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The new and improved, fight-free Romney vs. Obama thread!

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by MisterCreosote, May 16, 2012.

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  1. cjericho

    cjericho Well-Known Member

    Not sure how true that is, but if it's true isn't the simple solution just pander to the swing voters. Is there going to be a Tea Party candidate that enough would really pick over Romney.
     
    cjericho, Jul 11, 2012
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  2. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member


    Not in a general . . . for which we are most-grateful.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Jul 11, 2012
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  3. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    Not sure if it's been posted before, but, Rob Portman might be Romney' running mate.

    http://www.theblaze.com/stories/rob-portman-lets-slip-that-hes-being-vetted-for-romneys-veep/
     
    Gehrig, Jul 11, 2012
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  4. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    So, we know Portman, Ryan, Rubio and Ayotte are being vetted. I don't remember hearing if Christie, Jindal or Pawlenty or anyone else is being vetted as well...

    I will be very surprised if it's not Rubio or Portman. I don't know if either of those guys can deliver their home states, but the possibility that they can, coupled with both of them being well-respected within the party should make them the leading contenders.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 11, 2012
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  5. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    He was a dark horse back when this thread was active:

    http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/90139/
     
    Dick Whitman, Jul 11, 2012
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  6. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    I think Rubio was the overwhelming frontrunner until the immigration issue became such a hot button topic. I think it's pretty clear that he and Romney have different (although not extremely) opinions on the topic, but more importantly, Romney doesn't want immigration to be main talking point throughout the rest of the campaign, and fairly or unfairly, it would be if he picked Rubio.

    I still would be very happy if Rubio is the pick. I don't know a ton about Portman, but I know he was mentioned as a dark horse in 2008. He wouldn't be as exciting as Rubio would be, but it's probably the safer and maybe the smarter pick.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 11, 2012
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  7. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    She looks excited. :D
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 11, 2012
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  8. TigerVols

    TigerVols Well-Known Member

    Portman? I guess Ed Rollins has no sway in the party anymore.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/10/ed-rollins-republican-party-old-white-guys_n_1663304.html

    Edit: Yes, I know, Portman's not fat.
     
    TigerVols, Jul 11, 2012
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  9. Zeke12

    Zeke12 Guest

    You have to give Romney credit. He showed up and spoke to the NAACP convention today.

    He's been loudly booed several times, but at least he showed up.
     
    Zeke12, Jul 11, 2012
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  10. Zeke12

    Zeke12 Guest

    Nah, I think they have a one-douchebag-per-day rule.

    They're all full up, today. ;)
     
    Zeke12, Jul 11, 2012
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  11. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    It's a no lose appearance for him.

    He ain't getting their vote. And he knows it. But by showing up, maybe it gets a little coverage and he's no longer the rich guy who represents corporations (the paint-by-numbers story of him). For a day he's the guy who is willing to reach out to everyone.

    He doesn't need to win over the typical Republican special interests. And he isn't going to win over the typical Democratic special interests, including the NAACP.

    But there are people who fancy themselves independents and this was aimed more at them. For a day, he gets to appear to be the "reasonable" candidate who is reaching out to everyone, even if he knows they already have themselves vested with the other guy.
     
    The Big Ragu, Jul 11, 2012
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  12. Zeke12

    Zeke12 Guest

    There's probably something to that.

    I tend to think it's simply Mitt's inherent faith in his pandering. There is no group he can't tell what they want to hear, just groups he hasn't gotten around to, yet. Who among us does not love sport?

    That aside, he did show up. I don't think Bush did either time he was running.
     
    Zeke12, Jul 11, 2012
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