Slog - Comments on Romney's Out http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out Says The Page. UPDATE: His farewell address, delivered to the Conservative Political Action Committee, is in the jump. Here's the section the Romney campaign is flagging: If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator Clinton or Obama would win. And in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign, be a part of aiding a surrender to terror. This is not an easy decision for me. I hate to lose. My family, my friends and our supporters...... Copyright 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:30:37 -0800 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:12:05 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by dw Just six months ago, he was IN the race, and now he's OUT of it? Is there anything he hasn't waffled over?

Hypocrite.

]]> dw http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928015 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928015 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:38:51 -0800 Comment by Karlheinz Arschbomber Greetings from Germany, home of President Putin.

Farewell to Captain Underpants.
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/07/romney-to-quit-presidential-race/

]]> Karlheinz Arschbomber http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928024 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928024 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:43:04 -0800 Comment by Who cares No surprise. Good riddance to the slick used car salesman.

]]> Who cares http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928030 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928030 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:44:12 -0800 Comment by Heather Moroni is weeping.

]]> Heather http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928040 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928040 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:45:52 -0800 Comment by vooodooo84 Aww, the crazies are dropping like flies. so sad now we only have Angry Mcangry pants, and Jesus Humpabee

]]> vooodooo84 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928042 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928042 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:46:12 -0800 Comment by Elvis Dingeldein I'm so shocked I've soiled my Magic Mormon Underpants.

]]> Elvis Dingeldein http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928044 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928044 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:46:48 -0800 Comment by Fifty-Two-Eighty I think this will give a big boost to the Repubs. They now know their nominee will be; the Dems could be at each others' throats for months yet.

]]> Fifty-Two-Eighty http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928057 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928057 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:49:32 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Ha!

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928061 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928061 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:51:56 -0800 Comment by MGD He finally said something I agree with. "Size does matter."

]]> MGD http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928069 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928069 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:53:41 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle CNN confirms.

Doesn't matter, the Blue Tidal Wave that has resulted in 2:1 Dem:GOP turnout even in former Dark Red states means that the GOP has an uphill battle unless Sen Clinton is our nominee.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928075 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928075 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:54:29 -0800 Comment by Cato the Younger Younger McCain is our worse nightmare to run against. Something to prepare yourselves for: Remember in 2004 when the Democrats were courting McCain to be Kerry's running mate?

Yeah, this is going to be a close election. And the only way to win is Obama. Why? America likes McCain more than Hillary.

]]> Cato the Younger Younger http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928081 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928081 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:56:07 -0800 Comment by PatRobertson The US will NEVER elect a mormon, Never ever ever! Other people who should never run: Jehovah Witnesses, People of the Baha'i faith, Atheists, Muslims, Shintoists, Hindus, Sikhs or Taoists...Its only good ol' Jesus who can run the country here!

]]> PatRobertson http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928083 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928083 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:56:12 -0800 Comment by elenchos This is a very sad day. He would have been so easy to beat.

]]> elenchos http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928097 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928097 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:58:46 -0800 Comment by Fifty-Two-Eighty Hilly has to do very well in the Potomac Primaries or she's a goner, primarily due to lack of money.

]]> Fifty-Two-Eighty http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928101 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928101 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:59:27 -0800 Comment by Evangelicals4Hillary @12: Hillary wins then, because she's the only true Christian remaining.

]]> Evangelicals4Hillary http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928103 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928103 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:01:07 -0800 Comment by Tony @14: Hillary will win VA. Not sure about MD though. It will be close in both, which is a win for her. She'll run away in TX, OH, & PA. I'm supporting Obama, but I'm a realist.

]]> Tony http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928124 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928124 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:05:24 -0800 Comment by tsm What @13 said. I'm bummed. A few months ago, when McCain was toast, I was comfortable and figured any Democrat could win easily. Now it's a little tougher.

]]> tsm http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928161 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928161 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:11:21 -0800 Comment by Fnarf I'm surprised. I thought that after he won the endorsements of top evangelical nutjobs like James Dobson he was a shoo-in. From a Republican perspective he's not a bad candidate at all -- has actual executive experience, knows how to get along with moderates, not visibly crazy on any of the topics that Republicans tend to be visibly crazy on. The anti-Mormon stuff is offensive; but I guess the crazies couldn't cope with the recency of his conversion to their kook positions, like being anti-abortion and anti-gay. Funny, because they're not going to get a better candidate on those issues now.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928164 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928164 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:12:51 -0800 Comment by umvue Pity he'll no longer be redistributing his wealth.

]]> umvue http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928169 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928169 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:15:18 -0800 Comment by Levislade Awww, but we wanna retreat in the face [of] evil extremism!! Come on, pleeeeease?

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928217 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928217 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:29:14 -0800 Comment by arduous @16, Hillary won't win VA. At this point, Obama's basically got the nom locked up. Obama's going to steamroll her in the next 9 contests and by the time the calendar favors her again (Ohio, Texas, Penn) it'll be too late. She'll have completely lost momentum. The nomination is now 95% going to O.

]]> arduous http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928234 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928234 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:33:18 -0800 Comment by You_Gotta_Be_Kidding_Me @21

If she does not have enough pledged delegates after she persuades the Democratic Party to seat Michigan and Florida, the super delegates will nominate Mrs. Clinton irregardless. Mark my word. Smart money is on Billary. Their machine never loses...

]]> You_Gotta_Be_Kidding_Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928272 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928272 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:49:54 -0800 Comment by Bauhaus Yeah - Mitt's going to say at the announcement that he's bowing out so that the party can come together and win in November in order to avoid a "surrender to terror."

Toodle-lee-doo, asshole. Now you'll be able to spend more time with your - what is it? - 400 grandchildren?

]]> Bauhaus http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928302 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928302 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:58:13 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Nice parting "surrender to terror" jab there.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928312 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928312 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:01:14 -0800 Comment by Mac Any word on if his five sons plan on continuing their service to their country?

Anyone?
Anyone?

Nice moment of party Republican party solidarity today. I especially liked the part where Laura Ingraham spent her time introducing Mittens to rip on John McCain.

]]> Mac http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928330 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928330 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:08:41 -0800 Comment by AMB Now if only Hillamonster would have the decency to do the same.

]]> AMB http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928376 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928376 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:28:38 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi Why would Hillary win Texas? It seems to me that Texans love charismatic politicians who talk a good game. Am I missing something?

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928381 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928381 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:31:40 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Texas Hispanics are for Clinton. The Texas machine is for Clinton. Texas has lots of blue-collar workers, who break for Clinton. Texas has lots of big cities, dominated by whites, which break for Clinton. Texas is next to Arkansas, which is huge for Clinton. I don't know what the polls say, but maybe 55-45?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928423 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928423 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:50:23 -0800 Comment by character counts surrender to terror? At least Romney let us know what a little bitch he is.

]]> character counts http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928627 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928627 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:08:20 -0800 Comment by LeslieC As it happens, Romney is MY favorite evil extremist.

What a jackass.

]]> LeslieC http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928673 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c928673 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:32:16 -0800 Comment by TLjr The richest, juiciest bits of the speech were all over the evening radio, of course, flawlessly recited in that owlshit-slick, candyass Eddie Haskell tone of his.

Which shouldn't detract from his outlandish suggestion that he's getting out of the race to Save America From The Terrorists (shriek!). Unfortunately, it just might.

]]> TLjr http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c929560 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/romneys_out#c929560 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:12:05 -0800