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23 January 2008

Why they Hate Mitt Romney

Posted by Joy Bischoff under: Presidential Election 2008; Rejecting Herd Mentality .

Responding to a concern from one of our frequent posters, I wanted to share my reasoning for focusing so much on Mitt Romney lately. When this site began, we did not anticipate the shocking lack of professionalism the press would show regarding this presidential campaign. Although I do not like it, I understand that the press would be biased and fearful of Ron Paul since any ideology that smacks of conspiracy theories has been treated with extreme contempt. Not surprising since the media, with their tool of political correctness has made “conspiracy” a dirty word.

I also understood that the issue of Mormonism would be a hurdle for Romney, but failed to gauge how high that hurdle would be raised. But…what I never imagined was the across the board bias against Mitt Romney by the media. If they get away with this kind of arrogant manipulation and dishonesty, the problem will grow and spread to other areas of reporting as they see themselves succeeding in controlling our opinions and choices. So anyone who loves the free and honest exchange of ideas should take notice and speak out against what is happening.

When the legislation began against the tobacco companies a few years back, I was concerned. Not because I feel good about tobacco, I assuredly do not. But, if something generally understood to be unpopular can be strictly regulated, a precedence is set and the time will come when the encroachment into personal rights will spread to other areas. Similarly, many applaud the press for attacking Romney, possibly because he is a Mormon, or because it helps their candidate have a better chance. If the precedence is set that it is okay to be biased against one man, this will inevitably spread to dishonest, manipulative reporting in any variety of areas. Republicans, including those supporting other candidates, should reject this rabid hate-mongering and stand against it. So, because of the extreme unfairness Mitt Romney is receiving in the press, we will attempt to help spread the truth during the next two crucial weeks. If any of our readers would like to guest blog about their candidate, just contact us.

When Super Tuesday is over, hopefully things will calm down enough so that we can focus a little more on the purpose of this site; an experiment to see if people with different views can find enough respect and cohesiveness to envision one nation under God. If we are to bring back the reality that this is a country established on Judeo-Christian values, we will have to work together and trust in God.

Many blogs are posting the following article. The information is well articulated and represents the feelings of those of us who support Romney. The one sentence I take issue with is I do not think Fred Thompson was nearly as negative toward Governor Romney as the writer does. He had his moments but was usually gentlemanly.

January 23, 2008
Why they Hate Mitt Romney
By Amy D. Goldstein

Have you noticed how all of the Republican candidates can barely conceal their contempt for Governor Mitt Romney? It goes way beyond the typical good-natured competition that usually is the hallmark of Republican contests. Senator McCain has snarled at Governor Romney in debates and Gov. Huckabee has tried to paint Romney as cold and uncaring, while Sen. Fred Thompson attacked Governor Romney right out of the box. This display of hatred usually is the hallmark of the Democrats.

So, why do the other candidates hate Mitt Romney? Several reasons:

1. He can win. Governor Romney appeals to economic conservatives and could appeal to foreign policy conservatives based upon his understanding of the issues. Most non-partisan foreign policy wonks who have briefed the major candidates tell me that Romney “gets it” better than any other candidate — even better than those who have held high profile office for decades. Moreover, he is the candidate that the Democrats most fear.

2. Jealousy — from his hair to his appearance to his family to his money - these are all reasons for deep seeded, if unseemly, jealousy. This green-eyed monster makes its appearance in almost every speech or presentation, in the form of a joke, a jab or a veiled reference.

3. He isn’t beholden to interest groups. Governor Romney’s wealth frees him from any influence that interest groups could apply to others - especially those who lack funds or who are Washington insiders. He doesn’t need them, and that scares the interest groups and their allies. He is not of the game and wants to change it - and his personal wealth allows him to do so. He really can change Washington.

4. His brains - not only is he one of the smartest people ever to seek the presidency (having earned a Harvard MBA and JD simultaneously), but he understands the complexities of the issues that America faces and is able to devise workable solutions. Just look at his proposal for an economic stimulus and compare it to what the other candidates are proposing. Romney clearly can lead this country through economic challenges.

5. His wealth — again. While he has raised more than any other candidate, Governor Romney doesn’t need to raise the money in order to continue. Nevertheless, he understands that successful candidates must have people invested in their candidacy in order to succeed. He has learned the lessons of past wealthy businessmen who make vanity runs for the White House. The other candidates have to constantly raise money in order to continue their campaigns.

6. His experience. The rest of the Republican field has been in politics in one form or another for most of their adult lives. Governor Romney came to public service after having a successful career in which he directly created jobs, saved jobs, invested in new companies and turned around failed businesses. He even fixed both the Olympics and the failing state of Massachusetts. More than any other candidate, Governor Romney’s experience is most directly applicable to the average American’s situation.

7. He believes that America’s best days are ahead of it, and not a memory. Governor Romney is a man of the future, not of the past. He sees America as a beacon of freedom for the entire world, and not a country limping toward its last days. His infectious optimism is informed by his business experience, his love of country and his family values. His can-do spirit is the antidote to defeatism masked as “straight talk” or “reality.”

8. His beliefs. When all else fails, Governor Romney’s opponents attack his religion in the hopes of sowing fear and loathing. Not only is this unseemly, but it is dangerous. We have seen this type of rhetoric before - in the 1920’s and 1930’s - from the likes of Henry Ford and Father Caughlin and others who sought to disenfranchise whole segments of the American population. Governor Romney believes in the common American faith of democracy and religious freedom, as he so eloquently stated in his speech “Faith in America.” These are the values our Founding Fathers codified in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Why do the Republican candidates hate him? Because they don’t have any answers to his challenges. They seek to undermine him by using personal attacks more worthy of a middle school playground than a presidential contest. This is politics and Washington as usual, and choosing any candidate that employs these tactics will only get us more of the same. One would hope that Americans could see beyond these base attacks and choose the candidate who is best for the country - Governor Mitt Romney.

Amy D. Goldstein is an occasional contributor to American Thinker.

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