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Obama has really not treated either of the Clinton's well, so I don't blame Bill for sticking it to him every once in a while. If parties didn't exist, I would honestly think that Bill's views on many issues are more centrist and closer to Romney's than Obamas, though he would never publicly admit that.
Wow, this really destory's Obama's narrative that things are slowly getting better. Also, here's a good read about Romney's campaign compared to McCain's. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/mitt-romney-fighting-moderate-wins-over-the-righ
Ahh...it would be great to have you on the team.
For those worried that Romney's campaign would be similar to McCain's failed campaign in 2008, yet another sign you have no reason to worry. Romney's going to do what's needed to win back the White House and not put up with BS from Obama and the mainstream media.
Everytime I hear Obama at a campaign event this time around, I honestly think to myself...are voters really going to fall for his soaring rhetoric again. With his words, you'd think he was moving mountains. Instead, he's simply moving his lips. Let's put an end to BATO (Barack all-talk Obama).
Patriotic Liberal-Your generalizations and lack of support are comical. Obama and his supporters will never win the argument about the free-market system...because they truly don't believe in it. Moreover, you are trying to change the subject and not answering a simple question. If Bain is so bad, and Wall Street is so bad, why is your candidate taking money from them. If he was principled in any sort of manner, he would refuse such contributions. Instead, it's yet another page in the ever-growing story that Obama isn't working.
Dobermite-Primaries and general election campaigns/strategies are totally different. In a primary you typically have more rivals coming at you, and a smaller percentage of people voting, so the margins are slimmer. Plus, swing voters that decide general elections don't usually participate or care as much about the primaries. I hate to say it, but both sides (Romney and Obama) have about 40% of the vote locked up, and they are both competing for the middle 20%. Everything from this point forward is about getting the most of that remaining 20%. Winning the battle on the Rev Wright issue isn't worth it if it causes you to lose the war in the end.
I think Romney has played this brilliantly. By repudiating this story, he's appearing above the fray and showing that he's focused on the economy and all of Obama's failures since he's been President. However, because he's repudiated it, this story has gotten more attention, and the crux of the Super Pac ad may now have more of an impact than if Romney had said nothing. Also, everyone needs to realize that 2012 is much different for the GOP nominee that 2008. In 2008 McCain had the weaker hand representing the party of the incumbent. He couldn't run on the GOP platform and had to run on character issues. In 2012, it's just the opposite. Obama can't run on his record and must make this election about character and non-issues.
As long as this election is about the economy and Obama's terrible record in office, Romney will win. Going down these rabbit holes of a war on women, gay marriage, Reverand Wright, and many other issues that don't immediately impact the average voter is what Obama wants...as it distracts from his failures. If Team Obama can bring Romney into the mud with him, Obama wins. Romney has to present a clear alternative and a brighter future much as Reagan offered in 1980.
Romney is once again showing why he is such a better candidate than McCain. His approach is spot on for these reasons. 1. Perception-By failing to engage in this character assassination piece, he appears more Presidential, and his personal favorability ratings should continue to rise. 2. Swing voters-Swing voters care about the economy and issues they are facing...they are not partisan and they hate the negative personal attacks in politics. 3. Publicly repudiating this is still calling attention to the issue, but allowing Romney to rise above the fray. 4. Little downside risk-While some Romney supporters might like to see him go after Obama's character in this way, they are not likely to jump ship b/c of this position.
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