Sometimes he gets is right, like a broken clock twice a day.

"Don't take my word for it."

Sound advice from Chairman Obamao himself!

No need to "Paint" anything, and I would go one step further, that Moochelle is an ugly angry Anti-American marxist overweight black woman. 27 helpful aides can't gloss over that picture.

"You should need to have a license to have a child. You should be vetted." --Geraldo Rivera

Dude, it's called marriage. Courtship is the vetting process. And no, a government agency won't do a better job - the bureaucrats would probably know less about the people involved than just about anybody else.

There is one word absolutely crucial to anyone's vote.

That is the CONSTITUTION.

No matter if he is a mega-million businessman, a preacher who doesn't like the second amendment, a bombastic though effective speaker who has learned to woo followers with his dazzling words, NO ONE IS MENTIONING THE RETURN OF CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE GUARANTEES OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY.

For years - decades, Paul has been the leader in the fight to audit and end the Federal Reserve.

He's not going to run a second term. If he doesn't fulfill his promises in four years, we will at least make progress. He will end Obamacare; Romney's Massachusetts healthcare was the model.

Paul's foreign policy is Constitutional. Are you naive enough to think he wouldn't act with American forces here at home if there was a danger to us?

He believes in Constitutional war...sanctioned by Congress. Follow the rules, send in troops, win and bring them home. No endless wars with no win results.

I'm voting for Ron Paul because I refuse to one of Obama's medical "Units" and wait for the death panel and comfort care, and because I have children and grandchildren.

I cannot motivate my Tea Party activists to support a big government, big spending, bank supported (see Open Secrets.org), architect of ObamaCare. His only consistency is in flip-flopping (remember how that was used against Kerry).

The down ticket consequences of choosing Romney would be - weakened Tea Party activism for house and senate candidates, and the Tea Party is the only group putting out signs and going door-to-door in these elections, not the establishment.

The successes of 2010 would be a fond memory.

Obama would get four more years and a sympathetic house and senate. The republic would be further demolished when an unconstrained Obama no longer has to consider re-election.

Although this is a weak, flawed field, Romney is the worst of the lot, and that is saying a lot. His nomination would be tantamount to self-immolation of the Republican Party.

He stinks! He is just another loser like Dole and McCain were. It's time to get rid of the "Establishment", who seem to be getting their way and bring the GOP back to its Conservative roots. Romney has made it possible for the dangerously radical Ron Paul to make such headway.

ABO anybody but obama but not my first choice.

By a measure of 100% better than Obama, not my choice but will vote for him. Tom Hoskison

I am okay with Romney being the nominee. I would have preferred a Christie or someone a bit more more conservative, but he is the best we have to offer. Right now, Perry and Gingrich are embarrasments to the party. Their attacks on Romney sound like talking points from Occupy Wall Street.

Excellent Choice!!!

He will need to be dragged and pushed to the right. He is not a conservative and too "establishment."

The people are no longer being represented in DC. The oligarchy supported by the media must be stopped by electing a President who respects and makes decisions based on the US constitution.

Of the candidates now offered, only one fills the vital requirement, is consistent, qualified and can begin to return America to the people.

That person is Ron Paul.

Romney is another McCain. He's a candidate designed to please Democrats not Conservatives. He has no clear convictions and the poster boy for government healthcare.

Not who I want and do not think he will solve the problems the country has now, but will back him all the way if he is our Man. (person,etc to be correct)

I'd like to back him wholeheartedly, but he needs to deliver some solid reassurance that he will not swap agendas once he reaches the White House.

He is a Progressive, no where near a Conservative.

Not a large improvement.

The GOP establishment has selected our candidate and we are ti follow along like a bunch of sheep.

I and millions of other voters see things differently.

Being a conservative myself, he is a better choice than the one who presently occupies the white house!

While obviously better than obammy, Romney stinks. He is not a conservative.

I like Romney and will vote for him. I believe he is a solid, stable and honest man who will be more likely to have appeal among a broad spectrum of people with different philosophies. This might not always find him championing the position I most prefer; but, our country is made up of millions of people who do not always agree with my views. Those people, though, are just as much Americans as I and have a right to have their views given proper consideration. I believe that will be Romney's attitude: and, I believe it is the correct one.

I'm sure Romney is a great businessman and presumably an fine executive, but I do not plan to vote for someone who can make big government more effective and efficient. I want to vote for someone who will reduce the size and scope of government. As zany as he is, Ron Paul is a better choice, with Newt or Rick somewhat back of that. (Just like the primary results.) It would be nice if the MSM would stop covering this as a horse race and present the candidates' ideas and plans, if they have any.

Romney is Not My Candidate! He is the establishments choice. The media continues to demonize the one true Conservative in the race. For that reason I do Not Trust the MSM! I do not believe Obamn is qualified nor eligible to hold the Office of POTUS. Whereas Ron Paul has been proven Right on many of his points throughout the years. I feel our White Knight has not appeared as of yet. The MSM continues to mis quote and deceive the voters that are too dumb to recognize their written and pronounced words as such. I do have faith in our Creator and Our Real Americans to make the best judgement for this Nation. We MUST all be aware of VOter Fraud as has been the case where ACORN and the Chicago Style political machinations as has been the history of the Progressive (SOCIALIST/Communist)DNC in the past. They will stop at nothing. The Electronic Voting Machines for an example. ~Rick Magee, FL

He will make an excellent president.

Same old stuff just differnt faces. Status Quo as usual!!!!!

I would not have to hold my nose to vote for Mr. Romney. In 2008, I wore a hazmat suit to vote for McCain.

Romney's by NO means the candidate of my choice, but my candidate chose to stay in Alaska as a commentator as opposed to continue receiving the hosing she was getting from the mainstream press-varicators.

I await the first salvo from the left about how "stupid" Mr. Romney is.

My father used to say it, now I am saying it:

I AM NOT VOTING FOR ANYONE, I AM VOTING AGAINST SOMEONE. I am voting for the Republican nominee because the alternative is worse. A vote for an third party candidate as well is a vote for Obama...

Romney is the biggest "flip-flopper" that has ever sucked a breath. As my son says, "Romney changes his positions so frequently, he makes John Kerry look consistant."

I would have to hold my nose to vote for him! I believe him to be one of the same old, same old elitist Republican politicians; more of the same is NOT what America needs. None of the Republican establishment has the guts to stand up to the Obama machine, and I believe Rick Santorum would by the only true conservative who could do that. Ron Paul...while I like some of his ideas, there is NO DOUBT that some are very scary, so I could not vote for him.

Ron Paul is the ONLY one running who understands how crucial both individual freedoom and thus freely made choices in a free market (In Contrast To One Size Fits All Decisions In D.C.) are to renewing success in America. Romney is just another policitian who wants power and then more power.

Romney is not a perfect candidate. None of them are. But he's got the best chance to beat Obama. His policies are acceptable to the Right. His acceptance speech in NH was strong. let' elect him!

I'm afraid he's another milquetoast RINO, a la McCain, who places great priority on "getting along" with the democrats, who will be afraid to call obama out on the real issues and problems that face us, and who consequently will cause many people to "stay home in droves" on election day.

RON PAUL 2012 or bust, anything else will be same old same old!!

Put him and Ron Paul into a blender. Run it at high speed and pour the result into a teacup. I would like some hint as to who his running mate could be.

I’m trying to get used to the idea that my favorite candidate for President—Anybody But Obama—may have the first name Mitt.

Robert A. Hall

Author: The Coming Collapse of the American Republic

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Another RINO chosen by liberals who crossed over to vote in our primary, but will vote for obama in the end. The GOP establishment also chose Romney. He is no conservative.

Well, he isn't 0bama and he doesn't come with the Chicago political mafia, so I guess he's ok.

Have you looked at the firearms laws in the state he was Gov. in?

NOPE not voting for him will vote third party or not at all.

I see little difference between the Reps and Dems anymore. Reps seem more like Dem-light party.

He's not MY candidate for anything.

I'm thinkin him or the "O" it wont matter we will be in the same boat just maybe a little slower with Mitt.

Ron Paul is dangerous!

- Dangerous to the entrenched power elites who use us as pawns.

- Dangerous to the propaganda outlets (oops I meant to say mainstream media) whose fraud is about to be exposed.

- Dangerous to the crony banksters on Wall Street and the Federal Reserve who are intent on transferring all wealth from the citizenry to themselves.

- Dangerous to the military contractors who make money every time an American soldier or foreign civilian die.

- Dangerous to the pharmaceutical manufacturers who want every American addicted to one or more of their products.

- Dangerous to the freeloading parasites who game the system.

In short, Ron Paul is dangerous to all those who hate the Constitution, and hate the liberty and prosperity of individual Americans.

That is why Ron Paul has my vote and my undying support.

Mitt Romney is a liberal. If you examine his past performance he is clearly NOT a conservative. I don’t see him as a neo-Marxist like President Obama, but he may very well be a Fabian Socialist. The bottom line is that he will take the United States to the same end as Obama; it will just take a longer time to get there. This nation’s salvation is not going to come from politicians; it will ONLY come from the people of this nation lying prostrate on their faces, in sack cloth and ashes in repentance before the Holy Most High God and His Son Jesus Christ.

I think Mr. Romney has become the forefront candidate because he has the weakest "platform" (like none), probably the best looking, and the least decisive of the GOP field and therefore not a threat to Mr. Obama, and the one which the media and liberals attack the least (if at all). IF Mr. Romney makes it to the ticket in November, I fear Mr. Obama will again win. Surely there is a charismatic, strong, well-spoken GOP person somewhere to bring us back like Reagan did. Keep praying for our country and leaders.

Romney is just another "My Turn" candidate being forced on us by the GOP establishment. I for one, am sick and tired of being told by the RNC that only a New England type liberal republican can win. I am sickened by the prospect of voting for another RINO-CINO candidate, in the mold of McCain and Dole. We can NEVER re-take the country by being moderate. We must support ONLY true conservatives (not ones that flip-flop and skew their history) and strict constitutionalists.

Laodician - neither warm nor cold. However, the smae applies to all the rest. Perhaps at the convention we will find a true conservative candidate.

I'd sooner vote for a potted plant than vote for Obama. Unfortunately, if Romney's becomes the GOP candidate, I may have to do exactly that.

I was a Romney supporter in the last presidential election. Since then the deficit had grown over 30% and Romney's policies are not sufficient to deal with the challenge we face. He should adopt some of the ideas of his competitors.

First off, how about bringing in efficiency experts to restructure the Federal Government and dramatically reduce fraud, waste, abuse, and duplication of effort. Always talked about and never done. Saving of at least 500 billion.

How about testing programs and eliminating those that do not achieve desired results, first off war against drugs, instead use some of the money to beef up border security, port security and customs, making the nation a safer place and as a side benefit you might discover lots of drugs.

Then go after social programs and eliminate those that create dependency.

Romney is OBUMMER in pale clothing. Check out who is supporting Romney, GOLDMAN SACHS AT THE TOP OF THIS LIST.

He doesn't have it for me. The charisma isn't there and he's not feisty enough, but if he's the nominee I will vote for him.

Romney is just another RINO foisted upon us by the GOP establishment. This has been the case in every presidential election since Thomas E. Dewey, with the partial exception of Reagan whom the establishment prevented from following through on his promises.

A true RINO, a Northern carpetbagger who was born on third base and thought he hit a triple. He makes me gag less than Obama....that is about it! He won't eliminate ONE Federal department and will try to "cross the aisle" and be #1 in People Pleasing. Butat least we won't have to hear his wife...I hope!

Romney is the best bet to insure four more years of the current regime.

Romney is mostly suit and little substance. I don't think he can beat Obama. Huntsman, in my view is the most viable candidate.

Not happy

With Mutt Romney as the GOP nominee, my choice will be to write in my own name. Living in Massa-taxa-chusetts, the GOP nominee will be like udders on a bullfrog - totally useless, so voting for myself will not do anything to support the current puppet or his maladministration.

One must remember that he is only a puppet with good memory and speaking skills - a rapper if you will. It was time for a black president, just like it was time for a black coach to win a Super Bowl a few years ago. People forget that two black coaches were competing against one another so a black coach was "destined" to win. Like NObama's pretendency, that Super Bowl was a gimmick to fool the foolish masses.

The people who are really running this country are those from the Eisenhower-dreaded Military Industrial Complex. Anyone who doesn't think they are calling the shots is delusional. We're collectively wasting too much time spinning our wheels about how this one person without any kind of background that can be checked or verified is going to lead us to a socialist state. It's all part of the Illuminati Master Plan - to return this once-great country to a feudal fiefdom state where we will all be scratching the dirt to eke out a living.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it...

He has my vote. His experience in multiple areas of our economy and his various leadership roles ( governor, business, Olympics) provide him with the skills required to lead the country out of this recession. He also handles himself with dignity. He's smart, analytical and charming. America needs a leader to turn our country towards the land of opportunity for all as opposed to Obama's policy of equal poverty for all.

I don't see Romney getting any traction in the South. Unless he pulls some "to-the-right" Democrats as well as a lot of Independents, his numbers are not much better when he ran last time. He really hasn't increased his appeal & too many flip-flops....he's a big government man & I am tired of the press including Karl Rove shoving him down our throats. When the press is on his side, once again we will have a McCain as our nominee.

Romney will not get my vote. No mater how much the "news media" or Barry Santos brag him up. Not even when McCain supports and approves him. Never!

I see him as an Obumer.

Great picture of Newt - gee, the only candidate with a scowl. I would have thought you could find a better one, but it may serve your purposes. I'm not sure Romney has enough of a history of downsizing government. Human Events once characterized his as just another RINO (Republican in name only). Truly NOT conservative enough. "If you always do what you've always done, don't be surprised when you receive what you've always gotten" Newt certainly won't be afraid of a fight and debate better than Romney.

I sure wish that Sarah would put her personal interests aside and our country first. She could unite this country like no other candidate. By far she is the clearest choice for American greatness versus obama.

Mitt Romney is what I call an establishment Republican. He comes from a line of republicans and wealth, and is not connected to the common man. He has flip flopped on many issues and seems a 'born-again' conservative. I do not trust him to stay a conservative, and I do not feel that is a pragmatic way to go. This country yearns for old style conservatism, not Barry Soetoro's hopey-changey blarney and the socialistic rtendencies of the leftist barbarians of the democratic party. I will still vote for Romeny if he is the nominee because at least he is NOT the idiot in the oival office right now.

if the democratic party and the republican party does not want him as president the American citizen NEEDS him as our President! RON PAUL, please think for yourself and stay away from the lame stream media.

Mitt Romney is another John McCain. The main stream press is highly touting him until he receives the nomination and then they will turn on him exactly like they did McCain and trash him about everything the other republicans have said about him. Romney is the democrats choice for the republican nomination.

Mr Romney is the best candidate for 2012 just as he was the best for 2008 - and we all know that a divided GOP will ensure an Obama reelection. Romney has great solutions, great ideas, and the experience and drive to restore our nation. Obama chose an outright communist in van jones as one of his first acts as POTUS.... Let that be the only warning you need. It is Rome to come together for Romey as our best and finest and get him into the oval office... Unlike Obama. He will know what to do there.

What do I think of Romney? Well, I figure he's like watery tapioca. If I were starving I'd eat it.

If he's the nominee, I'll vote for him, but I'd really prefer a candidate with more substance. My hope for this election is a (R) majority in the House and Senate. I doubt Romney has the coat tails to help that happen.

Another RINO chosen by liberals who crossed over to vote in our primary, but will vote for obama in the end. The GOP establishment also chose Romney. He is no conservative.

I fear Gov Romney is simply another RINO-in-Waiting. On the surface he is a no-brainer alternative to the Marxist in Chief; however, some of his past decisions lead me to believe if the going gets tough, he'll cave to the left. We simply can't afford another RINO as the Chief Executive of this great nation.

Romney is the poster boy country club republican. His appearance is squeaky clean but I think underneath it all he is even more cold hearted than Obama and I think he will defeat Obama with planning and detail. Romney will wage a grinding, incessant campaign using distateful tactics but very little will stick to him. We then have to hope he has a true conservative bone in his body. Hope and change all over again.

It is telling that the Republican Party wants him. That does not bode well. It means Romney is a moderate and similar to a disappointing McCain. Romney is not a Christian. He is a Mormon and if he is at all consistent, his first allegiance is to his church. Ron Paul's foreign policies are stuck on the terribly flawed CAIR supported teachings of Robert Pape. Gingerich is not trying to act like anything more than who he is - not trying to be a pious Christian effectively in name only. He has made mistakes but has learned from them and knows what is needed to get America on the right track. He also knows how to go about it. He can definitely beat the man presently in the WH.

This is a very confusing race and I do wonder what will happen when Gary Johnson's bid starts. He is well spoken and is able to reach a broader base with his view on abortion and legalization. He is very strong in his convictions. This is one powerful thing about Gary he has not waivered thus far.

I want a candidate that will not waiver. I just don’t have a clue as to which candidate.

Speaking of demgogueing flip floppers. Obama against taxes and for rolling back the minimum wage. Wait one minute folks, this is the same ole jerk, pay no attention to what he says, watch what he does. This is the master flip flopper but liberals aren't exactly the brightest flowers in the garden and they eat it up. Talk from the center and govern from the far left. One thing this Marxist Monster said that he has kept his promises on, "In five days we are going to fundamentally transform America." Look around is this the America we knew only three years ago. Keep beating up on the Republicans. We aren't perfect but none of the candidates would have Communists in their inner circle. Congress wouldn't stand for it, but the annointed one gets a pass.

Romney is not my first choice but he is worlds better than B. Hussein Obama.

I do not believe Mr. Romney would be an improvement. His past political actions as governor demonstrate to me he is of the RINO Persuasion. The Massachusetts Healthcare bill he signed has raised costs drastically and Obamacare is almost a clone.

Mr. RINO personified; John McCain's support sure taints Mr. Romney further. Everett Dirkson statement holds true again: if it walks like a duck; quacks like a duck; and is seen in the company of others known to be ducks; then it is a duck. I believe Mr. Romney is another Republican in name only and will do nothing to return this Country to Constitutional governance.

I think romney sucks, I think he is a puppet rino, I think I am sick and tired of the nwo pushing for him as well as the media....anyone that has read anything about the mormons and what they believe have to wonder about his comprehension skills! Not to mention how he screwed massachusetts with his version of obama care...or how he is not pro-second amendment.....!

Romney won't get my vote. He's just as liberal as the democrates. The Republican party needs to get some back bone and take a stand on what's important to the people. My choice at this point would be Santorum.

I think Mitt Romney is another Obama I see know difference

I am not enthusiastic. Vultures play a role in an ecosystem (they clean up dead bodies so they do not become breeding grounds for infections or plagues) but that does not mean I would want to invite one into my house or have one govern me. However, a second term by Odumbo would be disastrous so it is important that he be defeated (soundly I hope).

As long as Mitt Romney's philosophy is, spend, and spend, tax and tax, borrow, and barrow, the voters are just too damn dumb to know the difference his chance is as good as a snowball in hell!!

a smooth talking individual who says what he thinks you want to hear....does not have strong family values as put forth by conservative Christians..

Not much. He represents the Republican establishment which I am totally against. They have done almost as many bad things for our country as the Democrats. We need a strong conservative president

Mitt is by far the best of the candidates in ALL respects.

Romney is my choice for two reasons: sound financial background and practical experience in that field. Regardless of his past, I feel he is more conservative now, and knows who will elect him and what they expect. Newt is brilliant but vitriolic; a potential loose cannon. To paraphrase him: "I am older and wiser now, have converted to catholicism and am a grandfather." Cut out the pious baloney, Newt!

The only thing we can say is he is better than Obama. Is voting a waste of our time? Where does the Rep Party find these losers that carry so much baggage?

Awolf in sheep's clothing!! Romneycare was the predecessor to Obamacare. He is unwilling to cut aspending drastic enough for the conservatives & Teapartiers out there. I just don't think he can beat King Obama!! Personally, I don't think anyone can, although I HOPE he is out after one term. If he is in for 4 more years, he will be the straw that broke this country's back, & bank, too!!

Go ahead and nominate romney, bot only if we install a tough conseruvative Congress that will keep him pointing to the right!

he is a RINO and he is too much associated with some of Obama's policies. He has no foreign policy experience. His speeches seem to be too phony. He will sell his own mother to win the election. In 2008 he held 25 percent. He is around those figures now. The Republican elite gave us a looser in John McCain. Now they are pushing an other looser on us in Mitt Romney.

Great candidate.

He will be inheriting a mess and success will depend on giving him a good (overwhelming majority)congress to work with.

I think Romney is a wolf in sheep clothing. In other words, a Liberal Democrat in Conservative clothing.

It is not, "uranium claims in the Grand Canyon", it is uranium claims WITHIN 20 MILES of the Grand Canyon.

They could have made it within 100 miles of the Grand Canyon, and it would have made no difference, except they would have looked more silly.

""We are students of words; we are shut up in schools, and colleges, and recitation rooms, for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a bag of wind, a memory of words, and do not know a thing." --American author Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)"

aw gee...they are talking about the hemrhoid in the white house again!

Romney=McCain; Same old RINO. It's time for a third party. And yes, I know that splits the Republican vote. I believe George Wallace said it best when he ran for President; "when they get to Washington, there's not a dimes worth of difference between a Republican and Democrat." Nothing since 1968 has proved that statement wrong.

Conservatives should concentrate extremely hard on Tea Party candidates for the House and Senate. Otherwise, we continue head following the road to Socialism.

Romney is the poster boy country club republican. His appearance is squeaky clean but I think underneath it all he is even more cold hearted than Obama and I think he will defeat Obama with planning and detail. Romney will wage a grinding, incessant campaign using distateful tactics but very little will stick to him. We then have to hope he has a true conservative bone in his body. Hope and change all over again.

Mitt Romney will lose to Obama in 2012, in my opinion. He simply does not appeal, intellectionally or emotionally to a majority of American voters. What he did in Iowa to Newt Gingrich. by seeing that over $3 million of negative ads against Newt, brands him as no different than the big spenders that are now in power in Washington. And where are his ideas? He has rote answers to everything. And his enormous wealth is a put-off to most Americans. I know it is to me. alsj

He's a moderate and as such is inclined to depart from conservative ideas. As a conservative I will not vote for him.

Maybe more of the same of what we have now only on a smaller scale, but anyone I guess is better than what we got now in the WH.

weak and wishywashy..when he finishes speaking i say to myself "what did he say?"he is programmed and well rehearsed but doesnt penetrate...if newt was clean he would be the one to inspire confidence..

romney has demonstrated himself to be antigun and pro socialism during his stint as governor. he is untrustworthy and the epitome of what is wrong with today's typical GOP. Ron Paul is the only candidate who cares enough about liberty and freedom to address the gross evils of the Patriot act and NDAA of 2011. He is the only candidate to attempt to hold the federal reserve accountable and he does not believe in warmongering. He is the only GOP candidate that will get my vote. I voted reluctantly for Bush in term two, i voted even more reluctantly for McCain since i feared the damage Obama would do but now I realize it is this kind of compromise that has allowed the GOP to lose touch with fiscal conservatives like me. Never again, no more lesser of two evils, I will vote freedom I will vote Ron Paul. Romney will NEVER get my vote.

As a Christian, PERSONHOOD pro-life conservative, I cannot in good conscience waste my vote on any of the Republicans.

I hope Dr. Alan Keyes will run under a different banner. In my view Alan Keyes is the greatest true statesman of our time.

Greg Sabine, teacher

Brockton, Massachusetts

Bolder colors is spot-on. He comes across as namby-pamby. I pray continuously that a candidate will emerge who directs every question to the Constitution. Equal rights, not special rights for select few, would stop so many issues in their tracks. Gay rights? no, same rights for everyone. Waivers? no, same taxes for everyone. And so on. Be a broken record and don't budge. Funny, the democrats stay right on message. There's a lesson to be learned here.

Romney is not the conservative one might wish for. However, I don't see a strong electable conservative offering an alternative. Since any of these people is better than Obama, I am supporting Romney. He will get us back on course from an economic perspective and in time reduce or at least hold the growing defecit. I wish I could combine Paul's fiscal conservatism with Santorum's social views and Gingrich's ideas but I can't. Seems the best of the lot is Romney.

Being from Mass. he is probably a "closet liberal", maybe a RINO and I get the impression he will be a reed in the wind. I would be very surprised, although pleasantly so, if he was a tough, follow-through politician. Newt (I am not a native of GA) is obviouisly the most intelligent candidate but, apparently voters don't appreciate his level headed approach to our country's problems. However, I will vote Republican whomsoever is the candidate.

The trash flying back and forth between contenders is very confusing and I don't know what is fact and what is fiction.

I think Gingrich is smarter and more able to understand politics but he tends to implode on occasion. Romney is too liberal for me but his intensions are good. I will vote for the one who is for lessor government who supports the constitution as written. That is, if I can make a decision between the two. ANYBODY BUT A DEMOCRAT!

NO! His methodology in obtaining personal wealth is discouraging my vote for him. In some past elections, I have voted against the least preferred candidate. However, this time I might have to write in Newt or go fishing on election day. I can't vote for the democrat candidate.

I can't trust "Mittens" as far as I can throw him. He has proven leftist tendencies (Romney-care) and he has been unwilling to support the 2nd Amendment. At best he is a RINO, at worst he’s just another politician stroking his ego and feathering his nest. The true test of 2012 will be both houses of Congress.

I’m resigned to vote anti-Obama, of course. When will our country see true conservative candidates? Not likely in the near future, as politics is a dirty business. I, for one, would never expose myself to such surly process.

It is NOT a forgone conclusion that Romney is anybody's nominee. I am tired of having my franchise stolen by media hell-bent to prove they are somebody when they have proven excessively they are no one. It is obvious being educated does not mean you're smart. Our primaries here in Nebraska are not until May. Take your media prognosticating and flush it with last night's dinner.

I believe the Texas Governor would make a heckuva lot better president than any of the others that are trying to get elected.

Nope! No Romney! I'm supporting Ron Paul, I'll be voting for Ron Paul in the primary, and I'll be voting for Ron Paul in the general election. Period! Sorry, but other than Dr. Paul, it's "none of the above." I don't think Romney, nor Gingrich, nor Perry, nor Santorum, nor Huntsman, care one iota for our Constitution, or have any problems with starting more wars. I'm no pacifist, and I'm a Boomer who supported and served during the Viet Nam debacle. But it's time to stop fighting to defend everyone else while we suffer at home.

Ron Paul for President in 2012!

The Republican Party has succumbed to the belief that we must be "moderate" to attract the vast middle, and that we should give the nomination to the "next in line."

At a time when this country needs bold leadership, we will, instead, rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic. Nothing Romney, a Massachusetts liberal, has said gives me any reason to believe that he is capable of delivering the type of leadership we need.

Mitt has changed as we all do. He admitted his stance on pro-life was wrong. If my memory serves me correctly no one changed more than Ronald Reagan who switched from Dem to GOP and who preached against raising taxes but did. I say it's not a choice between a perfect conservative and Obama but between someone who can beat Obama and Obama.

I think (barring a major mental mistake) Mitt Romney will be the Republican nominee for president. I also think his record of "flip-flops" indicate a maturing of his social consciousness. He should be able to beat Obama and win the presidency, and he will do a fine job in the Oval Office.

What do I think of Romney as the nominee??? Dear God help us all- are we ever in a world of.....He is the typical DC Politician Puke that will continue to perpetuate irresponsible government. Is it too late to get a "do over"???

We need a conservative congress to off set Romney's liberal tendencies but he is still better than Obama. I will hold my nose and vote for him if he is the candidate.

I'm tired of voting against someone and I'm tired of voting for big government Republicans. I'm voting for Ron Paul no matter who the GOP nominates. I don't need another prescription drug benefit Republican and maybe some Dems will find their sanity and vote for Paul's positions on drugs and war.

The only candidate that is capable of bridging across all categories of republicans and majority of independents and hopefully some center leaning democrats.

Well it is looking like more and more he will be our candidate. I think we could have done better, and I am aggravated to no end the need conservatives feel to vote to the center rather then go for the more conservative choice, but in the end he is not Obama (tho closer then I like) and I think he will do ok. He certainly will not be the Regan-esqe president we need at this point though.

Romney is a statist NWO RINO. Seemingly voters don't understand that, don't care, or have been brainwashed into thinking that he is "electable."

If current trends continue, he will be nominated.

An improvement over Obama? Defiinitely, but we could do a lot better.

If Ron Paul is not nominated by the Republican Party, and doesn't run an another ticket, I'll vote for Gary Johnson who is running on the Libertarian ticket.

Romney is not my first choice. But ABO (anyone but obaMao) should be everyone's mantra. We won't have a presidential election in 2016 if obaMao is re-elected. He will be our new comrade-in-chief forever. And this country will be the USSA (United Socialist States of America).

Here in Minnesota, we usually don't get a chance to make much of a determination for a nominee. Last time it was between Romney and McCain. Went for Romney as the lesser of 2 evils. Voted for McCain in general election because I believed what Obama said about electricity rates, etc. I don't particularly like Romney but if he is the nominee in Novermber, I will vote for him as my resistance to Obama's re-election.

". . . everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share -- and everyone plays by the same rules." --Barack Obama

"Except me." --Michelle Obama

Mitt Romney is just another big government politician -- a Democrat in Republican clothes.

Draft Jeb Bush, he's better than his brother, he's better than any of the current flavors of the month.

If someone else doesn't come into he field I'll suck it up and go with the person creating job creation and will save medicare/medicade. The latter I'm partial to for my wife makes a living off of medicare/medicare, or was until the Tea party ax the payments to a level where she looses money and home health care business are going out of business.

rational reform is necessary, cut, cut, cut, isn't

I'm still looking for a hero, the dark horse candidate. any suggestions?

Why vote for Obama-lite (aka Mitt Romney) when i can vote for the real thing?

Romney isn't my first choice but I will support him if he's the nominee.

Not necessarily the best candidate for the country at this time but the most electable given the liberal media.

The brilliance of Gingrich is weighed down by baggage and sometimes kooky remarks.

Sanatorium will be butchered by the media. He is much too sensible and trustworthy.

Another McCain, Dole, etc., etc., etc. candidate for Republicans. When oh when can we do better. Someone PLEASE persuade Mitch Daniels to reconsider.

Howdy,

I'm tired of the media trashing our better candidates and manipulating our choices.

If Rommney is forced on to us, I will vote for Obama with the expectations that he will "Fly this baby into the ground" where we can start over. Hopefully politicians/media will be at a point then where they have to do what is right, and not be the self serving sons of bitches they have proven to be in the past.

Mike Stuhr

The only way to stop the RINOs from controlling the party and preventing the right from having a say in the government is not to vote for them even at the expense of seeing the true Democrats win elections. If they cannot win an election without the right and want to be in office, they might jump ship and go for the Democrat nomination. I won't vote for Romney in November, since it looks like he's going to be the nominee of the left wing of the "Republican" party, and of course, Obama will never get my vote under any circumstances. And seeing as Illinois (where I am) will go for Obama if they have to steal an extra 10M votes in Chicago to do it, it really won't matter.

While Romney may not be the ideal candidate, I prefer him to those who, either out of ignorance or political expedience, align themselves with the religious right extremists who deny science and want to base our government on their particular religious ideologies. I wish Romney were a stronger supporter of the Second Amendment, and a stronger voice for the working class, who are the key to a strong economy. But it will do no good if we cannot field a candidate who can win.

I am a Ron Paul supporter because he supports Constitutional government. He knows what he stands for and has a plan. I don't even agree with his entire stand but his plan could still come closer to turning this country around than anyone elses. Sadly, I believe without some strong, clear constitutional directive this country is going to fall. We cannot survive the continued accumulation of debt and "we the people" will not continue to put up with the erosion, even total destruction, of our freedoms.

I agree with Bob about Romney. He's another big government hack.

Newt lost my respect and hence my vote a long time ago.

And I admit to needing to look closer at the others but have listened to Ron Paul's ideas and like him.

Sometimes I think we need to divide this country and let the liberals live on one side and conservatives on the other. The liberal side would fail in a few short years and try desperately to get into the conservative side to take advantage of our robust economy. Knowing they would not convert, we'd classify them "illegal aliens" and keep them out with our guns and border patrols. lol!

I cannot accept "anyone but Obama" as the rationale for my choice - the lesser of 2 evils still leaves evil. I will not vote for Romney or Paul, I might be persuaded by other candidates depending on V P selection. Otherwise my vote will be for "none of the above".

Another McCain - RINO. Establishment Republicans are Fools - once again playing into Obama's hand. Conservatism wins - hello 2010 elections. Once again not much of a choice if Romney is our nominee.

A fine man, probably our best bet, but pretty weak tea so far.

Like everyone else outside of the lefty/union/ethnic blocks, I am desperate to get rid of Obama and will work hard for any Republican nominee.

I view Mitt Rommney as Obama light!

Mitt Romney would be #4 on my list

Romney is Obama light.

He will not get my vote.

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) US President (1825-29)

Can't trust Mitt with naming real conservative judges.

His family crest probably has a weather vane, given his past flip flops on too many issues, like abortion, gay marriage, lower taxes, gov't healthcare, etc.

Shame on you guys, for the picture of Newt that you used in the collage of the six remaining GOP Presidential candidates above. The other five pictures were nice frontal shots, but you had to pick one of Newt with a big ole scowl on his face. It indicated to me that you don't like him, but it is extremely unfair. Shame on you.

What I wouldn't give for a true conservative nominee! But we've already seen how easily the DC machine, along with the MSM, can derail them - even the not-so-conservative ones. Cain - GONE, Bachmann -GONE, Santorum - nearly GONE, Huntsman - NEXT. Gingrich and Perry are both damaged goods and suffering from self-inflicted wounds. Dr. Paul has been pummeled without mercy in addition to his own kookiness. Romney is just another establishment RINO - same as McCain.

Looks like I'm gonna need to hold my nose again! If your pet poodle was running against Obama, I'd gladly go there to avoid another 4 years of his unmitigated arrogance, unconstitutional actions and never ending disdain for We the People.

Romney is not the best candidate out there...Uh, wait, we don't have a 'best' candidate! None of these clowns are very impressive. I fear, really fear, that we will have another four years of Obamanation, if the Republicans don't quit shooting each other in the foot...

Romney appears to be thoughtful and and inclusive. There has been too much divisiveness and we need to move forward balancing the budget, downsizing and moderating government, and addressing some of the social issues heard from across the isle. This country has worked together in the past to solve its issues and problem, we need to be doing it again.

Mr.Romney is A WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING. He is not dragging a load of NWO baggage behind him. H e carries it proudly. From his past actions I suspect he will never have the unconstitutional PATRIOT ACT, NDAA, HOMELAND SECURITY ACTS REPEALED, NOR WOULD HE PRESS FOR SOUND CURRENCY AND SHUT DOWN THE FED, NOR would he stop ceeding our sovereignty to the U.N. rather;I would expect him to ecpand on ALL of them for the eletist new emgland blue blood country club RINOS and NWO croud. ONLY DR. RON PAUL offeres us a slim chance of restoring the constitution. Remember j.f.k.??? HE wanted to restore sound currency and reduce our militarily agressive positions in other parts of the world and remember what the result of those "COOKEY" ideas was.

Village Idiots

"If you believe in the centrality of family, you have to have a government that both encourages marriage and also supplies wage subsidies to men to make them marriageable." --New York Times columnist David Brooks

How about eliminating the subsidies to women that make men divorcable, or that make marriage unecessary altogether?

Romney is the only Republican in the field who has a chance of beating Obama.

The left-leaning media (almost all of the US media) will support Obama and go after whomever the GOP nominates, but Romney has fewer "transgressions" for the media to drag up.

The media will, of course, go after him for "making money," for saving companies (which sometimes entails hard choices that the media will display as "heartless"), and for his religion. I think it's safe to say that Romeny never attended a church service in any LDS church that uttered such things a "God damn America," or other 'gems' that the Rev. Wright filled Obama's mind with for over 20 years.

The media will do Obama's bidding by harping on "RomneyCare." Romney will have to continue to point out that the Mass. plan is a state healthcare system that can be changed or eliminated by the state where ObamaCare is a federal plan that gives states no opitions to change or eliminate the plan.

All the exemptions that the Obama administration has given to select companies and unions only illustrate the flaws in the president's plan. These exemptions will also give the GOP nominee more ammunition to used against ObamaCare. Again, Romney should be able to make the contrast between the two plans.

Face it, some of the other GOP canidates may have some good ideas, but Romney is the only one who can appeal to more than just the hard-core conservatives.

For many, there is no "ideal" GOP in the field. Romney is the best choice among all those running on the GOP side.

Staying home and not voting because "your" GOP canidate did not get the nomination will only help to enhance Obama's chances.

American can't affort another four more years of Barack Obama.

Romney is not a conservative so we must make damn sure we elect a conservative Senate and House.

Congress will control the Agenda and if we elect Tea Party conservatives in the Republican prinaries we can take over the party. Romney is not anybody's choice but we can move him to the right with a TEA PARTY republican congress.

Once again, why do we let 500,000 people in Iowa and New Hampshire - including democrats and independents - select our candidates for the rest of us? This makes NO SENSE - except that it lets the Republican establishment push their man through in a large field. This needs to be changed and Romney will never do that. It will take a Tea Party takeover of the Republican party - it started in 2010 and will take two more cycles - but it can be done.

Just like John McCain -- hold your nose and vote.

He's not my main choice, but he is better, much better than obabma.

I will not vote for Romney. If he is the "chosen one" I'll either not vote at all or vote for Obama. Frankly, I see no real difference between Romney and Obama. Better the devil we know than the devil we don't. I'm very saddened by the fact that most Americans just don't get it. They seem to want to tread some fictitious fuzzy line between capitalism and communism for the sake of maintaining "balance" and keeping the "middle ground". "Balance is best." They don't seem to understand that maintaining the welfare-state/big government paradigm that we are living in currently is simply sliding us all down the slippery slope into totalitarian oblivion. Somewhere deep inside, I knew this would happen. Unless something drastic happens, we are quite simply done for as a free nation.

I don't trust Romney. He is a closet liberal. I just hope that the Conservative Republicans can re take the Senate in order to keep him in check. But then again ANYBODY is better than the current Imperial Socialist Dictator.

Best of the bunch without question who can take down BO!!

1st choice = Ron Paul

2nd choice = Newt Gingrich

3rd choice = Mitt Romney

To quote Lombardi, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." Ideological purity won't salve our wounds if we lose. Losing at the top means a much rougher road for down-ticket candidates. Let's be intelligent about this and get together to win in Novemeber.

Romney is an establishment RINO. With McCain being on his team how can Obama win?(LOL). I know there are many US citizens that know GOD is still the reason America was once the greatest country in the world. Mormons serve a different god than I do. Ron Paul isn't too fond of Jews either. I am tired of voting for "the lesser of the two evils". I was proud to serve in Vietnam since it was my duty. As for the US, politicians will not get us back on track unless they totally depend on GOD, and turn away from the demonic powers of this world. As long as America rejects GOD, don't be surprised as HE completely turns HIS back on us

What I wouldn't give for a true conservative nominee! But we've already seen how easily the DC machine, along with the MSM, can derail them - even the not-so-conservative ones. Cain - GONE, Bachmann -GONE, Santorum - nearly GONE, Huntsman - NEXT. Gingrich and Perry are both damaged goods and suffering from self-inflicted wounds. Dr. Paul has been pummeled without mercy in addition to his own kookiness. Romney is just another establishment RINO - same as McCain.

Looks like I'm gonna need to hold my nose again! If your pet poodle was running against Obama, I'd gladly go there to avoid another 4 years of his unmitigated arrogance, unconstitutional actions and never ending disdain for We the People.

I will not vote for any candidate that will not clearly and unequivocally support the Second Amendment. So far that leaves out Gingrich, Romney, Santorum, and Huntsman. At this time I will vote in SC for Ron Paul who is clear in his support for ALL the Constitution.

Second Amendment support is already the law of the Land and has NO associated cost. That support should be a given for any candidate who wants to take the oath to "support and defend the Constitutiion against all enemies , foreign and domstic".

Ralph

What I think of Romney doesn't matter. I will vote for any Republican who survives the primaries and the beatings they are getting from their own party. Job one is to defeat Obama. Whoa, for just a moment, take a breath. Mr Right has not come along yet, but Romney's life is not sealed and didn't spend $1-1/2 million to keep it that way. He won't have Terrorists, Marxists, Tax Evaders and Social Engineeting throw backs in his inner circle. I keep asking how does Obama keep getting a pass, because he is black, Muslim, a Democrat or all of the above? I sure wish he had been white, I could despise him without being labled a racist.

I sincerely hope that I will not be forced to cast my vote of Mitt Romney. He would, of course, be much better for our country than Obama but he is not the best man for the Presidency.

Of those candidates still available, Newt and Rick would undeniably be the better choices but neither have yet found the method in their message to attract not only the conservatives but also the moderates and the independents.

Thankfully there is still other more meaningful primaries to come. Unfortunately many of the debates are moderated by liberals and they, and even FOX disappointingly, seem to spend more time with innocuous questions aimed at getting the candidates to 'sniping' at each other rather than making positive statements on policies, etc.

Still we are hopeful for positive results in the near future.

NO, NO, NO.

If I were not a Christian I would be "SCARED" He is too much like our illegal president and right now it looks like he will be the GOP candidate, my least favored one. I have faith that GOD will take care o HIS own and do not fret over it..

"Romney is not a perfect candidate." You don't say.

He's a blue blood and will operate like a blue blood.

"And he likes his own backyard,

And he likes his fags the best,

Cause he's better than the rest,

And his own sweat smells the best,

And he hopes to grab his fathers loot,

When pater passes on.

Cause he's oh, so good,

And he's oh, so fine,

And he's oh, so healthy,

In his body and his mind.

He's a well respected man about town,

Doing the best things so conservatively.

And he plays at stocks and shares,

And he goes to the regatta,"

Etc.

We need a warrior, not a country club dilettante. We need a man take the fight to the enemy, not a man who thinks that playing badminton on wet grass is enough of a trial for a gentleman. We need a man who represents all the American people, not just the Republican establishment that think "it's our turn at the helm, old boy."

We've seen Romney's like before. His name was George Bush Sr.

I think that Romney is not as conservative as he really needs to be to appeal to the more conservative elements of the GOP. He is a bit liberal for my tastes, but he is far and above better than the Socialist would-be Imperial dictator that is currently occupying the White House. I would vote for Romney in November if he ends up being the standard bearer for the GOP; however, I really hope that some of the other contenders can get their act together, quit their bickering and backbiting, and present themselves as more Presidential.

I have no confidence in him--I think he just says what people want to hear--is not sincere, and has no bold answers to anything. He comes across as swarmy.

Question. Would you rather have Mitt as president or O what's his name? If Mitt is nominated we all have to get behind him enthusiastically. Don't even think about staying home or a third party. Col Ken

How do I feel about Romney's N.H.win? Come Nov.,if he is the nominee,than it's anybody but bamer election.

75% of Iowa voters and 60% of New Hampshire voters want somebody other than Romney. To assume that all these voters will just fall in line when "their guy" drops out is asinine.

On the way to South Carolina, and the home of Senator Lindsey Graham (R). I am still holding my nose. I called his office and asked if he actually said he was for Sharia Law in the United States. I asked every way possible and never got a definitive answer. the well has been poisoned and the swamp needs to be drained.

Romney is probably a decent candidate, if you're looking for a RINO. But all the other candidates are either the same or worse. Especially Newt, who reportedly said he wasn't sure he wouldn't vote for Obama if he (Newt) wasn't the Republican nominee.

The bad voting record of Santorum is very long, and Perry did some bad things as TX governor. This is indeed the year for the Lesser of the Two Evils General election. The alternative is to allow the socialist's reelection

Why don't Conservatives recognize the significance of the GOP fielding such OBVIOUS Liberals to carry their banner? The GOP isn't worthy of our sweat! They want the same things that the Democrat Party wants: autocratic rule by Globalist Socialist Elitists.

People! We have been lied to and used again, not by the Liberals but by the GOP RINOs. These "Conservatives" like Romney are NOT in the least bit interested in stopping the surge of destructive Socialism in the United States, they are interested in furthering it!

These liars and opportunists are flip-flopping like mad trying to ram their ideas down America's desperate throat. Gingrich and Romney are both liars who are for something then against it then for it again when nobody is looking. Elect them and forget the Second Amendment, forget the First Amendment, forget them all because Obama just killed the Constitution with the blessing of Congress and these wolves in sheep's clothing intend to bury it.

WAKE UP!! Dig into their backgrounds, verify their statements, learn what crass users they really are. They will sell you out in a heartbeat.

November isn't far off and the GOP is already getting their RINOs set up to challenge the Great Foreign Usurper. But so what? There's NO difference between any of them. Barack Obominable will finish ramming Communism up us with a second term but these GOP supported smoke and mirrors RINOs intend the same end for us.

I just gotta wonder - where did the TEA Party go? Bought out by the GOP power brokers already? It's just sickening to watch America - the last bastion of freedom on the planet - voluntarily walk into captivity with a smug smile on its face.

Keep voting Liberal/RINO. Those escape proof FEMA "emergency" camps are waiting for the prisoners brought in by that farce Defense Bill just passed. No more Freedom of Speech, No more Right to Keep and Bear Arms, no more right to Habeas Corpus or access to an attorney to represent us, no more rights .... period.

And we GAVE them away. Disgusting.

We need to get away from the anti-business, over-regulation, fiscally ignorant policies of this administration. I have no problem with measures to maintain current fiscal stimulus, and Obama gets credit for Simpson Bowles (the commission was his appointment). What is awful is that the President ignored that commission's recommendations for revenue and entitlement reform; policies which should have been married to current fiscal and monetary stimulus. I like Ron Paul as an individual, I just don't believe he understands the need for and role of an independent monetary policy. And I believe Romney can win the independent vote that was so critical to Obama's election.

I will not vote for Romney. We do not need a liberal Republican from the East Coast, one whose policies at one time were not significantly different from the president we have now. Part of this is based on my premise that a bad Republican can do more harm to the country than a bad Democrat, witness Richard Nixon. And that is what we'd have, a bad Republican. Perhaps it's time that we support a Third Party, to teach the Republican Party that what is wanted is a first-rate political presence like Reagan, and not a "gaggle" of weak, second rate politicians. Is this the best our country can do? If it is perhaps we deserve Obama.

On the way to South Carolina, and the home of Senator Lindsey Graham (R). I am still holding my nose. I called his office and asked if he actually said he was for Sharia Law in the United States. I asked every way possible and never got a definitive answer. the well has been poisoned and the swamp needs to be drained.

Mitt Romney is pure class, he is the candidate that can take obama out of the White House!!! We need Mitt as our candidate.

I would be proud to work for his campaign. Also I wish Newt Gingrich would go away. Newt is a disgrace to the GOP, and could not beat obama ever!!! Newt's bad mouthing of Mitt is pathetic and destructive to the GOP and gives obama lots of fodder to try and defeat Mitt. Newt loves Newt and that is it in a nut shell he is not nice he was on the take in the clinton W.H. He has lots of baggage, we don't need newt and I for one a conservative would never vote for him!!!

If what one hopes for is another era of decline in national sovereignty, prosperity, and liberty, Mr. Romney is an excellent choice. He promises the emotional comfort that only the status quo can bring.

He appears to be a moral man. His record in Massachusetts leaves much to be desired, however. But, we've seen what Obama has to offer and it sucks. Perhaps we'd suck less with Romney?

When regulation equals job growth: "The president and all of our team are optimistic that our best days are ahead, and indeed, when you look at job creation over the last several years, we have been making steady progress. As we make that steady progress to establish the economic stability of the United States, it is important for us all to remember that tourism, leisure are very much a part of the job creation agenda for the United States." --Interior Secretary Ken Salazar defending the administration's decision to implement a 20-year ban on new uranium mining claims in the Grand Canyon

The above in the Jan. 11 Chronicle is disheartening because it refers to mining claims "in" the Grand Canyon. That's as bad as the AP.

The ban on new claims covering about 1 million acres is near the park in a uranium-rich area we call the "Arizona Strip." It's unlikely the tourists Salazar claims to care about would even be aware of the mining activity. The "environmental" concerns are hogwash, with the typical liberal mantra that we are too stupid to harvest a mineral without ruining the countryside.

Rich,

Kingman, Az.

I do NOT like romney b/c the media and RNC has been shoving this obama-lite down our throats since day one.However, I will hold my nose and vote for him so obama is gone.

I will vote for the most conservative candidate on the ballot - unless it is Romney.

I think he more of the same. Does not believe the Fed is a problem or that this country is BROKE. He will not change things..... God help us if he is nominated and elected.

Romney is a NORTH EAST VERY moderate candidate. I don't think he can beat Obama. WE need a conservative that will challenge Obama's record and the "dictatorship" he has set up to by pass congress and the constitution. Plus, why is it, all we ever hear anyone wanting to cut are defense, medicare and social security? What happened to cutting the billions if not TRILLIONS that go to ever foreign country in the world. Let's cut those entitlements first before we put seniors on the streets and or let them die for lack of health care.

IT'S NO SECRET THAT THE LIBERAL MEDIA WANT THEIR FAVORITE OBAMA RE-ELECTED. THEY HAVE NOW FOOLED THE CONSERVATIVE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC THAT ROMNEY IS THE BEST CANDIDATE TO RUN AGAINST OBAMA. WHY WOULD THE LIBERAL MEDIA TOUT THE BEST REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE TO BEAT THE MAN THEY WANT RE-ELECTED? A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE LEAVING THE POLLS SAID THEY ONLY VOLTED FOR ROMNEY BECAUSE HE HAD THE BEST CHANCE FOR BEATING OBAMA. I WONDER WHERE THEY GOT THAT INFORMATION?

My father used to say it, now I am saying it:

I AM NOT VOTING FOR ANYONE, I AM VOTING AGAINST SOMEONE. I am voting for the Republican nominee because the alternative is worse. A vote for an third party candidate as well is a vote for Obama...

Mr. Romney needs a very conservative vice presidential running mate if he expects to win over the conservative wing of the party.

Romney is who the media would like to choose, because they think Obama can beat him.

Romney is an insider who will be like all the last four presidents. They will continue to tie the U.S. up with the World Government Corporation.

Our choice will be twiddle-de or twiddle-dum again.

God Bless America or we are done.

Ron Paul 2012! Actually, Ron Paul regardless.

I believe Romney is just another "lideral" Republican ..... was very sorry to see Huckabee leave ... maybe he can be drafted at the Convention

I was for Romney in 2008 and I still support him. He is very smart and honest. He is someone I can be proud of as our President. No one else in the GOP race can beat Obama. I'm sure Romney can beat Obama, and he will surprise all of you doubters and run a good, tight conservative ship.

I'm sorry, I just don't like or trust Romney.

To me, he's a RINO and would be as bad as our current destroyer-in-chief. I think he's trying to buy this election and the dems would rather he get the nod than anyone else, 'cause they know he's one of them or they can destroy him before election day.

I'm a Newt fan. I like him, I trust him (somewhat) and I love and admire his intelligence.

If Romney's the final nominee, I'll have no choice but to vote for him, but I'll do so VERY reluctantly.

Mister Romney is like "Obama Lite". We'd frankly be better off with another four years of Obama, if we can create repub majorities in both houses. He would not be able to get anything passed and would surely resort to more violations of the Constitution by fiat. At least that might serve to get more folks awakened to the fallacy of his "spread the wealth" agenda. Humans are funny you see - they must step to the very edge of the abyss before they will make any real changes and most Americans are not there yet.

Dr Paul is the only candidate on either side that respects or even understands the ideals that created the freest and most prosperous nation on planet earth. The only thing "kooky" going on is that any conservative would think of Romney as a choice for any office. I might hire him for outside sales at my company - certainly nothing more.

He is a very poor choice. I would hate to have him as the final candidate against Obama. I would probably go for the 3rd party guy regardless of the consequences. No way I could vote for a person as two faced as him.

I am very concerned that the media seems to like him. He is not conservative enough for me, but he is way better than Obama.

I will not vote for Romney for president. He is a Democrat Light. We have too many of them in Congress. Obama must be defeated, but not with the lesser of two evils. A true conservative must be the nominee. No ifs, ands, or buts.

There are clear indications his message and business experience are finding favor with American Voters. I would vote for him and he is my preferred candidate out of this field. Actually I would have voted for him last time and although I voted for McCain in the election there were two other candidates I thought much more deserving, Romney and Mike Huckelbee. Eight years ago, I would have preferred Newt, but his time has now passed and he is carrying too much baggage to be elected.

Oh, come now. We have had ONE primary vote, and that in Mitt's back yard. This is not a 'trend', far less a foregone conclusion.

Go to the link. I am a Christian and I will vote for a Christian candidate. Not a Mormon. Our beliefs are fundamentally different and I cannot vote any other way because of them. You should make the info in the link available to all your readers. Pattriot Post, let the truth ring out!

http://www.gotquestions.org/book-of-Mormon.html

Romney is a Moderate...we have had enough of Moderates leading the GOP. They are going the same direction as Liberals, only twenty years behind them. We need to be true to our stated conservative beliefs and elect someone who has the courage and conviction to take us back to where we veered off the path and then continue forward from there. Romney was a Liberal before he was a Moderate as evidenced by his voting record. What makes us think he will vote differently once he gets into the White House? Didn't we learn anything from the current administration? Look at what a politician DOES, not at what he SAYS. Vote for who you believe is right for the country, not for who you think has the best chance of winning...especially in the Primary for Pete's Sake!

There may be a problem with Mitt's qualification for the office of POTUS. Mitt Romney was born in America, right? He was born on March 12, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. That is not in dispute. But, what is in dispute is his father's (George W. Romney) citizenship at the time Willard (Mitt) Romney was born with the exact same situation with Obama/Soetoro. Mitt may not be NATURAL BORN as required by the US Constitution because his father was possibly a citizen of Mexico at the time Mitt was born.

I am a thinking businessman risking my own capital and responsible for my own future. How could my vote be anything but ABO? I don't particularly like Romney but any of the Republican candidates will be light-years better than Obama, who is clueless.

Why can't we have a national primary election, all voting on the same day, so that the votes of small mostly inconsequential states don't have the power to effectively decide who nominees will be long before the rest of us have a chance to vote? Current situation is totally screwed up. And I'm really tired of the media, including Fox, telling us who is projected to win only 1 minute after the polls close. The media should be banned from making any projection until all polls are closed nationally.

I’m absolutely convinced that Newt Gingrich is the junkyard dog we need to rip Obama a new one and send him running back to his Chicago slime pit with his tail between his legs. Newt has considerable DC experience as Speaker, executive ability from his many enterprises, and a silver tongue that’s razor sharp! He's fast on his feet, delivers his messages straight up, and is often witty. His work with American Solutions was very impressive in that he was able to enunciate core principles with which the vast majority of Americans agree. He also has plenty of practical ideas for making government work better for taxpayers. Is Newt pure as the driven snow? No - none of the presidential candidates are. Whatever Newt’s “baggage”, it’s miniscule compared to Obama’s hidden closet skeletons and unlike Obama, Newt is 100% American. Newt is like Larry the Cable Guy: send him to DC and he’ll “Git ‘er done” for all Americans. Junkyard dogs are not show dogs, but they’ll save your bacon! Go git ‘im, Newt!

I do not support Romney. He's just more of the same old, same old establishment we've had for years.

We need a change. We need to return to our constitution. Romney knows who will get us back to that.

Ron Paul 2012!!

Romneycare - nuff said

I think he is the best we have right now. he is articulate, strong, and will not be apologetic as to who he is or who the USA is . Has a good countenance and character and appears to be no nonsense.

We need these characteristics in our President.

any candidate who does not have a clear record of supporting smaller government is part of the problem NOT a solution. Now that we have ruled out every candidate but Ron Paul ask yourself this? How important is civil liberty and freedom to you? how bad do you want to see the government held accountable for its crooked behind the scenes dealings with our money and our freedoms? if you don't you are in the wrong party and need to be voting for Obama, if you DO...then you need to vote Ron Paul because none of the other candidates care about your freedom. Check their records, listen to what they say then check their records again..only Ron Paul has consistently stood for freedom. The GOP is trying to twist our arms to vote for their status quo candidate so they can continue the sale of our freedoms to the highest bidder behind their palace curtains...don't fall for it. demand better, demand Ron Paul. Rmember he will do his job honorably and stop this dictator nonsense, he wont get everything he wants he will go through congress as all presidents should but he WILL begin to lift the curtain and turn back the clock before it is to late. We cannot vote for another man who wants to fund Pakistan with money we are borrowing from China..we will lose our dollar soon if this continues. it may already be to late.

RON PAUL 2012... a vote for Ron Paul is a vote for freedom!

Mr romney is a Liberal, RINO... period. A vote for him would be the same as a vote for obama, only romney would just hide his Liberal actions more than obama does.

It must be Gingrich or Paul; or we go down in flames.

Why are the Republicans complicit with the Democrats and the Liberal machine in destroying America? The Republicans should be impeaching and arresting the current law-breakers in our government.

I think of Romney in two ways: Obama Lite and a professional Ro-bo Candidate. Neither make him fit to be our Republican presidential candidate.

Romney, no less than Obama, belongs to Wall St. He is the establisment choice, for a reason. Status quo. Who needs that?

My choice is Paul.

Romney-more of the same.

George A. I respect your opinion. A third party no way. This is why we got Bill Clinton who won with only 39% of the vote, thanks to Ross Perot. One thing for certain, we can't survive with four more of Obama.

No way I'll support a liberal like him

Mitt Romney is the French Vanilla version of Obama. A third less calories but still half the socialist fat. A diet based on his leadership will result in the same economic collapse the US is now facing.

I just don't think that Romney can beat Obama as well as we could wish for; I see Gingrich as the strongest candidate to beat him.

I have no respect for Romney, as he appears to have no respect for truth, objectivity, and constitutional principles. I will vote for Ron Paul, reqardless of which republican candidate the elite vote-buyers dump on us.

At this point we need to be realistic. Romney is not the greatest for those of us who are staunch independent conservatives, but he is apparently the most electable and definitely better than what we are now suffering. I believe that Romney will surround himself with decent people that better reflect the values that most of us have.

Ron Paul has many questionable positions especially in regards to our continued support of Israel. I also believe that he has some questionable positions regarding racial equality.

A vote for Ron Paul is a vote that will help reelect Obama.

Mr. Romney is doing well - though not as well as expected - in places where a moderate would be expected to do well. However, the results of the mid-term election indicates that the people of this country want a conservative. By no stretch of the imagination can he be considered a conservative. Look for him to stumble in the south and for one of the more conservative candidates, such as Gingrich, charge forward. The people of this country are tired of compromising or sleeping with the enemy. Based on his record in Massachusetts, I'd say that Mr. Romney is the enemy.

I am concerned about the fact that he instituted Obamacare in his state. And, I don't haar him mentioning cutting down spending as much as I would like. However, I will vote for any American who runs against Obama. Wouldn't it be nice not to hear Bush-bashing any more.

Reading comments posted here and listening to media reporting on IA, NH and SC, I mourn for my country. As these Paul-Pots insist he is about liberty, I wonder why he has never advanced one bill through congress that stops the growth of the federal government. And to those who support Romney, I ask why they ignore the statist government he advanced in Massachusetts. James Madison call your office, the loonies are succeeding.

people need to quit libeling ron paul. he has never done anything racist and it is wrong to assume that a cheap smear tactic against him is true with out even researching it. he is for all americans and says so continually with HIS RECORD..his constituents of all colors love him. And he is against ALL foreign aid. why are we supposed to be a tit to israel just because your religion tells you to be? Israel is our ally and i support them but this financial aid garbage has to go...

Romney screwed up Massachusetts with RomneyCare. The only reason I would vote for him is..... it would be a vote against. The Republican had better wake up !!

I have no respect for Romney, as he appears to have no respect for truth, objectivity, and constitutional principles. I will vote for Ron Paul, reqardless of which republican candidate the elite vote-buyers dump on us.

Anybody who can beat Obama gets my vote. We can pick a name out of any phone book and get a better president.

On last evening's Mark Levin show there was a caller from Whichita, KS who asked why republicans were so eager to nominate the loser to John McCain in 2008?

to one VA patriot and all else who question his record take a minute and look at the legislation this man has advanced. how can you say he has never tried to limit the growth of the federal government? that is lunacy, it is most of what he has done. look at a list on this link and judge for yourselves but quit libeling the man just because the establishment GOP status quo who passed the patriot act and the NDAA of 2011 don't like him.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_legislation_sponsored_by_Ron_Paul

I am very concerned that he is just another big spender because of his Mass. health care program. I was hoping that he would admit that his "Obama" health care program was a big mistake. No such luck. I don't want another 4 years of Obama but Romney doesn't seem to be a very attractive replacement. I am not excited at all. Probably would vote for independent alternative just to make a statement.

I think the democrats are in control of the republicans nominations. Romney is little more than a puppet who will throw the election and Obama will "win" four more years. The election is a farce!

I believe it was stated correctly in that Romney,s appeal lies not with his ideas but rather with his ability to give Obama a great run for his money. Personnally, I don't particularly care for this guy. I just can't get beyond his implementation of his own version of Obamacare in Massachusettes. That was the "RED FLAG" for me. I think the guy's a RINO and like the vast majority of career politicians would tell you anything you wanted to hear just to get elected. I don't believe he would do a whole helluva alot to balance the budget or live within our means in an effort to bring some fiscal sanity to this country. I do feel he backs the military and believes in a strong defense and that'as a good thing. But, I will say this, if it means four more years of the Obamanation and his Socialist, Spread the Wealth, Give-away BS, for all those Oprah Watching, Colt45 swilling maggots, he's got my vote. Four more years under his guidance would surely result in the ruination of America.

It is not libel to ask pertinent questions of any candidate.

I lived in MA during Romneys tour as Gov. Totally unimpressive, but I voted for him as any fundamental conservative would given the choice of voting for a democrat.

I take the position that so long as a GOP candidate is picked, at some point the he has to get in the ring with gloves on and do every legitimate activity to KO Obama. President is a figurehead.

Either way, the really important battle will continue with term limits on all politicians and public service people.

The people must continue to look past the president to who is actually responsible for the majority vote in every situation. Shift happens, and in politics it rolls both up and down hill.

Romney is a GA GA RINO (Go Along to Get Along Republican In Name Only). Or, to put it another way: A do nothing alternative to the Democratic Party.

If Romney is nominated and elected there will be no roll-back of any Democrat legislation. All of their legislation will be allowed to be institutionalized.

Romney is an admission the Democrats and their Progressive (read: Socialist) agenda has won!

Nominee Romney would be another Nominee McCain, handing us another four years of Obama presidency. Romney has no energizing ideas, he has flipflopped on most major Republican issues (abortion, government-mandated health care, homosexual "rights," tax cuts), he is seen as the establishment candidate in the first Tea Party presidential race, and he is the first major-party presidential candidate who is not from a mainstream Christian faith (at least in name.)

The only ones Romney excites are the media elites who want to pick our candidate for us so we can lose again and the people who only want to vote for the perceived winner. Tea partiers may decide to run another candidate against him because of his big-goverment, establishment, Wall Street-insider persona. Conservatives are trying to find another candidate now, so they will not enthusiastically work for Romney. Many Christians will be concerned about his Mormon faith and may have a difficult time voting for someone they believe is not a Christian. Ron Paul supporters will just write in Paul's name even if he does not run. Overall, if Republicans accept the candidate the media picks for us, we will lose again and deserve another four years of Obama.

Just who is the authority monitoring Wikipedia? Isn't that an encyclopedia where any one with an internet link can contribute to an article?

Too moderate, not a strong supporter of our constitution

Rommney is the best of a bad lot; his views leave a lot to be desired. I may vote for him, but it will be with many serious misgivings.

I have a lot of respect for Mr. Romney and his being a Mormon is not a factor for me. I am afraid of his Moderate views and wish he could show a bit more "fire in the Belly" as a true Conservative. America desparately needs a STRONG conservative president if we are going to turn our beloved America around and get it back on track.

I might support ROmeny but thr GOP needs someone with the ability to respond in kind to the Democrat machine. That machine will not and does not respect any attempt to honestly debate without the mud slinging and character attacks of Chicago politics.. So why does the GOP feel it can win being "nice" to the oposition?

In a word, Romeny is too much the estalishment. I strongly admire Newt's stance in taking on Obama - if Obama would agree without his teleprompter - in a number of debates before the Aeriocan public. Keep ABC oput of any such debate !

Romney? Mr. Plastic Man.

None of these candidates has the heart of a warrior, none are inspirational. All utilize Glittering Generalities as though they constitute substantial ideas. It's all bs.

This country needs a leader.

Having lived in northern Connecticut for thirty years, before during and after Mitt's governorship, I can assure you that Mitt is not a Conservative he is a RINO. A large government republican of the same stripe as GHW Bush and GW Bush.

Should Mitt win the nomination our choice in November will be between "Socialism Fast" or "Socialism Slow". Either way we will continue to loose our individual freedoms and become even more beholden on the elite's in DC.

If true Conservatives, fiscal, social and religious do not coalesce behind an actual Conservative like Santorum or Gingrich, our fate will be sealed.

Note; Ron Paul is not a Conservative he is a libertarian)

Vote for your Constitution Party Candidate.We can not possibly survive another 4 years of real bad corrupt Government.God help us all if it ends up being Obama v Romney. Save our Nation vote Constitution Party.

Gary Gunsher Chairman Constitution Party of NY

Once again, we conservatives who believe in the constitution have been abandoned by the Republican Party, and we are once again left with only the choice between liberals. This is just what we had in the last presidential election, where our only choice was between a liberal who hates the military (Obama) and one who didn't (McCain).

Will I support Romney? If he is running against Obama I certainly will. I would support Martin Luther King if he was on the ballot against Obama; and he's dead. I would support a ticket with Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck, if they are running against Obama. But what I WANT is still to have a real constitutional conservative on the ballot.

What is this? "I may vote for him, but it will be with many serious misgivings." Has Romney been made the republican nominee?

Let the process play out. The media wants you to believe that one primary has decided who the republican standard bearer will be.

Hooey to the media, and hooey to those who will not allow the process to be played!

I was more impressed with Mitt the first time he ran for President. I am Tea Party and becoming frustrated with the media trying to align my political views with the evangelicals and others. I would like to see a Romney/Paul ticket at this point.

ABO (anybody but obama). Romney or whoever lets start talking about the issues and policies of the left and quit ripping each other apart.

Romney is McCain redux. I won't vote for him. If the Republican establishment has chosen our "conservative" for us, and the sheeple vote for him, then the voters deserve what they get. I am sick and tired of the establishment Republicans, who have been willing participants in America's decline, promoting this "electable" (i.e. "left leaning" or "RINO") politician. This type of "thought" got us John McCain. Ugh. The only thing that Romney has going for him is the split in the rest of the field. If Romney were going against any ONE (with the exception of Ron Paul, perhaps) of his competitors, he would lose.

Ron Paul cannot be libeled. He is a politician and therefore not protected from the truth of his actions or lies from those who don't like him. Mitt Romney is not my candidate of choice but to say you won't vote for him because he is a Mormon is ridiculous. If Mitt is the candidate, it means you will be staying home from the polls thereby giving your vote to the current occupant of the White House, who isn't any kind of Christian that I recognize. Would you also withhold a vote for a Catholic, like JFK, who was more conservative than Republicans today who love their power over submitting to the inalienable rights protected in our Constitution? Did you know that Abraham Lincoln entered the White House as an agnostic and only when he was confronted with the magnitude of sending young men to their deaths that he was driven to his knees before God? God is in control but we each must do our part. I choose to have a voice and pray that it is not taken away by the tyranny of the masses tired of eating manna from heaven. And then I will pray for our leaders, as the Bible tells us to, and while I still am able, I will hold my elected officials accountable to their actions and double standards, including Ron Paul. The opposition appears to be doing a fine job of dividing to conquer; will you fall for it?

I do not particularly care for him. Maybe we need a president not born rich did not like his $10,000 bet he tired to do with Perry but understand he was born rich and does not seem to know how the little person lives.

We're being given McCain all over again--and we'll get the same result. I pray that I'm wrong.

Surely to God, the voters of this country have had enough of this "learn on the job" community organizer! The taxpayer's dime has afforded the White House to travel and party like no other! John McCain was a joke the last election! Romney will restore some business savvy to our nation! This will be the last time we have a chance to restore some fiscal sanity to our country!

I agree with most of these comments, and I will vote

for anyone the Republican Party eventually nominates

to insure we get rid of the plaque that is envelop-

ing our country.

At the same time the Republicans had better get their ducks in a row, and their p's and q's aligned

with the populous. We do not want a socialist or a

progressive to be our President. Someone had better

explain this to them, and we the electorate have the

power to do that.

I do not support Romney. He's just more of the same old, same old establishment we've had for years.

We need a change. We need to return to our constitution. Romney knows who will get us back to that.

Ron Paul 2012!!

The republican establishment has a history of nominating candidates with whom the republican electorate have little enthusiasm. Reagan was the last good nominee and they fought him every step of the way. Can they not see the correlation between candidates like Dole, McCain, and now apparently Romney and the electorate staying home on Election Day?

IMHO, he is the lesser of two evils. The evil being BHO.

Look for the Kennedy name to be injected into this race, with democrapts reminding everyone that He is no Jack Kennedy.

IMHO

Its all about the Country, damn it! Start thinking about the United States and its survival!

Personally I do not like him as a choice for President. However, based on all Republican candidates he probably has the best chance at beating Obama (which is the primary mission).. He reminds me of a clean, shiny used car salesman.. He is the Republican version of Democrat John Kerry, Flip-Flopper extraordinaire. I believe him to be a full and complete RINO. I also believe that true Republicans will be disappointed in his actions should he get elected as the next President. With that being said, ANYTHING IS BETTER THAN WHAT WE HAVE !!! ABBO: Any Body But Obama !!!

Romney is a typical limousine liberal establishment candidate. He has flip flopped on every major issue. First he said the bailout was necessary and he supported it. Now he says he was against it – he lied. He says he is prolife – but his family heritage is prochoice including his mother whose senate candidacy which was marked by her prochoice stance. He vowed to protect a woman’s right to choose. Do you think he will appoint prolife judges? He says he believes in the 2nd amendment but passed many anti-gun laws as governor. He would however be better than Obama because he can’t use the race card and he is only in it for the money and power, Obama wants to destroy the country he has come to hate, which is the US.

I think without a doubt, Mitt Romney meets all the requirements to return America to sanity, and the title of "The Greatest Nation That Ever Existed On The Face Of The Earth!" I've waffoled back and forth during the debates, but have finalized my choice on Mitt Romney!

We are no longer one generation away from losing our country, the time is now or it will never come again.

apologies to all for repeated posts, must have been happeningn when i hit refresh. not intentional. as to wikipedia..yes i know it is not always reliable but you CAN verify those facts independently. I more gather from VA patriots reponse that you DONT care to find out the truth. Wikipedia is a useful starting point and you will find completely accurate in this case. Ron Paul does not deserve the unfounded attacks that have been leveled at him. Understand that while i may not agree with him in every way he is pro freedom and that is more than you can say about any other candidate in either party based on their records, i will not vote for the lesser of two evils and continue perpetuation the gradual decline of the GOP into a twin of the DNC.

He is no Ronald Reagan BUT if he turns out to be the nominee I will crawl on broken glass to my polling place to vote for him against the current occupant of the White House.

If Romeny is a republican in the mold of John Kerry, why would you have him as your nominee for the party? Didn't John Kerry lose the election in 2004?

As to Mitt Romney:

I feel he has a long way to move right before I can fully support him. I have grave 2nd thoughts after reviewing his actions as govenor. I also feel he must work hard on appearing trustworthy and truthful - his expressions and projected attitude appear faked. While I think it correct for him to be speaking against obamma he needs to use the current white house tenants words against him as well as the exact language of the bills passed. Lastly while healthcare is truly an issue Mr. Romney should actually READ the bill as passed and he should rightly be horrified at much contained in the bill. Hireing a significant # of IRS agents to attack the honest citizen should become public knowledge as well as the other entitlements included in the bill. There is much Mr. Romney can do - I just hope he wakes up and becomes a conservitive and projects a real belief in the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence. All stops must be pulled to defeat the socialistic agenda being forced down taxpayers throats.

He is no Ronald Reagan BUT if he turns out to be the nominee I will crawl on broken glass to my polling place to vote for him against the current occupant of the White House.

He has my vote.

Mr. Jordan;

I don't want to be confused with the facts, I've already made up my mind.

Romney is a Morman. By his faith he believes he will be made a God, equal to or greater than Christ himself A N D be given his own planet to be God over. Therefore, he is dilusional. If he is selected, I will not vote Republican.

When regulation equals job growth: "The president and all of our team are optimistic that our best days are ahead, and indeed, when you look at job creation over the last several years, we have been making steady progress. As we make that steady progress to establish the economic stability of the United States, it is important for us all to remember that tourism, leisure are very much a part of the job creation agenda for the United States." --Interior Secretary Ken Salazar defending the administration's decision to implement a 20-year ban on new uranium mining claims in the Grand Canyon

The above in the Jan. 11 Chronicle is disheartening because it refers to mining claims "in" the Grand Canyon. That's as bad as the AP.

The ban on new claims covering about 1 million acres is near the park in a uranium-rich area we call the "Arizona Strip." It's unlikely the tourists Salazar claims to care about would even be aware of the mining activity. The "environmental" concerns are hogwash, with the typical liberal mantra that we are too stupid to harvest a mineral without ruining the countryside.

Rich,

Kingman, Az.

I am about Romney like I was about McCain. I don't think he is the best candidate as he is too liberal, just like McCain but I will hold my nose and vote for him. I don't see why the Republicans Can't get a republican insteadd of a RINO just like Scott Brown. Republicans always want to get someone that is just like a Democrat so they will get some Democrat votes. Why not get a Republican that acts like a Republican and to hell with the Democrats. That is the way they do it.

Mr. Romney is the perfect "Ken" (ala Ken and Barbie) of the candidates and is just as stiff and unexciting as the Ken doll. I live in New Hampshire and I voted for someone else thinking that my candidate at least had some bold ideas to attract conservative voters and perhaps edge Mr. Romney out. Alas, I was disappointed in the outcome of the primary election here.

How do I feel about Romney as the GOP nominee? I have a problem voting for Romney as I feel he is, well maybe not as bad, but similar to that of Obama or Gingrich. This is my personal opinion and the opinion of others I have spoke with.

It appears mainstream media, including FOX, wants to push Romney in our faces. Quite frankly I find it sad that Perry isn't doing better. Not all Presidents are on the spot public speakers. If Obama did not have a tele-promopter, he would not sound like he is slightly inteligent. Perry or Cain are the only two we would appreciate.

Although we may be wrong, it is better than those listed above: Romney, Gingrich, or Obama - let's just toss a coin.

Very old saying: You can always tell when a politician is lying, their lips are moving and their mouth is writing checks their ass can't cash.

I have never met a politician that I would trust with my 16 year old daughter with on an unsupervised date.

We as Americans are forced to vote for and elect professional politicians to represent those of us who are not smart enough, dumb enough or evil enough to be a lier and a cheat, while looking into the eyes of the voters.

Having said all of that, our system is still better than anything I've ever run across in my life time.

Lets do it the Chicago way; Vote and Vote Often!

I'm certainly glad that Madame Pelosi had nothing to do with the deficits that she attributes to President Bush, considering that all spending Constitutionally originates in the House which she presided over when the deficits started to explode.

Ron Paul has my support. Listen to what he stands for and look at his long-record of pro-Constitutional votes in the US Senate. He has huge grass-roots support yet the media tries to pretend he doesn't exist. We all know the media is owned by the "New World Order" folks, so if Ron Paul scares them so much, he must be doing something right!

He is honorable, polite, and well spoken...and seems even tempered. I have no prblem with his religion. Actually, it is in his favor as demonstrated by his fine and handsome family. I would hope that, as President, he would get the very BEST people around him, make the right decisions and bring our country together.

Nominee Romney would be another Nominee McCain, handing us another four years of Obama presidency. Romney has no energizing ideas, he has flipflopped on most major Republican issues (abortion, government-mandated health care, homosexual "rights," tax cuts), he is seen as the establishment candidate in the first Tea Party presidential race, and he is the first major-party presidential candidate who is not from a mainstream Christian faith (at least in name.)

The only ones Romney excites are the media elites who want to pick our candidate for us so we can lose again and the people who only want to vote for the perceived winner. Tea partiers may decide to run another candidate against him because of his big-goverment, establishment, Wall Street-insider persona. Conservatives are trying to find another candidate now, so they will not enthusiastically work for Romney. Many Christians will be concerned about his Mormon faith and may have a difficult time voting for someone they believe is not a Christian. Ron Paul supporters will just write in Paul's name even if he does not run. Overall, if Republicans accept the candidate the media picks for us, we will lose again and deserve another four years of Obama.

I have no certainty of what he will do when elected other than increase the size and scope of government. ONLY Ron Paul understands how to get us out of our economic woes and will definitely try to reduce the size and scope of government. Ron Paul is the true conservative and the true champion of freedom and I will only vote for him.

Romney is a modern version of what was once known as a Rockefeller Republican - a champion of big business, big government and liberal social policies. Does anyone seriously think that's what the 2010 conservative landslide was about? So, how do we end up nine months from election day with a RINO at the top of the Republican leader board?

It looks like the old guard has once again gamed the system to insure that another "moderate" is on the ticket. Why would they do that?

Just a guess, but I'd say there's a core of powerful inside players who benefit from the current economic situation - even if it leads to a collapse.

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Re "bolder ideas"

Unfortunately, Mr. Romney's record doesn't suggest anything more than the old ideas. I'm afraid that once he has the nomination and doesn't have to court the right, he'll go back to his real self.

I don't really like any of them, but would settle for Paul.

Romney's not my favorite, but then, neither is anyone else in the GOP field. Who cares. It's time to focus on the problem. I'm voting for ABO = Anyone But Obama.

One more comment before I lose this thought...

Obama has lied, people have died, lost their jobs,

and we will continue on the road to socialism,

which will destroy this Great Nation if the disease

that infests persists. Never before in the History of Mankind has there ever been a greater society than the United States of America.

I "Hope" that all Patriots vote on Nov 6, 2012,

and that we get our "Change" !!

"A nation that can prefer disgrace to danger is

prepared for a master, and deserves one"

Alexander Hamilton - (1757)

He is a RINO and too liberal for me. I will vote for

him - anybody but Obama - but afraid his true colors

will show up once in office. I have a problem with any candidate that McCain supports. I still can't understand why Ann Coulter supports Rommney.

In my view, none of the Republican contenders is presidential material. Each is lacking in anything that looks like leadership. Romney has no ideas, Gingrich no discipline, etc. We need to see who they would bring with them to the WH.

Paul is the least objectionable. They all look like the pathetic Bob Dole, who thought it was "his turn".

Romney,huh? No doubt Karl Rove and establishment Republicans are chuckling in their martinis. It is disturbing that the "Conservative" candidates seem to be flapping in the wind like geese fighting a headwind. Principles be damned, let's have a brawl like in Texas dance hall.

If this keeps up, those of us in the hinterlands may have to hold our noses, cry in our beer, and vote for that Yankee Romney.

Mitt is little more than a typical, neo-con, country club republican. His claims of being able to grow the economy are hollow because nobody can grow this economy without first getting rid of the Fed. Ron Paul is the only candidate who knows this, and who has the courage to say so.

By letting the establishment nominate Romney we have become as bad as those we say we are better than and should replace.

Mitt Romney is a Progressive just as George W. was.

He's wanting us to go to the same end as does Obama.

He just wants to move a bit slower and focus on different facets of "big government".

Remember, he couldn't beat McCain in the last election.

He can beat Obama and that is good for the Country. he will also beat Obama in a debate. He is willing to go after Obamas failed socialist policys unlike the wimp McCain in 08 and he is better than Newt

I believe that the Democratic party is salivating for the opportunity of a one percent-er. Obama will play the race card on this opponent for killing jobs for the lower income earners and of course, including blacks.

I can only see one TRUE fiscal and social conservative in the bunch, Jon Huntsman. His problem will be no name recognition, but his record as governor of Utah, is nothing short of magnificent!

We need 2 things from the GOP nominee. Be able to beat Obama and repeal Obamacare. Then we need a strong, pro 2nd amendment, freedom loving conservative. I don't feel Mr Romney is that candidate.

A few words regarding David Limbaugh's comments on the debates. File this under "Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me (us)."

I can't recall there being anywhere near as many debates in any previous election cycle. Is it possible there is a diabolical strategery behind all of the debates? What politician can resist a podium and microphone? Obviously the liberal media and democrat party operatives know this.

Why not provide enough debates to enable the Republican candidates to tear each other to pieces both during the debates and by the media afterward? Could that be a deliberate strategy?

Rush Limbaugh commented recently about Donna Brazile letting the cat out of the bag regarding the democrat strategy to see that Romney is nominated. Could this all be part of a grand strategery or am I just paranoid?

The most important results are in Congress. If Harry can be relegated to the minority irrelevance for which his character and intellect qualify him, and the Tea Party minority in the House can be further enhanced, Romney, if nominated and if elected, will lead from the rear, and claim credit just as Slick Willie did. It's not a perfect world, but that would do. Rand Paul and Paul Ryan wait in the wings.

McCain endorsed Romney.

That's like Colon cancer endorsing heart disease.

This Republic is in grave danger.

Hey VA Vet You said it best. Think about the Country but we have a lot of brain dead people that have no clue. They should think about the obama 14 trillion dept that our kids will have to pay maybe 60% of their salaries

Conservatives need 4 wins in the Senate to regain control and to deprive Harry Reid of his throne.

But, winning enough seats to be able to negate Democrat filibustering, that's something else again.

Romney will beat Obeyme. But so would a root vegetable.

Our debt equals our GDP -- and the debt is gaining ascendancy.

Thinking people ought to be deeply afraid.

he sucks..he is a democrat liberal...

Not a clear enough conservative for me!

More of the same from the Bob Dole/ John McCain wing of the party - Democrat lite. Lets grow government some more, just not as quickly as they want. When is he going to talk about a real issue like our crippling debt, we are borrowing $.40 for every dollar we spend. If we want to right this country I am afraid our only hope is that it comes out of a conservative Congress that will have to drag the Executive Branch kicking a screaming into solving the real threats to our blessed way of life.

I believe Romney is Obama's dream opponent.

Romney's nomination would take "obama care" off the table, and though I am dismayed by Newt's attack of Bain Capital, you can see what await Mitt.

Finally, I am afraid that Romney will turn off the base - though they will vote for him over Obama - and the enthusiasm level will plummet, the Tea Party movement will not be satisfied, and what appeared to be a slam dunk election, gets a lot harder to win.

I do not think he is a strong candidate as He will not draw a strong contrast between himself and Obama resulting in his (and our) loss in Nov. He refers to Obama as "a nice guy". We need Perry or Newt.

Anybody but that zero in the white house!!

I am not satisfied that he is a true supporter of the second amendment and have some doubts about his pro-life positions. On his worst day, he is still better than the best the current administration has to offer. I hope that he maintains the belief that it is the states that should take care of health and education and not the federal government.

Bruce you hit on a few interesting points. The Republicans are attacking each other, there is a method to the madness of a liberal/Marxist government like the Democrats, working both sides of the street. We have only one main objective kick Obama's ass out and try to take control of the Senate which thanks to the GOP leadership in my opinion cost us the Senate in November 2010 playing favorites and it backfired, not supporting the primary winners and there their support in with a few RINOs. The Media is so heavily stacked with liberals in the debate sponsors, they cause a feeding frenzy among the GOP candidates. Stepanopolis (sp) tried and was successfully in allowing the cadnidates to attack each other rather than define who they were individually.

BTW, will someone, Reince Priebus, perhaps, please explain why the Republican party allows Demo-hacks like Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopopopolis to moderate the debates?

not much!

Why would I vote for the guy who design of Obamacare came from Romneycare? Obamacare destroys our Liberty and Freedom, just as Romneycare. My gosh, Romney's people work with Obama. I will NOT vote for Romney.

I like Ron Paul. As I watched him and his acceptance speech though, I thought to myself, "He's an intellectual, but not a leader."

I like Rick Santorum. But he doesn't strike me as ready to take over the command of a nation. There is something young and inexperienced that reminds me of Pres Obama. That makes me wary of voting for Santorum. Can't quite put a finger on specifics.

I like Newt Gingrich, but I don't like his temper, or his voting record, or his affiliation with Freddy Mac and Fanny Mae, or his victim syndrome.

I can't say much about the other guy, ummm...the Texan...uhhh yeah.

Then there's the other guy, the Mormon, former Utah Governor. I think he has some good ideas. Again, an idea man and not necessarily a statesman.

I lived in Utah when the Olympics came to town. People were worried that the whole deal was going to flop in Utah. It wasn't going well. Then this guy no one knew came to town. All the sudden, things were clicking along smoothly! The Olympics were a huge success. Someone came in to rally and organize and make wise decisions. When Mitt came to town, all of a sudden people were volunteering and involved and happy to be part of the 2002 Games. It was fun. We were feeling like things were falling apart and then a leader showed up. I think that is who Mitt Romney is. I think he'll do a good job as POTUS. I think I'm tired of hearing all the complaining and whining and negative talk about the sad shape our country is in. People need to travel more. Get out of the US and see what the rest of the world have to put up with. See what our country could become if Obama continues his agenda. Maybe while people are visiting other places they could pick up a US history book or two and remember what God has done for us. Then when they get home maybe they could roll up their sleeves and do something instead of giving in to the the current great American past time of ripping on everyone and everything and doing nothing.

I'm voting for Romney.

More of the same, doublespeak crap.

What do I think of Romney?........

RON PAUL 2012!! BECAUSE THE CONSTITUTION MATTERS!

Mitt Romney is a liberal. If you examine his past performance he is clearly NOT a conservative. I don’t see him as a neo-Marxist like President Obama, but he may very well be a Fabian Socialist. The bottom line is that he will take the United States to the same end as Obama; it will just take a longer time to get there. This nation’s salvation is not going to come from politicians; it will ONLY come from the people of this nation lying prostrate on their faces, in sack cloth and ashes in repentance before the Holy Most High God and His Son Jesus Christ.

Romney is the Great White Obama, nothing but a closet socialist/communist. And he is more of the SOS that got us to where we are: at the edge of collapse and civil war.

I am still un-decided on Rommey. In my case it don't really matter who the canidate is, as it will be decided before New Mexico's primary election.

The quintessential politician who is not as conservative as I would like. I don't particularly like his approach to immigration and health care and abhor his position on gun control. I hope someone more conservative could take the lead. In the long run, I would take anyone who can beat Obama!

I am undecided about Romney but if he is the Republican candidate I would vote for him just to get Obama out of office.

Romney is totally a constitutionalist. I don't see how people are missing the point that Massachusetts is a STATE, not a nation. The health care system that they voted for suited their state! I really think that Romney understands that states have rights and the power should be in the states to decide what suits them and how they want to run their local government. This is the theme of the constitution. Local control of government and individual rights! I would think that this shows just how Constitutionally sound Romney's thinking is. I still think that people don't like him because of his religion. That is sad.

Ron Paul has some great ideas. But I do not like his views on defense and international relations. If he gets voted in that to me will prove there really is a conspiracy to bring in the NWO! His policies on foreign affairs will seal our fate to becoming truly weak and vulnerable. Forget what else he says about liberty. You can't have liberty if you can't defend yourself from foreign enemies trying to take away those liberties.

Cheap-shot photo of Newt is totally out of line. Expected from NYTimes or other leftists, not from The Patriot Post.

He is an insincere weasel who says what he thinks people want to hear. If the Republicans keep anointing the guy who is next in line of the dues payers in the Republican establishment, they will never win. Better Gingrich or Santorum - at least they believe in what they are saying and may have bold ideas instaed of being a Trimmer who accepts the Obama status quo and merely snips a bit around the edges.

I love Mitt Romney. He is a smart, intelligent, moral, energetic man; and a strong defender of the Constitution of the United States of America. He defines and demonstrates the qualities that have made this country the greatest in the history of the world. I believe he loves America and will do everything in his power to restore our greatness and international reputation as a strong, moral country that has always extended its hand to those in need. He is more than capable of representing our country as the leader of this nation. God bless America!

Best of the bunch currently running but he will have to unify the electorate to cure the serious case of B.O. that our country is suffering from!

Romney is better than Obummer, but not by much. He is a career politician, and that says it all.

Leans a bit too far to the Left. Not sure I can put all my faith in his past or present. Not intirely honest with all he has said. One question: Is he all that sound of a leader to overcome all the damage that has been done to this country?

Well for Mr. Romney the folks reading here were not in IA and NH! Quite correct, Romney is Obama lite. Big agreement with Ron Paul concepts. If he were electable, he would have won several elections ago! He, as Romney, seem to be perpetual candidates. "I am not a politician.", says Romney. He is correct, but only because he has lost at every attempt to be one! It requires only one digit to win the Electoral College. Who can beat BHO? I do not know, I see no one in the field right now. Our best (Conservative) hope is to clean the Congress---both Houses in the hands of a Republican majority! With a serious reduction in the RINO population! That should neuter Mr. Obama, maybe remove his recess appointments, maybe even impeach him, or arrest him. Plenty of grounds if the Congress will exert some spine and will. Look for Obama to declare martial law if he is defeated. There should be no further legislation or appointments after the election, if the incumbent is defeated. Dangerous times, there. Hmmm? Agree with Mr. Bob Monty and Mr. stRanger. Well said!

Mitt Romney is a RINO and will never beat Obama. I'll never support the likes of him. He is probably just as liberal as Obama.

Still think that Newt spells it out best regardless of finish. Mit is just in generel terms, hard to pin down

Romney would be better than a kick in the pa-toot but not much better.

He's still a know nothing just like he always has been. The man hasn't had an original idea since he figured out how not to wet himself. I believe that was in forth grade.

Mr. Romney seems to be an upright outstanding business man. I think he would represent this country well, if congress will allow it.

Romney is not a candidate that I feel I can trust. If he IS the ultimate choice, I expect that I will be voting for a Senator and Representative only on November 6th.

NO!

All great reasons why we have to get involved with the local conservative groups in our various cities

and convince others that true conservatism is the only way back from the long liberal road we've been on all these years.We have got to take over the GOP!

Like most in the hunt, Romney is a big government guy. If he gets elected the only change we could see would be a slowing down before we go over the same cliff America has headed for the last 100 years. Why is there no talk of limited government, reductions in spending and entitlements???????? (http://www.ronpaul2012.com)

I just wish that people would take note of the FACT

that Mitt Romney takes contributions out the ass

from Wall St. banksters, and Ron Paul doesn't!

Does this not mean anything? Wouldn't you con-

clude that with Romney, we'll get "more of the same?"

Does anyone want "more of the same?"

Why are all congressmen millionaires. Romney will simply join them! Ron Paul has no chance. So, vote for Rick Santorum. Most have not heard of him!

I strongly support Mitt Romney as the nominee and feel he would make a great President.

I wish the Republican party would wake up and run a true conservative for president, perhaps leveraging a coalition of their conservative base, TEA party, and libertarian types. Romney isn’t that guy. Let’s be honest, he’s left of GW Bush. Not as bad as Huntsman, but no Barry Goldwater or Ronald Reagan. The aforementioned noted, Bozo the Clown could do a better job than the current wimp-in-chief. As usual, I will hold my nose and vote for the lesser of two evils. However wouldn’t it be nice, just once, to vote for someone that we understand will truly limit the federal government?

I would much prefer a truly conservative, Christian candidate.

I think Willard Mitt Romney would be the good little globalist elite that he is and would continue the same policies that Obama is currently administering for his world government handlers, as did his predecessors. Since Romney is essentially Obama's twin brother, he would have little to counter in a debate. On the other hand, Ron Paul offers Americans an opportunity for economic recovery, a return to sound money, a return to the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and the end of the insane wars and rumors of wars being bandied about by the military industrial complex in their greedy quest for power and world control. The really "crazy" and "dangerous" people are those who are hankering for WWIII, the "bomb, bomb Iran" crowd, which includes most of the top-tier candidates. IMHO, Dr. Paul is the only candidate worthy of our consideration.

If someone is looking for another progressive like George W. Bush then Romney is the man. He is Bush on warm milk. If you want to fix the nation then Gingrich is the man, he is Reagan on steroids. Paul wants to ignore Iran, that is a hugh oversight. The last three presidents have done little more than screw the nation and Romney would simply continue the tradition.

While I don't like any of the republicrat or damican candidates it seems that Romney will be the repuublicrat candidate. I really don't care as long as obongo and his damocrapic, socialistic, marxist cronies are sent to the garbage pile. I will vote for anyone who is not a damocrap.

I like your new format. Now I don't have to sort through the articles on Real Clear Politics to find the writers that believe in individual rights and responsibilities.

Is there still an opportunity to submit articles to your website for publication?

I imagine george soros is extremely happy with the state of American politics.

Not today Not tomorrow Not next November!!!!!!!!!

Romney is the best of the lot, but I'd prefer better. Rubio for President!

I would vote for Paul over Romney, he may be crazy; but at least he will leave us alone. That said, I would also vote for Romney over Obummer. Romney has his problems (RomneyCare), but he says he learned his lesson from that. Any of the Republican candidates are better than the current administration. If Romney wins, the trick is for us to keep up the pressure on him and the Congress and not fall back to sleep like so many people did during the Bush years.

i think he is the worse of the bunch - he beleived in abortion, health care plan which he made he goes down the middle on too many issues most voters would not choose him he is an old time reb & we already have toooooooooo many of them in gov't now

Trying to figure out where Romney stands on anything is about as rewarding as trying to nail Jello to a tree.

Mr. Romney is a liberal Republican and not a conservative Republican which this country so desperately needs to restore the United States to the Constitutional Republic which was created by our founding fathers and has been defended, with the blood of our soldiers, from its inception.

RomneyCare, anti-gun, not pro-life, no ideas as to how to get us out of this mess, 4th time he's tried to be a politician without success, what will he do as POTUS, does anybody really know? Who will he nominate to the Supreme Court, another Sotomayer? How does he intend to counter a Democratic Senate, and what will he do with a Republican Congress? Will he repeal ObamaCare? What will he do about the deficit? the debt?? He's a moderate. They have a habit of becoming liberal. Can the US survive another one? Does he have the backbone to do what needs to be done??? I don't see any evidence of that. Too bad, because he's a good businessman and doesn't want the US to become the North American Greece. And he's proud of America and won't Ki***ss to our enemies. We need someone to INSPIRE America.....Mitt doesn't.

Romney is a rotten choice for government, but if he wins the nomination, I will surely vote for him because we need to get rid of the Bamster...

Romney is nothing but "Obama-lite" NOT a conservative, and not the person we need in the White House next term!

Romney is too much of a moderate. Don't feel he is trustworthy, conservative, or a Constitutionalist.

He's just a politician. NOW that is not enough. We need strength and real leadership.

Another RINO and flip-flopper? Spare me!

I do not see Mr. Romney as a true conservative. His experience in Massachusetts indicates how well he gets along with liberals, and this is not a plus to conservatives. Real liberals will vote for Obama anyway, so it is to the conservatives and all who recognize the disastrous current administration that we must look for support.

Romney simply does not inspire me with confidence for the future. Nor, frankly, do any of the other candidates. Newt, Perry and Hunstman going negative with their "occupy" mentality is a disaster for the GOP. Ron Paul is in the party and Santorum is also weak tea. This is shaping up to be too close a repeat of 2008. I pray another candidate, a true conservative, can somehow join the race.

I consider myself more "conservative" than Mitt Romney, more "rational/realistic" than Ron Paul, and less "vindictive" than Newt... the rest, whatever. I do like the dignified manner of Romney, I like his strength, I like his determination, I trust his fiscal abilities, I believe he will do what he says and appoint federal judges like Scalia, Roberts, and Thomas. To me fiscal issues and the appointment of judges weighs supreme!

I've always wanted Gingrich. Two of my most respected commentators, Thomas Sowell and Rush Limbaugh indicate Gingrich would be best to debate Obama, he's the one who would get more done in office based on his past work with Reagan.

I feel the same way about Mitt Romney as I felt about George H.W. Bush, Bob Dole and John McCain. So, I wouldn't be surprised by a second Obama term. Fortunately for Mr. Romney, he never served in the US Senate. I consider that a plus.

Mitt Romney's top campaign donors are all from the banking industry. It is also hard to determine what his position is on any given issue on any given day. But he is pretty good at telling potential voters (and I'm assuming campaign contributors) exactly what they want to hear. I fail to see his appeal. Why is he our front-runner? What does he stand for, other than he's not Obama?

What's most important is to get that usurper out of the White House. I will hold my nose and vote for Romney if he is the candidate, however, Mitt is more Barack lite then he is a consevative.

I'm not so inspired by Romney. I think he's a RINO and will continue the big gov't, big spending, anti-constitutional ways of Wash, DC. That is definitely NOT what we need to get our nation back on track.

It remains...Romney cannot beat Obama due to one critical factor: Obama will surely divide the fractured base of the GOP by pointing out that Mormonism's founder and later doctrines assert that they(LDS) are/will be equal to Jesus Christ and that black people are cursed by God. That alone will fracture the religious base of the GOP's support while energizing the minority and secular humanist base of the Democrat Party. He simply cannot win if that takes front stage in the media.

Romney is a RINO through and through!!!!! But as much as I hate to admit it anything is better than what we have in the White House right now!!!!! I just hope that we have a super majority in both the House and Senate to keep our next President on the right track for America.

I dont care for Romney him and his screw the tax payer with the Romney care but before I wont vote for him, I'll hold my nose and vote for himfaster than I would the rest of the field and I sure hope Trump doesnt go independant I believe he would siphon off enough voted to put the idiot back in thats already there

I would hope Mr. Gingrich can overcome his deficit.

I disagree with his religion totally, but will vote for him if nominated, just as I will for any of the Republican nominees if they are nominated, because we have to get Pres. B.O. OUT!

He's destroying this country!

Romney is the only candidate that makes sense to run against Obama. The current president is a left wing liberal and only a moderate Republican can pull votes from the middle needed to defeat him. The "social conservatives" of the party are too far to the right to appeal to even moderate Republicans much less Independents. They believe in their various causes and positions with great energy, but that's not what will get them elected in a national election. If one of the right wingers do manage to hijack the Republican party and win the nomination, it will only screw things up and probably get Obama elected again.

Mitt Romney's top contributors:

Goldman Sachs $367,200

Credit Suisse Group $203,750

Morgan Stanley $199,800

HIG Capital $186,500

Barclays $157,750

Kirkland & Ellis $132,100

Bank of America $126,500

PriceWaterhouseCoopers $118,250

EMC Corp $117,300

JPMorgan Chase & Co $112,250

The Villages $97,500

Vivint Inc $80,750

Marriott International $79,837

Sullivan & Cromwell $79,250

Bain Capital $74,500

UBS AG $73,750

Wells Fargo $61,500

Blackstone Group $59,800

Citigroup Inc $57,050

Bain & Co $52,500

I wonder who he will be working for as president?

"DerWeasel" Romney is not the person.....

The right person for this job is Gingrich,

I just wish people wernt so blind. Bill

Clinton was the nastiest person that has

ever served in the White House and yet people

voted for him. I don't think the speaker is

that kind of person.

I appears from reading several posts against Romney that most folks are buying the one-sided attacks on him.

Regarding Bain Capital ... Romney took it over and laid off unproductive workers, turning around this once floundering company and adding an additional 90,000 employees after they got on their feet. All I hear is the 'laying off' part, but nothing about additional jobs later on.

As a venture-capitalist, Romney’s first major business deal involved investing in a start-up office supply company with one store in Massachusetts that sold office supplies. That company, called Staples, now has over 2,000 stores and employs over 90,000 people.

Got your calculators handy? Let’s recap his unpaid service: Volunteer campaign worker for his dad’s gubernatorial campaign – 1 year. Unpaid intern in Governor’s office – 8 years. Mormon missionary in Paris – 2 years. Unpaid bishop and stake president for his church – 10 years. No salary as president of the Olympics – 3 years. No salary as MA governor – 4 years.

That’s a grand total of 28 years of unpaid service to his country, his community and his church. Why?

Because that’s the kind of man Mitt Romney is.

I've come round to supporting Mr. Romney because he is the most electible of the lot. I think he can go face to face with Barry and do well. The main reason I will support him is that he will clearly spell out stark differences between capitalism and socialism which is what this election will determine.

ABO

He's not a conservative. Newt, Rick Santorum are. Newt is the most intelligent. Since Obama has beat himself, why dont we go for a real conservative. They always win anyway.

Why don't Conservatives recognize the significance of the GOP fielding such OBVIOUS Liberals to carry their banner? The GOP isn't worthy of our sweat! They want the same things that the Democrat Party wants: autocratic rule by Globalist Socialist Elitists.

People! We have been lied to and used again, not by the Liberals but by the GOP RINOs. These "Conservatives" like Romney are NOT in the least bit interested in stopping the surge of destructive Socialism in the United States, they are interested in furthering it!

These liars and opportunists are flip-flopping like mad trying to ram their ideas down America's desperate throat. Gingrich and Romney are both liars who are for something then against it then for it again when nobody is looking. Elect them and forget the Second Amendment, forget the First Amendment, forget them all because Obama just killed the Constitution with the blessing of Congress and these wolves in sheep's clothing intend to bury it.

WAKE UP!! Dig into their backgrounds, verify their statements, learn what crass users they really are. They will sell you out in a heartbeat.

November isn't far off and the GOP is already getting their RINOs set up to challenge the Great Foreign Usurper. But so what? There's NO difference between any of them. Barack Obominable will finish ramming Communism up us with a second term but these GOP supported smoke and mirrors RINOs intend the same end for us.

I just gotta wonder - where did the TEA Party go? Bought out by the GOP power brokers already? It's just sickening to watch America - the last bastion of freedom on the planet - voluntarily walk into captivity with a smug smile on its face.

Keep voting Liberal/RINO. Those escape proof FEMA "emergency" camps are waiting for the prisoners brought in by that farce Defense Bill just passed. No more Freedom of Speech, No more Right to Keep and Bear Arms, no more right to Habeas Corpus or access to an attorney to represent us, no more rights .... period.

And we GAVE them away. Disgusting.

Mitt Romney worries me. He looks to be another of those Democrats that wears a Republican tie.

I believe Romney is weak. He is really weak concerning Israel,the economy and foreign policy. I sincerely do not believe he is the candidate we need running against Obama. If Romney gets the GOP nomination, I will vote for him for no other reason than to defeat Obama. Newt's baggage is the only thing that stops him from being the conservative favorite. I still believe Newt is the best candidate, oviously the smartest, and the only one to defeat Obama.

I don't like Romney. His voting record speaks volumes about his RHINO stance. He is NOT who I want to see in the White House. This country and her citizens deserve better.

I will be voting for Texas Congressman Dr. Ron Paul. America is the greatest nation in human history. Our respect for individual liberty, free markets, and limited constitutional government produced the strongest, most prosperous country in the world. But, we have drifted far from our founding principles, and America is in crisis. Ron Paul’s “Restore America” plan slams on the brakes and puts America on a return to constitutional government. It is bold but achievable. Through the office of the presidency, the power of the Veto, and, most importantly, the united voice of freedom-loving Americans, we can implement fundamental reforms Dr. Paul is the only candidate with a plan to cut spending and truly balance the budget. This is the only plan that will deliver what America needs in these difficult times: Major regulatory relief, large spending cuts, sound monetary policy, and a balanced budget.

Please read his foreign policy. It is different from what the news media says. Much different...

@ Paul -

You need to be back on your medications again.

@stRanger, you fn rock! I was about to post the same message. No need you said it all.

Romney is the perpetual candidate who is just Obama light. Big-government, anti- or at least non-Constitional and anti-2nd Amendment, left-of-center, say-anthing-to-get-elected, run-of-the-mill, career politician out for himself and self-aggrandizement.

Too many Republican voters are drink the kool-aid. Romney is the best choice to beat Obama and Gingrich is giving old people a bad rap -- he says he's a grandfather and has mellowed -- but in reality he's an old man with a nasty spike to him. He and Rick Perry should join the Democratic party with all their nasty envious remarks. If you can't take the heat-- stay out of the kitchen!

Romney is a slick vacuum cleaner salesman. He is another RINO, but where is the real conservative among the (now) 6 dwarfs?

I still like Newt's ideas and his ability to explain them in a way that most anyone can understand them. It is time for a plain speaking president, and he is the closest one running.

I'd vote for one of those old "Thank You" rocks (the ones that said "Turn Me Over" ) befor I'd vote for the Muslim in the White House. He has already destroyed the U.S.A - all we're waiting for now is the implosion.

I think Romney is the only GOP candidate with a chance to unseat Obama. The rest are either too funky or too extreme conservative.

I'd hold my nose and vote for Romney just as I did for McCain, and in all probability with the same results.

Romney needs to distance himself far, far away from John McCain to have any chance of beating Obama if he is the Republican nominee. McCain still leaves a most bitter taste in the mouths of many conservatives as well as independents such as myself.

While I will vote for anybody except Obama the Republican choices so far leave me totally sad that the candidates who we currently have is the best we can do.

I weep for our country.

Romney is not my first choice but I will vote for anyone besides obama.

Romney is the perpetual candidate who is just Obama light. Big-government, anti- or at least non-Constitional and anti-2nd Amendment, left-of-center, say-anthing-to-get-elected, run-of-the-mill, career politician out for himself and self-aggrandizement.

Go for it Mitt. We are behind you. Bring your best conservative ideas to the forefront and keep hammering away at our current president's policies and bad choices.

Mr. Romney, despite his claims to the contrary is an arrogant and egotistical elitist who wants nothing more than the fame of the presidency. If Romney gets the nomination, I will vote for a third party candidate as there will be little or no difference between a Romney regime and four more years of Obama - either way will be disastrous for our country.

The game is rigged. The left media and the establishment allows about 500,000 epole in Iowa and NH decide who the rest of us get to look at in the Republican primary.... They let anybody vote!!!

Why would we let them do this??

I gave up on the presidential race and am focused on getting Tea Party conservatives elected in every Republican primary. We MUST work within a two party system and make the Republican party our conservative party.

With a conservative Congress we can set the agenda and the Mitt/Newt will have to go along....

The presidential race is simply out of our control.

Romney is NOT a real conservative!

Mitt Romney is not the person conservative Republicans are looking for. In my opinion, Ron Paul comes closer to that. On the other hand, I think if Romney was the answer, I don't think you would find voters preferring someone else. That person has not yet shown up. This may be the first time I don't vote for the Republican candidate, if that person is Romney. No, I still won't vote for Obama. Where is Donald Trump and Jessie Ventura?

Mr. Romney is a poor candidate. He is electable, but he is NOT Conservative, which is why the Democrats love him as does the MSM and the GOP establishment. Ron Paul is a joke.. his 2nd place was achieved by some 40% liberal voters (exit polls)- i.e.- Democrats influencing the outcome.. without the Liberal voters in his camp in NH... he's in 4th place.. he shouldn't even be in the race. He's electable in his district in South Texas but not as a Senator from Texas, and certainly not nationally...

Any Democrat or political consultant will tell you to run CONSERVATIVE.. govern from the middle.. or run LIBERAL and govern from the center.. if Romney runs- that's a GOP running from the center.. that means he'll govern from the Left !!

I'm leaning more and more to Rick Santorum as he is very pro-life, extremely family oriented, and a genuine conservative. I know he isn't perfect, but he's Nott Romney, and he doesn't have the baggage Newt carries around. He's almost miles ahead of Ron Paul when it comes to keeping our country safe. Huntsman and Perry should drop out........... especially Huntsman. This is just my opinion with which you may or may not agree; after all, we do live in America.

Mitt Romney is another Elite Republican nomonee, and I will not vote for him in the primaries. If he happens to win the nomination, then I will have to plug my nose and vote for him over Obama. I am getting tired of voting for the lesser of 2 evils. It is time the RNCgot on the side of us conservatives.

No,no,Romney,no!Read his record! Flipfloppin self promoting socialist.Not a choice.

No way! Romney is a big government rino who has ties to all the treasonous globalist organizations.

Mitt Romney is clearly financially astute and that should help our economy. However, he has not exhibited the strength he will need to make the right decisions. Ron Paul has that strength but will never in a million years get the backing of the RNC because he will not take payoff from big banking. My guess is that we will end up with Romney as the nominee and the country will have a Republican version of Obama . . . too weak to trust in his own decisions and all too anxious to do his party's bidding rather than that of the people! It is a sad state of affairs our country is caught in.

This guy is a Liberal pretending to be a conservative. A true "establishment" republican.

I will not again hold my nose to vote for another rino. If Romney is the candidate with his demonstrated lack of respect for th 2nd amendment and gun ownership I will withhold my vote altogether or vote for Trump if he runs 3rd party. We have had enough candidates with their feet firmly planted in mid air. Regardless of their campaign rhetoric.

I am saddened as I read these comments favoring ORomnebama and declaring Ron Paul is "unelectable." And, yes, I have read all 393 of these comments. It is as though I am reading the establishment GOP's talking points that seek to protect the status quo. After all, which of them wants their ever-replenished-with-tax-dollars piggy banks taken away from them? People across the world are calling, writing and begging the American people to elect Ron Paul so the world can again live in peace. The Military Industrial Complex is destroying our image around the world. We want no more wars, no more troops coming home in coffins, no more destruction! Please help us save our nation. Vote RON PAUL 2012!

To: All Readers

Most of us have heard this before, or have read it in this column - Barney Frank's own words:

"Now raising the debt limit is a very routine thing that every sensible person understands we have to do. It's only in this context of this extreme right-wing takeover of the Republican party that that becomes controversial." --Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)

So every 'sensible person' knows that we need to keep on raising the debt limit? Tell that to anyone who's ever flirted with, or made-out with, credit card debt or bankruptcy. This guy is really a piece of work - I'm just wondering what experimental laboratory he came from.

His own words tell us that:

A) His twisted mind made him never fit to be a rep.

B) MA voters need therapy, badly.

I love all the talk of 'Romney this and that - he is the only one who can beat Obama..... blah, blah'

Here is the truth. The Liberal media has chosen Romney as the one Obama can beat. Romney appears to be the 'moderate', 'centrist, fake conservative they want. Just think about who ran the debates. And Fox News is not anything but MSM.

Romney is going to be what I call 'Mormon'ed'. By the time the MSM is through Mormons are going to be so marginalized, shown to be part of some fringe cult, etc. that what was done to Palin will pale in comparison. And the guilt by association of Romney being a Mormon will seal the deal.

This is not politics as usual, this is politics according to Alinsky.

You have been warned.

Oh, and the RonPaulians are out in force in EVERY blog and BB in the innertubes. Give it up folks. You now sound just like the crank you support.

To: Rifleman

You said our debt equals our GDP. Didn't you actually mean our deficit? Our debt is many times our GDP. But you're right, we should all be scared out of our gourds.

To: Rk Sprau

On the contrary, I think "cut, cut, cut" is necessary because we got here by the government thinking "spend, spend, spend" was necessary.

I do not support a 3 party system---it only divides the vote to the point that obama is sure to win.

The Media has chosen Romney for us and is brainwashing everyone into thinking he already has the nomination. He doesn't have it yet-- and that's the only way he will get my vote.

I want a Bumper Sticker that reads "ANYBODY BUT OBAMA---OR RON PAUL!" If we're attacked again---and we will be---I don't want a president that doesn't believe in war. I want to know we'll fight back and protect our country. I'm 72 , I support the Tea Party and want a truly conservative President who'll abide by our Constitution, keep our Flag flying proudly, support our 2nd amendment rights, and remember that our Founding Fathers fought for our religious freedom and founded this country of ours on Christian beliefs, but with freedom of each individual to worship our God in the manner they chose.

I have 7 great grandchildren and to my sorrow and regret, I am afraid t that they aren't going to inherit the same world that my husband and I and many of you were blessed to grow up in.

My choices for President are narrowed so far to Newt Gingrich, who is extremely intelligent and knowlegible about many aspects of our nation and he's shown himself to be a perfect gentleman in all of the debates giving credit to each of the other candidates. only getting firm when asked a silly, usually taunting question by the moderators. He only get angry when Romney attacked him first,after Gingrich had risen to the top, ahead of Romney. The media certainly showed their Biased colors when the attacked Gingrich for fighting back---including, much to my chagrin and disappointment, the "Fair and Balanced" Fox News.

I am becoming increasingly impressed with Rick Santorum, who is a strong Conservative and appears to have a lot of knowledge. If Newt doesn't recover, Santorum will be my next choice.

I also like Rick Perry. He's passionate about his views for making America better again and he's done a really great job in Texas.

I would be perfectly comfortable with Santorum, Gingrich or Perry but I don't care for any of the others. However, if Romney does get the nomination, I'll grudgingly vote for him, just as I grudgingly voted for McCain.

Romney is a Liberal one day and a Conservative the next day.

Noone really knows what Romney really is.

RINO Romney may be Obama Lite.

Ron Paul has always been a Constitutional Conservative.

I can't see how The Patriot Post would want Mitt Romney to be President of the USA.

I believe almost any of those running for the nomination would be better than Romney, I guess even he would be better than Obama. I feel Romney is the "good old boys" pick and they will spend any amount of money trying to get him elected even though he is not the people's choice.

Ronmey as the nominee?

His strongest points are that his school records aren't sealed and he can prove US citizenship if requested to do so. Beyond that, i don't hear much about sticking to the oath of office and defending the CONSTITUTION.

Look at it this way:

With obama, we are traveling down the road to a brick wall at 120 miles per hour.

With romney, we are going down the same road, into the same brick wall, but he will reduce the speed to a mere 100 miles per hour.

We need to drastically reduce the size and cost of government. Do away with the Department of Energy, do away with the Department of Education, privatize Social Security, reduce to cost of government to 10% or less of GDP, secure the boarder, do away with the Federal Reserve and much more. Do you think romny will do any of that???

RICK SANTORUM is the ONLY conservative running is this race. Come on people! We do not have to hold our noses or wear a hazmat suit to vote in November! We've done that for too long. Now is the time to stand up against the GOP establishment. I'm voting for Rick Santorum! Let us tell the GOP that no compromise is the message the American people want to hear. It is time to get the country back to the Constitution. We do not need any more compromisers running for president on the GOP slate.

I believe he would make an excellent candidate, and I think the media and conservatives should get behind him and support him. He is the only one that has the potential to beat Obama and I think he is the only one that Obama is afraid of.

Obam...Romney: What is the differenc3? In reality, not very much. If this is our choice, then we have lost. It will be Obama versus Obama-Lite.

Hmm... Well, when it hits ythte fan during the next election cycle, and we are at internal war (actual fighting), then let Obama be the blame!

Under these conditions, I will vote 3rd Party!

Romney is the most qualified. He totally supports the military; has a business degree and experience; has executive experience; has been very successful in free enterprise; and is very articulate.

What do I think of Romney's campaign? I am holding my nose but still refuse to vote for Romney. I want a person of Principles and that is just not Flip Romney. Romney is a clone of John Kerry and I did not vote for him either. Romney will fail at least as badly as McCain if not be actually a bigger failure. Old line establishment Republicans like Murkowski of Alaska will nominate Romney and then they will get the loss they so richly deserve and we will get four more years of obama. Romney = the worst possible choice. A B R Anybody But Romney !!!!!

Romney as the nominee? I fear it would be McCain, part 2

Romney is Obama in a Republican suit. He will not get my vote even if he wins the nomination. I won't vote for the lesser of two evils like I did in 2008. I registered as a Republican during the Carter administration. Three months ago I changed my voter registration to Independent, because the Republican party is virtually indistinguishable from the Democrats.

As an Independent,I'll vote for him in a minute !!!

The first question to ask of a Presidential candidate is how he proposes to make the transition back to Constitutional law. Ron Paul has a great understanding of what the federal government should be, but he needs to more completely articulate how we will get there. In particular, he needs to explain how he will implement a non-interventionist foreign policy by the world's strongest and most influential superpower without the planet erupting in chaos.

Mr. Romney is a conservative only in the sense that he is reluctant to change anything. This is unacceptable when a house is on fire; you must make a radical change in the rate of combustion, then make repairs. Right now, our Constitution is in flames. While he certainly has the talent to do a great job of managing the necessary correction (really, a near-total dismantling) to the federal government, he seems to lack the will. I fear he would say, "What fire?" or "What transition?" If he would exploit the criticism of Bain Capital's dissolution of certain failed acquisitions by saying it is necessary to "liquidate" a large number of government agencies and he knows just how to do it, he'd be a winner. But he won't do that; he has too many friends who make a living on big government.

The other drawback Romney has is that he will not hold the media's attention. As soon as he locks up the nomination (if he does), the media will draw straws to see who has to hold a camera to catch him slipping on the airplane steps while the rest of them get to follow Mr. Obama around and gaze adoringly upon him every day. This was Bob Dole's fate in 1996, and it's what would happen this time around - Mitt Romney will be labeled "boring" and "not newsworthy." So much for "electability".

John Huntsman is Mitt Romney without so many changes on issues; but his positions lack philosophical consistency.

Rick Santorum seems to understand the necessity of a return to Constitutional law, as did Michele Bachmann, but he needs to project more urgency as well explain how he would do it. Will he demand Congress pass a transition plan? Will he promise to veto bills that continue the problem of overgrown government, no matter what Congress uses to entice or extort a signature?

Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry are in between Paul and Santorum on the one hand and Romney on the other on the issue of managing Constitutional restoration. Gingrich and Paul will likely hold the media's attention, and Santorum may be able to do so (especially if he occasionally promotes "outrageous" interesting ideas as Gingrich and Paul do), but Perry, like Huntsman and Romney, would probably get the "one-camera" treatment.

I think he is one-demensional, a cardboard sandwich ad walking through the required scenes. He's also an also-ran, as is Mr. Gingrich. Paul scares me mostly by his supporters. God help us.

He will lose to Obama!!!!!!!!!!!

From the Department of Wishful Thinking: it's too bad Alan Keyes gave up on the Republican Party. He was only ahead of his time; the party is finally ready for him. He has the same message as Ron Paul, but he can articulate his concept of foreign policy without scaring a lot of voters.

At a minimum, though, Ron Paul deserves a tremendous amount of the credit for putting the necessity of near-term Constitutional restoration in front of the people. Up until now, the subject was treated either as something that would be nice to do in the next generation if ever, or as "kook fringe" material.

Send some money to Santorum! He can win in SC and stop the Rhino Railroad.

Then send some money to your Tea Party House and Senate candidates, and others in tight primary races when they happen.

Mr. Romney frightens me as I do not hear substantial ideas coming from him re the "state of the union." He does not seem to be aware of the anger and frustration that many citizens feel. That is why we voted for as many Tea Party candidates as possible. Therefore, in my view, Mr. Romney appears weak. We are not interested in conciliation, or "business as usual." We want action: obamacare repealed in its entirety, a strong military, a simpler tax system (flat tax, national sales tax, etc.), drastic reduction of government rules and regulations that strangle our economy, reduce federal employee numbers, clean out the Justice Dept, as well as the State Dept., reduce our support of numerous nations and peoples (the Palestinians), take care of our people here at home.

Mitt Romney lost to John McCain, who lost to Barack Obama, what more needs to be said of Mr. Romney as a candidate for the Presidency?

Romney is definitely not my first choice, however, if he becomes the GOP nominee, I will support him. As mentioned in the comments on Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal, he either doesn't have any details for his plan(s) for the countries economic recovery or he is chosing to keep it to himself. He has improved some, yet still speaks in generalities using the same canned comments that all of them use in one way or another. He lacks specifics.

Originally I was a Perry supporter and actually still truly like him and his ideas. However, I think it's too late this time for him. He will hopefully learn from this, and come back in 4 or 8 years (depending on the 2012 winner). I'm now hoping that Santorum can get enough support, money, and air time to give him a boost. It would be best for Newt and Perry to drop out before the South Carolina primary so as to not split the vote again.

When the 8 candidates first appeared on the scene last summer, I truly thought we had a great field of conservative people to chose from. They have definitely thinned themselves out. The field now leaves most fellow conservatives that I talk to - cold. Here's hoping that one of them will emerge a winner. Another 4 years of socialism will mean the end of America as we know it.

God Bless America!!

Thank you Mark for all you do for the cause!

Romney is not qualified. In a debate he suggested he would get rid of Obamacare....via an executive order! How is that any better than the dictator in chief we have now?

Ron Paul 2012- apparently he's the only one who understands the Constitution.

@ Paul -

You need to be back on your medications again.

stRanger

"The force is strong in this one,"

To me Romney leaves a lot to be desired . . . we don't need a moderately conservative president at this time.

John Huntsman, Rick Perry and Rich Santorum all got a late start and are seeing the error of their choices by their current standings.

At any rate come November 2012 we all need to rally around the GOP nominee, whoever he may be since the #1 objective is to defeat Obama.

I will NOT vote for Romney, another wishy-washy big Gov't RINO/CINO !!

I believe he is a moderate and not the best choice but I will vote for him if he is the nominee just to get rid of Obama. If he wins hope he doesn't make the major mistake Bush made and show what a great guy he is by "sharing power" with the Dems. We/He must remember what our current leader said...believe it goes... "We won!!!!" then get on with cancelling ObammaCare etc

Mitt Romney is akin to going into Baskin Robbins and ordering plain vanilla ice cream. Not imaginative and certainly not exciting. Still, he is the one who will become ordained by the Republican establishment, with the blessings of the media, who cringe at the thought of a real conservative President.

If Mr. Romney is selected as the Republican nominee, I will do as I did in '08...hold my nose, and vote for him. 'Nuff said.

Regardless of who is the nominee, I will jump in with both feet because I strongly believe in Newt's mantra than anyone on the GOP stage would be a tremendous improvement over a second, unhindered Obama term. That being said, simply reverting to President Reagan's elloquence in speach and saying America can and will be better is not going to cut it. Other than Ron Paul, I have not heard Romney or the others specifically say they will first and foremost refer to the Constitution in their decision making. And I certainly don't see a Romney plan out there to reverse 80+ years of Progressive march. Without it, I'm not sure voters will see a significant enough difference in vision between the parties and therefore the will default to the status quo.

Q.) What do you think of Mitt Romney versus Osama Obama?

A.) I am certain that he will not take opulent in-your-face vacations. Other than that, there's NO difference.

Romney bothers me as the nominee because of his liberal position on so many things that are important to me: health care, immigration, and even on the economy he doesn't seem impressive based on his Mass. record.

Oh, please do not forget the even more important fight, and that is for an overwhelming majority of conservatives in both the House and Senate. That is the only true path to changing the course of the nation back to our constitutional principles.

"Um, what? "If you believe in the centrality of family, you have to have a government that both encourages marriage and also supplies wage subsidies to men to make them marriageable." --New York Times columnist David Brooks"

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No amount of money subsidized by the government would make a man marriageable when they make a comment as stupid as that!!!...I have to ask...Is he married?... and...Did his wife marry him just for his money? Good Grief!!

To: MickeyG RVN 66-68

So if Romney wins the Republican nomination, are you going to avoid voting for the so-called RINO by voting for Obama? Would you pick an islamist/socialist over an American who you think is a RINO. Please think about what you're writing before you write it.

The Key Headlines and Right Opinions are the most useful things in a very long time.

Thanks,

PW

The least of evils..... Better than what we have but, not by much. Zero has to go!! Tempting to not vote but, that would be a vote for Zero and I cannot stomach that. It is a shame no one better has entered the race.

Mitt will never do the bold things that must be done to get us back in the right direction. He's strictly a go along and get along guy that at most will tweak around the edges the programs that are taking down this country.

He's the Mr.Slick of today. Reminds me of the River Boat Gambler of the old Westerns. You always knew he had a plan to fleece you.

Romney as the nominee? Again, conservatives have no choices.

Anyone or anything (except old, doddering McCain) is preferable to the Narcissist in Chief.

I doubt Romney will beat Obama. Huntsman stays only to draw moderate voters away from Ron Paul. Huntsman hasn't even qualified in three states. Ron Paul is the only one who could beat Obama because he is the only one with the message that will turn this country around and get it headed toward the Constitution and away from big government.

The Republican elite bites itself in the foot by continuing to black-ball Ron Paul.

Mr. Romney will not be able to withstand the onslaught the Obama machine will hurl at him. Especially in the debate process.He cannot defeat Obama.

In three words, "he is not".

I have met Mitt Romney- he is nice guy- however,the bigger issue is that he has only 12 convention votes of the ~1100 needed. Why is everyone making it over? Are we nuts? BO (body odor)is pure evil (see 1st and 2nd Kings about all the kings that did evil in the sight of the Lord! Great woe was unto them!) He will attack any nominee. We want a truth-teller.

If Romney achieves the nomination, I will bolt from the GOP and search for a third party candidate I could support.

I cannot vote for Romney because of his record as Governor. His record paints him as a liberal.....if not an extreme liberal.

I will vote for Romney, but please, people, let us not forget the Congress. We need to make our changes there more than anywhere, especially the senate.

Thanks for reading...

Mitt Romney is a Mormon, therefore, an unbeliever that God is Sovereign, that Jesus is His Son, that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, that Jesus rose again and sits at the right hand of God, in heaven, therefore I could NEVER vote for him as the leader of the free world and Commander-in-chief of our military.

As a Mormon, Mr. Romney believes that by doing certain things, he, too, can become a (g)od. Absolute Blasphemy!!!!!

We have an "infidel", in the truest sense, in office now and you see what is happening!!!!! God help us if we allow that to happen again.

Voting for Mitt Romney will be just like voting for Obama. He should not be the republican nominee.

I will vote for Romney, but please, people, let us not forget the Congress. We need to make our changes there more than anywhere, especially the senate.

Thanks for reading...

Voting for Mitt Romney will be just like voting for Obama. He should not be the republican nominee.

Romney is too wishy washy and will cause us many problems and not stand up for America as he should, but just about anything is better than obama who is taking America down the socialist route. Ron Paul would be my choice, but he would be 81 years old in his first term and no one would risk that ( depending of course as who his vice-president would be). I am so depressed about America's future I don't know what to do. I wished we had someone who could bring America out of the path it is on. I can't say what I want to say for fear of not getting this on paper. God Bless America.

My preference is for Rick Perry for two reasons: a)that support my proposed FLAT-RATE TAX

b) His proposal for a part-time congress which is close to my term limits proposal:

Under my plan, to REPLACE ALL FEDERAL TAXES EXCEPT THE ROAD TAX: If you make $1000, you pay $170 tax. If you make $1,000,000,000 you pay $176,000 tax. Ad Infinitum. Hal

There is no way our current system will ever get control, and ‘holding Congress' feet to the fire’ is the only solution, and we can only accomplish that through a National Referendum, as no politician or wannabe will go for it. WE have to do it.

I’m sure my proposal for term limits and flat-rate taxes will cure most of our political problems -- IF we can only get a National Referendum to invoke it.

TERM LIMITS of six years - either 3 representative terms or one senate term. No pension, No pay raises, only social security and the same health program as other government employees; no lobbying after service on penalty of 5 years prison time AND $10K fine (non-negotiable) for EACH violation; salary to be based upon 2080-hour man-year with 2 weeks vacation, all other time not spent in the Washington office to count as LWOP. (And perhaps a note from Mommy each time one misses a roll call!!)

To ‘spread the wealth’, as it were, those incumbents who have completed the proposed term limits would be the first to be replaced, and the rest as their terms expire. IF there are too many incumbents who have reached their ‘expiration’ date, they should be replaced one/third at a time in the next three elections in the order of longest serving first.

FLAT-RATE income tax of 17.6% PERIOD. NO deductions, NO exemptions. 10% to run the country and 7.6 % dedicated to paying down the National Debt. As Ray Stevens so eloquently put it “IF Ten Percent Is Good Enough For Jesus, It Ought To BE Good Enough For Uncle Sam!” If I have to live within a budget, then I see no earthly reason why congress can’t either. Salary caps might be an excellent idea here.

I realize that there will be those with DOCUMENTED need for fiscal assistance = AFTER they have paid their taxes.

To help meet this goal:

a) Elimination of all foreign aid to those who do not support us.

b) 50% reduction of ALL congressional, cabinet level and white house staffing.

c) A requirement that each single piece of legislation shall pass on its own merit, NOT attached to any other piece of legislation, related or not, couched in language that can be easily understood by anyone with a third-grade education, and limited to three pages.

d) Elimination of ALL congressional perks in the capitol building, i.e., restaurants, barber shops, etc.

In addition to all the other savings, under my plan you REPLACE the IRS and A MILLION OR SO TAX LAWYERS!!

H. J. Thompson

Glide OR

Why can't the Republicans field a conservative candidate? Answer; Compromise! Paul is the only candidate with principles that he sticks to. I just can't abide his positions on Israel. Romney is just another liberal RINO, which I find worthless.

Romney is a liberal, not a choice for a true conservative.

I vowed after the fiasco of 2008 not to ever again give my vote to a Republican I couldn't stand just to keep a Democrat from getting elected. I am so sick of liberal Republicans telling me we have to moderate our stance. I will not vote for Romney.

I am so afraid of Mr. Romeny. I do not believe he will do anything to stop Obamacare, EPA, Education and all the other things that are in place. However ALL the candidates are worrisome, there is not one yet that will listen if elected to the people. Ron Paul would get my vote, however his age and his mouth will cancel it. I am also afraid that we are going to reelect BO, if he does not do away with elections before November!! Not kidding, he is doing as he da-- well pleases now, and could and would outlaw elections if he desires.

Joyce God Bless America

Romney is just not the answer. I don't believe he can get past the democratic machine of BHO. I have hopes he will stick his foot in his mouth again and this time it would hurt him. He may be front running now, but, November,when it really counts, I'm afraid he will be counted out.

Romney has explained the difference between the state government (governer) and federal government(president) and how it relates to the decisions made regarding Massachusettes health care. Some of the posters talk as though the role of president and governor are the same. Explanations are not flip-flops or excuses. Some people take them that way because they don't listen long enough to understand what is being said. Romney appears to have integrity and if there is one thing that has been lacking in the presidency for a long time that is it. Some people act like moral integrity is just an aside to more important presidential qualities when it is the only important quality. The country is based on moral integrity, the constitution stands or falls based upon the goodness of the citizens and Romney has been an excellent example of morality and integrity. Yet no president can make the people be good. By the way laying people off is not bad just as quitting a job is not bad. Maybe he will "lay off" a bunch of people in DC since he is so good at it. He is smart, he is careful in his speech and behavior and would make an excellent president, maybe the best yet.

Bias against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is not a thinking-mans reason for being against electing Romney. It just sounds like the same old worn out anti-Mormon propoganda that has been around for years. Think about the Latter Day Saints you know, do the accusations of poor family values and stupidity truly characterize them as some have suggested in their postings? Better yet try living the values of a Latter Day Saint for a week and see if you don't find some appreciation for what they are committed to.

I believe that if Romney is the nominee for the Republican Party, Obama will be re-elected. We know what Obama will do and can defend against him, but we don't know what the wheeler-dealer Romney will do. He is for one thing today and against it tomorrow. He can't be trusted.

If God has forgiven Newt for his mistakes, so should we. He is the smarteat and the most experienced candidate. He can start turning the country around form day one. Any of the others will need years to get the job started if ever.

RON PAUL

Mitts not a true conservative. He's a 'cant we all get along' Obamacare global warmer.

I don't trust Romney. He looks and talks too much like Bill Clinton. Romney appears to be running too much on his physical appearance.

So many naysayers against Romney!

And he's not even the nominee yet. He may never be. We're not done voting, not by a long shot.

I suggest that we let the voting take its course - let the American people speak - and then back the nominee, whoever he is. Consider our alternative. There is none. We're faced with a choice between further despair and defilement by Obama, and the opportunity to heal ourselves via new leadership.

To withhold support for the Republican nominee because he's a mormon, or because he's old, or because you don't like his haircut, or because he's quirky, or because he forgets something on occasion, etc, is to support Obama and to allow him further time to continue destroying America. Everyone get a grip on yourselves.

I further suggest that we concentrate on installing conservatism in the senate, preserve it in the house, and make a resolution with ourselves to BE VOCAL. Whoever the nominee is, and if he becomes president, we need to persistently let him know that he was elected to behave exactly opposite to the islamist/socialist he replaces. And he was elected to reverse the damage done by Obama and the Democrats. Good riddence to bad rubbish. Hopefully we will have learned the lesson that Liberalism is the cancer of mankind. We need to monitor everything the new president does, and jump down his throat with letters, emails, and phone calls whenever he pulls a liberal boner. In this way, we can keep him on the straight and narrow.

And people like Don Thornton, above, please, keep your religion out of this. You sound ignorant to me. Romney, or anyone else, can do a good job as president even if he is not of your religion. There are plenty of people doing fine in their jobs, who are not of your religion. If you don't support the eventual Repubican nominee, you will be helping Obama. Obama has probably been the country's absolute worst president, and his behavior and decisions in that capacity may or may not be a result of his religion, whatever it really is, regardless of his rhetoric. In the final analysis, his religion is irrelevant. We should judge him on his plethora of lies and misdeeds.

He will only get my support if he beats Gingrich. He is just too nice and seems fake to me.

Gov. Romney is diluted Obama. Romney, Gingrich, Santorum, et al prattle more of the same socialist status quo that Obama is serving up. The only real choice between Obama and Obama-lite is Rep. Ron Paul. Go Ron Paul in 2012.

Don Thorntons notion that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days saints do not believe that Jesus died for our sins or that he is resurrected is a false assertion.

We know that he lives. He has visited his church in our time and given instruction and guidance so we know, very well, he lives. I put all of my faith in his grace and I know he is the only way I can be clean. I love him, I revere him and I keep his teachings. I know that through his grace I will become like him and inherit all that he has which is not blasphemy at all and it is clear in Romans 8:14 and Hebrews 1 and a message repeated throughout the Bible. It is also a message verified personally when a person diligently keeps Jesus Christ's commandments, through the peace of mind, confidence and love that that individual is blessed to experience. I know that he lives and that his position on the right hand of God is not distant but that he is actively working today to accomplish the ends his disciples described in scripture.

Gingrich has no chance even though I like him, Paul is a Joke even for us conservatives, Mitt is very electable and will have my full support. I believe the top 5 repubs (minus Paul) can beat the socialist now in office. We also must get conservative senators elected.

I THINK OUT OF NEWT GRINGRICH, RICK SANTORUM, AND MICHELLE BACHMAN HE IS THE WORST.THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIM AN OBAMA IS THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN. WHEN HE WAS GOVERNOR HE PASSED A HEALTH CARE BILL, RESTRICTIVE GUN LEGISLATION, ABORTATION LEGISLATION, AND OTHER BILLS WHICH HE CLAIMS TO BE CONSERVATIVE. HE COMES FROM ONE OF A STATE THAT IS VERY LIBERAL AND SOCIALISTIC ALONG WITH NY. JUST BECAUSE HE IS A REPUBLICAN DOES NOT MEAN HE IS A CONSERVATIVE. EX.SNOW FROM MAINE, THE OTHER SENATOR FROM ALASKA, I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THE CHARACTER DESTROYING ISSUES HE CAMPAIGN IS PUTTING OUT. THIS SICKENS ME. I ALSO WONDER WHY ALL OF THESE POLITICANS WANT TO BECOME PRESIDENT? IS IT FOR THE GOOD OF OUR NATION OR THE GOOD OF THEIR EGO OR THE GOOD OF THEIR WEALTH.

I think that he will have a rough row to hoe in the Bible belt, as we Christians find it hard to vote for a non- Christian, especially one with a liberal background, Personally, none of the potential candidates impress me much.

I've read some of the book of mormon, and I find it hard to beleive that a lost tribe of Isreal came to america with horses, carts, and the knowledge of Iron, especially in light of the fact that that event alledgedly happened in the middle of the bronze age, and there is a serious lack of supportive evidence, these are just a few reasons that we beleive that the Mormon religion is a cult religion, besides, remember Mountain Meadows

I view Romney as plain, old fashion oatmeal.I don't see him as challenging the status quo that exists inside the beltway nor in taking the lead in slowing down our march to european socialism. Will I vote for him? Yes! Will I back him? Yes!Will I hold my nose? No!

yoohoo

I believe Romney is a snakeoil salesman if he is nominated obama will mop the floor with him in a debate. If Romney is nominated we will have four more years of obama. I believe Newt is the only one who would destroy obama in a debate. Newt is an intelligent well educated man, who can think on his feet.

Jim Qualls - are you aware of Damscus steel and the nature of it. There are plenty of examples of the use of steel as early as the book of Mormon indicates. Just because it was "the bronze age" doesn't mean no other materials were being used. The fact that it was referred to as "most precious" is even more indicative of the accuracy of the account in the Book of Mormon since steel at that time was indeed precious. The other things you mention indicate you must have read very little of the Book of Mormon. Read it completely and start with the eye witness accounts of those who saw the original records who gave up everything (money, social standing, family, comfort, life) because of it, and never denied it, and see if the sacrifice they made is not worth more than a little reading. The book is true Jesus did visit his people in the Americas after he ascended from Jerusalem and he will verify that to every individual who sincerly studies his gospel and asks sincerely in prayer.

Something else here Newt Gingrich did almost the worst thing a man can do by committing adultery against his wife. He vowed complete fidelity to her for life, she should have been the most precious most protected most cherished person no matter what her shortcomings and he broke his promise. People who have experienced the total abasement and humility and sorrow of true repentance of a sin of that nature do not behave the way he is behaving. If Mitt is any kind of Latter Day Saint he is completely true to his wife and family. Wouldn't that be nice for a change. If you want to see the family protected elect a Latter Day Saint.

I don't think that Romney has deep enough convictions to be 'down for the struggle' -- he will cave to pressure to quickly and that is the last thing we need to elect in 2012.

Romney is OK IF you want to continue to have BIG Government, loss of rights and freedoms, etc.

Personally, I don't want to have to put up with government snoops bothering my personal life in any form...

While Romney is not my first choice, however, I will vote for him cheerfully to be able to get rid of the cancer that currently occupies the White House.

Likewise, I would cheerfully vote for Newt Gingrich to be President.

Likewise I would cheerfully vote for Rick Santorum to be President.

I do not fear Mormons. I do not fear Catholics. I do not fear Mr. Gingrich's former wife.

I fear Barack Obama.