Romney latches onto campaign theme from Democrats

[rodeodance]

Source: reuters

Romney latches onto campaign theme from Democrats

By Andy Sullivan Mon Dec 31, 8:44 AM ET

BETTENDORF, Iowa (Reuters) - In the final sprint before Iowa's first-in-the-country U.S. presidential nominating contest, Republican Mitt Romney has seized a campaign theme from the Democrats: the promise to bring change to Washington.


In a bus tour on the final weekend before Iowa's January 3 caucuses, the former Massachusetts governor sounded at times like one of the Democratic candidates, who have vied to portray themselves as the best choice for voters dissatisfied with the last seven years under Republican President George W. Bush.

"If ever there's been a time we needed change in Washington, it's now," Romney, who would be the first Mormon president if he wins the White House, said on Saturday.

Running against Washington is a time-honored tactic, especially among Republicans who are often suspicious of powerful central government.
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[liberal N proud]

1. Grasping for straws

[Mz Pip]

2. Mitwit's policies

are the same as Bush's except that the volume is turned up. The change would only be in the intensity of the wrongheadedness that has plagued Washington for the past 7 years.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[armodem08]

3. He's even running like Bush

He's a corporatist who decided to pander to the religious right to get elected, promising change in Washington. I've seen this movie before, but it was back in 99-00.

[Tempest]

4. So Romney embraced Bush's policies

And now is calling for change?

The guy is completely insane.

[Mz Pip]

6. It's called 'regifting'

Wrap up something old, used or unwanted in a new box and expect the receiver to be thrilled with the contents. :eyes:

Mz Pip
:dem:

[truthisfreedom]

5. "Romney, who would be the first Moron president if he wins the White House..."

That's how I read it.

[pattmarty]

7. Yeah, his "change" is to make it worse than it is already.

[Xipe Totec]

8. He better bring change to Washington

so he can call home and tell them he's not going to be president.

[badgervan]

9. Can This Guy Flip-Flop, Or What?

Mitt reminds me of Gumby - able to contort himself into any conceivable form. Truly amazing.