitt Romney is just a younger version of McCain - very progressive - and I had hoped for a more conservative winner.
My reasons for not liking him?
For starters...
1) I don't like his petulance whenever he's questioned about anything and his attitude of entitlement to the office really turns me off.
2) I've seen several video clips of late where Romney is actually supporting abortion.
3) McCain endorsed him. Rino's of a feather....
4) Obama and the liberal media are all too eager to have him named the GOP candidate....that should give everyone pause.
5) He can't very well get rid of Obamacare when he was practically the architect.
6) He's too close to John Holdren.
If Romney gets the nomination, which I pray he does not, I will hold my nose and vote for him in order to get rid of Obama. But I have to vote my values in the primary and Romney is one of the farthest away from that.
Hm.
Kanaka Girl:
1. I don't see the same things you're seeing. He doesn't seem to get easily irritated, in fact, he sounds very reasonable when giving his positions. In the debates, he has been quick to refute other candidates claims, but I think that's more due to the format (you only get a few seconds to speak). His interviews have always left me impressed.
2. I'd like to see some CURRENT videos where he says that. He's said a million times that he used to support abortion, but now doesn't. Whether you believe him or not is a different issue, but in the last 5-7 years, I've never heard him say that.
3. I was not a McCain fan, but you can't judge a nominee by their endorsements. Conservatives seem to love Christie and Coulter and they endorse Romney too.
4. Romney polls the best against Obama, he has the economic experience, and he has executive experience both in the business world and as governor. I think that's the worst nightmare for Obama, no matter how they try to spin it. They have already started attacking Romney, which should tell you something.
5. He has already stated that his first act in office would be to repeal Obamacare, so he certainly will be held to that. Frankly, it's his experience with health care that gives him credibility to handle the issue.
6. That's a real stretch. To my knowledge, he never appointed Holdren or had any personal connection to him. Seeking advice from a few professors, one of which happens to have some wacky views is hardly 'too close'. Are you suppoed to vet every person you ever talk to?
I've been a Romney fan for some time. I believe he's the right guy for this time in our history, to get us back on track. Having a social conservative as President doesn't do you much good in my experience. Last I checked, Bush didn't accomplish much of a social agenda and that doesn't make him a failure.
Tim,
He doesn't seem to get easily irritated
Really? Because I see something quite different when I watch him debate. I suppose the irritation factor is in the eyes of the beholder, but he strikes me as quite petulant when the heat is turned up - particularly in the early debates.
I'd like to see some CURRENT videos where he says that.
I suppose it's possible that a person can change their mind, but this is a core issue for Conservatives and it feels more like Romney trying to say whatever is necessary to get elected. Just my opinion.
I was not a McCain fan, but you can't judge a nominee by their endorsements.
Sure you can. You can tell quite a lot about someone by the people that endorse them. Show me a man's friends and I'll show you the man. I'm not saying that's the only factor, but it certainly should be considered.
Frankly, it's his experience with health care that gives him credibility to handle the issue.
I see it in quite opposite terms. The Obama machine will use Romneycare as a battering ram against him. Smacks of "I was for it before I was against it".
Seeking advice from a few professors, one of which happens to have some wacky views is hardly 'too close'. Are you suppoed to vet every person you ever talk to?
YES. When you are "seeking advice" from someone, you should understand the character and beliefs of that person.
While I disagree with your overall assessment of Romney, there are some things I do like about him, such as his economic policies. However, it's still not enough to make me vote for him in the primary. As I stated previously, if Romney is the nominee, I will plug my nose and vote for him because he will be FAR better for the country than Obama. But I'm not going to vote for him in the primary.
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