Romney Clarifies Remark On Bob Dole

(CBS)

From CBS News' Scott Conroy:

CHARLESTON, W.V. -- Responding to what John McCain called a "disgraceful" attack on former Kansas Senator Bob Dole, Mitt Romney told reporters that Dole was "a war hero, a fine man and a great leader for our party."

McCain had called on Romney to apologize for the comments the former Massachusetts governor made in response to a question asked of him on Fox News this morning. Romney was asked what he made of Dole's letter to Rush Limbaugh, which requested that the conservative radio commentator cease his anti-McCain attack rhetoric, which have escalated in recent days.

"Well, it's probably the last person I would have wanted to have write a letter for me," Romney said of Dole.

After he spoke at the West Virginia Republican delegate convention later this morning, Romney said at a press conference that he greatly admired Dole, had attended a fundraiser on his behalf, and recalled contributing to his 1996 presidential campaign.

"What I said was he's not the person I would've wanted if I were John McCain to be writing a letter to Rush Limbaugh about this election process because Bob Dole reminds the American public that our selection at that time was seen by most as being one that went to the person who waited in line the longest, who deserved the nomination, who'd been in the Senate the longest, and that I don't believe will be a successful strategy in this process," Romney said. "I don't think that Senator McCain will be helped by a parallel to a campaign based on being in the Senate the longest, being the person who deserves it, being the frontrunner. Instead, I think we're best to select the nominee who brings new vision, passion, energy, judgment and ideas to the White House."

[giantrobot2]

Conservative leaders Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family and Tony Perkins of FRC are endorsing Mike Huckabee for President in the huge value voters guide that I received last night from them.

Huckabee scores 100% in the value voter guide they issued while Romney''s liberal views are still showing through on abortion, human cloning, watering down the Federal Marriage act of 1996 and giving the government authorization to take any American''s property if they choose so.

Dr. James Dobson and Tony Perkins and many other huge National Right to Life groups are supporting Mike Huckabee for President.

Don''t let the Republican party fall in the trap of liberals. The Republican platform can not be water down with Romney''s liberal agenda.

If Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family and Tony Perkins of FRC are endorsing Mike Huckabee, and with the million member supporters they have through the last 20 years, the conservatives are rallying around Huckabee for true conservative values.

[gkc99]

"I can see Romney as president, I just don''''t want his politics up there. I''''m carrying a black pen with me to the ballot box. Duncan Hunter, whether it counts or not! "--Posted by Hwy71So


You mean Romney the draft dodger? Mitt Bushit?

By all means write in your loser Reaganite, that''s a vote for Obama as next president of the USA!

[boatdocster]

Romney - "I was against a letter from Bob Dole before I was for the letter, but the letter changed and now I am for it whereas before I was against it".

Used car salesman have nothing on Mitt, Ver. 14.5

[marinepatriot]

MIKE HUCKABEE WON W. VIRGINIA!!!!

THE FIRST CONTEST OVER AND IT IS MIKE HUCKABEE!!!!!!!

IF MY MEMORY SERVES ME CORRECT, THE POWER IS STILL IN THE PEOPLE TO CAST THEIR VOTE!

THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CAST THE VOTE AND THE VOTE IS FOR GOVERNOR MIKE HUCKABEE!!!

AND QUIT YOUR CRYING NOW ROMNEY!!!!!!

Dan Campbell

heres a link:

http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCandidateFeed4/idUSN0156807620080205

CALL YOUR FRIENDS AND EMAIL THEM. WE CAN WIN THIS! HUCKABEE 08!

[rowdytexan2]

Gads, does Romney ever SAY what he means? The man is a carbon copy of the idiot spoiled rich son we have in the White House now?

Why would we ever have another one?

[bdribus]

Romney is such a jerk and a sore loser. My vote goes to Huckabee. Vote no to media-annointed candidates!

[byeneocons]

The fact that any Republican cares what Rush Limbaugh says is downright scary. When the elder statemen of the GOP get on their knees to please Rush, you know the party''s over.

[germanmom]

He clearly misspoke. I''m sure he is exhausted. All the candidates are getting a little worn at this point.

[macusweil]

Mitt, John & Mike are all great pretenders. Mitt is a HUGE flip-flop and McCain is a bold faced liar. This morning I heard McCain lie right over the radio saying we was part of the Reagan tax & spending cuts. For those to young to remember Reagan outspent every other president in US history!

Proud to say I voted for Ron Paul this morning here in NY.

[bud28dy]

Apparently Romney was for Dole before he was against him, like his stances on abortion, gay rights, etc. Does this guy actually believe anything?