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Huckabee, "I'm Broke", Unpaid Staff Walk Away
2008-01-22 15:48:00
Washington ProwlerHuckabee BrokeBy The ProwlerPublished 1/22/2008 12:08:32 AM Less than a month after a huge upset victory, and promises that fundraising would be ramped up, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is asking his senior staff to keep working for him without pay, while lower level campaign staff are seeing their salaries cut dramatically or eliminated altogether. "The goal is to get a leaner, meaner campaign structure moving into Super Tuesday," says a senior campaign adviser.But many of those being asked to take the cut are refusing, and walking away, leaving the campaign with holes to fill. "The money simply hasn't come in at the rate that we expected," says the aide. "Florida is a $7 million commitment that we can't meet, and if we did, that leaves us exposed for Super Tuesday, where we have a lot of states and a lot media buys. We had to make tough decisions." Technorati Tags: Huckabee,GOP 2008
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Mitt Romney: "Conservative Change"
2008-01-22 15:22:00
  The ad features Governor Romney addressing the need for conservative change in Washington, especially when our economy is slowing.  With the experience of having worked in business and the vision for strengthening our economy, Governor Romney is ready to take action today.  He has proposed a conservative strategy to cut individual taxes, reduce the tax burden on businesses, make America more globally competitive and help guide homeowners through this housing crisis.  With our economy facing challenge, we need a leader with Governor Romney's experience and plan to strengthen America. The ad will begin airing today in Florida.  The script and ad facts follow:  Script For "Conservative Change " (TV :30): GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "Today our economy is slowing.  Many feel anxious about the future. "I know how America works because I've spent my life in the real economy. "I ran a business, turned around the Olympics, and I led a state. "My plan w...
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National Review Online (NRO) Endorses Mitt Romney
2008-01-22 15:00:00
Romney for PresidentBy the Editors December 11, 2007 Many conservatives are finding it difficult to pick a presidential candidate. Each of the men running for the Republican nomination has strengths, and none has everything — all the traits, all the positions — we are looking for. Equally conservative analysts can reach, and have reached, different judgments in this matter. There are fine conservatives supporting each of these Republicans. Our guiding principle has always been to select the most conservative viable candidate. In our judgment, that candidate is Mitt Romney , the former governor of Massachusetts. Unlike some other candidates in the race, Romney is a full-spectrum conservative: a supporter of free-market economics and limited government, moral causes such as the right to life and the preservation of marriage, and a foreign policy based on the national interest. While he has not talked much about the importance of resisting ethnic balkanization — none of the majo...
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The "Truth" About Mitt Romney's "Flip-Flops"
2008-01-22 04:43:00
This is very important from over at MyManMitt Post SC/NV Evangelical vs non-Evangelical Scorecard (with NV Mormon vote analysis) Posted: 21 Jan 2008 02:17 AM CST Based on Exit polling from SC, NV, MI, NH, and IA (as well as real vote tallies from the five states--apologies to WY!): Total voters thusfar: 1,731,000 Total "Evangelical/""Born Again" voters: 734,200 Total non-Evangelical voters: 996,800 Evangelical Numbers Percent of total votes cast that were from Evangelicals: 42% Evangelical Voters by candidate: Huckabee -- 36% Romney -- 25%McCain -- 24% Thompson -- 10% Paul -- 4% Giuliani -- 1% Before SC, Romney was tied with Huckabee at 31% each with the Evangelical voters. Huckabee has an undisputed "base" among Evangelicals, but both Romney and McCain have proven that they can get a significant portion of the "Evangelical vote." Non-Evangelical NumbersPercent of total votes cast that were from non-Evangelicals: 58% Non-Evangelical Voters by candidate:Romney -- 36%McCain -- 35%Pau...
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Mitt and Fred UNITE???
2008-01-22 01:04:00
Check out the possibilities here... Technorati Tags: Mitt Romney,Fred Thompson,GOP 2008

Rush Limbaugh: "I can see possibly not supporting the Republican nominee th
2008-01-22 00:54:00
In speaking at how McCain and Huckabee are trying to redefine Republican and Conservatism, Rush Limbaugh had this to say: "I can see possibly not supporting the Republican nominee this election, and I never thought that I would say that in my life." Rush continues to plea with Republicans and Conservatives to wake up and pay attention to what is happening to the Republican party by specifically those candidates. Rush has expressed that as far as Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson goes, each has or had their liberal "moments" but none are trying to "redefine" the GOP or have said that the principles of Reagan Conservatism is dead. Former President Reagan did all he could to unite fiscal, social, and political conservatives in positive ways. Today on Sean Hannity, Tom Delay exposed how dangerous and what a grenade John McCain  would be to the Republican party. Likewise Huckabee is trying to advance that Reaganism is out-dated and dead. Show Highlight: McCain and Hu...
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"Changes" by Hugh Atkin
2008-01-21 23:36:00
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Chuck and Huck Say McCain is Too Old
2008-01-21 22:51:00
It's not that we aren't all thinking this but to actually come out and say it?!?! Especially with his Volcanic Temper - this doesn't mellow with age, especially if there is a chance Alzheimer's sets in. What is absolutely amazing is how these shots keep putting Chuck 's wife in the background? Further, what on earth is Chuck doing, running for Vice Pres.? You have to wonder is Huckabee could even run this campaign without Chuck. This is why I call this "circus politics". Technorati Tags: McCain,Huckabee,GOP 2008,Campaign

Rudy Unloads on John McCain - Definitely NOT a Fiscal Conservative
2008-01-21 22:15:00
From Hugh Hewitt: MCCAIN HAS VOTED FOR HIGHER TAXES MORE THAN 50 TIMES Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA): “We Would Have Had A Much Bigger Tax Cut If It Was Not For John McCain.” (Kathryn Jean Lopez, “A Conservative Case Against McCain,” National Review, article.nationalreview.com, 1/14/08, Accessed 1/18/08) In His Twenty-Year Senate Career, John McCain Has Voted At Least Fifty-Two Times For Higher Taxes On The American People – That’s More Than Twice A Year.* McCain Was One Of Only Two Republican Senators To Vote Against President Bush’s 2001 Tax Cuts And One Of Only Three Republican Senators To Vote Against President Bush’s 2003 Tax Cuts.  (H.R. 1836, Senate Vote #170, Conference Report Agreed To: 58-33: R 46-2, D 12-31, 5/26/01, McCain Voted Nay; Lori Nitschke and Wendy Boudreau, “Provisions Of The Tax Law,” CQ Weekly, 6/9/01; H.R. 2, Senate Vote #179, Passed 51-49: R 48-3, D 3-45, I 0-1, 5/15/03, McCain Voted Nay; H.R. 2, Senate Vote #196, Conference Repor...
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Mitt Romney's New Ad: "Mi Padre"
2008-01-21 22:01:00
That is Mitt 's son, Craig, speaking. Both Mitt and Craig speak Spanish. Nice. Technorati Tags: Mitt Romney,GOP 2008,Florida,Ads

Morning Joe Finally Admits Media Bias Against Romney
2008-01-21 21:46:00
From Race42008. You just have to see this to believe it! From Jason Bonham: What’s really funny is the ladies logic. Of course she thinks it’s not unfair, or else she wouldn’t do it. The point isn’t weather the MSM’s bias to John McCain isn’t done in good faith (which I actually think it is) or bad faith, they’re not being nefarious about this, but the point is whether the media should be in a position to allow them selves to be swayed in either direction by a campaign’s spin. McCain has done a great job in extending a hand out to the media, and they like any human being appreciate that- and it was smart of him to do so. But we also should realize that the media is human, and are just as unable to think rationally as anyone else. When a candidate gives them extra access, they are naturally going to give him better coverage over the ones that don’t. It makes sense, and I understand it, but the non-punditry media should aim for higher standards, not rationalize po...
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Anti-Mormon Bias Finds Cover Under "Flip-Flopper" Label
2008-01-21 04:55:00
So the stats are in - the Mormon Factor is Big. Fresh from Florida For Romney. Vanderbilt poll explains why Romney's flip-flopper label sticks; Political scientist says anti-Mormon bias finds cover. “There is no question that Romney has changed his positions on some issues, but so have some of the other candidates,” Geer said. “Why does the label stick to Romney but not his opponents? At least some of the answer lies in Romney’s Mormon beliefs.” --John Greer "We find that of those who accuse Romney of flip-flopping, many admit it is Romney’s Mormonism and not his flip-flopping that is the real issue,”............“Our survey shows that 26 percent of those who accuse Romney of flip-flopping also indicate that Mormonism, not flip-flopping, is their problem with Romney.” --Brett Benson "Benson noted that the pattern is especially strong for conservative Evangelicals. According to the poll, 57 percent of them have a bias against Mormons." "The study’s finding...
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Mitt Gets A Prank Call - From His Kid, Or is it Arnie?
2008-01-21 02:36:00
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Mitt Romney On Jay Leno Friday Night
2008-01-21 02:22:00
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Pre-Florida GOP Election Scorecard
2008-01-21 01:37:00
From MyManMitt: Pre-Florida GOP Election Scorecard posted by Jeff Fuller | 1:01 AM | permalink Election Scorecard:Delegate Count (via CNN): Romney 72 McCain 38 Huckabee 29 Thompson 8 Paul 6 Giuliani 2 Hunter 1 Winner: Mitt Romney (he has more delegates than the other three remaining "viable" candidates--Huckabee, McCain, and Rudy--COMBINED) Total Cumulative Vote Tally (after 95% of SC vote)--1,679,675 votes cast thusfar in GOP contests (excluding Hunter and Keyes): Romney - 537,070 -- 32%McCain - 513,131 -- 30%Huckabee - 339,801 -- 20%Thompson - 121,628-- 7%Paul - 107,428 -- 6%Giuliani - 60,617 -- 4% Winner: Mitt Romney Medals Count (can you tell who I support?):Romney - 3 Gold, 2 SilverMcCain - 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 BronzeHuckabee - 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 BronzeThompson - 1 Silver, 1 BronzePaul -1 SilverHunter - 1 BronzeGiuliani - NADA Winner: Mitt Romney Which candidate has both RAISED the most money AND has the biggest purse to continue on to future states? Mitt Romney Which c...

Who Would You Vote For Now That Fred Is Gone?
2008-01-21 01:29:00
RS Overnight Poll: Post SC, who will you vote for?   Redstate Technorati Tags: Mitt Romney,Fred Thompson,GOP 2008,John McCain,Mike Huckabee,Campaign
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Mitt Romney: Economics Genius, "Get America Back on Track" (FoxNews Sunday)
2008-01-21 01:22:00
#1: Gov. Romney On His Economic Stimulus Package #2: Gov. Romney On The Need To Strengthen The Economy Technorati Tags: Mitt Romney ,GOP 2008,Economy
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McCain - A Big Loser
2008-01-20 23:56:00
No doubt the MSM hearts McCain. But how much of a winner is she really? Check our what Michael Graham over at NRO is saying: ...tell me again how McCain is winning?As I predicted here at NRO, John McCain came out on top in South Carolina by getting the same 1/3rd of the vote in the Palmetto State that he got in New Hampshire and Michigan. But did he "win?"In 2000, running against George W. Bush and the entire Carroll Campbell machine in South Carolina, John McCain got 42% of the vote, and 240,000 votes out of 573,000 or so cast.Tonight, he got 33% of the vote in a field where his top challengers—Romney and Giuliani—aren't even running, and 135,000 actual votes. If just the same people who voted for McCain in 2000 had voted for him today, he would have won 50+% of the South Carolina vote. That would have been truly impressive.Instead, John McCain LOST the support of 100,000 people—and he's the winner? Technorati Tags: McCain,GOP 2008
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Mitt Romney Ad: "Chairs"
2008-01-20 22:25:00
The ad features Governor Romney addressing the need for change in a Washington that is fundamentally broken.  For decades, Washington has promised action on issues like health care reform, reducing the middle class burden and securing our borders.  Yet, the American people are still waiting for action.  As President, Governor Romney will take Washington apart and put it back together.  At this critical time in our nation's history, we cannot afford to send the same people back to Washington just to sit in different chairs. GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "I keep hearing the same thing, that Washington is broken. "I hear the people say they think we deserve health care for all our citizens, but not government health care and that hasn't been done. "They say we ought to be able to get a reduction in the burden on the middle class, and that hasn't been done. "They say we ought to solve the immigration problem in this country.  It hasn't been done.  "If you send...
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Mayor Giuliani Mis-"Quotes" Governor Romney
2008-01-20 22:12:00
While Governor Romney is quoted in the ad, Bennett found that the full context of the Governor’s remarks isn’t something that Mayor Giuliani would want Florida voters to hear: About that Mitt quote in Rudy’s ad… The kicker to a new Rudy Giuliani ad in Florida is this quote from Mitt Romney: “Mayor Giuliani has a great record of cutting taxes.” Romney indeed said it on CNBC last October — but then went on to say Giuliani left “excessive deficits” when he departed as mayor of New York. The full context after the jump….. Kudlow: “John McCain says the line-item veto is essential. Mr. Giuliani I think is not sure. Where do you come out on that?” Romney: “John McCain’s right on that one. The line-item veto is the best tool the President has to reign in excessive spending, and Mayor Giuliani has a great record of cutting taxes and cutting spending, although, according to the Mayor, Mayor Bloomberg, that followed him, he said that he left excessive deficits for h...
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McCain's Flip-Flopping Populist Economic Message
2008-01-20 22:03:00
Today, Sen. McCain called for an economic stimulus because the economy “is in some difficulty.”  But, only a week ago, Sen. McCain said “the fundamentals of this economy are strong, and I believe they will remain strong.” And, today, Sen. McCain says corporate tax cuts will stimulate the economy.  But, in the past, Sen. McCain has mocked corporate tax relief as stimulus. Here’s a statement from Kevin Madden, our campaign spokesman: “So after almost three decades spent on Capitol Hill and after joining with Democrats to vote against the Bush tax-relief plans not once but twice, Senator McCain all of a sudden wants to try and help the economy work?” “Job creation and economic growth require a unique understanding of global economic challenges and require experience developing and implementing a vision of transforming the economy.  Senator McCain’s votes against pro-growth economic policies and his pessimism about the future of our economy are typical ...
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Huckabee Hearts Higher Taxes: Populist Rhetoric Vs. Reality In The Palmetto
2008-01-20 21:42:00
Technorati Tags: Huckabee ,GOP 2008,Economy POPULIST RHETORIC VS. REALITY IN THE PALMETTO STATEGov. Huckabee Raised Regressive Taxes On Working Families "I don't think he understands the free market business system. He's not good on taxing, he's not good on spending, he's not good on free trade. In other words, all the prosperity factors seem to be Mr. Huckabee's weakness. I don't think he understands it. He's just out of tune with all measures of free market, supply side economics." – CNBC's Larry Kudlow (Hugh Hewitt Radio Show, 12/21/07;) Using Democrat Class Warfare Language, Gov. Huckabee Claims To Defend "The Poorest People": In South Carolina, Gov. Huckabee "Dwelled On The Economic Pain Felt By The Working And Middle Class." "Continuing to reach out to his evangelical base, Mr. Huckabee, a former Baptist pastor, spoke at North Greenville University, a Southern Baptist institution. There he dwelled on the economic pain suffered by the middle and working classes…" (M...
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Sen. McCain: "Economics Is Not Something I've Understood As Well As I Shoul
2008-01-20 21:34:00
Mort Kondracke: "You Don't Stimulate The Economy By Stopping The Out-Of-Control Spending." FOX NEWS' MORT KONDRACKE: "The exit polls indicate that by far the biggest issue was the economy. And finally John McCain got around to talking about it. Although I gotta say, this doesn't strike me as the way to address it. … You don't stimulate the economy by stopping the out-of-control spending." (Fox News' "Fox News Live,"1/19/08) George Will: "You Don't Certainly Stimulate The Economy By Cutting Spending." ABC's GEORGE WILL: "John McCain is really not interested in this. I mean, when asked about this, he said, 'let's cut spending.' Now, whatever you do, it seems to me, you don't certainly stimulate the economy by cutting spending." (ABC's "This Week," 1/20/08) SEN. MCCAIN: "ECONOMICS IS NOT SOMETHING I'VE UNDERSTOOD AS WELL AS I SHOULD." Says Spending Cuts, Not Income Tax Cuts, Stimulate The Economy "John McCain is really not interested in this. I mean, when asked about th...
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Another Sweeping GOLD For Mitt Romney in Nevada
2008-01-20 00:52:00
Throughout the state of Nevada this morning, people gathered at their local caucus site and cast their vote for change in Washington.  With this important victory in the heart of the West, Governor Romney will continue traveling across the country calling for change in a Washington that is fundamentally broken.  Governor Romney issued the following statement concerning his victory in Nevada: http://www.mittromney.com/News/Press-Rele ases/Nevada_Victory "Today, the people of Nevada voted for change in Washington.  For far too long, our leaders have promised to take the action necessary to build a stronger America, and still the people of Nevada and all across this country are waiting.  Whether it is reforming health care, making America energy independent or securing the border, the American people have been promised much and are now ready for change. "The need for change is even more apparent today as our economy faces challenges both here at home and abroad. ...
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Gov Mitt Romney Speech “Faith In America”
2007-12-06 17:30:00
Just moments ago, Gov Mitt Romney addressed the nation from the George W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. It is history in the making.Governor Romney’s “Faith In America” Address: ”Thank you, Mr. President, for your kind introduction. ”It is an honor to be here today. This is an inspiring place because of you and the First Lady and because of the film exhibited across the way in the Presidential library. For those who have not seen it, it shows the President as a young pilot, shot down during the Second World War, being rescued from his life-raft by the crew of an American submarine. It is a moving reminder that when America has faced challenge and peril, Americans rise to the occasion, willing to risk their very lives to defend freedom and preserve our nation. We are in your debt. Thank you, Mr. President. ”Mr. President, your generation rose to the occasion, first to defeat Fascism and then to vanquish the Soviet Union. You left us, your chil...
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Gov. Mitt Romney to give address "Faith In America" in George Bush Presiden
2007-12-03 19:30:00
You are cordially invited to witness one of the most decidedly profound moments in the history of the United States of America . The President of the United States, George W. Bush , has invited Governor Mitt Romney to give an address on "Faith in America" this Thursday, December 6th 2007. This speech is a welcomed moment in light of the ever increasing evangelical bigot vote to exclude Governor Mitt Romney, a Latter-day Saint, as a viable candidate for the 2008 presidency because of his faith. There is no religious test for the presidency of the United States. Despite this, many evangelical Christians are willing to go to any length to thwart Gov. Romney's candidacy. The address titled “Faith in America" will be given later this week in College Station, Texas. The governor’s decision to deliver it and the themes Governor Romney will discuss:Governor Romney has made a decision to deliver a speech titled ‘Faith in America”. The governor has been invited to The George Bush Presi...

McCain's Immigration Race Bating, Bad Move Senator
2007-11-15 18:30:00
Glenn Beck on McCain and Romney
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Thompson Attempts to Blame Mitt for the Bad Aspects of Mass Health Care Pla
2007-11-15 16:52:00
The Thompson campaign tries to link Romney with the $295 charge for non-insurance. Romney vetoed the item but the Democratic legislature put it back in:A RECORD OF CONSERVATIVE HEALTH CARE REFORMFACT: The Massachusetts Health Care Plan Is Working:Nearly Half Of The State's Uninsured Have Gotten Insurance Under The Massachusetts Health Care Plan. "The law appears to be working. As of Nov. 1, the date for the most recent statistics, more than 200,000 formerly uninsured people had gotten insurance, roughly half of the state's target." (Glen Johnson, "Rivals Chide Romney On Health Care Plan," The Associated Press, 11/15/07) Uninsured Massachusetts Residents Can Obtain Health Care Insurance For As Little As $175 A Month. "The average uninsured Massachusetts residents could obtain health care coverage for as little as $175 a month under the state's insurance law, Gov. Deval Patrick announced Saturday as he released the results of negotiations with the state's health insurers." (St...
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Mitt Romney's Conservatism Hope
2007-11-14 21:33:00
An excellent piece by Chris Timmons at The Publius, he says:...It seems like Romney has been preparing all his life to become president - building up his resume starting as an executive of Bains Capital, with a stint as CEO of the Winter Olympics and ending recently with serving as governor of Massachusetts. He's the right mix of talent and temperament. He's analytic, prepared, knowledgeable, and evenhanded. Contrast that with our current president whose arrogance and petulance is boundless. And who sees nothing wrong with undermining cherished constitutional principles in the service of executive hubris. No candidate has offered a vision or example in defiance of the Bush legacy except for Romney. Either they find ways of agreeing with Bush, or minimize their shared policy preferences by criticizing Bush. This is uninspiring......There is no unifying goal that ties the Republican Party - or the conservative movement together, except for winning. When Rove announced his goal of ma...
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Huckabee Gets Defensive About His Encouragement of Illegal Immigration
2007-11-14 21:10:00
Fox News' Martha MacCallum: "Well, he actually had some pretty strong things to say about you, and I want to play a sound byte in a second. But this refers to the fact that you criticized him for offering tuition breaks to the children of illegal immigrants. Let's look at this and then we'll get your reaction."Governor Mike Huckabee : "I guess Mitt Romney would rather keep people out of college so they can keep working on his lawn since he had illegals there. But the point is, you don't punish a child for the crime of the parent."Governor Mitt Romney: "Well, you know, this is not a laughing matter. Illegal immigration is not a joke, it's something serious. And the seriousness of this is very plain to see, which is in the case of Mike Huckabee, he believes that illegal aliens ought to get a tuition break. He fought for that in his state schools. I had a bill like that put on my desk. I said, 'No.' I said, 'It's simply not fair for the children of illegal aliens to...
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