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Burying Mitt

Romney failed because he ran as something he's not.

By Howard Fineman | Newsweek Web Exclusive
Feb 7, 2008

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  • Posted By: pricejc @ 03/13/2008 3:48:42 PM

    Comment: I'm suprised by the amount of vitriol towards Mitt Romney. I agree that his campaign has not presented an effective public relations persona but nearly everything else about the guy screams that he is a decent and sincere human being. There have not been many recent serious Presidential candidates who display entire fidelity to their family the way Romney does. The idea that Romney would be unfaithful to his wife is laughable yet story after story about infidelity, lying, unfaithfulness on the part of other leaders in our country is simply pushed aside as "irrelevant". As far as I am concerned it is the single most relevant issue. Our country is reaping the rewards of its own collective immorality and it is not pretty. Romney is far from perfect but to demonize a man of his caliber who has stayed by his wife despite her debilitating disease, whose children absolutely adore him and who has worked incredibly hard for his success and often served without pay in governmental and civic positions is preposterous.

  • Posted By: kimmily05 @ 02/13/2008 6:29:04 PM

    Comment: I'm glad he is out of the race...he did run as something he wasn't!
    keep religion out of politics it bugs me more than anything to bring up your religion in your political speech not say I'm a atheist but those things should be seperated. GLAD HE's GONE.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 02/12/2008 3:59:59 AM

    Comment: MORMONS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CRITICIZE THEIR LEADERS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE MISGUiDED.
    I noticed you criticized Benson for supporting the JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY. BUT you never criticized him. Benson doctrine is what the MAJORITY of Mormons live by. I would like to see you go to your church and criticize Benson. As mentioned I back my statements up with facts.
    There are many reasons Mormons will not come forth even though they know of the corruption in the Mormon church. One is due to their belief in Mormon scripture which they associate with the Mormon church. The leadership has usurped power and authority over this scripture. Thus, the members of the Mormon church think that God expects them to support their misguided leaders. This is much the - rationalization that many Americans make about our government. They all know of the corruption, but rationalize that it is unpatriotic to talk against the government or ungrateful to complain when they enjoy superficial prosperity."

    THE LINK BETWEEN BUSH FAMILY AND ROMNEY IS HENRY TAFT BENSON. CO FOUNDER OF THE RUSSEL TRUST aka. SKULLS N BONES SOCIETY.

    MITTS MISSION IS OVER. HE was the REINCARNATION OF BUSH but with NO comPasiion. HE WOULD HAVE LEFT MILLIONS WITHOUT HEALTH CARE and his immigration Plan scared half the AMERICAN PoPulation. I HAD A TOUGH TIME FIGURING OUT WHO WAS THE BIGGEST CLOWN ROMNEY OR RUDY. HAND DOWN RUDY. HOWEVER ROMNEY COMES IN A CLOSE SECOND. THIS GUY FLIP FLOPPED ON EVERY MAJOR ISSUE. HE IS A NUT. HE NEVER LIVED IN THE REAL WORLD. HE has no idea what many AMERICANS GO THROUGH. HIS AGENDA WAS TO FEED THE BUSH BACKER's GREED.

  • Posted By: Dare270 @ 02/11/2008 10:37:39 AM

    Comment: LOL Thank God the majority can see Romney for what he is

  • Posted By: kcarizona @ 02/11/2008 12:51:51 AM

    Comment: "Candidates don't pass or fail. They are not the ones taking the test. Sure, whoever is eventually elected will be tested plenty, but during the election process it's the American people who are taking the test, and we've failed miseraby. Mitt Romney put himself out there with the best philosophies on every issue, the most past accomplishments to assure us of his abilities, and the morals to ensure trust in his decision making. We got nervous when religious nuts like Mike Huckabee tried to smear his religion early on in the campaign. We doubted our better judgement when we heard pundits like Mr Fineman try to fabricate, embelish, or misrepresent Romney's stance on issues simply to create a better storyline, sell more advertising space, and keep their editors happy. We failed because we couldn't vote for the best candidate because he wasn't quite like us in ways that mean nothing when chosing a President"

    Couldn't have said it better myself! Just one suggestion is change the tense of failed to failing, at least that way i still rememer my favorite friend is around her name is HOPE.

  • Posted By: dsmb2007 @ 02/11/2008 12:02:50 AM

    Comment: Candidates don't pass or fail. They are not the ones taking the test. Sure, whoever is eventually elected will be tested plenty, but during the election process it's the American people who are taking the test, and we've failed miseraby. Mitt Romney put himself out there with the best philosophies on every issue, the most past accomplishments to assure us of his abilities, and the morals to ensure trust in his decision making. We got nervous when religious nuts like Mike Huckabee tried to smear his religion early on in the campaign. We doubted our better judgement when we heard pundits like Mr Fineman try to fabricate, embelish, or misrepresent Romney's stance on issues simply to create a better storyline, sell more advertising space, and keep their editors happy. We failed because we couldn't vote for the best candidate because he wasn't quite like us in ways that mean nothing when chosing a President.

  • Posted By: nyca411 @ 02/10/2008 5:28:33 PM

    Comment: Romney ran as "something he is not?' No, I think the MEDIA and EVANGELICALS portrayed him as something he is not: he's not a flip-flopper, he doesn't worship the Devil, he doesn't change his beliefs depending on which way the wind blows. He won't deny his faith, but when he tells the truth, you all refuse to believe it. How could Mitt possibly feel "comfortable" explaining his beliefs when he knew that whatever he said would be attacked, vilified, and twisted to accommodate the agendas of all Mormon haters, who apparently have nothing better to do with their time than attack those whose beliefs aren't exactly like theirs.

    No, Mitt was not a "phony," but he was clearly uncomfortable being forced to explain and defend his beliefs in order to run for President of the United States, at a time in our country's history when Mormons thought we had moved beyond all this persecution and hatred. I've never been so ashamed to be an American. If you replace all the horrible things people said about Mormons with "Jews" or "Blacks," the lawsuits would be flying fast and furiously, and formal apologies would be made. But no, in America, it's still okay to hate Mormons, to slander them, vilify them, mock them, and tell lies about them.

    Shame on you all! Americans just lost a terrific leader, brilliant businessman, and devoted husband and father. I never heard Mitt say one negative thing about Mike Huckabee's religion, or about John McCain's personal character. He did compare his record as governor with their political records, but he never attacked them personally, their religious beliefs, or their families. To his credit, he was the candidate with the class and dignity, and I hope he runs again in 2012, now that many conservatives are realizing their error in not supporting him sooner. Thank you Mitt!

  • Posted By: kcarizona @ 02/10/2008 3:29:14 AM

    Comment: Mitt Romney ran an honorable campaign wether you agree with his positions or not.

    Peace out to Mitt Romney who ran a noble campaign and lost but showed great passion to the point of personal harm. What a brutal race it is. All the more reason to give respect to the ultimate winner. All the more reason to see President Bush through the perspective of what a mountain he climbed and staked his claim and remained. President Bush is a stud no matter what little people like me say about him. He is on top of Everest and you are not. Now he is coming down and three are climbing. They are at advanced base camp and it is cold, brutal, lonely and they push on for us and they all deserve a standing ovation regardless of who wins.

  • Posted By: green eyed monster @ 02/09/2008 11:52:08 AM

    Comment: For Howard Fineman to call Romney a soulless throat cutter is beyond reprehensible.. To compare him to the folks who killed Daniel Pearl is beyond heartless to Peral's family and the American people. He needs to be called out by the Wall Street Journal and the American Public. Mitt Romney ran an honorable campaign wether you agree with his positions or not. He certainly deserves more than to be compared to Al Qaieda who really are "soulless throat cutters" Mr Fineman owes Romney, the Pearls and his readers an apology. and then he should retire.

  • Posted By: vtkajo @ 02/08/2008 11:18:30 PM

    Comment: eddiewhere --- having spent the last 30 years studying my mormon faith, i would like to think that your bigotry is excused (or perhaps merely exceeded) by your lunacy. i'm genuinely sorry for whatever happened to you along the way but i can't imagine such wild rantings are really worth it.

  • Posted By: marionlibrarian @ 02/08/2008 10:26:40 PM

    Comment: Mr. Fineman,
    It is articles like yours that make us all wonder why anyone would consider running for public office. Mr. Romney had a very successful career in business and he and his wife raised responsible and supportive children. He could have retired, played golf or travelled the world. Instead, he left his successful business to work for free as the CEO of the Olympic games and then again as the governor of Massachusetts. I think it is fair to assume that his personal views were always more conservative than he felt he could impose on people living in a state as liberal as Massachusetts. He changed some of his views - as have most of us. Through his own inability to persuade some voters, a biased media, and the dissemination of misinformation on the part of political opponents - America has lost the opportunity to have a talented, intelligent, and honorable man in the White House in 2009.

    It is unfortunate that as access to media has increased, the quality of information has not. Political pundits and writers, such as yourself, are vying for a smaller and smaller market share of consumer revenue. You have each outdone yourselves in your efforts to reach a larger audience by the sardonic and sordid way you report "news". Ironically, you question others willingness to pander. This article was not journalism.

    Mitt Romney can return to his private life with good health, a family that loves him, and an income that will allow him to live comfortably for the rest of his life. He has contributed to society in any number of ways. Does this article do the same? Do you? Hopefully he and others like him will continue to believe in the importance of public service despite the narcisstic and egotistical rantings of you and others who try to make news rather than report it.


  • Posted By: marionlibrarian @ 02/08/2008 10:21:49 PM

    Comment: Mr. Fineman,
    It is articles like yours that make us all wonder why anyone would consider running for public office. Mr. Romney had a very successful career in business and he and his wife raised responsible and supportive children. He could have retired, played golf or travelled the world. Instead, he left his successful business to work for free as the CEO of the Olympic games and then again as the governor of Massachusetts. I think it is fair to assume that his personal views were always more conservative than he felt he could impose on people living in a state as liberal as Massachusetts. He changed some of his views - as have most of us. Through his own inability to persuade some voters, a biased media, and the dissemination of misinformation on the part of political opponents - America has lost the opportunity to have a talented, intelligent, and honorable man in the White House in 2009.

    It is unfortunate that as access to media has increased, the quality of information has not. Political pundits and writers, such as yourself, are vying for a smaller and smaller market share of consumer revenue. You have each outdone yourselves in your efforts to reach a larger audience by the sardonic and sordid way you report "news". Ironically, you question others willingness to pander. This article was not journalism.

    Mitt Romney can return to his private life with good health, a family that loves him, and an income that will allow him to live comfortably for the rest of his life. He has contributed to society in any number of ways. Does this article do the same? Do you? Hopefully he and others like him will continue to believe in the importance of public service despite the narcisstic and egotistical rantings of you and others who try to make news rather than report it.


  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 02/08/2008 10:17:56 PM

    Comment: Enter Your CommentMITTS MISSION IS OVER. HE was the REINCARNATION OF BUSH but with NO comPasiion. HE WOULD HAVE LEFT MILLIONS WITHOUT HEALTH CARE and his immigration Plan scared half the AMERICAN PoPulation. I HAD A TOUGH TIME FIGURING OUT WHO WAS THE BIGGEST CLOWN ROMNEY OR RUDY. HAND DOWN RUDY. HOWEVER ROMNEY COMES IN A CLOSE SECOND. THIS GUY FLIP FLOPPED ON EVERY MAJOR ISSUE. HE IS A NUT. HE NEVER LIVED IN THE REAL WORLD. HE has no idea what many AMERICANS GO THROUGH. HIS AGENDA WAS TO FEED THE BUSH BACKER's GREED.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 02/08/2008 10:17:21 PM

    Comment: I noticed you criticized Benson for supporting the JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY. BUT you never criticized him. Benson doctrine is what the MAJORITY of Mormons live by. I would like to see you go to your church and criticize Benson. As mentioned I back my statements up with facts.
    There are many reasons Mormons will not come forth even though they know of the corruption in the Mormon church. One is due to their belief in Mormon scripture which they associate with the Mormon church. The leadership has usurped power and authority over this scripture. Thus, the members of the Mormon church think that God expects them to support their misguided leaders. This is much the - rationalization that many Americans make about our government. They all know of the corruption, but rationalize that it is unpatriotic to talk against the government or ungrateful to complain when they enjoy superficial prosperity."

    THE LINK BETWEEN BUSH FAMILY AND ROMNEY IS HENRY TAFT BENSON. CO FOUNDER OF THE RUSSEL TRUST aka. SKULLS N BONES SOCIETY.

  • Posted By: AmericanPatriot @ 02/08/2008 9:57:27 PM

    Comment: JFK - ROAMIN' CATHOLIC: JFK was arguably the most dangerous president to ever occupy the oval office. He was chronically on several mood altering drugs, usually taken simultaneously, and rarely passed up a good opportunity to fornicate, all the while during dangerous or critical times like the Bay of Pigs or Cuban Missile crisis. If there was ever any doubt a "fish-eater" should hold high political office, just look at the antics of Teddy K. DEO VINDICE.

    • Posted By: bigbrewhaha @ 02/09/2008 01:35:51

      Comment: Every good president we've ever had has was a fornicator, maybe we should reconsider fornicating as a negative.

  • Posted By: vtkajo @ 02/08/2008 9:45:39 PM

    Comment: since americanpatriot (ironic, huh?) raises the point, here's JFK on those "phony" mormons:

    ???Tonight I speak for all Americans in expressing our gratitude to the Mormon people ??? for their pioneer spirit, their devotion to culture and learning, their example of industry and self-reliance. But I am particularly in their debt tonight for their battle to make religious liberty a living reality ??? for having proven to the world that people of different faiths of different views could flourish harmoniously in our midst??? They suffered persecution and exile, at the hands of Americans whose own ancestors, ironically enough, had fled here to escape the curse of intolerance. But they never faltered in their devotion to the principle of religious liberty - not for themselves alone, but for all mankind. And in the 11th article of faith, Prophet Joseph Smith not only declared in ringing tones: ???We claim the privilege of worshipping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience" - he also set forth the belief that all men should be allowed "the same privilege. Let them worship how, where, or what they may.???

    ???And what has been true of the Mormons has been true of countless other religious faiths - Jews, Quakers, Catholics, Baptists, Unitarians, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and many, many others. All encountered resistance and oppression. All stuck by both their rights and their country. And in time the fruits of liberty were theirs to share as well; and the very diversity of their beliefs enriched our Nation's spiritual strength??? Many a great nation has been torn by religious feuds and holy wars - but never the United States of America. For here diversity has led to unity - liberty has led to strength. And today that strength - that spiritual, moral strength - is needed as never before.???

  • Posted By: AmericanPatriot @ 02/08/2008 9:30:37 PM

    Comment: MITT ROMNEY - LATTER DAY PHONY: America is not ready for a president who believes in a phony religion like Mormonism, which is more like a cult. By the way, when will the Mormons reconcile themselves to the scientific and archaeological evidence that the book of Mormon is a made up fantasy?

    • Posted By: PMcAllister @ 02/09/2008 00:52:58

      Comment: As soon as you can provide irrefutable, empirical, scientific evidence that it is false. Which, by the way, will never happen. A lack of overwhelming scientific evidence that it is true does not constitute overwhelming scientific evidence that it is false.

  • Posted By: AmericanPatriot @ 02/08/2008 9:28:25 PM

    Comment: America is not ready for a mormon president

  • Posted By: SeaMom @ 02/08/2008 8:43:51 PM

    Comment: Mitt Romney is the only candidate who could have whipped our economy into shape. He's extremely gifted when it comes to economics and I, too, wish he would have focused more on this. Now...we'll never know how good we could have had it.

    As a fellow member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as far as I am concerned, his faith was his strongest asset. I'm grateful Mitt didn't "mute" his "mormonism". I know what we stand for... faith, family, and unity...exact qualities the leader of this great nation should personify. As Romney steps down, we wish him all the best. May he and his family now receive a much needed rest! Here's to Romney in 2012!

  • Posted By: membership333 @ 02/08/2008 8:00:06 PM

    Comment: Let me see if I got this right. You said that in, "deciding who should be president ... "[candidates] need brains and an ability to go with the flow as well." That theoretical, hot-winded hypothesis simply doesn't jive with reality or the known facts. If brains and flexibility were were critical, essential factors, the current hard-headed vacant-lot president (Bush) would never have staggered any further than the head of his party-hardy frat consortium.

  • Posted By: membership333 @ 02/08/2008 7:58:45 PM

    Comment: Let me see if I got this right. You said that in, "deciding who should be president ... "[candidates] need brains and an ability to go with the flow as well." That theoretical, hot-winded hypothesis simply doesn't jive with reality or the known facts. If brains and flexibility were were critical, essential factors, the current hard-headed vacant-lot president (Bush) would never have staggered any further than the head of his party-hardy frat consortium.

  • Posted By: HolyRoller @ 02/08/2008 7:32:45 PM

    Comment: NO MORMONS!!! NO MOHAMMEDS!!!

    One down and one to go.

    • Posted By: PadillaPadilla @ 02/08/2008 20:40:53

      Comment: What's that you said, I don't understand "Speaking in Tongue" LOL

  • Posted By: tider1701 @ 02/08/2008 6:20:55 PM

    Comment: "Soulless throat-cutter"??? What would Daniel Pearl say about that comment you moron?? Can you summon any thought that has been considered for more than a nanosecond? Do your editors not recoil in horror when they read that assinine wording? Why don't you try this next time you sit at your desk to blow out on of these columns: USE YOUR BRAIN TO THINK BEYOND THE FIRST LAYER OF A TOPIC. How's about you write about how global-warming has ZERO evidence that it is man-made. Or about how GLOBAL COOLING IS A MUCH WORSE THREAT THAN THE ALTERNATIVE. Or how about the multitude of scandals that the Clintons would bring as to the White House which would require them to use an extra UHAUL or two. How about reporting about how the report entitled "THE CONNECTION" has actually done some research on whether or not Sadaam MOVED the weapons that Bill Clinton spoke about (along with Al Gore, if you know how to search on YouTube) during his tenure. Do you even get it that WMD's don't have an expiration date like MILK??

  • Posted By: snedro @ 02/08/2008 5:17:41 PM

    Comment: Romney was the biggest poser out there. Glad this article summed it up.

  • Posted By: snedro @ 02/08/2008 5:16:26 PM

    Comment: Romney was the biggest poser out there and I didn't have to read this article to believe it.

  • Posted By: kunino @ 02/08/2008 4:48:37 PM

    Comment: Anybody who watched Mrs Romney's face of resignation and distress as she stood loyally beside him during his "winner's speech" following his State-wide win Tuesday must hope that at least he has a family life for the couple to go back to.

    It's notable that immediate post-quit stories referred to Romney's consulting his sons before deciding. His wife's agonized face was saying quit, and quit now, Please!

    I hope things work out for her. She seems the unseen woman in that contest.

    • Posted By: PadillaPadilla @ 02/08/2008 20:39:04

      Comment: As apposed to Hillary Clinton's face of disgust and embarrasement of Bill Clinton's wild affair with Monica Lewinsky, she sings to the world "Stand by your Man". What a joke!!!!

  • Posted By: hydroponicrose @ 02/08/2008 4:43:09 PM

    Comment: This article is pathetic! And shows how sleezy the media is. Romney was the only candidate that could have lifted America. I just cant believe how stupid Americans can be these days. I thought pundits would try and smash him now even when he's out. Corruption FEARS Romney with a passion! and they are not scared to show it! Every news station has told lies about Mitt. Hopefully there will still be an America in 2012 for Romney to save... Maybe the world has finally reached the point of no return, this next president could bring about the end of the world, at least that's what the Ancient Mayan's believed...

  • Posted By: For1America @ 02/08/2008 3:57:15 PM

    Comment: Howard Fineman has NO IDEA!!! What a travesty of writing. Leave the extremism to the Globe, and other bizarre tabloids. Has Newsweek realistically lowered itself to this putrid flavor of journalistic scholarship? If that is the case, count me out as any form of an avid reader. "A square peg in a round hole"? "The quality of being genuine is hard to cover"? Mitt Romney was the only candidate available who truly was genuine. I wonder how much readership Fineman will cost Newsweek because of the audacity he exhibits to question Mitt Romney's genuineness. At least I am now aware that I will NEVER need to read another Fineman article as long as I have eyes to see. Pure fodder, but maybe its usefulness can be for lining the bottom of my bird's cage, or for picking up the dog's messes in the back yard, yet even there I've gotten my hands on something almost as bad.

  • Posted By: For1America @ 02/08/2008 3:56:00 PM

    Comment: Howard Fineman has NO IDEA!!! What a travesty of writing. Leave the extremism to the Globe, and other bizarre tabloids. Has Newsweek realistically lowered itself to this putrid flavor of journalistic scholarship? If that is the case, count me out as any form of an avid reader. "A square peg in a round hole"? "The quality of being genuine is hard to cover"? Mitt Romney was the only candidate available who truly was genuine. I wonder how much readership Fineman will cost Newsweek because of the audacity he exhibits to question Mitt Romney's genuineness. At least I am now aware that I will NEVER need to read another Fineman article as long as I have eyes to see. Pure fodder, but maybe its usefulness can be for lining the bottom of my bird's cage, or for picking up the dog's messes in the back yard, yet even there I've gotten my hands on something almost as bad.

  • Posted By: rowdy @ 02/08/2008 3:51:16 PM

    Comment: Very disappointed over Romney dropping out of the race. I guess we can all thank Huckabee for allowing McCain to move up. Huckabee will have to live with himself and take the consequences of the actions the next president makes whether a democrat or republican president end up in the White House. I just pray that Romney will take this next four years to show America that he is who he says he is. I'll look foward to seeing him take a more active role in Government in helping the economy take a better turn.

  • Posted By: Republican dog @ 02/08/2008 3:20:18 PM

    Comment: I think this article is loathesome and is a perfect example of how the media blind sided a great candidate for President, but then again, realizing the source - tells me everything. Mitt Romney is a genuine conservative, he ha a record to be proud, McCain is revered by those who are liberal and he shouldnt be a Republican, but a solid democrat, after all he almost switched sides - so talk about being a phoney - he's the real thing for a Pinocchio and the worst offender of campaigning and saying he is one thing when he something entirely different.

  • Posted By: john doyle @ 02/08/2008 3:17:24 PM

    Comment: May he and the others out there on both sides and in between. "REST IN PEACE" and let the real candidates
    get on their way to the White House.

  • Posted By: pcondon5 @ 02/08/2008 2:33:52 PM

    Comment: Isn't Hillary a ruthless throat cutter? Aren't all politicians throat cutters? Where are the American leaders. In case you don't understand what American leader means it means someone who works for America, who introduces bills and helps to pass bills that will enhance America. I only see ruthless, corrupt scum who are counting their money and getting what they can for themselves. America for Americans! The rest of them can go home.

  • Posted By: jackel @ 02/08/2008 2:24:56 PM

    Comment: It is sad that the mainstream media just doesn't get it. Mitt Romney ran his campaign with class and dignity things which you Mr. "Fineman" are foreign to. Romney was far from "phony" in fact the real phonies are those in the media who claim to be non-biased but clearly have an agenda, the John McCains and Mike Huckabees who will sell their soul to be elected and cry fowl when someone has the audacity to bring up their voting records, legislation and poor choices as so-called conservatives. The problem Mitt Romney had is that he was not a household name, and when he was honest about his change of heart instead of taking his word, the mainstream media jackels are all too quick to throw him under the bus. At least he was honest, which is more than I can say about any of the other politicians in this race and most of the mainstream media "reporters" who back them up. Where are the REAL journalists who ask all the candidates the tough questions instead of spinning mindless trivial jabs back and forth about issues no one cares about. What about the boarder? What about Mexameracanada? What about our economic sovereignty? What about Democrats who continue to push us to Socialism? Where are the hard hitting reports on these topics? Not here! I'll be looking forward to seeing Mitt in 2012 if we still have a country left.

  • Posted By: Quartz @ 02/08/2008 2:04:13 PM

    Comment: Thank you Mitt
    For the way you stood up for your country.It shows true character when a person can stand up for what they believe. While being the target of many arrows you held your head up. As for the only time on record that you have changed your mind it was the right direction. (choose life ) God bless you and your family for running and God bless this great nation that I love.

  • Posted By: Jack Mehoff @ 02/08/2008 1:43:00 PM

    Comment: Here's the problem.,Huckabee stayed in looking for a VP position.If he had left, Romney would have pushed McCain out.Why? Because the conservatives would have seen McCain leaning torward the Dems way of thinking.Ultimately it doesn't matter.If McCain is the candidate.The Dems win in November.Romney,and the republicans had a shot.

  • Posted By: green eyed monster @ 02/08/2008 12:29:50 PM

    Comment: I would rather vote for a man that eventually comes around to my way of thinking than vote for a man who consistently gives me the finger!!!!!

  • Posted By: clcardon @ 02/08/2008 12:26:47 PM

    Comment: Howard,

    Have you been asleep during the last 4 months? Your article was terrible, simply
    terrible. I you might have as well written an article on neuroanatomy, because
    you obivously understand as much of that as you do about Mitts campaign. Mitt put
    up a great fight. True he is an excellent business man and an ok politician, but
    that is exactly what america needs, Mitt is Mitt you said in the article he wasnt
    acting like hime self, Huh the guy on super tuestday eve goes to a church leaders
    funeral!!!! What else does a guy got to do to show that he is who he is, the fact
    that he is mormon, and refused to change being a mormon proves the point. Do you
    even know what a mormon is? try wikipedia its probably better then any other
    source you can get your short arms on. you protryaed mitt as failing miserable,
    the guy had 4million votes when he droped out compared to mcain 4.7 million, im
    no rocket scientist but the numbers seem to say, hmmm mitt had a lot support.
    mitt was true to who he is, he changed opinions on some issues, he's not perfect,
    but he stands for what he stands. He didnt trash talk he talked about facts and
    issues that his rivals had made mistakes on they can blame him alll they want but
    facts are stuborn things....oh wait you probably didnt watch the california
    debate., he won 11 states, mccain has won 13. learn your math the guy was on the
    right road, he wasnt winning the delegates he needed for purposes that are
    obviously above your level of thinking and reasoning. do the math, see beyond
    your own obvious jelousy an ignorance, and dont write things you know nothing about.

    • Posted By: Dare270 @ 02/08/2008 12:36:03

      Comment: Yes anything that doesn't agree with your opinion is just ignorant.

      • Posted By: msmith1221 @ 02/08/2008 14:00:56

        Comment: Well said clcardon. Exactly right.

        And to Dare270, the correct comment is, "anything that doesn't agree with THE TRUTH is just ignorant."

      • Posted By: msmith1221 @ 02/08/2008 13:59:56

        Comment: Right on clcardon. Very well said. And to Dare270.. the correct comment is, "anything that doesn't agree with THE TRUTH is just ignorant."

        • Posted By: Dare270 @ 02/08/2008 16:00:59

          Comment: Your opinion is obviously the truth then? Ignoramous

  • Posted By: green eyed monster @ 02/08/2008 12:26:23 PM

    Comment: Fineman, it is now time for you to exit graciously. It is time for you to extract your lips from the asses of Hucklephony and McPain. I would think you would be exhausted by now playing the "bend over" game on their behalf...If Mitt Romney never does another thing in his life he has "outed" the MSM so beautifully. I was naivee before this race. I will never trust another reporter or Media article I read. You are major players with your own agendas. It would not be a stretch with you to say you are the "***" of George Soros!!!! RIP Howard. In your jealous rage over a fine and decent man, you buried your own pathetic career. (tearing up Newsweek rag while walking away)

    • Posted By: Dare270 @ 02/08/2008 12:38:13

      Comment: Ha. If anything this gives him credibility as a journalist and a more promising career.

      • Posted By: msmith1221 @ 02/08/2008 14:04:09

        Comment: @ Dare270 - I guess it depends on how you define a journalist. If your definition includes, "truth bending, agenda driven, slanted drivel, then yes, he is very credible as a journalist.

  • Posted By: clcardon @ 02/08/2008 12:26:12 PM

    Comment: Howard,

    Have you been asleep during the last 4 months? Your article was terrible, simply
    terrible. I you might have as well written an article on neuroanatomy, because
    you obivously understand as much of that as you do about Mitts campaign. Mitt put
    up a great fight. True he is an excellent business man and an ok politician, but
    that is exactly what america needs, Mitt is Mitt you said in the article he wasnt
    acting like hime self, Huh the guy on super tuestday eve goes to a church leaders
    funeral!!!! What else does a guy got to do to show that he is who he is, the fact
    that he is mormon, and refused to change being a mormon proves the point. Do you
    even know what a mormon is? try wikipedia its probably better then any other
    source you can get your short arms on. you protryaed mitt as failing miserable,
    the guy had 4million votes when he droped out compared to mcain 4.7 million, im
    no rocket scientist but the numbers seem to say, hmmm mitt had a lot support.
    mitt was true to who he is, he changed opinions on some issues, he's not perfect,
    but he stands for what he stands. He didnt trash talk he talked about facts and
    issues that his rivals had made mistakes on they can blame him alll they want but
    facts are stuborn things....oh wait you probably didnt watch the california
    debate., he won 11 states, mccain has won 13. learn your math the guy was on the
    right road, he wasnt winning the delegates he needed for purposes that are
    obviously above your level of thinking and reasoning. do the math, see beyond
    your own obvious jelousy an ignorance, and dont write things you know nothing about.

  • Posted By: markdennen @ 02/08/2008 12:22:25 PM

    Comment: Romney wanted it both ways. He would give dozens of speeches to southern audiences saying "Jesus is my personal savior." Then he would give speeches nationwide saying "my religion is a private matter that should not be part of the political debate." Huckabee never kept religion private. McCain never talked about his religion. Romney tried to have it both ways.

  • Posted By: Mighty Mouse @ 02/08/2008 12:13:34 PM

    Comment: After listening to hundreds, possibly more than two thousand tourists visiting Utah, it is my obsersvation that most people dislike, disapprove, or even hate Mormons. More than one-third express reservations concerning their religion. Many do not believe they are a Christian faith; in addition, their opinions vary from unfavorable to distain. From the beginnings of the history of this religion, the followers have endured many hardships. Some were brought upon themselves and by themselves. Most hardships, however, are the results of religious intolerance from people of all faiths. It is their destiny to put up with those of us that see them as outcasts. No Mormon will ever be elected President of The United States; it is best for them to save whatever money they possess and follow the rest of us. We allow them to vote and to participate in our great society, but they should never assume that we will allow them to be a part of the body politic.

    • Posted By: CP9800 @ 02/09/2008 03:19:26

      Comment: Hey Mouse, never a part of the body politic? Then how do explain Mitt's father, Gov. George Romney. Or Senate majority leader Harry Reid. Or Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. Strange indeed!

    • Posted By: Blondeej @ 02/08/2008 13:08:43

      Comment: Wow Mighty Mouse, you are an ignorant scumbag. So is everyone who isn't white, your definition of "Christian" and living up to what you deem is right lucky to be able to vote and be a part of this society?

    • Posted By: conservativehero14 @ 02/08/2008 13:01:25

      Comment: Wow it really seems that you know a lot about religion, but i think you are forgetting something. Part of being a true Christian is accepting people for who they are but i guess you never learned that from where you are from. MItt Romney would have been a great president because he knows more than you will obviously ever know about families and the importance of them. Being a mormen only enhances the fact that he knows how to put up with adversity and with other peoples ridiculous comments like your own. Instead of looking at religion look at the man you ignorant fool.

  • Posted By: midnirdr @ 02/08/2008 12:10:05 PM

    Comment: Thank you to JeremiahGrant. He is exactly right, we are lucky to have Mitt Romney and I hope we will see him again.

    • Posted By: Dare270 @ 02/08/2008 12:39:34

      Comment: You're in the minority.

      • Posted By: msmith1221 @ 02/08/2008 14:07:27

        Comment: 4 million votes to 4.7 million. Yes, a minority, but not by a large margin. And yet, the truth is the truth. If 4.7 million people decide that a spoon is actually a fork the truth would still remain.

  • Posted By: wyocby @ 02/08/2008 11:23:09 AM

    Comment: I just watched the interview with Fineman and Huck...the question about leaving to insure success in Iraq wasn't because he didn't know he could handle it....it was because he felt that staying in longer would weaken the Republican candidate (McCain) and lead to Clinton or Obama winning the general election! Fineman and Huckabee--are you both really that stupid? I guess so.

  • Posted By: Dare270 @ 02/08/2008 10:26:03 AM

    Comment: Thank god mitt is gone.

  • Posted By: Mighty Mouse @ 02/08/2008 10:18:46 AM

    Comment: Howard Fineman is brilliant. He is Phi Betta Kappa, clearly the best journalist in America and the most respected person at Newsweek Magazine. He should become an executive and possibly run for president. Never has there been such an outstanding journalist. In the history of the world, he is clearly the most brilliant, most articulate, most educated and most handsome of all men in the world.

    • Posted By: fatacid @ 02/08/2008 13:42:56

      Comment: So cute Mighty Mouse has a crush XOXO. The fun part is that he spins things his way and less intelligent people eat it up like Kibble. Finemann is witty like a bumpersticker; his writting is littered with personal agendas with little access to the otherside. ps. the reference to the little boys club...really you guys going to a keggar later? Please don't reproduce.

    • Posted By: fatacid @ 02/08/2008 13:36:00

      Comment: Thats cute Mighty Mouse has a crush. XOXOX. The fun thing is how he spins things his way and less intelligent people eat it up like Kibble. Mighty Mouse, Finemann is about as witty as a bumper sticker. He writting is littered with personal agendas with little access to the other side.

  • Posted By: Abram4 @ 02/08/2008 9:45:28 AM

    Comment: Now his sons are free to serve in Iraq.

  • Posted By: Abram4 @ 02/08/2008 9:42:54 AM

    Comment: Now his sons are free to serve in Iraq.

  • Posted By: Bill Abendroth @ 02/08/2008 8:00:07 AM

    Comment: Mr. Fineman--
    Re: Your comment that you cannot think of a Presidental campaign that so lost its way so expensively than Gov. Romney's. Why would you say that the wheels flew off of Romney's campaign in a more spectacular fashion than Amerika's (sic) Mayor Guiliani? Granted that Governor Romney's implosion was a pricey bubble, but given the size of Rudy's early lead, and how fast he effortlessly squandered that lead---I think Guiliani's campaign was a bigger disaster....But I can see where reasonable minds may differ.

  • Posted By: PadillaPadilla @ 02/08/2008 7:58:07 AM

    Comment: We can all say goodbye to America as we once knew it. As a "Christian" I am disgusted in the representation we have running. Now it's about voting for the lesser of the evils and which one will protect our economy, Safety, and dignity. What would our founding father's think?

    • Posted By: freezyfreakies @ 02/08/2008 08:51:10

      Comment: Our founding fathers were violent men who mistreated (beat, raped,killed) other human beings from the American Indians to the black slaves they brought over here for their abuse. So, let's all get rid of the idea that our founding fathers were gods. They were people who were fleeing the repressive British government, but they were not saints by any means. True Christians do not behave the way our forefathers did. When are Christians going to stop whining about candidates who don't fulfill every one of their "religious" view points. Dubya calls himself a Christian and so did Adolf Hitler. Winston Churchill was a very morally bankrupt man. I want someone who is a good leader regardless of their faith. If it were up to christians, Pat Robertson should lead the country. What a disaster that would be. I don't want anyone leading me to be any type of fanatic.

  • Posted By: rthrash3 @ 02/08/2008 7:48:59 AM

    Comment: Mr Fineman, once again you prove that agenda op-eds are more important to Newsweek than true journalism. How about sticking to your ingratiating yourself further to the liberal wing of congress rather than further kicking the conservatives--esp one who has bowed out so gracefully.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 02/08/2008 5:16:56 AM

    Comment: MITTS MISSION IS OVER. HE was the REINCARNATION OF BUSH but with NO comPasiion. HE WOULD HAVE LEFT MILLIONS WITHOUT HEALTH CARE and his immigration Plan scared half the AMERICAN PoPulation. I HAD A TOUGH TIME FIGURING OUT WHO WAS THE BIGGEST CLOWN ROMNEY OR RUDY. HAND DOWN RUDY. HOWEVER ROMNEY COMES IN A CLOSE SECOND. THIS GUY FLIP FLOPPED ON EVERY MAJOR ISSUE. HE IS A NUT. HE NEVER LIVED IN THE REAL WORLD. HE has no idea what many AMERICANS GO THROUGH. HIS AGENDA WAS TO FEED THE BUSH BACKER's GREED.


    I noticed you criticized Benson for supporting the JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY. BUT you never criticized him. Benson doctrine is what the MAJORITY of Mormons live by. I would like to see you go to your church and criticize Benson. As mentioned I back my statements up with facts.
    There are many reasons Mormons will not come forth even though they know of the corruption in the Mormon church. One is due to their belief in Mormon scripture which they associate with the Mormon church. The leadership has usurped power and authority over this scripture. Thus, the members of the Mormon church think that God expects them to support their misguided leaders. This is much the - rationalization that many Americans make about our government. They all know of the corruption, but rationalize that it is unpatriotic to talk against the government or ungrateful to complain when they enjoy superficial prosperity."

    THE LINK BETWEEN BUSH FAMILY AND ROMNEY IS HENRY TAFT BENSON. CO FOUNDER OF THE RUSSEL TRUST aka. SKULLS N BONES SOCIETY.

  • Posted By: pugsley72 @ 02/08/2008 4:56:45 AM

    Comment: RCurtiss. I think you missread Mr Fineman. He actually praised Romney when saying that by remaining true to his faith (Mormonism) was the one classy act by Romney during his campaign. Implicitly, this means that in his mind, there is nothing particularly 'wrong' with his Mormonism. The fact that it was a political liability is sort of a different issue.

  • Posted By: pugsley72 @ 02/08/2008 4:51:47 AM

    Comment: Rcurtiss. I think you missread the author. He actually stated that remaining true to his faith was the one classy thing he did during his campaign.

  • Posted By: rcurtiss @ 02/08/2008 4:11:18 AM

    Comment: This is a disgraceful article from a writer with a warped mind and a personal agenda.

    The writer himself is an example of why Romney didn't win--because of misperceptions about Romney and his religion.

    Yes, Romney and his religion are just too good to be true--but guess what, they are!

  • Posted By: Thomas A. O'Brien @ 02/08/2008 3:46:52 AM

    Comment: Mr. Fineman,

    Please???you???re joking right? McCain is the sure bet and his last serious opponent is Huckabee? Both of them have been coasting on fumes for months and were equally broke...neither of them came into this quarter with positive ink on the ledgers and they are still limping along! Neither one of these candidates is a conservative and both are just as guilty of what you are suggesting of Romney in attempting a galvanized ???conservative??? sell job on the GOP base.

    Are you seriously attempting to tell any Republican constitutional fiscal conservative voter that these two are the only viable choices remaining? Listen up ??? it shouldn???t be too hard to understand that the original ???magnificent??? eleven got whittled down to three because they couldn???t generate funding! No one obviously had enough faith in their candidacy to occasionally toss them a bone or two. They all ended up starving for funds and crashed and burned because of their lack of solid grassroots support ??? you name it - from Giuliani to Duncan Hunter ??? all left with red ink limping back home in total defeat.

    Ron Paul has never had a funding problem. He has been flush the entire time. Ron Paul is in for the long haul and you better get use to seeing that handsome devil may care face ??? cause he???s not going away. You can bet on it!

    Ron Paul is the only conservative in the GOP race! He generated more grassroots funding than all other 2008 GOP candidates past and present. He has more support from active and retired military than all candidates in both parties combined. His conservative congressional record can not be challenged. He has the most extensive federal financial management expertise and is garnering more GOP base endorsements daily. His platform is completely constitutional in the traditions of Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan. He is the logical choice for any GOP conservative for 2008.

    Please save your baloney for someone that will buy it.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 02/08/2008 3:45:49 AM

    Comment: MITT"S MISSION IS OVER I REST MY CASE>
    THE CASE OF THE CLOWN HAS BEEN SOLVED>
    BRONZE MEDAL
    ALREADY LOST ENOUGH MONEY
    QUITTER.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 02/08/2008 3:45:31 AM

    Comment: MITTS MISSION IS OVER. HE was the REINCARNATION OF BUSH but with NO comPasiion. HE WOULD HAVE LEFT MILLIONS WITHOUT HEALTH CARE and his immigration Plan scared half the AMERICAN PoPulation. I HAD A TOUGH TIME FIGURING OUT WHO WAS THE BIGGEST CLOWN ROMNEY OR RUDY. HAND DOWN RUDY. HOWEVER ROMNEY COMES IN A CLOSE SECOND. THIS GUY FLIP FLOPPED ON EVERY MAJOR ISSUE. HE IS A NUT. HE NEVER LIVED IN THE REAL WORLD. HE has no idea what many AMERICANS GO THROUGH. HIS AGENDA WAS TO FEED THE BUSH BACKER's GREED.


    I noticed you criticized Benson for supporting the JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY. BUT you never criticized him. Benson doctrine is what the MAJORITY of Mormons live by. I would like to see you go to your church and criticize Benson. As mentioned I back my statements up with facts.
    There are many reasons Mormons will not come forth even though they know of the corruption in the Mormon church. One is due to their belief in Mormon scripture which they associate with the Mormon church. The leadership has usurped power and authority over this scripture. Thus, the members of the Mormon church think that God expects them to support their misguided leaders. This is much the - rationalization that many Americans make about our government. They all know of the corruption, but rationalize that it is unpatriotic to talk against the government or ungrateful to complain when they enjoy superficial prosperity."

    THE LINK BETWEEN BUSH FAMILY AND ROMNEY IS HENRY TAFT BENSON. CO FOUNDER OF THE RUSSEL TRUST aka. SKULLS N BONES SOCIETY.

  • Posted By: macinaz @ 02/08/2008 2:43:41 AM

    Comment: Romney lost my vote during the debate when McCain hammered him on supporting "timetables". As a business person he should be perfectly comfortable with terminology such as timetables, schedules, milestones, objectives or any word or phase that means we need to get specific things done in some period of time. Instead he sat their with a "deer in the headlights" look making weak denials. Romney has no convictions. He has no political soul. No one I know cares about his religious beliefs.

    • Posted By: aaronminks @ 02/08/2008 03:26:52

      Comment: it was the timetable issue that got you. I wouldn't admit to that if I were you. Almost all media across the board said that his comment taken in full made it quite clear that he didn't mean what McCain said he did and McCain new it. Just go read the original quote. It is even more stupid because the only republican who supports leaving Iraq is Ron Paul. As a businessman I use the word timetable all the time. It means having objectives specified in order to achieve a goal in a timely fashion. They better have some timetables in Iraq. Anyway, if you want to look smart with your friends I would quite saying that was your basis for making the switch because it is fairly well known that "timetables" was a well orchestrated McCain trick.

  • Posted By: carmstrong909 @ 02/08/2008 2:43:29 AM

    Comment: So Fineman is happy now that Gov. Romney is gone right? Partying? Drinking liquor, destroying a few brain cells. So be careful of what you want, you'll get it. But this isnot what I want, Lots of people are mourning, Gov. Romney has more than 4 Million votes, has won 11 or so states, here in California we voted for him because of the economy. As a Real Estate Agent I had seen more than 3700 foreclosures and growing each day. Gov. Romney is the only one who can clean up Washington and turn the US Deficit to Profit just like what he did in the Winter Olympics. I cried for America. tonight. I love Gov. Romney's family and I am grateful for those who supported him and his family. I am grateful for my courageous candidate Gov. Romney, who bravely showed the world his faith and what he stands for. His family is not phony, he is the most conservative out of all the Republican Candidates running. Best Wishes to my future president someday. The choice of majority, long live Gov. Romney!!

  • Posted By: aaronminks @ 02/08/2008 2:26:15 AM

    Comment: Ah, yet another pointy headed intellectual bobbing his head in front of a man whose shoelace he is not worthy to tie. Man this story is boring. Of course Romney said and did things that seemed phony. Don't they all? I mean come on, McCain referring to himself as a Reagan foot soldier - give me a freaking break.
    Here is the thing, Romney came so close in Florida and if he had pulled out a win there (he might have if it weren't for McCain's weekend scheme to misrepresent something Romney had said) Super Tuesday would have been a different affair. Heck, the back door politics McCain pulled in West Virginia by effectively manipulating the will of the people and bestowing a win on Huckabee may have cost Romney tons of votes across the country. I agree that he should have stuck on the economics but this thing was close, not in delegates but in actual votes. Personally, I don't care if a politician changes their position. If I did mind I wouldn't be able to vote for anyone other than Ron Paul. Every average person I know changes their mind and on important issues. So what. If you take ownership and say, "I've changed" then fine.

  • Posted By: carmstrong909 @ 02/08/2008 2:22:38 AM

    Comment: Watch this video: Mormon Myths and Reality.
    www.youtube.com/user/carmstrong909

  • Posted By: carmstrong909 @ 02/08/2008 2:08:32 AM

    Comment: Media is always bias with Gov. Romney. He paid millions of dollars to the media and I have not seen any of it except on youtube. Meida is always liberal and no conservative. I now know their color, I will stop my subscription of Newsweek. I just remember how the media portray OJ Simpson so innocent esp. Newsweek., now publishing this disconcerting attack to Gov. Romney saying personally he is not a good candidate because of Mormonism and attending the Church President's funeral. What bigots will say, pen is mightier than a sword and Fineman just proven his point of being an ANTI MORMON and persuade people about this ignorance.

  • Posted By: Kami @ 02/08/2008 1:57:50 AM

    Comment: In a country that treats politics like a football game, who really knows Mitt Rommney? The candidates say whatever they want. The media spins it all according to their politics. Fair election, not in America!

  • Posted By: Shania @ 02/08/2008 1:57:19 AM

    Comment: Bang On Howard! I especially appreciated the comparison with Dubya. So true. Oh when will Americans deepen in their discernment abilities? I believe the problem really is spiritual; we haven't gone deep ehough searching for truthfulness in our own lives so as to recognize it, or the lack thereof, in the lives of political suitors. Where was the vetting on this candidate? Where was reasearch done and communicated on Bain Capital? Where was a similar expose done on Mormon eschatology, involving as it does, messianic plans for america? This was like a scarey date with an Amway salesman who gets on TV and says that you are marrying him before you've even had a first dance. David Letterman had him pegged before anyone! This was a scarey man, Howard - and America could have really blown it here. We should thank our lucky stars that McCain was there, just being his good self. When will someone give him a nice article for a change? Howard, its up to you. Mac is Back!

    • Posted By: aaronminks @ 02/08/2008 03:18:28

      Comment: That is a wonderful idea. You really are smart. Let's investigate the religion of every single political candidate in great depth. Let's also investigate their sleeping habits. Yes, that's it. Wow, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin couldn't have come up with a better plan...oh wait a second....they did come up with a better plan. What was that plan again? It starts with a "C" I think. Oh right, the constitution. Who cares if there are huge similarities in symbolism with masonic stuff. What does the LDS church do that is so bad. Is it helping hurricane Katrina victims? is it running the most effective welfare system? Is it offering free education to underprivileged people? Is it promoting family values? What? What is the big deal?

      • Posted By: kumjani @ 02/08/2008 12:33:43

        Comment: Yes, what is the big deal? All these Mormon haters are crazy fanatics. They have no idea what the church is all about yet act like they have a PHd in it. There logic is quite silly at times but you know, the Scribes and Pharisees who were PHd's in religion back in the day got it wrong too. So I suppose history just keeps repeating itself. I wonder what Jesus thinks about all these so called christians who like to bash and tear apart poeple of the LDS church who devoutly beleive in Christ as there Savior? Just a thought.

  • Posted By: Bits @ 02/08/2008 1:21:41 AM

    Comment: If only Mr. FIneman would write as something he is not. This kind of article is what we have come to expect from a media who has decided campaigning is more important than reporting.

  • Posted By: bpjam @ 02/08/2008 1:15:03 AM

    Comment: Howard would never say this about a democrat. This is ad hominum and indecent. I'm sure he doesn't think Harry Reid campaigned as somebody he is not. I'm sure he isn't saying that about Hillary (who is a bureaucrat and not some motherly feel-your-pain type).

    Can we just officially call Newsweek a 'progressive' magazine so that the writers can accept contributions from George Soros?

  • Posted By: cesalima @ 02/08/2008 1:13:45 AM

    Comment: Are you kidding me? You clearly don't know your head from a hole in the wall! Mitt Romney did not change to fit what conservatives were looking for. Your rhetoric leaves no room for growth or improvement. I prefer a person who, once gaining further knowledge, is adult enough to admit when they are wrong and make the necessary changes. That's what Mitt Romney did. Sheesh, you can't even get your facts straight about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is precisely what is wrong with Newsweek and other like news sources. Your bigoted opinion drives your articles and you don't bother to even check to see if what you've written is accurate.

  • Posted By: cesalima @ 02/08/2008 1:10:49 AM

    Comment: You are clearly out of your mind! Romney was not fraudulent in the slightest. Your liberal rhetoric leaves no room for growth and improvement in one's life. Are politicians only allowed to be stagnant? They aren't allowed to grow and change their minds' according to new knowledge they have gained. Come on, don't be an idiot!

  • Posted By: luckychucky @ 02/08/2008 1:01:03 AM

    Comment: Howard is right on the money with this article. Romney was the most one of the most fraudulent presidential candidates I have ever seen. Romney presented himself as the textbook religious conservative, when in reality he had only become one when he decided to run for president. Romney told voters what he thought the wanted to hear rather than what needed to be heard. Romney promised the laid off workers that their jobs would come back under a Romney presidency. But in reality Romney campaigned for the continuation of free trade with foriegn countries. Free trade is largely to blame for so many lost jobs to begin with. So either Romney was lying about getting Michigan workers their jobs back or he poseses magical Mormon powers that ordinary Christian presidents do not. Evidently these magical powers do not extend to winning primaries.

    • Posted By: maria_dee @ 02/08/2008 08:23:37

      Comment: Evidently his magic extends to erasing the deficit, according to a poster up the line:

      "As a Real Estate Agent I had seen more than 3700 foreclosures and growing each day. Gov. Romney is the only one who can clean up Washington and turn the US Deficit to Profit just like what he did in the Winter Olympics."

  • Posted By: Wiley Hyena @ 02/08/2008 12:46:39 AM

    Comment: Count Dracula is almost impossible to kill, but he can be locked back into his coffin. Last night, Americans rejected yet another Republican installment of the business as usual Wall Street vampire, who was set again to feast upon the drive, energy, and optimism of the American people. This time the specter emerged in the form of Mitt Romney, who although magnificently coifed with a splash of gray, well rehearsed on all the key Republican buzzwords, and convincingly tailored in costumes befitting the President, sank hissing back down into his regaled coffin as Mike Huckabee pushed the Cross of Jesus into his face and John McCain beat back the dark lord's howling minions who were rushing in with microphones and fountain pens to save their master.

  • Posted By: Wiley Hyena @ 02/08/2008 12:46:11 AM

    Comment: Count Dracula is almost impossible to kill, but he can be locked back into his coffin. Last night, Americans rejected yet another Republican installment of the business as usual Wall Street vampire, who was set again to feast upon the drive, energy, and optimism of the American people. This time the specter emerged in the form of Mitt Romney, who although magnificently coifed with a splash of gray, well rehearsed on all the key Republican buzzwords, and convincingly tailored in costumes befitting the President, sank hissing back down into his regaled coffin as Mike Huckabee pushed the Cross of Jesus into his face and John McCain beat back the dark lord's howling minions who were rushing in with microphones and fountain pens to save their master.

    • Posted By: maria_dee @ 02/08/2008 08:27:59

      Comment: I disagree with aaron. I liked your post and thought it was pretty creatively executed.

      I think aaron's taking it too literally. (although I did happen to see a smidge of something deep red on the corner of Mitt's mouth during one of the debates)

    • Posted By: aaronminks @ 02/08/2008 03:08:45

      Comment: Let me guess....you think of yourself as a true Christian. Surprise! Surprise! Yet another mainstream Christian that can't seem to act like one.

      The only thing Draconian about your comment was your writing style. What, were you reading a fantasy book when you wrote that garbage? Let's break it down.

      To say that Americans rejected Romney is true in a sense. Those that voted for the other candidates did reject Romney. However, those that did vote for him didn't reject him. The number of votes he received (not delegates but actual Americans voting for him) was almost double that of Huckabee and not too far behind McCain so it is a bit of a stretch to say he was rejected. Rather, that the majority of the Americans who voted preferred McCain. See, it isn't hard to just tell it like it is and not make crap up. Moving on...

      Romney, though flawed, is difficult to call "business as usual". He hasn't spent his life in politics. If you've been reading much you will find that all of the other candidates agreed on one thing quite clearly - they hated Romney. Now why would they hate a business as usual guy? Simple, because he hadn't played the game by their rules and they didn't like it - duh! There is even documentation of both Huckabee and McCain directly stating that they didn't care who won as long as it wasn't Romney. Well, you can't get more business than usual than McCain so why wouldn't he be cool with Romney? Answer, Romney was not an average candidate.

      This is beside the point but I am not sure it is correct to refer to a Vampire as a Specter but I may be wrong.

      I'm not sure I heard any hissing on Romney's part - he sounded rather gracious. In fact, they all sound gracious when they step out of a race. But why is it that you think he might be offended by the cross? I mean for a Vampire it is a pychological thing that only works on vampires who were former Christians. The cross bothers them because they have strayed so far from their former Christian path. I mean, how much affect do you think a cross might have on a Jewish vampire? Not any. But Romney is a Mormon. Now, Mormon's do believe in Jesus but they don't use the cross (If Jesus had died in an electric chair would you wear one on a necklace?) so I don't think it would bother him too much. What would irk a Mormon vampire....maybe a nice Jesus teaching the children or something.

      Is Romney Dracula or the Dark Lord? I thought Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter was the Dark Lord. Could you please clarify.

      Let me say that I am completely discombobulated by what you had to say. I really hope there aren't more out there like you. I just had to respond to your post because it was so....well....ridiculous. I actually LOL. Relax for Pete's sake. We're only talking about picking the next leader of the free world, not destroying the Darl Lord of Vampires.

  • Posted By: devfab4 @ 02/08/2008 12:45:09 AM

    Comment: Let's all be very thankful that he did drop out because Canada or Mexico was looking pretty good.

  • Posted By: devfab4 @ 02/08/2008 12:43:01 AM

    Comment: If only people knew what mormons truely believed they woudl see he is a fake and phony just like the John Smith. The gardnen of eden located in MO come on let's use our brains. The whole religion is a scam and that mormons who voted truely had no choice they are directed who to vote for while they are not forced the mormon religion controls all aspects of their members lives and monies, which is where I am sure a lot of his campaign monies came from.

    • Posted By: aaronminks @ 02/08/2008 02:35:25

      Comment: I'm trying to figure how by the application of my brain I am supposed to deduce where the Garden of Eden was. I don't get that.
      Here's another thing I don't get, why the man's religion is even a topic of discussion. Boring.

    • Posted By: wyoc