[quantim]

Saw Hunter, Romney, on Saturday in person very close-up at the “Defending The American Dream Summit” in MI and IIRC there also one other event here the past weekend that they both appeared, hmmm. Romney and Hunter both spoke off-the-cuff, never looking at a note and both very charming. McCain was also at the summit, read his text rarely looking up, and was booed on three topics, heckled on two.

I have the feeling that Romney and Hunter are better friends than the public really knows...

(Hunter also introduced his son to the audience, Marine Captain Duncan Jr. who shook my hand rather sturdy on the way out the aisle, as one would expect from a Marine running for Congress.)

[AuntB]

Thanks for that first hand report, quantim. I’ve never seen anyone better on the stump than Hunter. He speaks with authority and knowledge and knows his stuff. I’m glad there were no weak wristed hand shakers! Romney could grow on me, I think he’s learning as he goes. I hope McCain was embarrassed!

[AuntB]

See post 4

[DoughtyOne]

Nice report. I’d be proud to shake the hand of Hunter’s son also.

[Just A Nobody]

Romney and Hunter both spoke off-the-cuff, never looking at a note and both very charming.

How awesome for you to get to see THE man in person!!!
Isn't he wonderful?!?!

Hunter also introduced his son to the audience, Marine Captain Duncan Jr. who shook my hand rather sturdy on the way out the aisle, as one would expect from a Marine running for Congress.

Exciting! Good to hear Hunter has the Marines on duty there in MI. What was your take on Hunter's reception?

McCain...and was booed on three topics, heckled on two.

LOL...er...ahem...oh...heck...ROTFLOL!!!

After a small dinner in DC, 9-15-07:

[pissant]

Hunter, Hunter and Romney bump

[Man50D]

Thanks for the thread and the report!

[Lauren BaRecall]

Romney and Hunter both spoke off-the-cuff, never looking at a note and both very charming.

I don't know what I'm going to do the next time someone says that DH isn't "personable." *sigh*

[rintense]

Ottawa County (Hudsonville, Holland, Zeeland, Grand Haven) is probably the most conservative county in Michigan. Glad to see Hunter here.

[bushfamfan]

Thanks for the report. I only wish I was in a state that was some part of it, but no!

[Rameumptom]

>>I have the feeling that Romney and Hunter are better friends than the public really knows...

The day after the first GOP debate in 07 Romney was interviewed by Michael Medved. He was asked about the other candidates' performance and mentioned only Hunter. He praised him and said he learned a lot from him.