Tag Archives: Mitt Romney

Why Congress will not actually cut spending

Posted on November 20, 2011 by mesasmiles

Too many people do not actually understand the political strategy of the Democrats, so let me explain it. They are using the power of the government to entrench themselves, and it is happening on several levels. Senator Jim DeMint was … Continue reading →

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Bachmann the most likely Republican candidate to beat Obama

Posted on October 25, 2011 by mesasmiles

Michele Bachmann was interviewed again by Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday. And I must say it was another stellar performance. She was asked about Herman Cain, about his blunders last week over abortion and negotiating with terrorists and changing … Continue reading →

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Admitting, reluctantly, that Romney won this debate

Posted on September 23, 2011 by mesasmiles

I am not a big fan of Mitt Romney. People wonder at that, since I am LDS, expecting me to fall in line. But I bristle at that thought. The nation’s politics are in dire straits, and I feel the … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry interviewed on the Mark Levin show

Posted on September 3, 2011 by mesasmiles

Thursday, Rick Perry appeared on the Mark Levin Show. He had previously appeared to avoid the encounter, so this was a good sign. He generally did well. Gov. Perry talked about focusing the role of the federal government on those things … Continue reading →

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Who won the Iowa debate? (from Arizona Tea Party Network)

Posted on August 12, 2011 by mesasmiles

The Arizona Tea Party Network is running an online poll asking who did the best in last night’s Republican debate. Here are the rankings so far, as of 11:00 this morning: Newt Gingrich – 34% Michele Bachmann – 21% Ron … Continue reading →

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A surprising showing by Michele Bachmann in our Tea Party straw poll

Posted on August 12, 2011 by mesasmiles

I left watching the Republican debate on Fox to be able to catch part of our Mountain View Tea Party meeting and its straw poll. I was a little surprised at the results of the poll. Mitt Romney drew 41% of … Continue reading →

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How Could a Mormon Not Be for Romney?

Posted on November 20, 2010 by mesasmiles

Last week, after Mitt Romney was the subject of Fox News’s “12 in 2012” rundown of potential Republican candidates for President, I wrote a post “A Mormon not for Romney for President.” I realized that most Latter-day Saints would take … Continue reading →

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Anybody but Huckabee

Posted on November 20, 2010 by mesasmiles

On Thursday, Special Report’s “12 in 2012” series featured Mike Huckabee as a potential candidate for president. To me, it’s a wasted opportunity. The 2012 election is a chance for people who love our Constitution to strike back. Mike Huckabee … Continue reading →

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A Mormon not for Romney for President

Posted on November 16, 2010 by mesasmiles

Monday evening, Special Report’s 12 in 2012 series featured Mitt Romney, and his likely 2012 run for President. I was for Romney in 2008 and supported him in the Republican caucuses in Colorado. But not this year. To me, he crashed … Continue reading →

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