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Subscribe to RSSMr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, told NBC he came in hoping to support Rick Perry, but the impeccably tanned crooner said he thought the Texas governor's attacks on Mitt Romney were "mean-spirited" -- and that Romney was a "gentleman."
And now he'll back Romney.
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I'm sure Romney and Perry would both be thrilled to get Wayne Newton's endorsement. Most Republicans identify with Newton on so many levels. . . bling and great hair.
*rim shot* LOL
Romney's response:
music by Bert Kaempfert, with the lyrics by Kurt Schwaback and Milt Gabler.
THANK YOU LAS VEGAS, ENJOY THE BUFFET....
This matters how to the rest of the world? Why do we consistently quote the endorsement of celebrities? Who cares?!?!?
Wayne Newton fans care, how dare you ask such a thing? lol
All of the TP/GOP candidates are "mean-spirited"!
"We have met the enemy and he is us!" Pogo by Walt Kelly
wow wayne newton's endorsement........(sarcastic)
Who?
NJ, I know the Wayne Newton thing sounds silly, but Nevada may be a huge swing state and Wayne Newton is Las Vegas. Tough to beat the SEIU there, but I guess it can't hurt.
My granddaughter posted on facebook that she likes Romney too, I hope First Read picks up on that story too! She is a very smart child you know!
Wayne Newton's main point was NOT OBAMA! Maybe because Las Vegas has been hit hard, by this economic down fall.It sounde like he like Obama as a person but not as a President, I agree. I don't want any of the people I saw standing up there last nite on CNN.
Hillary 2012 (she and Bill ARE talking about it)
Didn't know Wayne Newton is still alive.
barely, the formaldehyde is used for preservation purposes.
Wayne is still alive. Only his career is dead. LOL
As a morman--you have to believe a 14 yr old boy saw god+jesus in a grove of tree's in upper-state NY--Im not making this up-mormans believe this! If I can get you to believe this---I can get you to believe ANYTHING!! romney's not to be trusted
Pretty harsh judgment there. In the Old Testament, didn't God reveal himself to Samuel the prophet when he was a youth? (1 Samuel Chapter 3) And King David was eight years old when God chose him to be king over Israel. You're welcome to your opinion, but I think it's short-sighted to blast Romney over his belief in something that has similarities to Old Testament events. If you believe in a God that is all-powerful, you really can't limit that God to only talking to adults or individuals that lived hundreds or thousands of years ago.
It's spelled Mormon- not Morman Rich P. Mormon was actually a great Prophet from the Book of Mormon period of time around 400 AD. By young Joseph Smith claiming to see both the Father and the son at the same time does take care of the Niceean Creed (325 AD) the doctrine of men that basically states the Holy Trinity is one entity that can appear in three different forms like water, ice, and steam. The Catholic Church and all those who broke from that Church since 325 AD have kept this believe intact even though they disagreed on other doctrines and teachings.That's why so many different Churches today. Joseph Smith was called to be the Restoration Prophet to restore Jesus Christ Church back to the earth. Remember the 14 year old boy went to a grove of trees in 1820 to ask God which Church he should join. He was told by the Saviour not to join any of them. What better way to begin this Restoration than to appear together to start this important work. If Joseph would have been just following the Niceean creed doctrine, he would have just said, I saw God, or I just saw Jesus Christ- but he said he saw both at the same time. The Father introduced his Son. "Joseph, this is my beloved son, hear him" Why would a young boy say that he saw both the Father & the Son at the same time when the teachings of the time and even today by all of these other Churches reflect the Niceean creed doctrine debate results? What was Joseph suppose to do? Say it never happened? What would you have done if you were in his shoes? I'm sure the young 14 year old boy was the most surprised of all- He was just looking for any easy answer to a humble prayer to get an impression or direction from on high to know what Church he should join at the time. Rich P -no one is telling you to believe this, but don't ridicule someone who does. Not to mention an additional 14 million people. go to mormon.org to get all of the details. At least get up to speed on our beliefs. Ask yourself what you personally believe the true nature of God and his Son Jesus Christ are. Are you a Niceean Creed subscriber or do you believe that God and Christ are actually a Father & Son team? When Christ was baptized of John there came a voice from Heaven- " This is my beloved Son, whom I am well pleased" Talking to himself? Think about it.
Nicely put Julie - I am LDS also amd I to believe Joseph was a Prophet of the Restoration - But that being said, Romney is running to be President of the United States of America - I am tired of the bigotry towards LDS, if Romney wins he will NOT be pushing Mormon views on the country, they LDS bigots are so lame. Perry is a dirty fighterm I am Mormon and I will vote for who I feel is best for the country regardless of their Religious beliefs, and Mitt Romney does not have my vote locked up just cause he is a member of the same church I am. I am not a bigot. If an Amish guy runs and I feel he is best I will vote for an Amish guy - Religion has nothing to do with it
You are CLEARLY just another totally uneducated idiot that has NO clue what you are talking about. If you are too stupid to know the facts, better to keep your ignorant mouth shut, huh?
He's going to hired to do a job at the white house, not at his temple you ninny. I've had it with tunnel vision ninny's; Example: at your job, you work along side people from different religions (differnt orientations even) yet they still get the job done and their beliefs have nothing to do with productivity. This is just ONE example.
I'm sure Romney told him "Danke Schoen" for his endorsement.
(yawn...)
Uhhhhh, Wayne looked just a tad crazy. Tan all he wants to, but someone needs to talk to that brotha's botox Drs! I'll put anything on the table that Romney goes the distance w/o ever feeling impressed to say the name of Wayne Newton and/or be seen shaking hands with Wayne
Poor Rick -- people are being mean to him. He's a lot like Palin -- just a victim of these nasty people who hate him. Poor Rock!!!
Amen Charlie!!
LMFAO. quick ! get tissues!
Oh well if Wayne Newton backs Romney, I guess he's our guy! lol
Go Newton!!!! we are backing ROMNEY TOO!!!!! Perry is on the attack because he's down on polling Romney is still on top even Perry attacks on him. Perry doesn't give Romney a fair share to respond and Perry doesn't have the attitude to become the President of the United States, not being professional and more pleasant to the people.
WoW, I guess if you get Mr. Las Vegas in your corner you are a shoe in. Funny how actors and Singers actually think that they are important enough to influence people.
I like Obama too. As a President?? Don't be silly. He never can fill the shoes as a President, and never will.
He was destined to excell in some service position. Valet, butler, waiter.
Imagine Obama in a powder blue tuxedo jacket serving sweet tea to a REAL President in the rose garden.
Pure racism.
Now, now, Kate:
Don't be TOO HARD on him.
After all, according to Andrew Breitbart, I "CONTROLLED" Joseph to say that.
I'm STILL left in the dark as to "HOW".
Wayne Newton died roughly 30 years ago. That was a wax dummy sitting in the front row of the debate audience. It is impossible that he could have "endorsed" Mitt "The Gekko" Romney.
Rick Perry Gets Celebrity Endorsements Too !!!
I suppose Kinky issued this press release from his jail cell.
The Rick Perry Celebrity Endorsements Continue to Roll In!!! Go Ricky! Go Ricky!
Wayne Newton to sing "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" at Romney fundraiser.
Maybe after Mitt goes to jail for employing illegal aliens, Wayne can bail him out too! Wayne likes celebrity criminals...
A WAYNE NEWTON ENDORSEMENT IS WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN COCAINE...
Tisk..tisk...what goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas...but then, who really cares?
And, I'll bet Kinky got a pardon for the endorsement.
Republicans are doing just great, aren't they? The leading contenders are a Flim-Flam Man, a Texas Governor, and an ex-investment banker. Hahahahaha.
Blame it on Ronald Reagan for cutting off federal aid to state mental institutions, thus putting the new base of the Republican Party on the streets.
Well Good for Mitt!!
The scary part of this is that anyone's political choice can be swayed by an entertainment celebrity who has not governmental experience, and even worse that it could be dignified by this many people taking the time to post comments and justify the influence one way or another.
Worked for Reagan, Sen. Thompson, Cong. Bono, Sen. Franko.... need I go on ?
Gee Wayne Newton a conservative celebrity. He is wealthy let us punish (tax) him for making something of himself from hard work. He worked for it and it is his wealth.
This cannot be done by anyone else in the US. The opportunities are just not there.
Who would the celebs "back" if there were only Democrats in the world (LOL) ?
Barak Obama ("Pass the Bill !!", it's only half a trillion this time !)
Joe Biden ( said "stand up" to a paralyzed man in a wheelchair)
N.Pelosi ( "read the bill to find out what's in it")
A. Weiner ( "someone hacked into my account, I never sexted pics of my weiner" !)
C. Rangel ( "I didn't know I had to pay taxes on those houses")
M. Waters ( I never funneled tax money to my husband's bank!)
Harry Reid ( a Mormon who took campaign money from brothels) ....and the list goes on......
They should have a fight between the repukelican candidates. The one that wins gets hung.
Well said, stone 6.