Romney Urges GOP to 'Stand Up' to Obama
FOX News' Carl Cameron & Jake Gibson - 7/1/09: Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney called on Republicans to "stand up" to President Obama and his policies on the economy, health care and energy . . . "I think Republicans have to stand up and make it very, very clear that we run the risk as a nation of having the entire world lose confidence in the currency of the United States and that would lead to something worse than a recession -- that would lead to an extraordinary slowdown globally that would hurt us more than any other. . . . When the stimulus bill is wrong, when it wastes money and threatens the viability of our currency long-term, you have to stand up and say 'no.' When a health care plan says we're going to have the government take over health care which is roughly a fifth of our economy, Republicans are going to have to say 'no' to that," he said. . . .Though not playing it up, Romney isn't ruling out another run at American politics' biggest prize. "At this stage it's too early to try to see what's going to happen down the road," he said. "I haven't closed the door on my future, but I'm not walking through it either." According to a recent Pew poll, among Republicans Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin -- despite the unceasing drama surrounding her and her family -- is the GOP's most popular leader, with a 73% approval rating. Romney had 57% . . . .
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This is so funny. All the Republicans do is to fight everything Obama does.
I wish I trusted Romney-I don't. He is like his father was known to be in his day: A naked political opportunist with no hard and fast principles.
I was very disappointed when Romeny dropped out. I told myself that he knew that Obongo would win and that Obongo would make such a mess of things that he (Romney) could swoop in in 2012 and rescue US. But I don't know if we will survive as America until 2012 -- I don't even think Obongo will let US have elections in 2010.
Where does he get off exhorting us to stand up to Obama? Mitt's almost as bad. He's not a political conservative. Not even close. The draconian health care program that Obama will try to force on us is similar to the one Romney forced on his state. Republicans, don't put your hopes in this man.
A US President is not a business CEO. In fact, corporate CEO skills would not necessarily be a virtue in the presidency. The purpose of a business is to make a profit, and a corporation is essentially an amoral body. The purpose of government is to protect our rights, and it must be moral.
Also, experience is not required for the presidency. We need to give that tired old chestnut a rest. Obama's problem isn't that he doesn't have experience. Neither does almost anyone you can think of (except, of course, previous presidents).... Read More
Correct political principles are required, and neither Obama nor Romney have them.
I know I should learn to ignore these comments, but oh well. And how do you propose that the 2010 elections would be canceled? Seriously, some of these comments are going to far. You only lost an election, its not the end of days.
Ridiculous. He couldn't even stand up against McCain. Both soft speaking anything but winners in the political arena!!
@Michael.....It is the beginning of the end of America as we know it.
My network was down, & delayed my follow up. At least I got to see Scott's cerebral response to my stand for principles. His reply unfortunately speaks volumes about our country. Most people think the presidency should be run like the one in the TV show, West Wing. That isn't a good model. When you analyze it, it is a fascist style of ... Read Morepresidency -- lots of action, drama, & government activism, but no focus on the proper limited functions of government.
But the proper function of government, with less need for the kind of presidency that is all the rage these days, is alien to most folks. That's a shame.
What I intended to say earlier is that Catholics who voted for JFK made a huge mistake. He didn't represent their values.
Baptists and other born-again Christians who voted for Jimmy Carter made a huge mistake. He didn't represent their values.
Arkansans who voted for Bill Clinton made a huge mistake. He didn't represent their values.... Read More
African Americans made a huge mistake voting for Obama.
LDS members who vote for Romney will likewise make a big mistake, as will all conservatives, because he doesn't represent their values anymore than the other examples.
Christopher, it already happened. Our fascism started under Teddy Roosevelt's "progressive" administration. Picked up steam under Wilson. Back-pedaled some after WW1. Started up again under Hoover. Really took off under FDR. Accelerated under LBJ, and then there was Carter. Now we need to get it back.
Michael, getting back is more difficult... Read More now, because Obama's agenda and increase in debt and the size of government makes all the presidents I've just mentioned, including FDR, pale in comparison. Sure, we eat well, drive nice cars, have color TV, decent life expectancies, and so on. People have also died and are dieing because of their programs. Justice decreases. Dreams are crushed regularly. Maybe those lives, injustices, and dreams aren't important to you, but they are important to someone. We live in an increasingly fascist society (in a world dominated by fascism, so there isn't really anyplace to run). This isn't the country of our founders.
You've said it all, Ret! And the fools who dismiss and ridicule you are sad, indeed. Wonder how the hope and change is working out for them becuase I don't see how. I'd love to know how the tax hikes, etc are good for me. Nah, I didn't like Romney to begin with, too smooth for my taste and I don't trust anything out of Massachusetts! Like I want... Read More their health care? And it has nothing to do with his religion, that means nothing to me. You said it when you talked abouit voting for "like me' candidates. The good baptists voting for the biggest Anti-Semite Carter and Arkansas for philanderer Clinton. Think clearly. These men are white and I didn't vote for either. But BO's black and the black community came out in droves, seeing criminals wearing BO shirts, pregnant teenage girls buying BO souvenirs. This doesn't show you something? I stood in the voting lines behind an ancient black woman who'd never voted in her life and she was so proud. OF WHAT??? His color?? Remember he could also say he's white! He doesn't stand for Christian values, he's a liar and a sleazy one at that. He's been bought and paid for, he's a puppet and one day, we'll all see the truth. I hope I live to see it.
FairTax folks. Huckabee will take us there. Go to www.fairtax.org & you will see a huge part of the solution. Many tremendous benefits - we get control of our finances back from the gov't being one of the biggest. Fostering domestic prosperity is huge as well.
Sorry you don't' like Huck. One thing I learned is that whoever/whatever has the financial backing and media support (Romney, McCain, Obama, Prop 1A, Cap n Trade) is the candidate or legislation to run away from. I like both Huck and Palin. It is clear that neither is beholden to BIG Money Special Interests.
Gov. Rick Perry!! He is the man!
Art, right on about the Fair Tax. Thanks for mentioning it. I'm a dues paying supporter, and, along with someone who more often than not is one of my political enemies, we helped talk our congressman into supporting the Fair Tax. Glad you're onboard.
Huckabee is not perfect. But he might end up being the best choice. Just remember that the ... Read Moreexperience of those of us conservatives in Arkansas is that Huck talks a good game, but you have to hold him accountable, even if he will resent you for it (and he holds his grudges a long time). I don't mean to beat up the guy. I might end up voting for him. But I know that he is ultimately a politician who holds his ground on moral issues, but not always on political or economic issues.
OH, please Ret, there you go falling into the same hole! Settling for what might be the best choice. No, I'm not settling for Huckabee! Why can't we find the best choice, not the least worst choice? Probably because most people don't have the intestinal fortitude to put up with the antics of the dems and the press. I don't want to settle again.
I can't fault Shelley's response. It's difficult being a co-sovereign when there are not good choices applying for the job of steward. That said, I voted for Alan Keyes in the primary in 2000, and I voted for Ron Paul in the recent primary. And I don't think either vote was wasted or tilting at windmills.
Rose, I like some things about Rick ... Read MorePerry. When it comes to his seccesh talk, however, I can't help being a conservative Republican. Our side of the party was once called the Radical Republicans back in the day (Huckabee called us the Shiite Republicans during his recent governorship). I take to heart the meaning of the Gettysburg Address. As a true blue Republican billy yank from the southern hills (the origin of the word, "hillbilly", by the way), when I hear talk people advocate secession, them's fightin' words.
So Rick needs to set my mind at ease on this subject before I consider throwing him my support.
You know, Ret, I'd like to have had the chance to vote for someone in the primary, but by the time it got to VA, no one was left, they'd all pulled out! Now, I've forgotten how many states were left at that point, but figure half the Republicans in this country were disenfranchised at that point. Fair? No, I'd have voted form someone else for sure... Read More. I actually liked Thompson's stand til he really didn't care anymore. But McCain wasn't on my short list at all. We need a national primary. Then it would be fair.
Last year or year before last I heard a proposal that I like. 3 Super-Tuesday-style primary dates, separated by enough time to campaign. 1st date for the smaller population states. 2nd date for the mid-sized. 3rd date for the large states. If any state jumps the gun, their votes aren't counted by the national party. Period. That keeps the advantages of the current system, but addresses your legitimate concerns too.
would that it were true. I have a feeling that Congress wouldn't even think of it because it would allow us to have a say. Getting too fed up to trust anyone....
...and that is wisdom.
I kind of like the idea of a national primary. Get everyone to vote on one Super Tuesday. Heck, we could do two of them if we want - the first of which would narrow the field. That would be much better than what we have now.
I still like Huckabee. I have heard him speak pro-FairTax, pro-Small Business, against the bail-outs, against Cap n Trade, against universal healthcare, against open boarders, pro-life, pro-2nd amendment, etc. I haven't heard of one thing to cause me to believe he is not a true fiscal/social conservative.
Cheers,... Read More
Art
Art, in Arkansas, it's not what we've heard about Huckabee. It's what we've experienced.
i hate to say anything negative about him, because he appointed me to a commission that I wanted to serve on, and I'm grateful. It's just that by the time he was out of office, conservative Arkansas Republicans felt beat up. He unintentionally weakened ... Read Morethe GOP here, and often abandoned his allies for petty reasons. We're still rebuilding. I agree he is a true moral conservative. And, yes, he talks a good game on the political side. Just don't expect him to be loyal to the cause, especially on the fiscal or small gov't side, and especially to other conservative pols who disagree with him (even if they are his friends and allies). Word to the wise.
As for the nati'l primary, doing it on one date might benefit VA and the larger states, but smaller states would get bypassed in the campaigning, and lose their voice. I believe that the blended solution with 3 dates is the win-win solution.
Nice discussion everyone. However, it will not be a single issue like the FairTax that will propel voters to the polls. We need a candidate that will articulate (not apologize) a clear difference between Barack Obama's radical acts of moving us toward socialism, indebting both us & future generations, restricting or eliminating individual freedoms and rights. We need a candidate, so acceptable to the public that Obama will have to personally confront them verses avoiding them.
But for now, 2010 must be the focus. We need to be successful in reducing the numbers of Democrats and slowing the socialist train. I am focusing on the Democrats because they control everything and have decided to take every action possible quickly to moved the country -- or at least the control of the country -- extremely to the left. This was there strategy under Carter, it failed under Clinton but is now being advanced under the era of Obama.
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