The sheriff’s remark was a cheap shot meant to humiliate Mitt who has already apologized.
Did it hurt much, twisting yourself into a
To convince yourself Mitt's poor performance wasn't his fault?
Mitt and Rudy held their own last night. No gains no losses. I thought the night belonged to the second tier candidates although no one changed their standing in the polls. Mitt was the obvious target since he has the upward momentum. The sheriff’s remark was a cheap shot meant to humiliate Mitt who has already apologized. The whole debate was designed to attack the candidates and provided little benefit to the viewer.
Mitt was slow out of the gate and seemed preoccupied. He was a little reserved but got back in form later. His post debate interview with Hannity was much better. I was puzzled, especially by a couple of answers where he appeared to move to the center. IMO, it’s too early, but I figured the Dems are watching him closely now to use everything against him later on.
Then I remembered the article yesterday revealing the Dems had a file on Mitt. Remember Mitt’s debate answer on abortion where he made it a point to say how much he cares about the mother too? Remember that story a few months back where someone alleged he (as a Mormon bishop) tried to talk a woman out of a health-related abortion? Once I put that together it all clicked. I will bet that incident is in that file and the Dems are ready to pull that woman out to prove Mitt is a right wing monster who is willing to let women die rather than have a health-related abortion.
That explains Mitt’s demeanor last night. He looked like he knew something that bothered him. While some here on FR think he’s a RINO, the rest of the liberal planet views him as a right wing conservative. He must temper that view and now he is on defense.
The winning candidate must have crossover appeal. So far Mitt and Obama are the only ones who can pick up independent and opposition votes. St. Fred can’t, Hunter and the others can’t, except for Rudy.
Mitt’s in a difficult position now but I have every confidence he can overcome. The election is won day to day, person to person. Mitt is superior in that regard.
Excellent analysis Deborah, and thank you! I’d like to comment more fully to your post later. : )
~”Once I put that together it all clicked. I will bet that incident is in that file and the Dems are ready to pull that woman out to prove Mitt is a right wing monster who is willing to let women die rather than have a health-related abortion.”~
Interesting connection. My gut tells me it’s too smart by half, but then I might be too dumb by half, too. Still, we’ve known about this point in Romney’s past for some time now; why would he only suddenly be concerned about it?
The sheriff’s remark was a cheap shot meant to humiliate Mitt who has already apologized.
Did it hurt much, twisting yourself into a
To convince yourself Mitt's poor performance wasn't his fault?