Ann Romney: No ’storybook’ marriage
TAMPA — Some passages from Ann Romney’s speech tonight about her husband Mitt, who just officially became the Republican nominee for president:
”I read somewhere that Mitt and I have a ‘storybook marriage.’ Well, in the storybooks I read, there were never long, long, rainy winter afternoons in a house with five boys screaming at once. And those storybooks never seemed to have chapters called MS or breast cancer.
“A storybook marriage? No, not at all. What Mitt Romney and I have is a real marriage.”
This is a likely closing passage:
”This is the man who will wake up every day with the determination to solve the problems that others say can’t be solved, to fix what others say is beyond repair. This is the man who will work harder than anyone so that we can work a little less hard.
“I can’t tell you what will happen over the next four years. But I can only stand here tonight, as a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an American, and make you this solemn commitment:
“This man will not fail.
“This man will not let us down.
“This man will lift up America!”
- By Jim Galloway, Political Insider
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td
August 29th, 2012
12:05 pm
GaBlue
August 29th, 2012
11:46 am
How refreshing that Mrs. Romney is not receiving the kind of nasty public criticism of her genetically-determined physical attributes the way Mrs. Obama did four years ago.
I guess you did not watch MSNBC and Rachel Meadows and her co-horts after the speech last night.
Roja Jones
August 29th, 2012
12:06 pm
Those who like to blame Bush and claim that “the recession itself was caused by the previous administrations’ abandonment of the government’s regulation of the financial industry and that President Obama’s repeated attempts to bring about recovery have been thwarted by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives”.
Let me remind you that during the first two years of President Obama’s tenure, the Democratic Party had control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
With control of both the Senate and the House, he had both the opportunity and the power to:
1. Eliminate the Bush Tax Cuts;
2. Pass a robust jobs creation and economic recovery plan to put an end to the great recession;
3. De-fund the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and bring all the Troops home;
4. Resolve the Student Loan Crisis;
5. Implement the Buffet Rule to pay down the national debt;
6. Adequately fund Medicare and Social Security and reform them so that they would remain
solvent for our children;
7. Raise taxes on Big Oil including an excess profits tax;
8. Make outsourcing of American Jobs illegal or make it such a tax disadvantage that corporations
would no longer do it;
9. Reform immigration laws and give amnesty to children of illegal immigrants through the
legislative process.
Did he do any of this? No. He spent his first two years blaming Bush for the problem rather than doing anything to solve the problem.
He failed us all when passed up the opportunity to seize the initiative and take advantage of having complete control of two of the three branches of Government to do great things for our country.
By doing so he has earned the right to be a one-term President.
Boston Bull
August 29th, 2012
12:08 pm
Rojo Jones – “bash his opponent’s spouse”…or you mean the way they did Michele Obama and STILL bash her? Riiiiight….Ann Romney is as fake and entltled as her stiff suit spouse with the brillo cream hair. Didn’t that stuff go out in the 60’s? They’re both so out of touch ONE of them should know that greasy, slicked hair is not attractive. But he’s a greaseball anyway – slick and slimy to the core.
pm
August 29th, 2012
12:10 pm
oh lordee.
I want proof!
August 29th, 2012
12:10 pm
Does Ann Romney even have MS? Let’s see her medical records.
td
August 29th, 2012
12:12 pm
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:04 pm
And who do you blame for your “victims destiny”? Is it the fault of the rich? Is it the fault of your parents? Is it the fault of men?
td
August 29th, 2012
12:13 pm
Boston Bull
August 29th, 2012
12:08 pm
And exactly what makes Ann entitled?
Boston Bull
August 29th, 2012
12:13 pm
@ Proof – I second that! Where is the proof? We demand the see the “faker’s” medical records. Oh wait…we already tried asking for records on taxes. They’re not very good at cooperation and providing proof…
Skip
August 29th, 2012
12:14 pm
Ann should give a good speech, she practiced it for ten years.
Boston Bull
August 29th, 2012
12:15 pm
@td…see previous post. In the words of Leona Helmsley “only the little people pay taxes”. Release the returns Mitts
Boston Bull
August 29th, 2012
12:17 pm
Ask ANYbody who lives in Massachussetts and they’ll tell you how despised Mitts was. Why won’t he run on his record as Governor? He only talks about Bain. You repubs should be using THAT experiece in Mass as a talking point but you know as well as all us “libs” he did a crappy, lousy job at the ONE political office he’s ever held. Why? Why? Why? will none of you RepubliKLANS talk about his experience as governor? snicker…
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:19 pm
Jack
Mrs. Romney didn’t need tele-prompters. She looked the camera staight in the eye: Character shows up in small ways too. I enjoyed her message and I enjoyed the S.C. Governor’s message. Maybe there’s hope for us after all.
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Are you kidding me???? You really believe that woman didn’t rehearse that speech ad nausem to get it right? Several commentators mentioned how this was the biggest audience she would ever stand before. I can pretty much assure you that she had a teleprompter. She did a good job, but unless you were actually there, you can’t assert that she didn’t use a teleprompter any more than I can say that she did. By the way, using one doesn’t diminish what you say. It just keeps you on point.
Boston Bull
August 29th, 2012
12:20 pm
RobMe will create 3 million new jobs? Really. His state of Mass was 47th in job creation under HIS governorship. 47. Let me guess…he just didn’t TRY. Maybe it wasn’t important to him. Or maybe, yep, maybe….he just a liar that will say anything for the lemmings dumb enough to follow.
dogvan
August 29th, 2012
12:21 pm
Served in the military? When did that become a requirement? Neither Obama nor Clinton served, and neither did the majority of our current federal lawmakers. During the Vietnam Conflict an undergraduate “C” average kept your student deferment and the draft ended in 1973. Between 1973 and 1989 there was little incentive to join: Viet Nam-era vets were poorly treated, funding for the services decreased and there was no conventional threat to US security other than the “cold war” hence the lack of military experience among our lawmakers. I say this as a 20 year Air Force career veteran who suffered through the ignominy of the Viet Nam era. Things changed in the late 80’s and early 90’s when a direct threat to the US was perceived and understood by the general populace and culminated in the 9/11 attacks. Military service was again embraced as it had not been since WWII and the question of a commander in chief that had not served his or her country became a resume requirement. It may be desirable, but certainly not required.
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:24 pm
cc
Some folks are just beyong redemption. They have invested themselves in the beliefs of socialism and communism, or they are too stupid to know what socoalism and communism are and know too little history to understand the results of such governments
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Based on your comments on this board, I think you were looking in the mirror when you made this statement.
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:30 pm
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:04 pm
And who do you blame for your “victims destiny”? Is it the fault of the rich? Is it the fault of your parents? Is it the fault of men?
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First I never heard the term until you used it here. Second, WTH are you talking about?
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:35 pm
a rich white woman ANN ROMNEY lifes been so tough on her
Joe P
August 29th, 2012
12:36 pm
My hope is that when Romney is elected President he will do the job that people elected him to do. Ever since the celebrity and chief currently hanging out in the White House started his term it’s been dinners with the famous, golf, fund raisers, golf, vacation, golf, fund raisers, white house dinners with rappers, golf, vacation, fund raisers, golf, basketball games, sporting events, ESPN to fill out his brackets and so on. Has this free loading tourist ever put in a full days work?? This dude has been acting like he’s been on vacation for 3 1/2 years. Perhaps if he spent a portion of his time dealing with real issues in fixing this economy intead of be re-elected the U.S. wouldn’t be in such horrible shape.
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:38 pm
who would OSAMA vote for?
Dr Dave
August 29th, 2012
12:38 pm
Anns Shadow Rant at 11:59…Your jealousy is oh so showing….Stooping to that low..What r u so mad at…Her femininity, grace charming good looks? Or the fact she has a successful good looking husband and a great family life..please stay on a constructive political course with your comments
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:39 pm
@joe p
in other words u hate to see a black president doing what all the white presidents do
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:40 pm
the only way ANN make it into the whitehouse is as a tourist…
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:41 pm
ann romney the rich white woman who never worked a day in her life…the joys of rich white privilege…must be nice
Mild Mannered Moderate
August 29th, 2012
12:42 pm
I am so pleased everyone has stopped spreading rumors about Ann Romney and Shamus the dog. With this kind of civility,both sides can come together. Why, I would bet two dollars that if both sides just sat down and had a beer together, they could work out their difference like good old friends. Both sides are really just the same deep down when you look at it.
Joe P
August 29th, 2012
12:43 pm
Normally those individuals that are successful typically have the income that reflects that success. I guess we would rather have the current President remain in office due to his successful record as a community organizer? As far as his record goes since being in office…………………………………………………………NOTHING! Let’s elect someone who can really bring a change. A change back to what America is really like and not what a socialist country is like.
Mild Mannered Moderate
August 29th, 2012
12:44 pm
@joe p..wait…are you for or against socialism?
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:44 pm
ANN ROMNEY jus another rich entitled white woman whose only accomplishment is marrying a rich man
honested
August 29th, 2012
12:45 pm
dr. dave,
You missed ‘her magic underwear’.
Amazing what passes as ‘elegant’ for some of the local repugs.
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:45 pm
the gop the angry party whose gonna bring america back to the good old days of the 40’s and 50’s
honested
August 29th, 2012
12:46 pm
joe p,
Another squeaker who wouldn’t know ‘Socialism’ if it offered the hand to pull them out of plutocrat induced slavery!
Joe P
August 29th, 2012
12:47 pm
Liberlifty
Did I ever bring up race? Once again bring in race to fight your battles. Typical left response. I’m guessing I’m a racist because I won’t vote for him? Sorry but I didn’t drink the kool-aid. Hope and Change. More like Golf and Fund Raise.
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:47 pm
the gop know OBAMA will wipe the floor with MITTENS duriing the debates…
honested
August 29th, 2012
12:48 pm
If there was actually any hint of class in the romney camp, they would be releasing 12 years of tax returns TODAY.
We’re waiting.
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:48 pm
@joep
i bring up race because its warranted…sorry if i dont consult with a racist like you to post my comments…
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
@joe vp
how many times did u complain of the white presidents playing golf?,,,zero…but when a black man plays golf u have a hissy fit..typical rightwing blowhard
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
@joe vp
how many times did u complain of the white presidents playing golf?,,,zero…but when a black man plays golf u have a hissy fit..typical rightwing blowhard
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
@joe vp
how many times did u complain of the white presidents playing golf?,,,zero…but when a black man plays golf u have a hissy fit..typical rightwing blowhard
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
@joe vp
how many times did u complain of the white presidents playing golf?,,,zero…but when a black man plays golf u have a hissy fit..typical rightwing blowhard
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
@joe vp
how many times did u complain of the white presidents playing golf?,,,zero…but when a black man plays golf u have a hissy fit..typical rightwing blowhard
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
@joe vp
how many times did u complain of the white presidents playing golf?,,,zero…but when a black man plays golf u have a hissy fit..typical rightwing blowhard
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
Let me speak for myself and I believe a few others to the Repubs folks on this board. First it ticks me off that you think you can put all Dems in one box and define us. Dems do not hate rich people. You slam the wealthy actors/actresses who support the President, so obviously being wealthy is not an issue with Dems. Dems want, and strive for success just like Repubs.
I get sick of the lie that Dems merely want handouts or want to give handouts to other people without the benefit of work or some effort on their part. Unless of course you’re a corporation (which we have been told are people) then corporate welfare is ok for Repubs. Tax laws that allow you to dodge paying higher taxes is ok too. But heaven forbid you take advantage of a tax credit based on the number of children you have. You are a freeloader. Call it a loophole. If you don’t like it change it. Isn’t that what you say about the ones that give the wealthy advantages?
Dems (I) do get ticked off when Repubs do things that vastly give the wealthy more advantages and leverage over others who are struggling to become as successful or to even live a simple moderate life. I also abhor the notion that many Repubs seem to have that they “did it on their own” without the assistance of anyone else. And finally, it bugs the heck out of me when being compassionate and caring about the welfare of other Americans is seen as socialism.
My final thought. I almost find it fascinating that Repubs constantly use terms like libs, libatards, and question the intelligence of anyone who thinks differently than them. It’s virtually impossible for them to have an honest discussion before resorting to the name calling. Will your heads explode if you don’t call people names?
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
Let me speak for myself and I believe a few others to the Repubs folks on this board. First it ticks me off that you think you can put all Dems in one box and define us. Dems do not hate rich people. You slam the wealthy actors/actresses who support the President, so obviously being wealthy is not an issue with Dems. Dems want, and strive for success just like Repubs.
I get sick of the lie that Dems merely want handouts or want to give handouts to other people without the benefit of work or some effort on their part. Unless of course you’re a corporation (which we have been told are people) then corporate welfare is ok for Repubs. Tax laws that allow you to dodge paying higher taxes is ok too. But heaven forbid you take advantage of a tax credit based on the number of children you have. You are a freeloader. Call it a loophole. If you don’t like it change it. Isn’t that what you say about the ones that give the wealthy advantages?
Dems (I) do get ticked off when Repubs do things that vastly give the wealthy more advantages and leverage over others who are struggling to become as successful or to even live a simple moderate life. I also abhor the notion that many Repubs seem to have that they “did it on their own” without the assistance of anyone else. And finally, it bugs the heck out of me when being compassionate and caring about the welfare of other Americans is seen as socialism.
My final thought. I almost find it fascinating that Repubs constantly use terms like libs, libatards, and question the intelligence of anyone who thinks differently than them. It’s virtually impossible for them to have an honest discussion before resorting to the name calling. Will your heads explode if you don’t call peole names?
Carol
August 29th, 2012
12:52 pm
Skip – I love that about Ann practicing for 10 years.
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:52 pm
@joe p
how many times did u complain about the white presidents playing golf? …ZERO
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:53 pm
wow
A dad
August 29th, 2012
12:55 pm
I hope those who lean left realize that a person can disagree with the POTUS for reasons other than race. For those of you still stuck on racism, by chance did you read the recent interview with Morgan Freeman about racism? Didn’t think so.
I don’t like Obama because of his economic policies, or rather lack of, his constant attempts to divide this country along economic, racial, social, etc. lines, and his pandering to the Islamic world (like his peec about how islam has always been part of the American experience) at the expense of our long time ally, Israel. And no, I won’t respond or even acknowledge any more racism, racist, whitey kkk GOP, etc. comments.
Morgan Freeman for Pres!
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:55 pm
MITT and ANN have been practicing that speech for a freaking decade…she should get off her lazy entitled arse and get a job
Dr Dave
August 29th, 2012
12:56 pm
Dogvan…Well spoken…I am a Viet Vet 101st Arbn served in Nam in Hue up by DMZ..I couldnt agree with you any more..Welcome Home!!!
liberalefty
August 29th, 2012
12:57 pm
were any blacks invited to the gop kkk rally
Mild Mannered Moderate
August 29th, 2012
1:05 pm
@honested,
Shame on you for making fun of her underwear! She is a working housewife and probably has a servant pick it up. We all need to be more nice to each other. Ann has raised five very lovely boys who are nothing like their father and she can be an inspiring figure to all of us about a struggle against a debilitating health issue. She is a very special lady. She is especially good at making us see a better side of mitt than the one he presents whenever he is alone on camera.