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January 31, 2008 9:33 PM

Romney: Election Is About “Heart And Soul” Of GOP

Posted by Scott Conroy
(CBS)
From CBS News' Scott Conroy:

SAN DIEGO -- Although polls show John McCain would have the best chance of any Republican candidate to win the general election, Mitt Romney said that his message of change would be the most salient in November.

“If you think about debating Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton and who our nominee is going to be, we’ve got to make sure we have a nominee who can stand up and articulate a vision for America’s future, not someone who’s lost in the past,” Romney said at an outdoor rally in front of an enthusiastic crowd of several hundred people.

Though he called John McCain “a fine man and a national hero,” Romney argued that the Arizona senator would be unable to unify the conservative base.

“We’re going to make a choice here about the heart and soul of the Republican Party. I’m really — I’m serious about that,” Romney said. “Are we going to stay in the house that Ronald Reagan built or are we going to take a different course?”
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by jennyowen February 2, 2008 2:16 AM EST
A vote for Mitt Romney is a vote for Wall street, lobbyists, special interest groups, government mandated programs & socialized medicine...Run don''t walk away from Mitt Romney and cast your vote for Huckabee, the only true conservative!!
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by rick52041 February 1, 2008 10:58 PM EST
Before you vote,look at Dr. Ron Paul''s record, principles, and where he stands on the issues. Regardless of his personal desires, he honors his oath to uphold and defend the our Constitution, the only person I know of within our government to do so! With honor, honesty, truth fullness, integrity, Ron Paul would guide our nation to the greatness we deserve. His web site is (www.ronpaul/2008.com) Please check him out before you vote. Aloha-Rick
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by rick52041 February 1, 2008 10:54 PM EST
Before you vote,look at Dr. Ron Paul''s record, principles, and where he stands on the issues. Regardless of his personal desires, he honors his oath to uphold and defend the our Constitution, the only person I know of within our government to do so! With honor, honesty, truth fullness, integrity, Ron Paul would guide our nation to the greatness we deserve. His web site is (www.ronpaul/2008.com) Please check him out before you vote. Aloha-Rick
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by jars583 February 1, 2008 9:26 PM EST
Ok, a few quick facts:

Mike Huckabee has already fought and beaten the Clinton Machine in Arkansas. When he ran for Governor, Bill and Hillary Clinton personally campaigned against him for the Democratic candidate. And Huckabee won - this in a democratic state.

Also, Huckabee has either beaten or nipped at the heals of Mitt Romney in every primary -- all with a fraction of Romney''s budget. As a smart businessman, wouldn''t Romney realize his product isn''t worth the investment? Huckabee''s selling the REAL DEAL.

Thirdly, Huck''s campaign isn''t on its last legs; rather, he''s polling at most 2 points behind Romney nationally and beating him in more polls in Super Tuesday states. He''s also brought in $3 million in donations just in January.

Go to www.mikehuckabee.com and learn about him for yourself.
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by rick52041 February 1, 2008 6:42 PM EST
Before you vote,look at Dr. Ron Paul''s record, principles, and where he stands on the issues. Regardless of his personal desires, he honors his oath to uphold and defend the our Constitution, the only person I know of within our government to do so! With honor, honesty, truth fullness, integrity, Ron Paul would guide our nation to the greatness we deserve. His web site is (www.ronpaul/2008.com) Please check him out before you vote. Aloha-Rick
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by rick52041 February 1, 2008 6:41 PM EST
Before you vote,look at Dr. Ron Paul''s record, principles, and where he stands on the issues. Regardless of his personal desires, he honors his oath to uphold and defend the our Constitution, the only person I know of within our government to do so! With honor, honesty, truth fullness, integrity, Ron Paul would guide our nation to the greatness we deserve. His web site is (www.ronpaul/2008.com) Please check him out before you vote. Aloha-Rick
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by rick52041 February 1, 2008 6:38 PM EST
Before you vote,look at Dr. Ron Paul''s record, principles, and where he stands on the issues. Regardless of his personal desires, he honors his oath to uphold and defend the our Constitution, the only person I know of within our government to do so! With honor, honesty, truth fullness, integrity, Ron Paul would guide our nation to the greatness we deserve. His web site is (www.ronpaul/2008.com) Please check him out before you vote. Aloha-Rick
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by rick52041 February 1, 2008 6:35 PM EST
Before you vote,look at Dr. Ron Paul''s record, principles, and where he stands on the issues. Regardless of his personal desires, he honors his oath to uphold and defend the our Constitution, the only person I know of within our government to do so! With honor, honesty, truth fullness, integrity, Ron Paul would guide our nation to the greatness we deserve. His web site is (www.ronpaul/2008.com) Please check him out before you vote. Aloha-Rick
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by rick52041 February 1, 2008 6:33 PM EST
Before you vote,look at Dr. Ron Paul''s record, principles, and where he stands on the issues. Regardless of his personal desires, he honors his oath to uphold and defend the our Constitution, the only person I know of within our government to do so! With honor, honesty, truth fullness, integrity, Ron Paul would guide our nation to the greatness we deserve. His web site is (www.ronpaul/2008.com) Please check him out before you vote. Aloha-Rick
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by scottfromaz February 1, 2008 3:16 PM EST

There hasn''t been someone this talented running for President since Ronald Reagan...

MITT ROMNEY.
Go Mitt !
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by libertyinmo February 1, 2008 12:09 PM EST
Ron Paul, the top GOP fundraiser in the 4th quarter and the only Republican that is capable of beating he Democrats in the fall. Wonder why the mainstream media blacks him out, check him out at: www.ronpaul2008.com
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by fairness1 February 1, 2008 5:32 AM EST
Here is the dirty big secret that *** Morris, the Democrats and liberal media do not want McCain and Huckabee supporters to understand until AFTER the Republican primary is over:

1. a vote for Huckabee at this point in the race is a vote for McCain. Huckabee cannot win the primary and is almost out of money.

2. a vote for McCain in the Primary is a vote for Obama or Clinton in the general election.

McCain cannot win the general election and McCain knows that without the base of the Republican party he, like Dole before him, will loose. The base will never support liberal McCain. Anyone voting on super Tuesday and beyond who is considering McCain or Huckabee needs to think long and hard about the impact of their vote. If you prefer President Obama or Clinton over Romney, then vote for McCain or Huckabee my friends.

ALL REPUBLICANS NEED TO FLOOD THE INTERNET WITH THIS MESSAGE, SHARE AND DEBATE IT WITH MCCAIN AND HUCKABEE SUPPORTERS AND TAKE BACK OUR PARTY%u2026%u2026%u2026WE CAN WIN THE WHITEHOUSE IN %u201808!! GO MITT!!!!
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by x_specter_x February 1, 2008 4:31 AM EST
Mitt Romney receives an endorsement....from John McCain.

http://blog.electromneyin2008.com/2008/01/28/john-mccain-endoresed-mitt-romney-floridians-watch-this-before-you-vote-tuesday/

NO KIDDING
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by niqueie February 1, 2008 4:27 AM EST
McCain''s image of being an honest straight talker is a media based falacy. The fact of the matter is he changes his positions rapidly. He co-authored this ''amnesty'' bill that then turned radically unpopular and then he try%u2019s to act like, "oh, I get it, let%u2019s close the borders". Then he tries to sweep the amnesty part under the rug. He was against the tax cuts but is now for them. He says he needs educating on the economy, and then he denies ever saying it, and thus calls the NY Times liars. Then there is the whole Alito judiciary appointment fiasco. He says he wouldn%u2019t have nominated him because of his conservatism, but then acts as if he wants someone just like him. Then He makes up lies about his main competition right when he knows Romney can''t fight back in time (of course the media tries to rationalize for McCain%u2019s lies). He pays robo-calls to spread complete lies about some cuba-issue against Romney. He acts like he was such a great leader in the Senate. The only leading he did was pandering to the Democrats and trying to cuddle up to the liberal media. He is the opposite of honest or straight talking. He has continually shown dishonesty. Just because he tells Michigan that their jobs are gone, all of the sudden he is such an honest person. The fact of the matter is that McCain, doesn''t know anything about how to get jobs back and so he has no other options than to say sorry your life sucks. The liberal media loves the liberal candidates.
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by marinepatriot February 1, 2008 4:07 AM EST
If you want the Republicans to be like Abe Lincoln, you need Mike Huckabee. Huckabee is willing to ammend the Constitution to stop the murder of millions of aborted babies. Just like abe made the 13th amendment abolishing slavery. Remember too that he was called "Honest ABe" Well you have to be honest to get that title! Mitt Flip Flopper is not worthy to be put on the same line as Abe.

Mike Huckabee is going to win. He is going to sweep the south and carry on till the end. Soon the truths of the other candidates will be well known. Drop the MittMac sandwich and grab a Huckaburger!

See what Senior CNN Political Analyst says about the GOP debate yesterday! Huckabee always wins every debate according to him. And it is true he does, but we already knew that! That%u2019s coming from a credible source. Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbE5BhHsk24
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by democracia1 February 1, 2008 3:10 AM EST
I have a dream: That the Republican party will go back to the principles of Abraham Lincoln.
I think that Gov. Mitt Romney is the man that can achieve this.
He is a pacifier not a war monger as is Sen. McCain.
He will be a unifier of the party and has an honorable past.
He is young, intelligent, vibrant and a religious man.
At the same time, he is the only one that can be accepted by democrats and republicans alike, as opposed to Sen. McCain, who has the limited support of a few independents and military personnel. Nobody wants the status quo to continue.
And above all, in the last 48 years, since the election of President J.F. Kennedy, no senator has been elected by popular vote.
It has always been a governor,
another advantage over Mr. McCain.
If the Republican party wants to win the 2008 election, they must choose Gov. Mitt Romney as their candidate!
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