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« on: December 17, 2011, 08:05:37 PM »
http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/17/23902/
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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2011, 08:08:10 PM »
Shoot, I was just about ready to post this.

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Not just because of this, but I'm starting to think Romney has a very serious chance of winning Iowa. A win in Iowa will almost certainly lead to a good win in New Hampshire, and at that point, barring a major scandal (doubtful, as if there was anything worse on Romney, it would have been exploited by now), it will be extremely difficult to stop him.

I've said this before - Romney needs to campaign hard in Iowa. He has the resources and organization to win there.


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« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2011, 08:08:48 PM »
Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2011, 08:09:23 PM »
"If he is the GOP nominee, the nation would have a clear choice in November 2012."

Really? As a center right Republican he's not that different on the issues then our current center left President.
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« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2011, 08:21:33 PM »
Quote from: Thomas D on December 17, 2011, 08:09:23 PM
"If he is the GOP nominee, the nation would have a clear choice in November 2012."

Really? As a center right Republican he's not that different on the issues then our current center left President.



And that's a bad thing.
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« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2011, 08:22:52 PM »
Good for Romney Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2011, 08:29:55 PM »
Quote from: WeareAnonymous on December 17, 2011, 08:21:33 PM
Quote from: Thomas D on December 17, 2011, 08:09:23 PM
"If he is the GOP nominee, the nation would have a clear choice in November 2012."

Really? As a center right Republican he's not that different on the issues then our current center left President.



And that's a bad thing.

No. But Newt and Obama or Perry And Obama would be more of a clear choice if that's what they were looking for.
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« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2011, 08:43:40 PM »
Not really too surprising, but a good endorsement for Romney nonetheless.
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« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2011, 08:54:45 PM »
Quote from: Thomas D on December 17, 2011, 08:29:55 PM
Quote from: WeareAnonymous on December 17, 2011, 08:21:33 PM
Quote from: Thomas D on December 17, 2011, 08:09:23 PM
"If he is the GOP nominee, the nation would have a clear choice in November 2012."

Really? As a center right Republican he's not that different on the issues then our current center left President.



And that's a bad thing.

No. But Newt and Obama or Perry And Obama would be more of a clear choice if that's what they were looking for.


Perhaps they mean not a career politician. someone who has executive experience, and isn't a complete idiot (perry)
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« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2011, 09:56:56 PM »
« Edited: December 17, 2011, 10:01:05 PM by Politico »
Quote from: Thomas D on December 17, 2011, 08:09:23 PM
"If he is the GOP nominee, the nation would have a clear choice in November 2012."

Really? As a center right Republican he's not that different on the issues then our current center left President.



There is a HUGE difference between Romney and Obama on economic issues.

Anyway, I knew this endorsement was coming. Most people are not going to endorse anybody associated with Washington, so that basically leaves Romney and Perry (Arguably Paul and Huntsman even though they have served/lived in Washington). Pretty easy choice, all things considered.
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« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2011, 11:06:02 PM »
Quote from: Politico on December 17, 2011, 09:56:56 PM
Quote from: Thomas D on December 17, 2011, 08:09:23 PM
"If he is the GOP nominee, the nation would have a clear choice in November 2012."

Really? As a center right Republican he's not that different on the issues then our current center left President.



There is a HUGE difference between Romney and Obama on economic issues.

Anyway, I knew this endorsement was coming. Most people are not going to endorse anybody associated with Washington, so that basically leaves Romney and Perry (Arguably Paul and Huntsman even though they have served/lived in Washington). Pretty easy choice, all things considered.
As well as social issues. Both seem like very pleasant men, but when it comes to issues, they are extremely different. Maybe neither of them are "extreme", but that certainly doesn't mean they're about the same.
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« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2011, 11:59:25 PM »
Bob Dole also endorsed Romney.
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« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2011, 12:01:11 AM »
Awesome news! Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2011, 12:07:54 AM »
Not a big endorsement, but still, news is news. I think Paul is going to win Iowa, and Newt or Perry will win SC. Either way, Romney is pretty much going to be the nominee, but, I still hold hope for Paul.
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« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2011, 12:50:15 AM »
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Anyone find it funny they use "sobriety" to describe the Mormon candidate? Tongue
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« Reply #15 on: December 18, 2011, 01:47:39 AM »
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Anyone find it funny they use "sobriety" to describe the Mormon candidate? Tongue

Beck is Mormon, but acts drunk while sober. Tongue  Just a thought.
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« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2011, 01:53:00 AM »
Des Moines Register Track Record:

2008: McCain (Iowa winner: Huckabee)
2004: Bush Jun. was unopposed
2000: McCain (Iowa winner: Bush)
1996: Dole (Iowa winner: Dole)
1992: Bush Sen. was unopposed
1988: Dole (Iowa winner: Dole)

Their Democratic endorsements are even worse:

2008: Hillary (Iowa winner: Obama)
2004: Edwards (Iowa winner: Kerry)
2000: Bradley (Iowa winner: Gore)
1996: Clinton was unopposed
1992: None
1988: Simon (Iowa winner: Gephardt)

Endorsements in bold were accurate.
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« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2011, 02:26:09 AM »
Cowards and RINOs, the lot of them.
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« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2011, 03:12:50 AM »
Quote from: Tender Branson on December 18, 2011, 01:53:00 AM
Des Moines Register Track Record:

2008: McCain (Iowa winner: Huckabee)
2004: Bush Jun. was unopposed
2000: McCain (Iowa winner: Bush)

They actually endorsed Bush in 2000, as mentioned in the fifth paragraph here. Don't rely on Wikipedia. Tongue
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« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2011, 10:45:46 AM »
I don't think newspaper endorsements mean a whole lot in the long run.
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« Reply #20 on: December 18, 2011, 11:41:03 AM »
Quote from: DrScholl on December 18, 2011, 10:45:46 AM
I don't think newspaper endorsements mean a whole lot in the long run.

And especially in primaries.
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