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Jan 19, 2012 2:58 PM
While I dont like Obama at all. I would not underestimate him or the democratic machine.
Jan 19, 2012 2:58pm
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Jan 19, 2012 3:04 PM
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Jan 19, 2012 3:04pm
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Jan 19, 2012 3:05 PM
Ron Paul is running ads against Romney, Newt, and Santorum.
Jan 19, 2012 3:05pm
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Jan 19, 2012 3:06 PM
IggyPride00;1059159 wrote:Newt would humiliate BHO in the presidential debates were he the candidate. He is so good at them, and would expose him for hating America. Newt has that special ability to dumb things down to short buzz worthy sounding headlines that can be easily understood by low info voters.

Imagine the look on the Messiah's face when Newt would ask him why he is more interested in being the food stamp president than paycheck Preisdent. BHO would literally have a heart attack on stage.
Newt would humiliate Obama in debates, but that doesn't make him a good president or even an acceptable president. There is nothing anyone could do to make me vote for him. The first war he starts would bankrupt us and cripple the economy.
Jan 19, 2012 3:06pm
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Jan 19, 2012 8:09 PM
John King just got his ass handed to him by Newt.
Jan 19, 2012 8:09pm
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Jan 19, 2012 8:18 PM
majorspark;1059482 wrote:John King just got his ass handed to him by Newt.
Outstanding start. F CNN for being douchebags...as usual.
Jan 19, 2012 8:18pm
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Jan 19, 2012 8:30 PM
Romney is slick. He is a champion of states rights. He knows what state he is in.
Jan 19, 2012 8:30pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:05 PM
ccrunner609;1059549 wrote:Romney and his tax records is going to sink him.
He is choking all over the issue. He knows the ammunition that is in them.
Jan 19, 2012 9:05pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:13 PM
ccrunner609;1059562 wrote:Paul just talked for what seemed like forever on the economy US money globally......he just went over everyones head.
You mean he went over your head?
Jan 19, 2012 9:13pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:15 PM
majorspark;1059556 wrote:He is choking all over the issue. He knows the ammunition that is in them.
I can already hear Obama asking Mitt how his father was the first candidate in modern presidential history to release his records (14 years worth) and Mitt can't release a single year.

Mitt knows what is in those, and how he didn't think this was going to be a huge issue is beyond me.

He seems surprised this is even coming up and is totally unprepared for it. Is he living in a cave or something?

This guy is supposed to take it to Obama.

Romney has a glass jaw, and if the media vetted him the way they should have he would not be anywhere near the lead right now.
Jan 19, 2012 9:15pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:17 PM
I still don't understand how anyone would want Mitt Romney to be president.
Jan 19, 2012 9:17pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:24 PM
ccrunner609;1059562 wrote:Paul just talked for what seemed like forever on the economy US money globally......he just went over all gym teachers' heads.
FIFY
Jan 19, 2012 9:24pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:44 PM
Paul just told Santorum to STFU on abortion.
Jan 19, 2012 9:44pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:48 PM
ccrunner609;1059622 wrote:He might as well, he only has a few more days. When he gets out and endorses Newt....its over.
He ain't endorsing Newt.
Jan 19, 2012 9:48pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:52 PM
ccrunner609;1059629 wrote:He sure isnt endorsing Rick or Mitt......he will be pressured to endorse one of them. Newt will get it.
He'd do none before big govt, war loving Newt. Do you pay attention to any of this?
Jan 19, 2012 9:52pm
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Jan 19, 2012 9:55 PM
ccrunner609;1059638 wrote:More then most. I have been on the right side of this whole process by literally calling at any stage who is going to be ahead and who is dropping out.

Out of the other 3, even if Paul doesnt like Newt, he is a better choice then the others and Paul knows that.
Haha. Anyone capable of thinking could tell who was dropping out.
Jan 19, 2012 9:55pm
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Jan 19, 2012 10:09 PM
ccrunner609;1059663 wrote:bu they didnt and I did.

Now back to tonight....Newt will win SC after tonight. Book it.
He won't win. Book it.
Jan 19, 2012 10:09pm
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Jan 19, 2012 10:11 PM
IggyPride00;1059574 wrote:I can already hear Obama asking Mitt how his father was the first candidate in modern presidential history to release his records (14 years worth) and Mitt can't release a single year.
The look on Willard's face when that was brought up. Uh... maybe... then boos and hisses from the audience.
Jan 19, 2012 10:11pm
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Jan 19, 2012 10:26 PM
I think the other thing Willard doesn't want seen in his returns is the rather large amount of money I suspect he has given to the Mormon church. He has trouble with the Evangelicals anyway because of his faith, and that will likely only fuel more questions about his faith which he doesn't want talked about.

Couple that with what is surely numerous tax shelters and other such loopholes (like the fact he only pays 15% income taxes) and those tax returns present a treasure trove for his opponents now and BHO in the future. Probably why he is so desperate to keep them under wraps.
Jan 19, 2012 10:26pm
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Jan 19, 2012 10:31 PM
ccrunner609;1059638 wrote:More then most. I have been on the right side of this whole process by literally calling at any stage who is going to be ahead and who is dropping out.

Out of the other 3, even if Paul doesnt like Newt, he is a better choice then the others and Paul knows that.
Ron Paul would endorse you before Newt Gingrich. And Gingrich isn't a better choice than anyone. He isn't even a better choice than Obama.
Jan 19, 2012 10:31pm
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Jan 19, 2012 10:58 PM
ccrunner609;1059638 wrote:More then most. I have been on the right side of this whole process by literally calling at any stage who is going to be ahead and who is dropping out.

Out of the other 3, even if Paul doesnt like Newt, he is a better choice then the others and Paul knows that.
If you think Paul is going to endorse Newt ... you haven't been paying attention as well as you think you have.

I've got $5 that says Paul doesn't leave the race after South Carolina.
Jan 19, 2012 10:58pm
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Jan 19, 2012 11:18 PM
IggyPride00;1059694 wrote:Couple that with what is surely numerous tax shelters and other such loopholes (like the fact he only pays 15% income taxes) and those tax returns present a treasure trove for his opponents now and BHO in the future. Probably why he is so desperate to keep them under wraps.
The sad irony is Willard will be nailed for positioning his money to lawfully reduce his tax liability by those who pay 0% income tax or who actually receive net tax credit payments.
Jan 19, 2012 11:18pm
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Jan 20, 2012 8:02 AM
IggyPride00;1059574 wrote:I can already hear Obama asking Mitt how his father was the first candidate in modern presidential history to release his records (14 years worth) and Mitt can't release a single year.

Mitt knows what is in those, and how he didn't think this was going to be a huge issue is beyond me.

He seems surprised this is even coming up and is totally unprepared for it. Is he living in a cave or something?

This guy is supposed to take it to Obama.

Romney has a glass jaw, and if the media vetted him the way they should have he would not be anywhere near the lead right now.
In theory, he'll have released the records and had sufficient time for the furor to die down well in advance of any debate with Bam. And if Bam goes there, were I Mittens, I merely turn to him, smile, and say "college transcripts, amigo. Got any?"

Unless there is evidence of unlawful evasion in his returns, the story will last a couple news cycles and be gone. He's by no means the first rich person to run for President.
Jan 20, 2012 8:02am
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Jan 20, 2012 9:03 AM
fish82;1059909 wrote:He's by no means the first rich person to run for President.
Nor the first crooked rich one, should malfeasance be discovered.
Jan 20, 2012 9:03am
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Jan 20, 2012 9:27 AM
What's wrong with Santorum?
Jan 20, 2012 9:27am