Thread: McCain’s, Er, Evolving Views on Mitt Romney

abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics
By Jake Tapper
Jan 4, 2012 2:54pm

Sen. John McCain appeared in New Hampshire – his political wheelhouse, where he won the Republican primary twice – to endorse a former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney today in this year’s nominating contest.

The Arizona senator delivered a stem-winder of a speech, criticizing President Obama for hurting the economy and saying that under Romney, Americans would not have a President who “leads from behind.”

Video at link

Needless to say, Senator McCain was not the biggest fan of Mitt Romney when they were running against each other in 2008 for the GOP nomination. And despite his endorsement of the former Massachusetts governor today, back then it sometimes seemed pretty personal.

The book Game Change reports that “McCain routinely called Romney an ‘a$$hole’ and a ‘f!@#%ng phony’” in private.

McCain was less profane in public, though not particularly flattering:

On Good Morning America in October 2007, McCain said, “His record when he was in Massachusetts had many positions, most positions are direct contradictions to the ones he proclaims now, including being ardently being pro-choice, including saying he didn’t want to go back to the Reagan-Bush years, which is obviously not something that most Republicans believe in, and supporting Democrats for various offices. So look, this debate is about our records, this is about being honest with the American people, and if you’re really going to get their respect, I think you’ve got to respect them first.”

See that 2007 interview here: (starting at about 3:30)
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“It’s not just the abortion issue, although he certainly was passionate in his advocacy for being pro-choice,” McCain said on Face the Nation in October 2007. “I mean, look at literally every major issue, whether it be immigration reform or taxes or immigration or any other issue. There has been changes in his position and perhaps all of those are evolved. But I think that that brings to mind the question is, isn’t consistency on fundamental issues an important factor in this race? And I don’t think that consistency has been there.”

And in Manchester, New Hampshire, that month, McCain told voters, “As we all know, when he ran for office in Massachusetts being a Republican wasn’t much of a priority for him,” McCain said. “In fact, when he ran against Ted Kennedy, he said he didn’t want to return to the days of Reagan-Bush. I always thought Ronald Reagan was a real Republican.”

“When Governor Romney donated money to a Democratic candidate in New Hampshire, I don’t think he was speaking for Republicans…When he voted for a Democratic candidate for President, Paul Tsongas, I don’t think he was speaking for Republicans. When he refused to endorse the Contract with America, I don’t think he was speaking for Republicans. And when he was embracing the Democratic position on many major issues of the day, I don’t think he was speaking for Republicans…So you’ll understand why I’m a little perplexed when Mitt Romney now suggests that he’s a better Republican than me or that he speaks for the Republican wing of the Republican Party.”

McCain went on to win in New Hampshire in 2008. Not too long after, he got Romney’s endorsement on Valentine’s Day 2008.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics...n-mitt-romney/

Gee, what a surprise. A RINO endorses a fellow RINO. Yea, I didn't see that coming from a mile McLame

Originally Posted by googler

Gee, what a surprise. A RINO endorses a fellow RINO. Yea, I didn't see that coming from a mile McLame

Romney is not a RINO, and as far as illegal immigration goes he's the best we're gonna get, and if you don't think Romney would make a better President then Obama, well then give it all back to Hussein, and if he gets 4 more years there won't be anything to restore back to it's former "Glory"

It's amazing how the goal posts for being considered Conservative continues to move to the left election after election. Twenty years from now, a Conservative Republican will mirror a moderate Progressive of today. Ron Paul is the only true Conservative in the pack and people refuse to consider him before all the other candidates. I got to give it to the media though, they're doing a good job of fooling Republicans and pushing their agenda. Little by little, the nation inches towards the left and that seems to be fine with everyone, it's simply astounding.

No one thought Ronald Reagan had a chance and was even dismissed by his Republican opponents. Look how that turned out. What if Ron Paul can bring the REAL change needed this country. Another dose of moderate Conservatism WILL NOT fix anything.

Originally Posted by googler

Gee, what a surprise. A RINO endorses a fellow RINO. Yea, I didn't see that coming from a mile McLame

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Originally Posted by googler

Gee, what a surprise. A RINO endorses a fellow RINO. Yea, I didn't see that coming from a mile McLame

Yep surprise surprise......birds of a feather...... Flip flop RINO Romney and McAmnesty, what pair....

Theres gonna be some disappointments in months to come. For a lot of people. Hey! I lost my first picks and they were the best of the best! A McCain endorsement? You would have thought if Romney was smart he would have told McCain to shut the (blank) up!!! Thats what I do!! You don't represent me John..!!
How dare a Ron Paul Pusher call anyone a RINO, ROFL.. Good or Bad, Paul's a Liberatarion...Fact.

Originally Posted by airdale

Theres gonna be some disappointments in months to come. For a lot of people. Hey! I lost my first picks and they were the best of the best! A McCain endorsement? You would have thought if Romney was smart he would have told McCain to shut the (blank) up!!! Thats what I do!! You don't represent me John..!!
How dare a Ron Paul Pusher call anyone a RINO, ROFL.. Good or Bad, Paul's a Liberatarion...Fact.

Then why has Ron Paul been a Republican all these years while serving in Texas??? If you go buy that thinking I am a Democrat because I was one when I was in my 20's...how silly!!!!! And John McCain is a RINO....among other things...





Republican's in Name only hmmmm seems to be a lot of those in office as far as I can see.. Repugnants and Democ rats different side of the same coin,, 535 job openings in 2012, and a couple in the big house oh yes there are many RINO's, as well as Democ rats....If you don't believe that just look at how they all vote to protect our Constitution and Freedoms..(The NDAA was voted into law by 93 Senators remember this little thing they just did?) http://teapartyeconomist.com/2012/01...y-a-committee/ "You know the story".



Oh Yea different side of the same coin!!!!!

They all take the oath of office but it isn't to protect and serve us at all it is to perform for the highest bidder, and their One World Government ideology, the UN, George Soros, The Bankers...But not "We the People" and all at the sake of our Sovereignty.

The American public may have eyes but they don't see, if it weren't the case we wouldn't be in the mess we are in because they would have been up in arms over what they have been doing a long time before this...Too many in our Country are apathetic and pathetic and these traitorous people know it. What is the saying you don't know what you have till you loose it....to me that is about right.

Yep surprise surprise......birds of a feather...... Flip flop RINO Romney and McAmnesty, what pair.

All together now "you can say that again"!!!!

It's amazing how the goal posts for being considered Conservative continues to move to the left election after election. Twenty years from now, a Conservative Republican will mirror a moderate Progressive of today. Ron Paul is the only true Conservative in the pack and people refuse to consider him before all the other candidates. I got to give it to the media though, they're doing a good job of fooling Republicans and pushing their agenda. Little by little, the nation inches towards the left and that seems to be fine with everyone, it's simply astounding.

No one thought Ronald Reagan had a chance and was even dismissed by his Republican opponents. Look how that turned out. What if Ron Paul can bring the REAL change needed this country. Another dose of moderate Conservatism WILL NOT fix anything.

All together now "you can say that again"


Now tell me did Ron Paul vote for that little ditty????

Originally Posted by kathyet

They all take the oath of office but it isn't to protect and serve us at all it is to perform for the highest bidder, and their One World Government ideology, the UN, George Soros, The Bankers...But not "We the People" and all at the sake of our Sovereignty.

George Soros you say? Paul has a big fat 'F' at NumbersUSA, I'm almost sure Beck's research team gets paid pretty good!

[QUOTE=stevetheroofer;1247162]George Soros you say? Paul has a big fat 'F' at NumbersUSA, I'm almost sure Beck's research team gets paid pretty good!



Well Ron Paul is consistent and has never wavered or flip flopped on his views. He has stood alone in his battle for our Country. From sound money, to the Fed, to the military and on to illegals just to mention a few things. He wants to stop all the freebes illegals get and he wants them to go home through attrition or self deporting themselves. What is wrong with that, numbersusa want to deport them all who will pay that bill, you and me. Personally, I do too but that isn't realistic....I think they cost American tax payers enough don't you???? Instead of listening to the talking heads do a little reading on what he stands for he isn't perfect but you think these others are????