tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post115619980361194480..comments2024-03-09T02:32:34.549-06:00Comments on Dr. Melissa Clouthier: RUDY '08!Melissa Clouthierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864991953502438461noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1156301710620770032006-08-22T20:55:00.000-06:002006-08-22T20:55:00.000-06:00Dr. Melissa--there's tons and tons of stuff on Mit...Dr. Melissa--there's tons and tons of stuff on Mitt, perhaps most importantly the fact that he came in a strong second to Frist at the SRLC in April. <BR/><BR/>He is Mormon but so far has overwhelming support from evangelical leaders. There is also a website, www.evangelicalsformitt.com that deals with this issue directly. <BR/><BR/>Mitt is socially and fiscally conservative, a businessman with a law degree as well, and one heck of a strong leader. He knows how to sidestep party politics to get work done. He's my governor, you know, so I have first-hand knowledge of his leadership. I like him.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223044868130142733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1156223718402962322006-08-21T23:15:00.000-06:002006-08-21T23:15:00.000-06:00Anonymous,Yes I read the 2nd Amendment statement, ...Anonymous,<BR/>Yes I read the 2nd Amendment statement, too. I don't like it either. All I can see though, is what he did in NY. If you read the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, he says Guiliani had zip to do with NYC reducing crime. It was all a matter of reduced population.<BR/><BR/>There will be plenty of ways that Rudy will be targeted.Melissa Clouthierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864991953502438461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1156221970136160812006-08-21T22:46:00.000-06:002006-08-21T22:46:00.000-06:00I don't care for Rudy's take on Second Amendment. ...I don't care for Rudy's take on Second Amendment. "everybody has to have a permit, everybody has to have a test" and whatever else. But, just because he says that doesn't necessarily mean it will get thru congress. And as far as the democrats hasseling him on his wife cheating thing...well at least he hasn't let any drown in a pond in massachusetts..as if that matters for a democrat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1156221444699448642006-08-21T22:37:00.000-06:002006-08-21T22:37:00.000-06:00Matt,Can't praise Rudy without jabbing Bush can yo...Matt,<BR/>Can't praise Rudy without jabbing Bush can you?<BR/><BR/>Christy're,<BR/>You may be right. No doubt you know the politics better than me in your position. To me, prosecuting the war trumps the social issues--especially when there is so much to lose. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps Mitt is a warrior and socially conservative? Did I read somewhere that he is Mormon? Have they focus-grouped that? A heck a lot of evangelicals (I'm in Texas remember) view the Morman religion with suspecion--cult like.<BR/><BR/>All I beg: Please, no McCain!Melissa Clouthierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864991953502438461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1156213499496236372006-08-21T20:24:00.000-06:002006-08-21T20:24:00.000-06:00I am not sure I agree that Dems are scared of Guli...I am not sure I agree that Dems are scared of Guliani. I think that is just more of the Republican "Everyone is out to get us mentality." I think that Guliani will have a hard time convincing the Evangelicals to vote for a Pro-Choice, cheating on his wife, divorced guy. I hope that they do though, because this Kerry voter would vote for Rudy in a heartbeat.<BR/><BR/>I would just prefer some honesty, courage, honor and respect in the white house again. 18 years is just too long. Rudy would definitely bring those things with him. Anyone with the brass to take on the New York Mob, will take on the terrorists, and I do mean the actual terrorists, not just anyone he feels like.Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355578099725547881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1156211685823257892006-08-21T19:54:00.000-06:002006-08-21T19:54:00.000-06:00Sorry, www.americansformitt.com.Sorry, www.americansformitt.com.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223044868130142733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19646581.post-1156211639207545692006-08-21T19:53:00.000-06:002006-08-21T19:53:00.000-06:00I think his pro-choice inherently creates problems...I think his pro-choice inherently creates problems for him...I don't dislike him, but I see major problems barring him from GOP nomination. Also, his personal marriage issues may come up as problems down the road. <BR/><BR/>That being said, I *am* the Eastern Director for Americans for Mitt (www.americansformitt) and the founder/director of Massachusetts for Mitt (www.massformitt.com). I realize I'm biased. :)<BR/><BR/>I think the fact that I'm so darn pro-Mitt and I still like Giuliani speaks volumes.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223044868130142733noreply@blogger.com