Comments on: Romney Doomed?

By: Robert Cheeks

Robert Cheeks — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:18:42 +0000

Thanks Pete, I didn’t know that and it only goes to show that we’ll never find a candidate who gives us all we want.
Sen. Rubio’s rhetorical abilities are Reaganesque, and no teleprompter, and his grades are open to the public, etc.
I have a short list of essentials that I go by re: politicans, starting with the abortion issue, after that I’m open to discussion, in a paleo sort of way.
I really do think the election hinges on the whether the Tea Party folks are fired up. I’m going to a meeting here in a few days, and I’ll let you know how it goes, anecdotally.

By: Pete Spiliakos

Pete Spiliakos — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:55:47 +0000

Robert, I can’t quote chapter and verse but Rubio is:

1. Very strong on the “propositional nation” thing (to the point of understating the openness and social mobility of some other countries.)

2. He seems in favor of extensive collective security arrangements and seems to be on the interventionist/forward leaning (whichever term you prefer) end of GOP politics.

By: Robert Cheeks

Robert Cheeks — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:59:48 +0000

Pete, thanks for keeping us up to snuff on this stuff. I’m a paleo, so not happy with Mitt, who I consider “Democrat Lite,” and yesterday on Rush I heard a clip from Perry and I thought his delivery was terrible, stumbling, and about as bad as Barry without a teleprompter.
I hope the race isn’t over, I really like Rubio and would love to see him run but there’s a long way to go.
Again, I think this election rests on the ability of Barry to instigate policy that results in people going back to work, especially minorities, with whom he’s been especially hurtful. And, it depends on the actions of the Tea Party.

By: Pete Spiliakos

Pete Spiliakos — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:05:00 +0000

I read the transcript of Romney’s remarks (faster that way), so I can’t say how he came across. There was at least one real cheap shot (about doubt in Obama’s heart or something) that sets Romney up for a devastating Obama counterattack and is a reminder of Romney’s various changes of position – which might or might not be changes of heart. Strongly agree with every word of the last paragraph. It would be prudent even for conservatives who disagree with that sentiment to act as if it were true.

By: Peter Lawler

Peter Lawler — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:59:47 +0000

So I saw both Rick and Mitt talking about foreign policy on TV tonight. Perry said nothing in particular, but he said it with emphatic flair.
Romney made some good points against Obama, knew some stuff (that’s for sure), and was a mediocre to lousy campaigner once again.

It’s not true that the election is a lock. It will be close. Obama will surge, and maybe surge like a real hurricane if the economy gets at all better.