Mitt Romney is officially in

SmartBlondeGPhB · #1 02-13-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

I'm also glad to see that religion (he's Mormon right?) isn't getting in the way.

I think he is the candidate who is Mormon. I would anticipate other people will make it an issue.

As a volunteer with an organization that supports victims of domestic violence, statements like this one "with a mother and a father in the life of every child" just make me cringe.

But then as a single woman who has no plans to have a family, a lot of what he says makes me cringe.

Tom Earp · #2 02-13-2007, 04:44 PM

But, did they not make the same Comment about Kennedy and being a Catholic(Roman, that is)?

Tom Earp · #3 02-13-2007, 04:52 PM

I also wonder when some running for Office say they are Liberal, Conservitive, Moderate, Independent, ETC. what they actually are?

When they if they get voted in are true to their words while running?

Follow the current dogma of the oldsters who have been there to long and get the perks and do not want to lose them.

Do they allow the new youngsters to do what they want do or is it do as I say or get out of our club?

You do what We say or You are not going to get any help from us!

AGDee · #4 02-13-2007, 05:20 PM

There were some Jewish organizations blasting him yesterday in Michigan for doing his announcement from the Henry Ford Museum because Henry Ford was an anti-semite, as reported on Detroit news stations yesterday.

Drolefille · #5 02-13-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

I think he is the candidate who is Mormon. I would anticipate other people will make it an issue.

As a volunteer with an organization that supports victims of domestic violence, statements like this one "with a mother and a father in the life of every child" just make me cringe.

But then as a single woman who has no plans to have a family, a lot of what he says makes me cringe.

Understandable. And I'm sure his religion will be more of an issue later as the field thickens. I'm actually harboring a morbid curiosity for the attack ads this year.

shinerbock · #6 02-13-2007, 07:04 PM

He's a mormon. Most polling indicates the biggest problem will be with evangelicals.

I thought it was a little ridiculous how the Jewish groups got so angry. Are there not bigger battles to fight than to attack a guy for announcing at the Ford museum? Its not like it was out of huge tribute to Henry Ford, it has significance to both the state of Michigan and Romney personally.

SmartBlonde, I imagine what most conservatives say will make you cringe.

GeekyPenguin · #7 02-13-2007, 08:46 PM

I guess the Republicans can have the flip-flopper this election season.

neosoul · #8 02-13-2007, 09:05 PM

I wonder what his plans for US national health care are?

shinerbock · #9 02-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Mitt Romney as a flip flopper is so overblown.

I dunno if Mitt has any plans for national health care. Of course, his plan in Mass was quite different from Hillarycare.

Drolefille · #10 02-13-2007, 11:43 PM

The term "flip flopper" is so overblown. What ever happened to "inconsistant" or any other term used to describe politicians in general?

valkyrie · #11 02-14-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by neosoul

I wonder what his plans for US national health care are?

Have lots of babies and store up food for the end of the world? I bet garments help prevent skin cancer, at least.

KSig RC · #12 02-14-2007, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

Have lots of babies and store up food for the end of the world? I bet garments help prevent skin cancer, at least.

You should really read up on the Mass universal health care system - while Mormon jokes are universally hilarious, you might be surprised by how comprehensive the care is.

There are severe doubts if anything similar is feasible nationwide (I seriously doubt it) but he was willing to enact universal health care if it were financially viable. You can't knock his financial/business/budgetary acumen.