Comments on: Why Mitt Didn’t Hit http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/ An Internet hub for moderates, centrists, and independents, with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, and right Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:01:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: AZChas http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128806 AZChas Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:31:09 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128806 Excellent analysis, Mark. What bothered voters about Romney was his apparent lack of authenticity. His position shifts and his failure to own his Mormon faith gave the impression that he was trying to say what he thought voters wanted to hear, not what he really believed.<br><br>With McCain, you know exactly where he stands. Even though Conservatives hate some of his positions, at least they aren't left guessing who the man really is.<br><br>McCain's challenge, and the Republicans' challenge, will be the appearance that they're the party of the tired, worn-out status quo. If the Dems nominate Hillary, it will be an election between two old Washington insiders, the Last Great Battle of the Boomers.<br><br>But if Obama gets the nomination, the election is going to be about fresh ideas vs. government by Geriatrics. Republicans better pray that Hillary finds a way to sabotage Obama's candidacy. Excellent analysis, Mark. What bothered voters about Romney was his apparent lack of authenticity. His position shifts and his failure to own his Mormon faith gave the impression that he was trying to say what he thought voters wanted to hear, not what he really believed.

With McCain, you know exactly where he stands. Even though Conservatives hate some of his positions, at least they aren't left guessing who the man really is.

McCain's challenge, and the Republicans' challenge, will be the appearance that they're the party of the tired, worn-out status quo. If the Dems nominate Hillary, it will be an election between two old Washington insiders, the Last Great Battle of the Boomers.

But if Obama gets the nomination, the election is going to be about fresh ideas vs. government by Geriatrics. Republicans better pray that Hillary finds a way to sabotage Obama's candidacy.

]]> By: AZChas http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128808 AZChas Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:31:09 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128808 Excellent analysis, Mark. What bothered voters about Romney was his apparent lack of authenticity. His position shifts and his failure to own his Mormon faith gave the impression that he was trying to say what he thought voters wanted to hear, not what he really believed.<br><br>With McCain, you know exactly where he stands. Even though Conservatives hate some of his positions, at least they aren't left guessing who the man really is.<br><br>McCain's challenge, and the Republicans' challenge, will be the appearance that they're the party of the tired, worn-out status quo. If the Dems nominate Hillary, it will be an election between two old Washington insiders, the Last Great Battle of the Boomers.<br><br>But if Obama gets the nomination, the election is going to be about fresh ideas vs. government by Geriatrics. Republicans better pray that Hillary finds a way to sabotage Obama's candidacy. Excellent analysis, Mark. What bothered voters about Romney was his apparent lack of authenticity. His position shifts and his failure to own his Mormon faith gave the impression that he was trying to say what he thought voters wanted to hear, not what he really believed.

With McCain, you know exactly where he stands. Even though Conservatives hate some of his positions, at least they aren't left guessing who the man really is.

McCain's challenge, and the Republicans' challenge, will be the appearance that they're the party of the tired, worn-out status quo. If the Dems nominate Hillary, it will be an election between two old Washington insiders, the Last Great Battle of the Boomers.

But if Obama gets the nomination, the election is going to be about fresh ideas vs. government by Geriatrics. Republicans better pray that Hillary finds a way to sabotage Obama's candidacy.

]]> By: awinters http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128805 awinters Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:56:59 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128805 He does have a really big head. He does have a really big head.

]]> By: KYJurisDoctor http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128804 KYJurisDoctor Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:41:34 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128804 Bye-bye, Flip Flopper Mitt Romney. We hardly knew you -- or your sorry attempts to buy the Presidency!!<br><br><a href="http://osi-speaks.blogspot.com/2008/02/breaking-news-mitt-romney-will-bow-out.html#links">http://osi-speaks.blogspot.com/2008/02/breaking...</a> Bye-bye, Flip Flopper Mitt Romney. We hardly knew you — or your sorry attempts to buy the Presidency!!

http://osi-speaks.blogspot.com/2008/02/breaking...

]]> By: pacatrue http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128798 pacatrue Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:14:40 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128798 My understanding is that everyone "suspends" their campaign (Edwards used the same terminology) instead of disbands it because it satisfies certain federal campaign regulations. My understanding is that everyone “suspends” their campaign (Edwards used the same terminology) instead of disbands it because it satisfies certain federal campaign regulations.

]]> By: Mitt’s out http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-110578 Mitt’s out Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:54:37 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-110578 [...] Update: Good summary here. [...] [...] Update: Good summary here. [...]

]]> By: casualobserver http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128794 casualobserver Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:26:17 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128794 Hey, you might just have someone from Michigan to vote for as VP this election, Rudi! Hey, you might just have someone from Michigan to vote for as VP this election, Rudi!

]]> By: Rudi http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128793 Rudi Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:24:11 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128793 Romney SUSPENDED his campaign, he didn't actually quit the primaries. He could just as easily rejoin the primaries. Looks like Mittens is trying to save face for 2012 or 2016. Romney SUSPENDED his campaign, he didn't actually quit the primaries. He could just as easily rejoin the primaries. Looks like Mittens is trying to save face for 2012 or 2016.

]]> By: GeorgeSorwell http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128786 GeorgeSorwell Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:19:42 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128786 Excellent analysis. Excellent analysis.

]]> By: casualobserver http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128782 casualobserver Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:07:07 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128782 Diehard socons would be a bit more on point, cos. I truly believe the "phony/flipflop" was mostly articulated by the anti-abortion crowd......and then aided and abetted not by the rest of the R's, but moreso the D wind machine. Diehard socons would be a bit more on point, cos. I truly believe the “phony/flipflop” was mostly articulated by the anti-abortion crowd……and then aided and abetted not by the rest of the R's, but moreso the D wind machine.

]]> By: PaulSilver http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128781 PaulSilver Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:06:46 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128781 I thought of him as a Centrist leader towards the end of his governorship. Then, of course, he began to run for president. He could very well have been the front runner if he stayed his previous course. I thought of him as a Centrist leader towards the end of his governorship. Then, of course, he began to run for president. He could very well have been the front runner if he stayed his previous course.

]]> By: cosmoetica http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128774 cosmoetica Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:58:02 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128774 Good post. But one point that was left out was that even diehard Repubs felt that he was sleazy. I mean, watching his body language and eyes said, 'I am a phony!' to millions. Good post. But one point that was left out was that even diehard Repubs felt that he was sleazy. I mean, watching his body language and eyes said, 'I am a phony!' to millions.

]]> By: casualobserver http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128770 casualobserver Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:47:23 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128770 My kudos, Mark on an articulate and insightful post.......and to think you managed to compose it without the reliance on bad euphemisms. Almost a first for TMV.<br><br>Pacatrue, Romney is endorsing McCain. My kudos, Mark on an articulate and insightful post…….and to think you managed to compose it without the reliance on bad euphemisms. Almost a first for TMV.

Pacatrue, Romney is endorsing McCain.

]]> By: pacatrue http://themoderatevoice.com/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/comment-page-1/#comment-128769 pacatrue Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:39:30 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/at-tmv/newsweek-blogitics/17639/why-mitt-didnt-hit/#comment-128769 Anyone know what happens to Romney's delegates? If most of them go to Huckabee, there is still a race going on. Anyone know what happens to Romney's delegates? If most of them go to Huckabee, there is still a race going on.

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