Burying Mitt

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.