Blog Buzz: The Never-Ending Clark-McCain Squabble and McCain-Romney?

General Clark is Spot On!

Experiencing the horrors of combat in war or living as a POW by no means speak to the ability to make reasoned judgements in the context of being President. If acting heroically is a singular experience that lifts one above others when evaluating the ability to make reasoned leadership and political judgements then why are the thousands of former POWs and combat veterans who acted heroically not filling the a significant portion of elected positions? Add to that all the Firemen and Police who also perform heroically! General Clark has it exactly right. To denounce his comments as out of bounds demonstrates a profound inability to view information in its proper context. Therefore, those who are critical of what he said are actually proving his point. Lastly, if Mccain only been one more pow and the son of the CINCPAC he would not have achieved the notoriety he did. Let us not kid ourselves that family connection opened the doors for his political career. If you downplay the importance of that fact, then ask yourself where are the other pow’s now who he was captive with?

McCAIN & ROMNEY

McCAIN & ROMNEY: This is the team - and the only one on either side of the aisle -with the expertise and experience to hit on all cylinders: National Security, Economy, Health Care, Governance, and Family Values. Together, they present to America leadership we can trust. Both are fully vetted, Romney's age is just right -not too young or too old to match McCain, he is seriously smart -- the only candidate recognized with global economy credentials in the entire race, and he is a believable candidate for the position a heartbeat away from the Presidency. They are alike, yet different ; they both convey competence and leadership; and, yes, they look good together. Finally, Romney delivers Michigan and strengthens McCain in other key western states. As for the Anti-Mormon Evangelicals, surveys showed that by the end of the primary season, Romney was carrying as many Evangelical votes as Huckabee. Evangelicals will be there - if only to ensure that the next two Supreme Court Justices are not rabid pro-abortionists. There's a lot at stake that speaks to their core values and will matter long after the next President is gone.

Further, the Dems will dare not go after Romney on religion (nor should they or anyone ever have) because Obama is so vulnerable in this area. In fact, McCain could use the occasion of selecting Romney as his running mate to take an aggressive stand against religious bigotry of any kind.

Any criticim of Romney or McCain on "flip-flopping" after Obama's long list of position shifts would be dangerous. Besides, Newsweek has now decided, since Obama started doing it, that flip-flopping is good. (see latest issue)

Obama's lack of economic experience may be the scariest thing about him, and adding Clinton to the ticket won't help. McCain with Romney, particularly if the latter's economic success and turn-around reputation is adequately marketed, will help Americans feel more secure about the future.

Yep, I like it a lot - and I think they can do it. McCain/Romney - just may be the Democrats worst nightmare.

Mitt Romney for Vice President!!!

Unfortunately, the Presidential campaing to date has been about race, gender, religion, rumors, empty slogans, and negativism. Americans will wake up before November and start to look at the real issues. If we don't we will be very sorry!

Mitt Romney is the most qualified candidate we have had in the United States in a very long time (yes, I was pleasently surprised by Ronald Regan). He brings great experience to the White House. We would all be proud and well served to have American hero John McCain and economic hero Mitt Romney as President and Vice President. Neither is perfect but both are qualified to serve.

America is fighting a war against people who dislike others because of their religious beliefs. We can't fall into that same trap! I have been sadened but those who dislike Mitt Romney because of his declaired faith. How is that different than the terrorists dislike for Americans?

Let's look at those running for President (and Vice President) based on their ability to lead this great nation into the future and vote accordingly! Let's NOT base our votes on race, gender, religion, rumors, empty slogans, and negativism. These next four years are too important not to vote wisely!

2008 ELECTION - WHAT A MESS!

I'm a CONSERVATIVE - Not Republican or Democrat. Now that my horse (Romney) is out of the race, I am left with absolutely NO ONE that I want to vote for in the upcoming election. If Romney were to be McCain's VP selection - I would swing that direction - even though I really don't like McCain (he's just a Liberal in a Republican suit.) I KEEP HAVING A VERY PLEASENT DREAM - a four way race between Clinton, Obama, McCain and Romney. If that would ever happen - the media would quite possibly be at a loss for words!

GOD WILL BLESS AMERICA WHEN AMERICA DECIDES TO LET HIM BACK IN THE COUNTRY.

Flip Flopney? No way!

Mitt "Flip Flopney" Romney had some merit during the primary: gravitas, service, likability. Then he spoke on his Mormonism and killed his credibility. Why, because he's Mormon? No, because he made blatant statements showing disdain for the Constitution and the American value of separation of church and state. Further, he said non believers had no place in American governance. Unfortunately for him they do. How foolish is he to claim someone of no religion is lesser than someone who is religious, especially given what Mormons have gone through? It was a speech that showed he is either (a) pandering to the religious wrong (b) sadly ignorant of American history and the Constitution or both.

ROMNEY IS THE MAN!

Romney is a person of action. He is not a typical tell you what you want to hear without action politician. He would be an excellent choice for John McCain. I would have liked to see Romney as the Presidential candidate instead of McCain however I would vote for McCain if he chooses Romney as the VP. If he doesn't choose Romney or someone similiar I will not be voting in the election process.

Go Mitt Romney!

Having Mitt back in play would make my decision so easy once it comes time to cast my vote. I really would LOVE to see that happen, and I hope it does!

Clarksville

Here's what I don't understand about General Clark's comments: if John McCain's military service and 30 years in the United States Congress haven't given him the experience he needs to run this country, then how much less-prepared is Barack Obama, having only served half of one term in the Senate, most of it being spent on the campaign trail?

Romney as V.P.

The current deplorable state of affairs in the U.S.A. is the result of our usual low-expectation politics: dialogue, discourse, pronounce, pontificate, promise, orate, grand stand, blame and do nothing. For a politician to actually DO what they said they would leaves established punditry befuddled, stupefied, and suspicious.

Mitt Romney is NOT an inside Washingtonian or a career politician. His life is filled with “producing.” Romney is the definition of doing, accomplishing, battling, achieving, incentivizing, motivating, proceeding, stimulating, engaging, promoting, working, and executing.

Romney is action. Mitt is a VERB. McCain couldn't find a better man to help lead the country. America needs Romney!.

Romney as V.P.

Romney would add balance and depth to the GOP ticket. He is quite capable of succeeding McCain, should he die in office. Romney complements McCains with knowledge of the economy and the executifve skill to identify, prioritize and resolve problems. Romney has demonstrated his ability to make the tough executive decisions and lead organizations out of ruin.