Comments on: Rumor: McCain Chooses Romney for VP http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/ Beating Them With Their Own Sickle And Hammer Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:22:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Eli http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91295 Eli Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:59:57 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91295 I do agree with HillBuzz, as I think Palin, would be great...my only concern is that she would not attract as much voters as Romney would. He already has gained popularity and would definitely win more votes for McCain. On the flp-side, Palin could attract plenty of women voters as she is a great example of a conservative woman and can help attract Hillary's voters. Whoever is chosen, I will vote for McCain! McCain for President :) I do agree with HillBuzz, as I think Palin, would be great…my only concern is that she would not attract as much voters as Romney would. He already has gained popularity and would definitely win more votes for McCain. On the flp-side, Palin could attract plenty of women voters as she is a great example of a conservative woman and can help attract Hillary’s voters. Whoever is chosen, I will vote for McCain! McCain for President :)

]]> By: From HillBuzz http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91175 From HillBuzz Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:13:41 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91175 "If McCain is smart, he'll pick Sarah Palin as his VP. McCain-Palin would be a great ticket. The article above says insiders will convince McCain he should ignore Palin because she hasn't been in office long, and because Alaska is already guaranteed GOP territory. That's a colossal mistake. The Obama ticket can never call anyone inexperienced, because Obama is the least qualified candidate who's ever run for president. It's true. Palin's been governor of Alaska for 2 years, and already has racked up serious accomplishment that's given her a 90% approval rating (the highest of any governor in the nation). She's smart, tough, hardworking, and a great mom (5 children, including a son who's joined the military). The Politico article's also wrong in saying picking Palin won't make Clinton supporters flock to McCain -- it's not as simple as that. Any Clinton supporters who are PUMAs or DeMcCrats or whatever you want to call them, already support McCain on some level, and are just looking for an excuse to jump over and leave the Democrats for good. Any excuse will do for some people. So, having Palin on the ticket -- a woman who is qualified to be president, albeit not THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON, PERIOD to be president (which is Hillary Clinton) -- is just the excuse some people need to ignore generations of party affiliation and vote Republican for the first time in their lives. We don't think this would happen with Senator Hutchinson, or Carly Fiorini. There's something different about Governor Palin, though. When you start reading about her, you can't help but like her, even if you don't agree with her 100% of the time. She's a great governor, a terrific person, and, in our book, the best choice for McCain's VP. It would also force a serious blunder from Obama -- if McCain picks Palin, our best bet is Obama will feel pressured to pick Claire McCaskill or Kathleen Sebelius as his VP, which would be a disaster. There are two people who PUMAs truly despise, outside of the Dean/Brazile/Pelosi/Reid circle -- and those two are Bill Richardson and Claire McCaskill. Sebelius did a terrible job delivering the Democrats' response to the State of the Union address - but, more than that, any woman but Hillary Clinton would be seen as a major slap in the face to all Clinton supporters. So, how does Obama effectively counter Sarah Palin? He doesn't. There's no one he could pick that would match her." “If McCain is smart, he’ll pick Sarah Palin as his VP.

McCain-Palin would be a great ticket.

The article above says insiders will convince McCain he should ignore Palin because she hasn’t been in office long, and because Alaska is already guaranteed GOP territory.

That’s a colossal mistake.

The Obama ticket can never call anyone inexperienced, because Obama is the least qualified candidate who’s ever run for president. It’s true.

Palin’s been governor of Alaska for 2 years, and already has racked up serious accomplishment that’s given her a 90% approval rating (the highest of any governor in the nation).

She’s smart, tough, hardworking, and a great mom (5 children, including a son who’s joined the military).

The Politico article’s also wrong in saying picking Palin won’t make Clinton supporters flock to McCain — it’s not as simple as that. Any Clinton supporters who are PUMAs or DeMcCrats or whatever you want to call them, already support McCain on some level, and are just looking for an excuse to jump over and leave the Democrats for good. Any excuse will do for some people. So, having Palin on the ticket — a woman who is qualified to be president, albeit not THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON, PERIOD to be president (which is Hillary Clinton) — is just the excuse some people need to ignore generations of party affiliation and vote Republican for the first time in their lives.

We don’t think this would happen with Senator Hutchinson, or Carly Fiorini. There’s something different about Governor Palin, though. When you start reading about her, you can’t help but like her, even if you don’t agree with her 100% of the time.

She’s a great governor, a terrific person, and, in our book, the best choice for McCain’s VP.

It would also force a serious blunder from Obama — if McCain picks Palin, our best bet is Obama will feel pressured to pick Claire McCaskill or Kathleen Sebelius as his VP, which would be a disaster. There are two people who PUMAs truly despise, outside of the Dean/Brazile/Pelosi/Reid circle — and those two are Bill Richardson and Claire McCaskill. Sebelius did a terrible job delivering the Democrats’ response to the State of the Union address – but, more than that, any woman but Hillary Clinton would be seen as a major slap in the face to all Clinton supporters. So, how does Obama effectively counter Sarah Palin?

He doesn’t.

There’s no one he could pick that would match her.”

]]> By: brad http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91135 brad Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:39:29 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91135 Mike, You hit it on the head. Mike,
You hit it on the head.

]]> By: Mike http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91133 Mike Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:00:24 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91133 Forget the party, vote for conservative values. If Obama shared my conservative values I'd vote for him. McCain doesn't share my conservative values. Romney does. Romney should wait another four years to run because McCain wouldn't win against the hip Obama. But if Romney does want to be V.P., I'd vote for a McCain/Romney ticket. Conservative values? Beck puts is succinctly: A conservative believes that our inalienable rights do not include housing, healthcare or Hummers. A conservative believes that our inalienable rights DO include the pursuit of happiness. That means it is guaranteed to no one. A conservative believes that those who pursue happiness and find it have a right to not be penalized for that success. A conservative believes that there are no protections against the hardship and heartache of failure. We believe that the right to fail is just as important as the chance to succeed and that those who do fail learn essential lessons that will help them the next time around. A conservative believes in personal responsibility and accepts the consequences for his or her words and actions. A conservative believes that real compassion can't be found in any government program. A conservative believes that each of us has a duty to take care of our neighbors. It was private individuals, companies and congregations that sent water, blankets and supplies to New Orleans far before the government ever set foot there. A conservative believes that family is the cornerstone of our society and that people have a right to manage their family any way they see fit, so long as it's not criminal. We are far more attuned to our family's needs than some faceless, soulless government program. A conservative believes that people have a right to worship the God of their understanding. We also believe that people do not have the right to jam their version of God (or no God) down anybody else's throat. A conservative believes that people go to the movies to be entertained and to church to be preached to, not the other way around. A conservative believes that debt creates unhealthy relationships. Everyone, from the government on down, should live within their means and strive for financial independence. A conservative believes that a child's education is the responsibility of the parents, not the government. A conservative believes that every human being has a right to life, from conception to death. A conservative believes in the smallest government you can get without anarchy. We know our history: The larger a government gets, the harder it will fall. Those are the things a conservative believes in, and they're the things that I believe in. Now, if only I could find a candidate to match. Forget the party, vote for conservative values. If Obama shared my conservative values I’d vote for him. McCain doesn’t share my conservative values. Romney does. Romney should wait another four years to run because McCain wouldn’t win against the hip Obama. But if Romney does want to be V.P., I’d vote for a McCain/Romney ticket. Conservative values? Beck puts is succinctly:

A conservative believes that our inalienable rights do not include housing, healthcare or Hummers.

A conservative believes that our inalienable rights DO include the pursuit of happiness. That means it is guaranteed to no one.

A conservative believes that those who pursue happiness and find it have a right to not be penalized for that success.

A conservative believes that there are no protections against the hardship and heartache of failure. We believe that the right to fail is just as important as the chance to succeed and that those who do fail learn essential lessons that will help them the next time around.

A conservative believes in personal responsibility and accepts the consequences for his or her words and actions.

A conservative believes that real compassion can’t be found in any government program.

A conservative believes that each of us has a duty to take care of our neighbors. It was private individuals, companies and congregations that sent water, blankets and supplies to New Orleans far before the government ever set foot there.

A conservative believes that family is the cornerstone of our society and that people have a right to manage their family any way they see fit, so long as it’s not criminal. We are far more attuned to our family’s needs than some faceless, soulless government program.

A conservative believes that people have a right to worship the God of their understanding. We also believe that people do not have the right to jam their version of God (or no God) down anybody else’s throat.

A conservative believes that people go to the movies to be entertained and to church to be preached to, not the other way around.

A conservative believes that debt creates unhealthy relationships. Everyone, from the government on down, should live within their means and strive for financial independence.

A conservative believes that a child’s education is the responsibility of the parents, not the government.

A conservative believes that every human being has a right to life, from conception to death.

A conservative believes in the smallest government you can get without anarchy. We know our history: The larger a government gets, the harder it will fall.

Those are the things a conservative believes in, and they’re the things that I believe in. Now, if only I could find a candidate to match.

]]> By: Johanan http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91126 Johanan Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:15:12 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91126 Linda Rayborn (above) quotes results from 1 poll and 1 focus group and concludes that Huckabee is the best choice for McCain. Wow, and I thought I was ignorant! All the polls I've heard of (the major ones) indicate that Romney is the obvious choice. Once again, I'm not a huge Romney fan, just like I'm not a huge McCain fan, but this match-up is CLEARLY the best possible for the Republicans to have a prayer against Obama. Linda Rayborn (above) quotes results from 1 poll and 1 focus group and concludes that Huckabee is the best choice for McCain. Wow, and I thought I was ignorant! All the polls I’ve heard of (the major ones) indicate that Romney is the obvious choice. Once again, I’m not a huge Romney fan, just like I’m not a huge McCain fan, but this match-up is CLEARLY the best possible for the Republicans to have a prayer against Obama.

]]> By: Juan Barberos http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91118 Juan Barberos Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:32:27 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91118 I am almost ashamed to call myself an evangelical after what I see Huckabee supporters do and say. They seem to be as tolerant as the Taliban. This is not the Christianity I read in the bible, nor what I hear Mormons teach. Many of my friends are too relyant upon what thier pastor tells them. Remember people, your pastor gets paid by your tithes. He has a vested interest in keeping you in his church and not the one across the street and god forbid a mormon church. They run a business (a very worthy business). You know why the news leads with what bleeds ? It sells advertising. You know why there are so many books/dvd's and paid preachers to tell us why mormons are bad ? THEY GET PAID very well becuase all you suckers go and buy it. Be more Christian and open up your mind. We dont love the choices on the Republican side. BUT Obama is a horrible choice and supports very non christian ideals. I am almost ashamed to call myself an evangelical after what I see Huckabee supporters do and say. They seem to be as tolerant as the Taliban. This is not the Christianity I read in the bible, nor what I hear Mormons teach. Many of my friends are too relyant upon what thier pastor tells them. Remember people, your pastor gets paid by your tithes. He has a vested interest in keeping you in his church and not the one across the street and god forbid a mormon church. They run a business (a very worthy business). You know why the news leads with what bleeds ? It sells advertising. You know why there are so many books/dvd’s and paid preachers to tell us why mormons are bad ? THEY GET PAID very well becuase all you suckers go and buy it. Be more Christian and open up your mind. We dont love the choices on the Republican side. BUT Obama is a horrible choice and supports very non christian ideals.

]]> By: Johanan http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91112 Johanan Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:50:38 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91112 Sherry, thanks for the spelling correction. I was in a hurry and didn't check. I do agree with unifying comments about supporting whoever McCain chooses. But, honestly, if Romney is not on the ticket, I'll be voting for McCain out of principle only- it won't be because I think he can win against the Obama machine... Sherry, thanks for the spelling correction. I was in a hurry and didn’t check. I do agree with unifying comments about supporting whoever McCain chooses. But, honestly, if Romney is not on the ticket, I’ll be voting for McCain out of principle only- it won’t be because I think he can win against the Obama machine…

]]> By: NoBigotsAllowed http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91078 NoBigotsAllowed Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:39:45 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91078 Evangelicals for Mitt http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org/ Why We Support Mitt http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org/why.php Evangelicals for Mitt
http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org/

Why We Support Mitt
http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org/why.php

]]> By: Sharon http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91064 Sharon Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:08:11 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91064 Yes, I agree with Sherry. Let's show some class here and stand up for what we all know is right! Let's stand up for our beloved America and the ideals which we all value. We must not give in to the "ways of the world." As Christians, we are "In it, not of it." We must not condemn Romney's faith, but look to his strengths, of which he has many. Let's not reduce ourselves to be like the Muslim Islamic extremists who wish to push their religion on others and elimiate those who do not believe what they do. Let's hold tight to what we believe and keep our faith. We can work together with different faiths while holding steadfast to our Christianity for the good of America. We are the salt of the earth with Jesus as our LIght, and others are watching us. Let's set a good example. And let's win the White House! Yes, I agree with Sherry. Let’s show some class here and stand up for what we all know is right! Let’s stand up for our beloved America and the ideals which we all value. We must not give in to the “ways of the world.” As Christians, we are “In it, not of it.” We must not condemn Romney’s faith, but look to his strengths, of which he has many. Let’s not reduce ourselves to be like the Muslim Islamic extremists who wish to push their religion on others and elimiate those who do not believe what they do. Let’s hold tight to what we believe and keep our faith. We can work together with different faiths while holding steadfast to our Christianity for the good of America. We are the salt of the earth with Jesus as our LIght, and others are watching us. Let’s set a good example. And let’s win the White House!

]]> By: Sherry http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2008/07/03/rumor-mccain-chooses-romney-for-vp/comment-page-2/#comment-91062 Sherry Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:33:51 +0000 http://www.stoptheaclu.com/?p=9007#comment-91062 RE: Paul's comments from 7/4... I don't believe we have the need for your "WTF" language here. We are discussing the VP subject intelligently and your slang has no place here. Also, get a check on your spelling skills. Your poor spelling allows your comments to be taken less seriously. C'mon, as a Republican, you need to show your knowledge. Ron on 7/6, Shaun on 7/4, Aaron on 7/6, and Heather on 7/6, you all are RIGHT ON! Let's pull together as Christians and Republicans and defeat the wicked and totally scary B.H.O.!!! RE: Paul’s comments from 7/4… I don’t believe we
have the need for your “WTF” language here. We are discussing the VP subject intelligently and your slang has no place here. Also, get a check on your spelling skills. Your poor spelling allows your comments to be taken less seriously. C’mon, as a Republican, you need to show your knowledge. Ron on 7/6, Shaun on 7/4, Aaron on 7/6, and Heather on 7/6, you all are RIGHT ON! Let’s pull together as Christians and Republicans and defeat the wicked and totally scary B.H.O.!!!

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