Campaign Trail of Tears

Amazing at what politicians will do to try and grab "The money bag".

David,
First, of all Romney did not cry on Meet The Press. Did you watch it? I did, and he got emotional obviously because it is something in our churches history that many of us care deeply about and view as a turning point. He never cried, though.

Second, he did not cry on camera after his “Faith In America” speech. He may have cried in private. Again, speaking about ones faith, esp when it is such an important part of ones life, often is emotional. As a Mormon, I know the emotions he felt. I have faced the bigotry of being called non-Christian, a cult, etc. I assure you I had many days I would come home from school and cry. Do not judge that you fail to comprehend!

Anyone who could watch a soldiers casket rolled from a plane with the family hysterically crying and not feel great sorrow would be the one who is cold and robotic.

You bring in a business associate to say they have never seen Romney emotional. How many of us go to work and get emotional over facts and figures? That was just ridiculous. If you want to have a glimpse of his personality. Look at the Olympics. I saw Romney and Ann carry the Olympic torch both with tears rolling down there face in pride. He held his chin high and was proud for America, the athletes, and his own triumph.

I hate when people presume to know where a persons psyche is at. You do not have any evidence or previous behavior to conclude that Romney is anything but himself. So far he has been the most scrutinized and has had his personal life drudged up every five minutes just because he is LDS. Omit Romney and tell me that Huckabees ethics and Rudys personal indiscretions would not be plastered everywhere. Yet, they get a semi free pass so that we can all focus on the Mormon guy who cries. Really old!!!

Brilliant picture choice, Dave.

Romneygirl,
I agree with Dave that both candidates have rather cold public personae, with you that you can't know what's in someone's heart, with Dave that public displays like these are calculated, and with you that all of the major candidates have pretty carefully cultivated facades, too, and why single these 2 out?
Still, Obama and Huckabee, whether they're being 100% genuine or not, each project considerable warmth where Hill and Mitt do not.
The real question is, does any of this have anything to do with who would be the best president? Remember what happened the last time we took the "warm" guy over the "wooden" one? Now, there's a reason to cry!

The Republican Party spent millions portraying Kerry as a flip flopper in the last election. Mitt has a weak foundation when it comes to conservatism. Also, he has the gaul to call Huckabee soft on crime.

Mitt Romney was pro-abortion before he was pro-life.
Mitt Romney was for gay marriages before he was against it.
Mitt Romney only considered 100 pardons and commutations as governor. He brags that he didn't grant any.
Mike Huckabee has always been pro-life.
Mike Huckabee has always been apposed to same-sex marriages.
Mike Huckabee signed 16 death warrants, considered 8600 pardons and commutations as governor and yes he did grant some pardons and commutations, for those that met criteria.
Bottom line: Romney is a rich guy that will do anything to gain power.
Mike Huckabee wants to serve the people.
Thats the difference.

CLINTON'S SEEK A BUSH FAMILY RIFT!!!

The Hillary Diane Rodham-Clinton, Attack Machine has gone as dirty and low as it can almost get! The Machine Planted and Slick Willie Announced, The Clinton & Bush WORLD TOUR AMERICAN NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, had no other purpose but,too suggest and point too a possible personal rift between a Father (G.H. Bush) and a Son (G.W.Bush), and suggest that a Father (G.H. Bush) would ever side against his own son (G.W. Bush), for William Jefferson "Snowman, Slick Willie" Clinton, A Former Impeached President, Husand to a Presidential Candidate, Pitting a Father (G. H. Bush) against a son (G. W. Bush), during the Christmas Season, is below any depth's to sink!


The Hillary Diane Rodham-Clinton "I am not an automaton" tour is in full swing in Iowa, during the Holiday Season. And, (IF) you see Hillary Diane Rodham-Clinton as having any resembalance to a normal human being, after setting aside, being a Basilisk, Brittle, Calculating, Cold, Conniving, Elusive, Insincere, Overly Ambitious, Polarizing, Which Bee Itch! Who now seeks to create a major rift, between a Father (G.H. Bush) and a Son's (G.W. Bush) love and support of each for the other, by suggesting that such a rift in fact does exist, and if so making it a public issue for political gain!!

The Thread; is once again seen! "When you see a pattern of people making statements and the follow up statements (In this case non statement, statement), not even a Oh that wasn't authorized," or, "it was mis-understood," it doesn't take a genius to see that there is a thread (rope)going on here, and we can only hope that Hillary Diane Rodham-Clinton is reaching the end of that rope with a sudden stop!

This is what happens in a contested election, (The pitting of father (G.H.Bush) against Son (G.W.Bush), the POLARIZING of a family against itself during one of the most belove holidays season's of the American year?, and that's the best of our democracy, or a sample of what the Clinton's see as the best, NOW THE FUN STARTS?

What now! An insincere non-apology apology? "I will not (I would never) bring up the faults of my apponent; Cicero"? It was never the intent to suggest that there (is) a rift between Father (G.H.Bush and G.W.Bush) nor was it our policy to suggest that it has grown (Clinton's are trying to capitalize upon) to the point were the Father (G.H. Bush) would seek to join with The Clinton's (Snowman Slick Willie) in repairing preceived damages done by the son (G. W. Bush).

The real Hillary Diane Rodham-Clinton should bring tears to the eyes, of Barbara Bush, and every mother, who see's a direct attack upon her (BUSH) family simply for thier (Clinton's) Political gain. " TEARS OF ABSOLUTE ANGER"!

Very Respectfully,
D. L. Graham
El Cajon, San Diego, CT. CA.

Mitt Romney or flip floper. Mitt Romney or liar just like all of the Republicans except Huckabee.

Please, what is all the fuss about? Just relax and enjoy the competition and then vote for the Democratic party. That will make your Christmas!!!

SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON IS GOING TO MAKE A GREAT PRESIDENT.

kevin h.2:23PMDec 19th 2007
“Also, he has the gaul to call Huckabee soft on crime.”

=Yeah, Romney has the “gall” to call Huckabee soft on crime…he is. Huckabee proposed a bill to cut Meth dealers and users sentences from 70% to 50%. The same bill gave offenders 12 days off their sentences each month for good behavior. Yeah… he is real tough considering AR is like 23rd highest in meth. use. He allowed illegal immigrants to get scholarships and tuition breaks…these people are criminals. They are here illegally and that means they are breaking the law. Meanwhile, Romney was in MA passing tougher laws and they have a 1% meth use population.

We all know that Romney changed his stance on abortion…as he so honestly admits. Huck might want to take notes on how to admit and rectify mistakes. Heck, Huckabee can not even be honest about his education. He does not have a Theology degree….he dropped out after one year.

Mitt Romney upheld Ma Supreme Court ruling Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. He did not have a choice but to allow same sex marriage, it was the law. A governor can not selectively pick and choose which laws he will uphold. .
Romney did not grant any pardons. The amount put before him is irrelevant. It only takes one to re-offend…..as we see we Huckabee. Right?
However, Huckabee granted 1,033. That is an average of about once every four days. Bill Clinton, Frank White and Tucker granted 507 clemencies in the 17 1/2 years they served as governor. Of those Huckabee released, 17 re-offended violently.


Bottom line: Romney is a honest, qualified, ethical, level headed, candidate that happens to be wealthy and changed his mind on abortion.
Mike Huckabee wants to serve the people so he can rob the us blind and continue his mission to purify Washington with his theology. The only consistency I see in Huckabee is abortion, hatred of gays, and that he is a pathological liar.
Now, that is the real difference.

The Shift in Momentum IS FOR PRESIDENT HUCKABEE in 2008

Mike Huckabee is presidential material and is alone able to defeat Hillary & Obama. I am now convinced that those wealthier donors to Romney's, Giuliani's, and Thompson's campaign have wasted their money and if they continue, are wasting their hard earned money on candidates who do not have voter appeal or substance. As a member of the younger generation, I will tell you point blank, Romney, Giuliani, and Thompson DO NOT connect with us.

ROMENY has run out of gas. He has been the worst investment money could buy. His persecution complex makes him so defensive and wimpy that he appears to crack under pressure. Romneys negative campaigning reveals his unprofessional desperation and that he is really an unkind and angry person. BOTH Romney's and Giuliani's flop flip past makes them a liability and not an asset for republicans in 2008.


Every time Huckabee is heard his approval amongst Republicans and Democrats increases even WITHOUT major financial support. Just imagine what would happen if he got the major financial support. He is the Republican's secret weapon in the 2008 election. Huckabee's proven leadership can help bring America together as a team.

Huckabee is the BEST candidate because he not only attracts republicans but also democrats to his side without compromising his principles. Both side support is needed to win this election in 2008.


Listed are just some of the reasons why I switched my vote to Huckabee:

1. Huckabee can think on his feet.


2. He is personable.


3. He is real and does NOT put up a front.


4. Huckabee is a problem-solver for the poor and less fortunate.

5. Huckabee is extremely knowledgeable about various issues and communicates with confidence.


6. He is Pro-life and Pro-family.


7. He is witty and competitive; Huckabee DOES NOT sound like nor does he act like a vacillating wimp.


8. As governor, Huckabee is the longest proven executive leader among all the nominees.


9. He demonstrates wisdom, humility, and self-control.


10. Huckabee is completely understandable and communicates with great depth.


11. Huckabee has a consistent conservative track record.


12. He is noble, honest, compassionate, bold, also attentive to all the questions he was ever asked about WITHOUT being all over the board and WITHOUT sounding scattered.


13. Huckabee is clearly the toughest on border and national security.



14. Huckabee speaks without annoying hesitations and does not utilize vacuous speech.


15. He has earned the respect of Afro-Americans and Hispanics since he was THE ONLY top ranked one who valued and respected them by attending the latest ethnic sponsored republican forum.


16. He is direct and uncompromising about the flat tax system.


17. Huckabee is very focused and he is all about accomplishing measurable goals.


18. Huckabee has the most practical experience, for over ten years, defeating the Clinton "socialist" political machine in Arkansas and alone has the know-how to defeat them nationally.


19. Huckabee, as governor of Arkansas, did more to practically help the people of New Orleans, LA after Katrina than the governor of Louisiana because Huckabee's state government was so organized

20. Mike Huckabee sticks to his principles without being pressured to change them at the whim of polls and media pundits. He also answers questions very candidly WITHOUT being nervous and WITHOUT dishonestly covering himself up before the public.

21. Huckabee is also NOT a part of the establishment in a period when there is an anti-establishment sentiment in America.

22. Mike Huckabee is the ONLY candidate who can beat Hillary Clinton and Obama. The people who are passionate about Huckabee are NOT going to suddenly change their vote within the given time period of the primaries. The rest of the nominees command no such passion. Face it. It is all over.

WHY HUCKABEE WINS THE NOMINATION and the PRESIDENCY

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David Knowles,

When I was growing up, my Mom was definitely the "stoic" Matriarch of our family. I saw her cry one time. My maternal Grandfather died of a heart attack after my Mom & Dad had a party for me and my identical twin brother's 9th birthday that my Grandfather was at. (Our birthday is a bittersweet affair every year for my Mom.)

Our whole family was out at his farm with him and my Step-Grandmother. He dropped dead. It was at the funeral (me and my twin brother's first) that my Mom walked us up to the casket during the service and said, "Say goodbye to your Grand Dad." She was inconsolable.

She has become more visibly emotional over the years. I believe her seeming stoic presence was really a means of protecting herself and she wore the pants in the family. Both of my parents are very private people and I am sure my Mom cried many times during our childhood.

I read an article from the New York Times recently about Hillary eulogizing her good friend Mrs. Blair. They noted that her face was puffy and she was unusually soft-spoken and her jaw was clenched tight. Their assessment was that a single reaction would start a deluge she could not stop. (I believe this was in 2000.) It was Bill who started to cry when he eulogized Mrs. Blair...knowing the profound effect she had on his wife.

As we get older, it is easier to be emotional unchecked. It may be harder for Hillary as that is what is expected of women in general and she has had great pain and humiliation played out in public. She is sixty now, and with friends by her side, it may be easier to show that side of herself. Things and people become much more important to us and we are getting a glimpse of a sentimental side of her as she is traveling with people she really knows and is comfortable with during a Holiday season. (The Holidays do seem to bring that out in people more.) But, she is running for President of the United States and probably out of necessity has to keep that part of her life private. Nobody is a robot devoid of feelings. I just believe her to be as private as my Mom is most of the time.

If she was crying all the time, she would be raked over the coals for that as well and would be completely unelectable. Politically it is more important that she appear to be strong...even if that is mistaken as inhuman. That part seems more calculated.

Just my opinion, (I'd worry more about Mitt and Power Point.) Worth noting: Halle Berry, "Monster's Ball" and Sean Penn, "Mystic River" both won Oscars for Best Actress and Actor for scenes in which they cried without a single tear. I think you are portraying Hillary as a brilliant actress, when she clearly is not. I know I can't cry on cue.

Sincerely and respectfully,

Mr. Clark

Tears, one of the many oldest political ploys in the book. Mitt is in point of fact android. Created by the god'S of his faith on the planet far far away where they all originated, his Mormon magic undergarments with the insignia worn to protect him from all and any possible harm he can off or on the water jets at will, even down to getting a tear to flow from either eye.
Mz. Hill- shes a women-women have at time been known to tear up.
GHWB has turned into an old cry baby and now cries at the drop of a percentile point of his biggest mistake boy's popularity in the polls.
Mike the Baptist will be next-his exclusionary Christmas add makes patently clear he neither seeks nor desires votes from those whose faith differs from his own.
Rudy-sickend in hospital seems more dirt about to break concerning questionable actions while 9/11-9/11-9/11 mayor, his only so called qualification since many fire and police personnel will come out strongly against his provably poor leadership at that time.

1978? Isn't that a little late for God to dedcide that we're all equal? Maybe it just takes a long time for messages to travel from Ork (or Klingon, or wherever it is that He lives,) to Earth.

Hillary will lead us into stagfaltion. Remember Pres. Carter? Hillary is not the right person for the job. Hillary will also see anybody's military salary as a means of funding universal and socialized health care. Thus, the women in the military should definetly vote for Hillary. That will end their careers fast. Stagflation is hard to get out of, especially with increased social obligations and high taxes. This will lead to a great need for another Ronald Regan! If you don't want your political cycle to be that lop-sided, you should vote for Rudy.

I can understand people attacking political opponents on the records but it is down right ugly and uninformed when you start attacking those on personal beliefs. I would rather know the record and judge from that then one what one believes. Steven you should hope you are not judge on your religion beliefs if you have any. Lets hope that you are not granted a position to serve those around you.

FOR ONCE FELLOW AMERICANS---PLEASE DISREGARD THE BLATHER AND CRAP, AND CHOOSE A CANDIDATE WHO HAS INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE AND WHO HAS NOT EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO DIRECT YOUR PERSONAL LIFE DECISIONS. NEVER MIND TEARS--NEVER MIND RELIGION ON THE SLEEVE NONSENSE---THE PRESIDENT NEEDS SMARTS AND NEEDS TO REMEMBER HE OR SHE IS THE PRESIDENT OF ALL OF US---NOT JUST THOSE WHO ARE MARCHING IN LOCK STEP WITH HIM OR HER.

All I know is (TGNH)Thank God Not Hillary!!!!!