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Mitt Romney creates a new country

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 30, 2008 · Comments (1)

In his Florida concession speech, Romney said- Our world is under attack from violent, radical jihadists. Our jobs are being sought by new competitors, countries like Asia and India. Asia isn't a country, India is part of Asia. James Joyner said Romney was 'likely a bit tired and emotionally drained'... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (9 votes cast)

Romney skips SC

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 18, 2008 · Comments (15)

In an inexplicable move squandering any "bounce" from winning the Michigan primary, Mitt Romney is leaving South Carolina to his rivals. His advertising came back after Michigan (he had pulled it and staff after New Hampshire), and continues, but he has essentially conceded publicly. I hope his campaign is learning... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (1 votes cast)

Romney quits South Carolina

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 17, 2008 · Comments (5)

The winner in Michigan will take a pass on the next stop on the way to the GOP nomination. Just a day after his big win in Michigan, Mitt Romney ceded South Carolina to his rivals. "This is a state I'd expect that Sen. [John] McCain has pretty well wrapped... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Romney preparing for 2nd in NH

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 7, 2008 · Comments (3)

After leading in the polls of New Hampshire Republicans for virtually all of 2007, Mitt Romney's campaign is now laying the groundwork for an expected second-place finish, report Jonathan Martin and Jim VandeHei for The Politico: Mitt Romney, a dominant favorite in New Hampshire just weeks ago, said Sunday that... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Romney spreading rumors?

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: January 6, 2008 · Comments (5)

The rumors that Fred Thompson was about to withdraw and endorse McCain were spread by Romney people, according to Robert Novak: Published reports that Fred Thompson soon will withdraw from the Republican presidential contest and endorse Sen. John McCain have been traced in part to Mitt Romney's campaign, trying to... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Anyone notice Romney is winning in Wyoming?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 5, 2008 · Comments (7)

What if they had a caucus and hardly anyone noticed? From the Casper Star-Tribune- Mitt Romney grabbed the early lead in Wyoming's Republican caucuses today as the state had its brief moment in the political spotlight sandwiched between attention-getting contests in Iowa and New Hampshire. By 2 p.m., the Associated... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (4 votes cast)

"Max Romney" video

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 27, 2007 · Comments (3)

Not sure who did this particular anti-Romney ad, but it's funny. (Hint to all the folks who tip me to "anti-candidate" ads: it's much more likely I'll post them if they are funny). Oh, and perhaps you needed to be at least cognizant in 1983 or so to appreciate this... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (3 votes cast)

Romney's abortion "conversion" questioned

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 11, 2007 · Comments (3)

Mitt Romney's speech on faith in American life and politics has been generally well-received by Republicans, and may have helped counter suspicions based on prejudice against his Mormon religion. Those were only a part of his problem with "social conservatives," who also wonder about the timing of his changes of... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

McCain rebuts Romney charges

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 10, 2007

Mitt Romney's campaign sent out a mailing in New Hampshire charging John McCain with supporting Social Security benefits for illegal immigrants. McCain answered on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace: ... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Mitt Romney says he didn't hire illegal help

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 8, 2007 · Comments (2)

Chapter II in why I'm already fatigued as a result of the 2008 Presidential race. From AP- DES MOINES, Iowa - Republican Mitt Romney denies any responsibility for hiring illegal immigrants as workers at his home, insisting it was the fault of contractors and calling for tighter federal guidelines to... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Romney speech scores well

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 7, 2007 · Comments (2)

Mitt Romney's speech on faith and American political life has been reviewed far and wide. Those from Republican/conservative/evangelical sources have been generally very favorable. Those from Romney partisans have been generally glowing. I thought it was a good speech on the merits, but not a great one. Romney delivers a... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

ACU Prez to endorse Romney

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 29, 2007 · Comments (5)

Mitt Romney will be endorsed by American Conservative Union President David Keene today, reports Chris Cillizza for the Washington Post: Less than 24 hours after former Gov. Mitt Romney (Mass.) jousted with his rivals over his conservative credentials at the CNN/YouTube debate in Florida, he is set to receive the... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Anti-Mormon calls in Iowa

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 16, 2007 · Comments (3)

Somebody is "push-polling" in Iowa, apparently trying to use anti-Mormon language to damage Romney. Jonathan Martin reports at The Politico: In an apparent push poll, a research firm has called Iowa Republicans this week praising John McCain and critcizing Mitt Romney and his Mormon faith. An individual in Manchester, Iowa,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Edwards raps Clinton, Romney on Iran

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 25, 2007 · Comments (11)

Continuing his long march toward complete oblivion, John Edwards is blasting Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney for talking tough on Iran, reports Amy Lorentzen for the Associated Press: Presidential contender John Edwards criticized Democratic and Republican rivals alike Thursday for threats and a vote against Iran, accusing Hillary Rodham Clinton... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.5/5 (16 votes cast)

Romney, Huckabee in virtual tie in Values Voters straw poll

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 21, 2007 · Comments (4)

The Values Voters' straw poll results are in, and Romney takes a narrow first with 1595 votes and 27.61% over Mike Huckabee's 1565/27.15%, with Ron Paul in third place with 865 votes for 15%, Fred Thompson winning 564 votes and just under 10%. The rest trailed "undecided." Interestingly, Huckabee won... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

McCain, Romney score with "Values Voters"

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 20, 2007 · Comments (7)

Reports from the day's activities at the Values Voters Forum show that John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Duncan Hunter were all well-received; Fred Thompson didn't "wow" the crowd. Ron Paul drew polite applause, but is expected to do well in the online "straw poll," where anyone who donates at least... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Bob Jones III endorses Romney

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 17, 2007 · Comments (1)

The Chancellor of Bob Jones University is endorsing Mitt Romney for President, reports Ron Barnett of The Greenville News: Dr. Bob Jones III, chancellor of the fundamentalist Christian university that bears his name, is looking past his religious differences with Gov. Mitt Romney and endorsing the Mormon for the Republican... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

McCain rips Romney on Reagan remark

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 15, 2007 · Comments (16)

Candidates take the greatest risk when they issue blanket statements asserting their superiority over their opponents. It unites the field against them, for one thing. It attracts scrutiny of the claim, for another, as Mitt Romney is finding over his claim to a "true" form of Republicanism. New Hampshire blogger... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Romney's "Jihad" ad airs, Democrats unhappy

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 13, 2007 · Comments (8)

Mitt Romney's latest commercial focuses on Islamic extremism, which seems to upset Democrats. Here's the ad: Here's the DNC response, from their press release: As part of his multimillion-dollar marketing campaign, smooth talking Mitt Romney today rolled out a new ad, entitled "Jihad," that aims to distract from his complete... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (3 votes cast)

Romney's Reefer Madness

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 9, 2007 · Comments (2)

Mitt Romney is no fan of medical marijuana, and David Knowles has him on video to prove it. View his commentary and vote in the polls at his Political Machine blog at AOL - the video is here: Well, there goes the Ron Paul vote . . . ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Gay GOP group runs attack ad on Romney

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 4, 2007 · Comments (10)

The gay Republican activist group "Log Cabin Republicans" has unveiled a new television spot attacking Mitt Romney's record . . . on social conservative issues. Jim Kuhnhenn reports for the Associated Press: A Republican organization that advocates gay rights is targeting GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney in an ad campaign,... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (4 votes cast)

Romney wins Mackinac, MI Straw Poll

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 24, 2007 · Comments (2)

Mitt Romney came in first in the Mackinac Straw Poll this weekend, winning 39% support. He was followed by McCain with 27%, Paul and Giuliani at 11% (Paul scoring more votes to finish in third place), and Thompson with 7%. This particular Straw Poll demanded the highest price for entry:... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Romney repudiates anti-Fred site

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 12, 2007 · Comments (4)

Mitt Romney is personally denouncing the anti-Thompson smear site hosted on the server of his top political consultant in South Carolina, Liz Sidoti reports for the Associated Press: Now off-line, PhoneyFred.org was the creation of Wesley Donehue, a business associate of Romney's top political operative in early voting South Carolina,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

Romney aides behind anti-Thompson site?

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 11, 2007 · Comments (17)

UPDATE: Scroll down for update A top advisor to Mitt Romney has been tied to an anti-Fred Thompson website, reports Michael Shear for the Washington Post: A top adviser to former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney appears to be behind the launch of a new Web site attacking GOP presidential rival... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

Romney's Boston HQ burglarized

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 10, 2007 · Comments (2)

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's campaign headquarters was burglarized over the weekend. Several laptop computers and a TV were stolen in what appears to be a routine burglary, Glen Johnson reports for the Associated Press: The incident is the third of its kind recently involving a presidential contender. Last month... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

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