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Romney: Obama economic stimulus plan is a failure

Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney says the time has come to stop the economic stimulus program, contending that it has not worked as the Obama administration planned.

Romney prods Obama to decide Afghan strategy now

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is accusing President Barack Obama of acting too slowly to decide what U.S. policy is needed in Afghanistan.

Romney: Liberals given too much say in health care

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney says President Barack Obama is struggling to get a health care bill because he has been too deferential to the liberal wing of his party.

Romney grading Obama better now on Iran statements

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is giving President Barack Obama higher marks now for his response to civil unrest and a government crackdown in Iran.

Romney raps Obama's speechmaking style overseas

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Wednesday accused President Barack Obama of failing to sufficiently highlight America's strengths in his travels and speeches around the world.

Romney raps Obama's 'tour of apology'

Republican Mitt Romney, seen as a likely contender for the White House in 2012, scolded President Barack Obama on Monday, arguing that he has failed to take a tougher line against U.S. critics in the global arena.

Romney: Va., NJ races will give GOP its voice back

The nation's Republican Party has a chance to reclaim its voice in governors' elections this fall in Virginia and New Jersey, former Republican presidential prospect Mitt Romney said Friday.

Steele praises Romney after criticizing him

The head of the Republican Party said Tuesday he regrets the public interpretation of comments in which he said the GOP voted against Mitt Romney last year in part because he was a Mormon. "Chairman Steele regrets the way his comments have been interpreted," Republican National Committee spokeswoman Gail Gitcho said in a statement.

Romney's work puts him in 2012 political spotlight

Mitt Romney doesn't have a job for the first time in his adult life. That hardly means he's not working. In ways both subtle and overt, the 2008 Republican presidential contender, former Massachusetts governor, one-time Olympics chief and high-flying businessman is building toward a 2012 White House campaign by judiciously engaging and disengaging with the national debate.

The GOP's first 2012 cattle call

- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who gave the response to President Barack Obama’s address to Congress, appears to be receiving the most 2012 Republican buzz this week.

Jewelry stolen from Mitt Romney's Utah home

Police in Utah say up to 20 pieces of jewelry have been stolen from a ski resort home that is being sold by former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Republican Romney criticizes Obama on abortion

Republican Mitt Romney, a potential candidate for the White House in 2012, accused President Barack Obama on Friday of answering to the "most extreme wing of the abortion lobby." Even if the administration "will say nothing on behalf of the child waiting to be born, we must take the side of life," the former Massachusetts governor told House Republicans at a weekend retreat, according to his prepared remarks.

Romney adamantly against auto industry bailout

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is standing steadfastly behind the forces opposing a $25 billion "bridge loan" for struggling Detroit auto manufacturers.

Facing Palin factor, Romney mulls political future

Tagg Romney was in his office the other day when the door opened and in popped his father, Mitt Romney, dropping off the family dog.

Romney calls for end to liberal Washington

Vanquished Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney got an enthusiastic greeting when he appeared to speak Wednesday night to delegates at the Republican National Convention.

Text of Mitt Romney's speech

Text of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's speech Wednesday to the Republican convention, as prepared for delivery:

Romney readies for White House run if McCain fails

Like his father, Mitt Romney ran for governor and won. Like his father, Mitt Romney ran for president and lost.

Romney `not disappointed' at missing McCain ticket

Mitt Romney said Tuesday he was "not disappointed at all" at being passed over for the Republican vice presidential nomination, but also said he wouldn't be interested in a Cabinet post in a McCain administration.

Romney urges China to grant Olympics visa to Cheek

Mitt Romney has asked Chinese officials to restore the visa of Olympic speedskater Joey Cheek so he can attend the Beijing Games.

Foes no more, McCain, Romney warm to each other

Just as Republican John McCain was unloading on his Democratic presidential rival Friday, he was offering warm, effusive words for once bitter foe Mitt Romney. And Romney, the mega-millionaire former Republican governor of Massachusetts, was pledging to help McCain's presidential campaign financially — and in any other way.

Romney reverses on McCain's economic credentials

Mitt Romney said Tuesday that Sen. John McCain's Washington experience counts in drawing up economic policy.

Romney Still in the Political Hunt

Republican Mitt Romney is still running — perhaps for vice president this fall or the White House in 2012 or 2016.

McCain, Romney Campaign Together in Utah

In a show of Republican unity, one-time bitter foes John McCain and Mitt Romney raised money and campaigned together Thursday for a single goal — getting McCain elected president.

Ex-GOP Candidate Romney Endorses McCain

Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney endorsed John McCain for the party's presidential nomination and asked his national convention delegates to swing behind the likely nominee.

Mitt Romney Will Endorse John McCain

Mitt Romney is endorsing John McCain on Thursday, The Associated Press has learned.

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193% of Republicans support Palin, Romney, and Huckabee
Source: Wonkette » top

It's ok Fox, we all know math is tough.

Romney Tells It Like It Is, Obama not protecting troops
Source: CNN

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney delivered a scathing criticism of President Obama's Afghanistan strategy Friday night, accusing the president of delivering rhetoric and not action in the war-torn country.

Conservatives' tone rattles GOP hopefuls
Source: United Press International

The fiery rhetoric of activists and talk show hosts has some top Republicans expressing concern about their party's chances to reverse recent election trends.

Romney stands up for Israel - Political Intelligence - A national political and campaign blog from The Boston Globe - Boston.com
Source: The Boston Globe

Seeking to buff up his foreign policy credentials and reaching out to Israel's supporters, Mitt Romney is telling a major pro-Israel group today that he is "very concerned" by the Obama administration's Mideast policy.

Obama's Secret Plan for Socialism? - George's Bottom Line
Source: ABC News Blogs

Does President Obama have a "secret" plan for socialism? That's what conservatives said during a recent set of focus groups in Atlanta. What they did not say was also interesting. Even when pushed, no hint of racial prejudice was raised.

McCain\'s path to victory
Source: msnbc.com

NBC political director Chuck Todd believes John McCain can win in \'08, no matter his opponent. But here\'s the rub: He needs an opponent.

How Sarah Palin Made Me a Fan
Source: Citizenpalin4president.blogspot.com/

How Sarah Palin Made Me a Fan

Obama Still Leads All Potential 2012 Opponents
Source: belowthebeltway.com

A new Public Policy Polling poll shows that President Obama still maintains comfortable leads over all of the Republicans who’ve been mentioned as potential opponents in 2012: [Obama] leads Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush, and Sarah Palin by anywhere from 7-15 point …

The Right's Nonexistent Predictive Power Regarding Gay Marriage

This is only the beginning, if we allow this [ same sex marriage ] to happen we will, in effect, have destabilized the basic institution of our society, which is marriage between a man and a woman - Brian Camenker, President of the Parents' Rights Coalition, as quoted by MassNews …

Poll shows that 63% of all Americans with a favorable opinion of Sarah Palin are birthers.
Source: Public Policy Polling

We decided to break down the birthers by their opinions of Barack Obama and the various leading 2012 contenders. Here's what we found: -Not surprisingly only 16% of them approve of Obama's job performance while 75% disapprove.

GOP frontrunners, anyone?

I would ask that you vote, and justify your position. Observe the Code of Honor, and remain civil.

Romney Edges Palin, Huckabee in Early 2012 GOP Test
Source:

More than one in four Republicans and Republican-leaning independents favor Romney for President in 2012. Palin is second and Huckabee third.

WSJ Editor Attacks The Non-Existent Public Option In Massachusetts
Source: Think Progress

excerpt: ""On Saturday, the conservative editors of the Wall Street Journal editorial page used their weekly Fox News show to attack every aspect of the health care reform that President Obama is trying to work through Congress.

Obama's Waterloo

"They're going to destroy my Presidency."

Only in America can you co-opt Republican thinking and have critics label you "socialist".
Source: FT.com

The Republican charge that Barack Obama is seeking a "government takeover" of US healthcare is further proof that American political rhetoric has become detached from reality.

Romney on Obama's Push for Health-Care Reform: Slow Down
Source: Newsweek

I think the president ought to hit the reset button. I think it is critical that he have the participation, involvement, and support of people on both sides of the aisle, as well as people in various sectors of the health economy.

Drug Cartels Target Mormon Clans in Mexico
Source: The Washington Post

"All we want to do is live in peace. We want nothing to do with the drug cartels. They can't be stopped.

An Outside Shot

I've heard a lot of talk from the right about how the "Harvard and Yale" types have driven our country into the ground over the last decade or so.

Sarah Agonistes :: Tony Blankley
Source: RealClearPolitics

Professional politicians and political journalists don't waste energy on political corpses. They reserve their energy -- positive or negative -- for viable politicians.

POLL: Palin's resignation fuels speculation about who wants to be 2012 GOP presidential nominee. Who would you like to see nominated?

Palin's down, but perhaps not out. Sanford and Ensign smell like burnt toast, so I won't even include them on the poll. Romney lost the nomination and the chance to run as McCain's VP choice, but comebacks have happened before. Giuliani (see Romney)

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Are your Federal Taxes Lower Today?
Source: YouTube

In order to confront the five major problems confronting America we have to provide workable solutions. Words & Promises Do Matter. Missouri Will Show The Way!

Romney says govs must 'live by a higher standard'
Source: Politico

iscussing disgraced South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a fellow Republican, said governors and other national leaders are expected "to live by a higher standard because … the culture of the nation" can be hurt by their failings.

Palin - Huckabee 2012
Source: Governorpalin4president.blogspot.com

Apparently the Republican Party loves Governor Palin. In a new poll from Pew, Sarah Palin carries a 73% favorability rating while Mike Huckabee sits at 70%. Governor Mitt Romney & Speaker Newt Gingrich are hanging out in the 50's.

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