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tangent4ronpaul
04-11-2011, 01:57 PM
http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/weigel/archive/2011/04/11/mitt-romney-launches-presidential-exploratory-committee.aspx

He did it via a YouTube video that you can see at the link

Immortal Technique
04-11-2011, 02:00 PM
bahahaha, this is going to be fun :P

eduardo89
04-11-2011, 02:09 PM
So when will his campaign fold? After he gets destroyed in Ames or in the first couple of debates? When he loses Iowa and Nevada to RP?

specsaregood
04-11-2011, 02:11 PM
Who? Oh the guy that was the philosophical inspiration for Obamacare?

Ray
04-11-2011, 02:11 PM
http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2011/04/mitt-romney-announces-presidential-exploratory-committee.html


April 11, 2011 3:52 PM

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney formally launched his 2012 presidential exploratory committee on Monday in a Web video, declaring that “President Obama’s policies have failed.”

“He and virtually all the people around him have never worked in the real economy,” Romney said in the message. “They just don’t know how jobs are created in the private sector. That’s where I spent my entire career.”

Romney's announcement comes on the fifth anniversary of his signing of a health care law in Massachusetts that is similar to the national law passed last year and backed by the Obama administration.

Obama has recently been bestowing frequent words of praise for the health care reform law Romney put in place, and Romney has been firing back, saying the two measures are not the same.

“He does me the great favor of saying that I was the inspiration for his plan,” Romney said at a speech in Las Vegas earlier this month. “If that’s the case, why didn’t you call me? Why didn’t you ask what was wrong? Why didn’t you ask if this was an experiment, what worked and what didn’t?”

He continued, “And I’d have told him, ‘what you’re doing, Mr. President, is going to bankrupt us.' We can’t spend more money.”

Romney referred to his Nevada trip in his announcement video today, posed on his exploratory committee website, http://www.mittromney.com/.

"Last week, in Nevada, I walked through a neighborhood with homes vacant or in foreclosure," he said. "Unemployment there is over 13 percent. Across the nation, over 20 million Americans still can't find a job, or have given up looking."

Romney, who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and lost to Sen. John McCain, goes into the 2012 presidential contest as one of the favorites.

Among Republican primary voters, polls frequently show Romney in the number one or number two spot. A NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll last week gave Romney the lead with 21 percent support, followed by Donald Trump and Mike Huckabee, who each garnered 17 percent. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich got 11 percent and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin received 10 percent.

"It is time that we put America back on a course of greatness, with a growing economy, good jobs and fiscal discipline in Washington," Romney said. "I believe in America. I believe in the freedom and opportunity, and the principles of our constitution, that have led us to become the greatest nation in the history of the earth – and I believe that these principles will confirm American's future as well."

Romney is just the second major GOP presidential contender to form an exploratory committee. He follows in the footsteps of another former governor -- Minnesota Republican Tim Pawlenty.

Romney’s public appearances over the past few months have been relatively infrequent compared to other potential candidates who have traveling extensivley in crticial early nominating states like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. His speech is Las Vegas in early April was first major public address in nearly a month.

Romney taped Monday's message at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. after a meeting with students. "Like young people all over the country," Romney said, those students "wonder whether they'll find good jobs when they graduate."

Let the games begin.

Johnnybags
04-11-2011, 02:18 PM
One good thing is Romney will use his personal fortune again to be the #1 fundraiser according to the media. I hope he gets bigger speakers and tents for Iowa and brand new Bluebirds to bring everyone in, and then he goes broke. I have to listen to that moron and pair him up with Trump in debates to get all the air time? Same as 08' but instead of McCain it will be Trump the media trumps up. #'2 in the Republican ranks? Really?

eduardo89
04-11-2011, 02:25 PM
Who? Oh the guy that was the philosophical inspiration for Obamacare?

I thought he was the guy who supported TARP?

specsaregood
04-11-2011, 02:30 PM
I thought he was the guy who supported TARP?

Oh, I thought he was the guy that believed that jesus and satan are brothers.

tangent4ronpaul
04-11-2011, 02:31 PM
I thought he was the guy who supported TARP?

He came up with Romneycare - that thing that is bankrupting mass and that Obamacare is based on.

who in their right mind bases a health care plan on one that is bankrupting a state? It would be like Obama wanted to destroy the country... Oh, wait!

LatinsforPaul
04-11-2011, 02:34 PM
Romney - A Reagan Republican - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pVqZzHm3Z4

Romney - Too far right for Ted Kennedy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9IJUkYUbvI&feature=related

Romney - Strongly Pro-Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4&feature=related

Romney - No Government Run Health Care - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6DrH6P9OC0

RomneyCare - A Conservative Choice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4r9dMP21hM&feature=related

Romney - No Dem's! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuFe9_BCvXY

Romney - Strong on the Second Amendment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk1bJOpYUqE

Romney - No "Assault Weapons" Ban! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Ygw9CQ9po&feature=related

Romney - No Illegal Aliens! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rr6-CcOJPw&feature=related

Romney - Don't Work With Dems! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jzno_apP1Q

Romney - No More Higher Fees! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhG7xiVsOws&playnext=1&list=P...

Romney - No Man Made Global Warming - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2O7oqQR4A

And one to put it all together and cap it off with Ron Paul 2012 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9DWL5M4Nvs

Aratus
04-11-2011, 02:46 PM
he's in.
fair and
square.
ron may
be also
in this
race soon.

eduardo89
04-11-2011, 02:53 PM
I'm curious, is there a Mitt Romney forum?

low preference guy
04-11-2011, 02:56 PM
Oh, I thought he was the guy that believed that jesus and satan are brothers.

Interesting... I thought it was the way who was whining that Michigan was having a one-state recession when the whole country was having a recession. That clueless guy about economics? Why not run someone who actually knew what was going on at the time. Hint: It's someone specs quotes often.

specsaregood
04-11-2011, 02:59 PM
Interesting... I thought it was the way who was whining that Michigan was having a one-state recession when the whole country was having a recession. That clueless guy about economics? Why not run someone who actually knew what was going on at the time. Hint: It's someone specs quotes often.

Wait, you mean the guy that said he would base his actions as president on what his team of lawyers says he could get away with?

Romulus
04-11-2011, 03:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDwwAaVmnf4

low preference guy
04-11-2011, 03:23 PM
Jesus Christ, look at Romney's logo:

https://mre2011.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/themes/romney/images/romney-spriteset-main.png

Now, look at this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Obama_logomark.svg/220px-Obama_logomark.svg.png

Romney doesn't even care to hide that he will be Bush's fourth term.

malkusm
04-11-2011, 03:25 PM
If that's the best logo he can come up with, let's hope the rest of his campaign goes that poorly.

Sola_Fide
04-11-2011, 03:27 PM
Wait, you mean the guy that said he would base his actions as president on what his team of lawyers says he could get away with?

I thought it was the guy who really knew how to "run" our economy.

specsaregood
04-11-2011, 03:28 PM
If that's the best logo he can come up with, let's hope the rest of his campaign goes that poorly.

I wouldn't be so quick to judge, you can be assured that the logo was run through a gauntlet of targetted focus groups.

specsaregood
04-11-2011, 03:30 PM
I thought it was the guy who really knew how to "run" our economy.

No it is the guy that said, "I like mandates."

malkusm
04-11-2011, 03:30 PM
I wouldn't be so quick to judge, you can be assured that the logo was run through a gauntlet of targetted focus groups.

Do people seriously respond positively to a bunch of blue and red blocks which are increasing in length, and the words "Believe in America" in white font on a white background? :confused:

low preference guy
04-11-2011, 03:32 PM
great comment at hot air about this video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAcxwfkAdDY


This answers the question–what’s the opposite of Viagra?

ElectricPhase on April 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM


He looks stoned. Or like he’s been hanging on a yacht with John Kerry all day.

Key West Reader on April 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

low preference guy
04-11-2011, 03:33 PM
Do people seriously respond positively to a bunch of blue and red blocks which are increasing in length, and the words "Believe in America" in white font on a white background? :confused:

I hope that when people hear "Believe in America" from one of the phoniest possible candidates, most of them react like they should.

specsaregood
04-11-2011, 03:36 PM
I hope that when people hear "Believe in America" from one of the phoniest possible candidates, most of them react like they should.

You have much faith in "people", despite all evidence to the contrary.

low preference guy
04-11-2011, 03:43 PM
You have much faith in "people", despite all evidence to the contrary.

You have too little faith. This phony is going to be unmasked.

Romulus
04-11-2011, 04:01 PM
You have too little faith. This phony is going to be unmasked.

And people won't see whats under the mask. People are really fucking stupid. Romney will get along just fine.

low preference guy
04-11-2011, 04:09 PM
And people won't see whats under the mask. People are really fucking stupid. Romney will get along just fine.

I disagree. I'll bet money he won't be elected. The question is how soon his campaign is finished.

R3volutionJedi
04-11-2011, 04:39 PM
There is too much on Romney. He will be exposed, especially if we expose him - along with all the other fake candidates... His campaign will end in the primaries...

acptulsa
04-11-2011, 04:44 PM
Good. I'm glad he's going to be on stage in South Carolina (I assume that's why the sudden 'committee' announcement; that's a requirement to debate). The sooner Ron Paul pwns him, the better.

specsaregood
04-11-2011, 04:50 PM
I disagree. I'll bet money he won't be elected. The question is how soon his campaign is finished.

Oh, I don't think he'll get elected, just don't think it will be because of his fake ass tan or rhetoric. A lot of it will have to do with post #8. Which is unfortunate, but it is what it is.

Romulus
04-11-2011, 06:38 PM
I disagree. I'll bet money he won't be elected. The question is how soon his campaign is finished.

I don't think he'll be elected either - but he will still get plenty of support from all the phony R's out there.

eduardo89
04-11-2011, 07:19 PM
I don't think he'll be elected either - but he will still get plenty of support from all the phony R's out there.

If he's the nominee we'll see Bush term 4. Oh wait, we'd see that even if he does get elected.

devil21
04-11-2011, 07:24 PM
Oh, I thought he was the guy that believed that jesus and satan are brothers.

I thought he was the guy who said his attorneys would decide whether to go to war or not?

Romulus
04-11-2011, 08:11 PM
I thought he was the guy who said his attorneys would decide whether to go to war or not?

Yes that he's sit down with his lawyers....

Matt Collins
04-11-2011, 08:29 PM
Romney - A Reagan Republican - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pVqZzHm3Z4

Romney - Too far right for Ted Kennedy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9IJUkYUbvI&feature=related

Romney - Strongly Pro-Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4&feature=related

Romney - No Government Run Health Care - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6DrH6P9OC0

RomneyCare - A Conservative Choice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4r9dMP21hM&feature=related

Romney - No Dem's! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuFe9_BCvXY

Romney - Strong on the Second Amendment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk1bJOpYUqE

Romney - No "Assault Weapons" Ban! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Ygw9CQ9po&feature=related

Romney - No Illegal Aliens! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rr6-CcOJPw&feature=related

Romney - Don't Work With Dems! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jzno_apP1Q

Romney - No More Higher Fees! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhG7xiVsOws&playnext=1&list=P...

Romney - No Man Made Global Warming - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2O7oqQR4A

And one to put it all together and cap it off with Ron Paul 2012 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9DWL5M4NvsYou just made my day with these!

AZKing
04-11-2011, 09:33 PM
LOL, top 2 comments on that video are pro-Ron Paul. Good job, fellas :X