Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
Tommy De Seno ·
March 23, 2012 at 4:02pm
As I’ve pressed friends for reasons why they support Mitt Romney, I’ve noticed no explanation is forthcoming that does not mention the names Obama, Newt, Santorum or Ron Paul.
It occurs to me that Mitt may be as devoid of message as John McCain was in 2008.
So this morning I ask Romney supporters to tell me why - in 200 words or less - why do you support Mitt Romney for President?
Since Ricochet is the pro series, the answer may not refer to another candidate.
Perhaps Mitt will read this to guide him on the effectiveness (or lack of it) of his message.
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Jun '10
Re: Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
You might change this to "Articulating as well as Ricochet: The Romney Challenge." How is it our leading candidate has such a hard time expressing conservative principles? I few of us have the unsettling feeling that it's because Mr. Romney simply doesn't believe them.
Edited on March 23, 2012 at 4:13pmMar '11
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hummana hummana hummana.....
Mar '11
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It's a little early for a drinking game here in California, but a coffee version would be okay. How about a cup of French roast every time the phrase "business experience" is used? I might end up with a buzz that compels me to clean the house, do the lawn, and help the kids with their school work.
Edited on March 23, 2012 at 4:26pmApr '11
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Romney has made one thing clear: the Republican base does not favor limited government. Republicans who do want limited government are a large minority of the party. Romney's success has made clear that fact. And that's a good thing.
Apr '11
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Nice smile? Good hair? Uhhhhh..... no, don't help me, I'll get it. He's left standing?
Sorry, he's not my first choice. But I'll support him in the end.
Oct '10
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The first thing I look for in a Republican field is experience as a Governor and experience outside of Washington. Romney was the Governor of Massachusetts and therefore has executive experience. He has never been in Washington.
Running the 2002 Winter Olympics and serving as Governor shows that he has ability in taking on complex problems at the state and local level. I think this bodes well for his abilities as President.
Most of his experience comes from outside government and academia. He has actually made decisions about whether something was going to thrive or fail without the benefit of a government safety net.
He supports Israel and the traditional foreign policy of goals of the United States. He recognizes that how we move forward with China is going to be on the fundamental issues of this century. His views on immigration ("self-deportation") is the most practical solution I have heard.
His healthcare plan in Massachusetts was clearly a mistake but he has articulated clearly that every state should have the opportunity to find what works and a single system imposed by Washington is never going to be the answer.
Mar '11
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He is not Obama.
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Rule violation. 15 yard penalty and an automatic first down.
Mar '12
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I think most will be like JohnBoy and support him from a voting standpoint in the end, but how many will support him from a financial standpoint? I am so dissatisfied with the Republican establishment I automatically delete email donation requests with Reince Priebus in the From field, and I'm having trouble considering giving any money to Romney. For now, I at least look at Romney's requests before deleting them.
Mar '11
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Tommy De Seno
Rule violation. 15 yard penalty and an automatic first down. · 4 minutes ago
How does that work? Does iWc move down to comment #22?
Apr '11
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Cutting spending is necessary. The CBO projects the government to shut down in 2027, sooner if there is an additional crisis of some kind. If this happens as a sudden bankruptcy, people will die and America will be harmed in an unprecedented and irreparable way.
Cutting spending is hard. Cutting foolishly, like inexpert tax hikes, can decrease the tax base by more than the gain; other forms of suboptimal cuts can produce unnecessary misery; cutting the fixed incomes of those unable to learn more, for instance, or exposing future crime victims to horror. There are a lot of details, and powerful interest groups to fight over all of them.
Cutting spending requires willpower: Reagan, Bush 43, Gingrich, and Obama all regularly promised to do so, but never delivered.
Romney has as much experience as anyone in the world at identifying cuts that would promote rather than destroy health, whether running businesses, the Olympics, or Massachusetts. He's successfully cut even when facing veto proof majorities against him. It is his passion, and his genius, and his time is now.
Amongst the most foolish of cuts, for instance, is defense. Romney, uniquely, would invest more, restoring America's naval domination.
Apr '11
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I'd like it to be noted that I didn't mention that none of the other candidates, in any party but the Libertarian Party (and less good, even there), have any practical experience or even education in cutting.
Edited on March 23, 2012 at 5:04pmRe: Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
James Of England: I'd like it to be noted that I didn't mention that none of the other candidates, in any party but the Libertarian Party (and less good, even there), have any practical experience or even education in cutting. · 4 minutes ago
Edited 4 minutes ago
Unfortunately, we now have to note that you did mention it :-]
Jun '10
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He has actually run businesses and served as Governor of a State. As a Utahn, I witnessed him turn the near-disaster of the 2002 Olympics into a big success: to do so, he was totally disciplined on budgeting.
He has vowed to sign a repeal of Obamacare.
He is highly supportive of Israel. He is committed to national defense.
His tax proposal is strong (if Kudlow likes it, so do I), and has come out in support of Paul Ryan.
He'll be wise enough to pick a running mate who will help balance the ticket.
A Romney adviser, not Romney himself, creates the etch-a-sketch gaffe. Romney disavows it personally. Another unnamed candidate, in an effort to take advantage of the gaffe, makes a far worse gaffe himself.
He believes in business growth as the engine of economic prosperity.
He's not Obama.
Apr '11
Re: Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
Tommy De Seno
James Of England: I'd like it to be noted that I didn't mention that none of the other candidates, in any party but the Libertarian Party (and less good, even there), have any practical experience or even education in cutting. · 4 minutes ago
Edited 4 minutes ago
Unfortunately, we now have to note that you did mention it :-] · 6 minutes ago
Not in the 200 words. If the words in excess of that counted, I'd have had to write up some stuff about how handing medicaid and other federal functions out to the states to run as they will, along with neutering the political power of unions, means that future Presidents will not have to be as talented at, or driven towards, cutting as Romney. It'll be a little easier for them.
Apr '11
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tabula rasa:
He'll be wise enough to pick a running mate who will help balance the ticket.
Hate to disagree, but it's my hope that he picks Portman, doubling down on the boring, disciplined, decent, cutting ticket, taking on even more mild mannered steeliness. I'm given to believe (not by Romney or his inner circle, admittedly) that this is not an unjustified hope.
Nov '10
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He probably doesn't throw like a girl.
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Winner.
Jun '10
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James Of England
tabula rasa:
He'll be wise enough to pick a running mate who will help balance the ticket.
Hate to disagree, but it's my hope that he picks Portman, doubling down on the boring, disciplined, decent, cutting ticket, taking on even more mild mannered steeliness. I'm given to believe (not by Romney or his inner circle, admittedly) that this is not an unjustified hope. · 22 minutes ago
Actually, Portman would be OK--Ohio is important and Portman ain't no Joe Biden.
Jun '10
Re: Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
Tommy De Seno
Winner. · 10 minutes ago
I'll bet Romney can bowl way above a 47.
Edited on March 23, 2012 at 5:51pm