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Mitt Romney Watch: Romney’s Wife Ann Has Donated to Planned Parenthood – Mitt’s Response
Politico: Say What?
Said Romney in Iowa yesterday when asked about his wife’s contribution to PlannedcParenthood: “Her positions are not terrible relevant to my campaign.”
First off, I assume he meant “terribly” and it was lost in the transcription or something.
Now, for two reasons this response is ineffective, if not damaging.
For one, how can Mitt use his wife in campaign commercials, bring her up to the podium at nearly every speech he gives and routinely cite their relationship only to dismiss (dis?) her views in such a cavalier fashion? I can hear other campaigns screaming “he can’t have it both ways” as I type this.
Secondly, this comment stands out like a sore thumb – a sore mitt, if you will – precisely because the former governor does fawn over his “sweetheart” so much. Why would he take one of his best assets and relegate her positions as irrelevant?
Wrong response……
Why doesn’t Mitt just gaffe-slap his wife again – right before Mother’s Day.
Telling any woman particularly YOUR WIFE that they are not important or relevant means trouble – like in sleeping on the couch for quite a while.
Oh Yeah! Mitt, remember that women now VOTE.
Update:
An interesting statement in light of this 2002 video:
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Giuliani Notes: Rudy Beats Hillary in Connecticut
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani leads all Democratic contenders in the 2008 presidential race in Connecticut, squeaking by Illinois Sen. Barack Obama 44 – 42 percent; inching past former Vice President Al Gore 45 – 42 percent, and beating New York Sen. Hillary Clinton 48 – 42 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Sen. Clinton tops Arizona Sen. John McCain 47 – 40 percent.
This compares to a 46 – 44 percent Clinton lead over Giuliani in a February 19 poll by the independent Quinnipiac University.
The GOP NUTS:
Rudy – 36%
McCain – 15%
Romney – 9%
Thompson – 7%
Gingrich – 5%
Head to Head NUTS:
Giuliani 48%, Clinton 42%
Giuliani 44%, Obama 42%
Giuliani 45%, Gore 42%
McCain 40%, Clinton 47%
McCain 38%, Obama 46%
McCain 41%, Gore 45%
Clinton tops former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson 49 – 33 percent
Favorablity vs Unfavorability:
61 – 25 percent for Giuliani
48 – 28 percent for McCain
51 – 15 percent for Obama
46 – 28 percent for Edwards
54 – 37 percent for Gore
49-42 percent for Clinton
For Thompson, 63 percent haven’t heard enough to form an opinion.
For Romney, 60 percent haven’t heard enough to form an opinion. President Bush’s Approval
In terms of Connecticut electability is there any doubt that Rudy is the front-runner?No other GOP candidates places Connecticut in play. The same is true throughout the Northeast.
The fact that Rudy CAN beat Hillary should be the PRIME concern for GOP primary voters.
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Day By Day by Chris Muir May 10, 2007