Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Running mates? Santorum campaign says Mitt Romney 'has done deal with Ron Paul'
Daily Mail ^ | By Toby Harnden

Posted on 02/23/2012 5:44:03 AM PST by KeyLargo

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-56 last
To: altura

Paul and Rom. were like two bullies on the playground last night.
It was beyond obvious that they were in cahoots. Steve Hayes said Paul team admits that they have been talking regularly, ie conniving with, Mittens and CO.

If I was Rick, I don’t know if I would want to continue to put up with this vitriolic assault. I’d have to ask myself if it’s worth it to give up my peace of mind and my life for
an uncertain future. He is a courageous fighter but at some point, you have to ask yourself at what price victory?

It’s clear that the fix is in for Mittens nomination with many, many forces working for this end besides him and his evil band of brothers.
And those think he will be a good choice to run against Hussein will come to rue the day.


41 posted on 02/23/2012 7:13:11 AM PST by Mountain Mary (Freedom is at stake in this election. Rick Santorum)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies]

To: Mr. Jeeves
Romney laid down the predicate for Obamacare with Romneycare which is the biggest power grab by the Federal government since probably the ‘60’s. We just saw Obama exercise that power with the mandate for contraceptives. Did Paul comment on either Obamacare or Romneycare last night? Did I miss it?
42 posted on 02/23/2012 7:13:11 AM PST by throwback ( The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: KeyLargo

Talk about the odd couple!!


43 posted on 02/23/2012 7:16:15 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: KeyLargo

How specifically does the heinously big government RomneyCare square with Paul’s alleged small government economic brilliance?


44 posted on 02/23/2012 7:16:19 AM PST by EyeGuy (2012: When the Levee Breaks)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lakeshark

“Disturbing” is a good word to describe it, Ls.
Forget the “great” fiscal policies.
The man, in addition to being double bagger ugly, is insane. And he’s proven to be a conniving little weasel as well.

Daddy gotta go to bat for baby boy, Randie.
Go away Paul family, all of you.


45 posted on 02/23/2012 7:19:59 AM PST by Mountain Mary (Freedom is at stake in this election. Rick Santorum)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: Mountain Mary
" And he’s proven to be a conniving little weasel as well."

*needs fixing*

And he’s proven to be a creepy, sniveling, conniving little weasel as well.

:-)

46 posted on 02/23/2012 7:27:10 AM PST by Lakeshark (NbIttoalbl,cRwIdtaa)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 45 | View Replies]

To: KeyLargo

Whatever deal has been made, it was not for Ron, but Ron’s son, Rand.


47 posted on 02/23/2012 7:31:36 AM PST by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: KeyLargo

There you have it. A Romney/Paul ticket would be the worst thing imaginable for conservatives. If that happens, we lose everything.


48 posted on 02/23/2012 7:36:47 AM PST by Antoninus (Mitt Romney -- attempting to execute a hostile take-over of the Republican Party.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective
First, your ridiculing Santorum because he is a man of faith is not clever or attractive.

I've noticed that there are either a lot of hypocrites or outright atheists on this board who have been mocking Santorum lately because of his faith. They would have him deny it like Peter just to win over so-called moderates and independents.

49 posted on 02/23/2012 7:38:56 AM PST by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

To: af_vet_rr
They sure seemed intent on keeping Santorum down last night...on the face of it, Ron Paul should be a lot more opposed to Willard Romney than Santorum, but that didn’t appear to be the case last night.

He should be. But Ron Paul is a social liberal. His vote to homosexualize the military should tell you all you need to know there. That's the point of affinity between Romney and Paul. Neither of them are social conservatives. They are both cheap Democrats.
50 posted on 02/23/2012 7:38:56 AM PST by Antoninus (Mitt Romney -- attempting to execute a hostile take-over of the Republican Party.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: CAluvdubya

“I think he wants a spot at the table for Rand.”

You’ve got it. I believe they have a deal. Paul and his PAC has attacked any candidate that appears to challenge Romney. What would be in the deal for Romney? Ron Paul would not only make the attacks on Romney, but would agree to not only not run as a third party but to endorse Romney. What’s in it for Paul? Romney puts Rand Paul on the ticket as VEEP. RP sees his son carrying on his legacy. RP lied about “breaking news” to get on the Hannity radio show to read a letter he had written denigrating Newt. Rand Paul would meet the geographic critera for a veep selection as being from Ky. which is far enough South and as being perceived to have Conservative and Tea Party support.

I just read this morning on Fox Nation where Rand Paul says he would be receptive to an offer to be Romney’s VEEP. I believe this may be a new emergency strategy to pull some Ron Paul support from Ron to the faltering Romney and possibly some Tea Party and Conservative from Santorum after his poor performance in last nights debate.

I think this is a possible scenario and is likely being carried out. I think they all three are slimey and unprincipled enough to do this.


51 posted on 02/23/2012 7:58:06 AM PST by duffee (NEWT 2012)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: KeyLargo

This is the kind of thing that someone like Sarah Palin can insinuate without actually saying. Sometimes when she uses that purposefully ambiguous language it drives one nuts. I can see why it is necessary these days with the way the MSM picks up a sound bite and won’t let go like a puppy with an old slipper.


52 posted on 02/23/2012 8:26:19 AM PST by Dr. Sivana (May Mitt Romney be the Paul Tsongas of 2012.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: duffee

On her radio program this morning Laura Ingraham quoted Rand Paul as saying he “would be honored” to be considered for the VP slot by Mitt Romney.

She also said that when RuPaul’s campaign jet had mechanical problems, Romney offered him the use of his personal jet. She said RuPaul didn’t accept that offer, but he did accept the offer to stay at Romney’s vacation home in Massapequa.


53 posted on 02/23/2012 8:32:59 AM PST by lonevoice (Klepto Baracka Marxo, impeach we much.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 51 | View Replies]

I wouldn’t be shocked if Romney figures out a way to throw Newt, Santorum and Paul all a bone with VP (I agree any deal though with Ron Paul might be for Rand), cabinet posts whatever, and go on tour as a “team” against Obama.


54 posted on 02/23/2012 8:42:43 AM PST by Crimson Elephant
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 50 | View Replies]

To: reasonisfaith
Maybe Paul is unaware of the fact that Romney has a long established record of opposing the conservative and Constitutional principles that Paul claims to support consistently.

Key word, CLAIMS The surrender monkey CLAIMS he wants to cut waste in federal spending, but who has put in for the most wasted money in earmarks of anybody running, the surrender monkey.
Cut and Run CLAIMS he wants to get rid of the FED, but since he has chaired the house sub-committee that oversees the Fed he has done ABSOLUTELY nothing to rein it in.
Cut and Run claims many things, but actions speak louder than words.
55 posted on 02/23/2012 8:44:41 AM PST by John D
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: KeyLargo

http://www.therightscoop.com/mark-levins-extensive-exposition-of-ron-paulmitt-romney-alliance/


56 posted on 02/27/2012 7:22:45 PM PST by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-56 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson