11 March 2008
Watch Mitt Tonight
Posted by Joy Bischoff under: Presidential Election 2008 .
Tonight at 10:00 on Hannity and Colmes, an interview with Mitt Romney will be aired. Sean said he talked to Mitt today about the current presidential race and other political subjects. They will also be talking about Mitt’s feelings regarding being a possible VP candidate.
Do you think John McCain would ever hold his nose and pick Mitt? Do you think Mitt would accept? Would it help or hurt Romney’s chance of a successful run in 2012?
20 Comments so far...
S.J. Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:04 pm.
Nppe, I think the maverick will stick to his guns. He hates Mitt so much I just can’t see him giving in.
Matt Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:19 pm.
I don’t think there’s any other way for him to get the conservative vote. McCain isn’t really smart but is he so dumb he can’t see that? Reagan didn’t like Bush but he made him VP because it was a smart political move.
Anon88 Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:23 pm.
McCain might justify not picking Mitt because of his Mormonism. He could say the evangelicals who don’t trust him would move even further away with Mitt.
Cavetrollhead Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:32 pm.
It will hurt his chances if:
1. McCain wins in 2008, and wants a second term- it would be “bad form” for the VP to run against the P. It will never happen unless the economy is in the tank and Mitt can get establishment support for blaming McCain early. Seems impossible.
2. McCain looses and The McCain doctrine turns out to be bad for Iraq. The withdrawal will be caled a success and Dems win the point.
3. McCain wins and applies his doctrine to Iraq but things don’t go well there. Mitt will by that time have clearly supported the McCain doctrine and lost the point. (he already has supported McCain doctrine for Iraq in essence)
It will help his chances if:
1. McCain looses in 2008 and the economy tanks on Dems before 2012. Romney comes to save the day. Mitt has establishment support because he has been a good little elephant in playing nice with McCain.
2. If McCain wins in 2008, and decides not to run for re-election in 2012 and the economy is not in too bad of shape.
Now if you can make yourself read what I just wrote you are a tough smartie. Cause I can hardly understand it and I wrote it.
Cavetrollhead Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:32 pm.
BTW my previous comment here was based on If Mitt gets the VP slot.
Cavetrollhead Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:35 pm.
Anon88 I think that is an important point. People still distrust and even hate Mormons.
On the other hand Matt makes a good point too, Mitt is a conservative. . and draws conservatives.
Funny how conservatives are split because of Mormonism. Being a Mormon myself it makes me feel bad and like Mitt should let someone else carry the conservative flag as much as I love him.
Jan W. Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:40 pm.
I think half of my fellow-evangelicals will support Mitt. I was going to come on here and say I definitely hope McCain is pressured into choosing Mitt. But now, after reading Cavetrollhead’s comments, I don’t really want Mitt to be VP.
M.G. Says:
11 March 2008 at 4:50 pm.
Weird, I hadn’t even thought of McCain winning then going for a second term but I guess he would. He is just so old that I kind of just forgot about that. I’m with Jan. Cave you changed my mind.
Saddened Says:
11 March 2008 at 5:23 pm.
It will be great just to watch this and see Mitt again. I think he is inspiring and I am curious what he has to say.
E.E. Says:
11 March 2008 at 5:51 pm.
I agree Saddened. Can’t wait.
Cave, nice reasoning.
Ghost Says:
11 March 2008 at 6:46 pm.
I think Cave has very good points but I have to admit I would still love to see Mitt as VP. I would vote for McCain then and hope things worked out for the best. We really need someone smart in an influential position right now.
HerculesMulligan Says:
11 March 2008 at 6:48 pm.
I think that Mitt Romney and John McCain should not hold the position of President of the United States. I don’t think my position on John McCain needs too much explaining.
As for Romney, I have no problem with people having different religions than I have; however, any belief in Mormonism requires pure blind faith. Where is the evidence for the Book of Mormon? And where is any legitimacy for whatever else they believe? A man should have a religion because he is convinced it is factual and truthful; but if he just believes it because of his family, or his upbringing, or whatever else, he is not fit to be President. Presidents are not supposed to have assumption-based thinking (indeed, man’s religion decides his political beliefs as well); Presidents are supposed to have convictions, grounded in proof.
I watched some of the debates in which he participated. He and McCain may not like each other, but the mocking and patronizing looks they gave Ron Paul, as he was expounding his position from the Founders’ point of view, were enough to tell me what Romney thought about the Founders’ original intent. And so is his inconsistent record of standing up for the morals (sanctity of life, for instance) upon which our country is grounded is also curious. Why not get behind someone with a record of consistency? (*Ron Paul!*)
Just my thoughts. 
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Jan W. Says:
11 March 2008 at 7:06 pm.
I have some of the same concerns about Mormonism but I know for a fact after listening and reading a lot about Mitt that he sincerely believes in his religion for all the right reasons. I respect his right to do that. He would make an awesome president.
Jesse Says:
11 March 2008 at 7:08 pm.
I am a Ron Paul supporter and it was really irritating to me to watch how little respect Mitt had for Ron. I thought he should have been more subtle about his disagreements. That said, I actually like a lot of the things Mitt said and he would be my second choice for pres. I don’t worry much about the Mormon thing because I heard his speech on religious freedom and I know Mitt wouldn’t bring his religion to interfere with his presidency.
Joy Bischoff Says:
11 March 2008 at 7:30 pm.
Haha, I can hear your collective intake of breath out there. Relax folks, Hercules hasn’t been around long and he’s a good guy. He doesn’t know that there are a few Mormons running around here including me. I have lots of good friends and relatives who feel the exact same way about Mormons and I have learned to appreciate them for all their good qualities.
Hercules, What we try to do here is find those who have similar views about preserving the Constitution. There are so many different dogmas out there but if we can sift through to the essential principles and unite, then we can save our country. If we tell all the millions of Mormons to go sit in a corner somewhere and stay out of it because we think they are stupid for believing in their church, then we are cutting out a very active and passionately patriotic group of people. Persecution of religious groups, some viewed as odd, was what brought the early settlers to America. Mormons have some different beliefs (not as many as anti-Mormons claim) but they have the same values you do, Hercules. Wouldn’t it be sad if I had to tell my four sons not to ever aspire to be in public office because they are Mormons and aren’t allowed?
I would love to address the whole evidence for the Book of Mormon issue but I can’t do that on this political blog. It would cause friction with all our other Christian friends who come here and do a lot of harm and destroy the whole intent of the site. That is a little hard for me because I consider myself intelligent and have very solid reasons after years of study for believing as I do. The thousands of books of evidence are tempting but I won’t give in. No, instead we absolutely must find the common points of agreement and focus on saving this country. We welcome you, Hercules, with your great love and knowledge of our founding fathers and appreciate your contribution.
Saddened Says:
11 March 2008 at 7:37 pm.
I am Evangelical and I know lots of people who feel like Hercules. I am sure that the day will come when most of them will release that they have cut off their nose to spite their face. Mitt has their values but they don’t understand the difference between values and belief in doctrine. We are losing religious freedom and someone like McCain will only make that worse. Mitt would have protected the rights of all religious to freely live their religion and he would have kept conservatism alive and without that, Christians are going to be so persecuted.
Anon88 Says:
12 March 2008 at 12:25 am.
My LDS colleagues are brilliant men and women. BYU has some of the top academic credentials in the world. These are not stupid people who blindly follow anything. They have reasoning for what they do. I see some areas I don’t agree with but I respect these people.
Cavetrollhead Says:
12 March 2008 at 12:40 am.
Well I am glad Hercules Piped in. But I don’t want to get too bogged down in religious doctrine. He helps us all to know what people are thinking. The fact is, religion does matter to people. Sometimes I think it should. But to cast off a potential ally because you assume he must be ignorant to be a Mormon- that is, like saddened said to cut off your nose despite your face not helpful. It is about values - not doctrine.
But come back and keep posting Hercules. We need more brains. Just leave religiously doctrinal points at the door. But bring your values. We like those.
I will also agree that Romney disrespected Paul. I would not vote for Paul but he deserve a lot of respect. He is a good man.
Cavetrollhead Says:
12 March 2008 at 12:42 am.
I have to thank the non-Mormons here again. You are gracious people and your support feels good.
Joy Bischoff Says:
12 March 2008 at 12:56 am.
I also agree that Mitt was not gracious toward Ron Paul. That disappointed me but in most ways I think he has a lot of integrity.
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