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Romney getting band back together
Politico ^ | February 15, 2010 | Ben Smith and Mike Allen

Posted on 02/15/2010 9:27:18 AM PST by C19fan

One of the first big moves of 2012 -- “Mitt Romney Names Matt Rhoades PAC Executive Director: BOSTON -- Mitt Romney's Free and Strong America PAC announced today that Matt Rhoades, who has held senior positions on major presidential campaigns and at the Republican National Committee, will serve as the PAC's executive director. … ....................................................

Rhoades, who's moving to Boston, is a well-regarded guy whose return to Romney pretty much confirms what will surprise nobody: That he's running in 2012. He's also, incidentally, been valued for his relationship with a key player in any GOP primary, Matt Drudge.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


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To: lady lawyer

Easy to do when you flip flop on all your positions. Oh, and institute government run healthcare.


21 posted on 02/15/2010 9:41:13 AM PST by rintense (Only dead fish go with the flow, which explains why Congress stinks.)
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To: OCCASparky

22 posted on 02/15/2010 9:42:11 AM PST by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: lady lawyer

My, aren’t we catty today?


23 posted on 02/15/2010 9:42:38 AM PST by OCCASparky (Obama--Playing a West Wing fantasy in a '24' world.)
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To: lady lawyer

At least he finished his term.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

If that’s the best he could say, then it’s gonna be a short primary season for him.


24 posted on 02/15/2010 9:43:31 AM PST by ak267
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To: Servant of the Cross

We’ll see. If McCain is re-elected in conservative Arizona, that will be quite an indicator how strong the tea party really is. And if Romney comes out a frontrunner, as expected, we are in a world of trouble.


25 posted on 02/15/2010 9:44:22 AM PST by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: C19fan

Curious about that Drudge connection. It only seems to be reported on the usual leftist web sites. And the only actual connection with Drudge seems to be that he flew down to have a steak dinner with him.

From Salon: “In particular, Matt Rhoades, Romney’s communications director, has a long history as the source for Drudge headlines, having previously served as the research director for the Republican National Committee during the 2006 campaign. In their book “The Way to Win,” Time’s Mark Halperin and the Politico’s John Harris recount that Rhoades traveled to Florida for a friendly steakhouse dinner with Drudge when he took the research director job in 2005. Attempts by e-mail and telephone to ask Drudge about the allegations of favoritism were not successful.”

In other words, Where’s the beef? There doesn’t seem to be much in this beyond snide leftist hints from folks like Salon and Politico.

Of course Drudge listens to opposition leaks of hot stories. So does any other political reporter.

I just thought I would look into this because I was curious whether there was any substance to it. Apparently not, at least not yet.


26 posted on 02/15/2010 9:46:40 AM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: C19fan
Force him to run on his record.

In four short years, Governor Mitt Romney:

Used his executive power as Governor to unconstitutionally and unlawfully impose gay "marriage."

Designed and passed socialized medicine scheme, complete with $50 co-pay taxpayer-funded abortions.

Pushed through permanent "assault" scary gun ban.

Thoroughly homosexualized state government and the public schools, in fulfillment of his promises to the "Log Cabin" "Republicans."

Appointed more Democrats than Republicans to the Massachusetts bench, including radical gay activists.


27 posted on 02/15/2010 9:47:07 AM PST by EternalVigilance (A vote for McCain is a vote for amnesty.)
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To: lady lawyer
Romney did so poorly that he could not win reelection, he was run out of office with 34% approval.

He then spent 150 million dollars in an effort to win the Republican nomination, he couldn't beat his unfunded, weak opponents.

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28 posted on 02/15/2010 9:48:28 AM PST by ansel12 ( (anti SoCon. Earl Warren's court 1953-1969, libertarian hero, anti social conservative loser.))
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To: pissant

I think you’re right and I think we are in a world of trouble.

Romney knows how to run without running. Palin needs to start charming some of the politicians in key Primary states and fast.

The machine of the Party (liberals and moderates) will run over we the conservative base...they are frightened chitless of Palin and having a real American in the WHouse. They can’t control her and they know it.


29 posted on 02/15/2010 9:48:30 AM PST by rbmillerjr (I'm praying for Palin....if not I'll support Romney : He sucks but he's better than Obama.)
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To: lady lawyer; Jim Robinson; ConjunctionJunction; Al B.; SolidWood; Leisler; greyfoxx39; ...
lady lawyer: "At least he finished his term...in shame (****).

Just saying, that is why he FLED Massachusetts to La Jolla.
You RomneyBOTs certainly enjoy have having used Massachusetts
and its citizens for your nefarious plans.

Romney - Proven Bad Governor
ignored by RomneyBOTs

(****)While 8 million Americans over age 16 found work between 2002 and 2006, the number of employed Massachusetts residents actually declined by 8,500 during those years.
"Massachusetts was the only state to have failed to post any gain in its pool of employed residents," professors Sum and McLaughlin concluded.
In an April 2003 meeting with the Massachusetts congressional delegation in Washington, Romney failed to endorse President Bush's $726 billion tax-cut proposal."
[Cato Institute annual Fiscal Policy Report Card - America's Governors, 2004.]

30 posted on 02/15/2010 9:48:40 AM PST by Diogenesis (Alea iacta est.)
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To: C19fan

Bingo... Mitt is next in line delusion... Hey Mitt take a hike.


31 posted on 02/15/2010 9:49:06 AM PST by VastRWCon (Drill Baby Drill - Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: Reagan Man

32 posted on 02/15/2010 9:49:24 AM PST by twister881
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To: lady lawyer

Lot’s of Socialists finish their terms as well. Does that make their politics palatable to you?


33 posted on 02/15/2010 9:49:36 AM PST by Republic of Texas (Socialism Always Fails)
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To: rbmillerjr

Romney guarantees another four years (at least) of Obama. Some would say, even if he wins this is true.


34 posted on 02/15/2010 9:50:46 AM PST by Ingtar (I closed my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone...)
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To: pissant
no questions about the 911 report

Is that why you are still supporting Medina?

35 posted on 02/15/2010 9:51:16 AM PST by ansel12 ( (anti SoCon. Earl Warren's court 1953-1969, libertarian hero, anti social conservative loser.))
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To: VastRWCon
Listen to the Duke: "HATARI!"

36 posted on 02/15/2010 9:53:31 AM PST by twister881
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To: ansel12

No, I support her because she is better than the two RINOs.


37 posted on 02/15/2010 9:53:32 AM PST by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: ak267

I really hope you are correct. I have grown to loath the man. During the beginning of the last election I didn’t know much about him, so I bought into the successful business man crap. Once I learned about his liberal record and his willingness to speak out of both sides of his mouth I threw my support behind Fred. From what I have seen of Mitt I would say that he only cares about winning the Presidency for his own personal gratification. If Sarah Palin runs it will because she views it a patriotic calling. The difference is that I can see Palin dropping out and endorsing a solid conservative if that is what it takes to deny Mitt his presumed coronation.


38 posted on 02/15/2010 9:54:33 AM PST by Sarah-bot
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To: pissant

Even though she is a truther that thinks that we, ourselves, murdered all those people at the Pentagon and in New York city?


39 posted on 02/15/2010 9:55:40 AM PST by ansel12 ( (anti SoCon. Earl Warren's court 1953-1969, libertarian hero, anti social conservative loser.))
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To: ansel12

She never said that, spanky.


40 posted on 02/15/2010 9:56:34 AM PST by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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