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Subscribe to RSSMILFORD, Mich. – Standing before members of eight Detroit-area Tea Party groups on Thursday, Mitt Romney angled for their support by promising to shrink government by slashing deficits and cutting programs.
"In lowering the tax rates I'm going to make absolutely sure we don't add to the deficit,” Romney said as he laid out his new tax plan to several hundred attendees here. “For me, the highest priority is getting America on track to have a balanced budget."
Romney's campaign has courted Michigan Tea Party groups strategically, according to one adviser, who said that most Tea Party affiliates in Michigan are more interested in small government than social issues, which the campaign believes plays to Romney's perceived strengths.
"I've got a whole list of programs we're going to eliminate," Romney promised, vowing not to pass trillion dollar deficits onto the next generation, but not naming any program other than "Obamacare," which he said he would cut completely.
Romney also undercut his main rival in Michigan, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, although he never mentioned Santorum by name. He linked Santorum to big spending in Washington and accused him of selling out his principles.
"These politicians run for office, and then go to Washington, and something happens there. I'm not sure what's in the water, but they decide that they've got to take one for the team," Romney said, referencing Wednesday night’s Republican debate, during which Santorum defended his support of the federal No Child Left Behind law. "They keep on voting for the same old stuff, and spending grows and grows over the years."
Later, Romney took another, less veiled swipe at Santorum. The two were neck and neck in recent polls.
"People go to Washington and they vote for things they don't believe in,” Romney said. “One of the candidates last night spent most of the evening describing why it was he voted against his principles. And he said you know you've got to take it for the team every now and again. Well, my team is the people of the United States of America."
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Unfortunately, Mitt, your team is the United States of Romney: What's good for America is what's good for Mitt and his minions. Michigan's - and America's - nicely-sized trees will be better without you.
Romney, Stop talking to the tea retards, they want Crazy sick lowlife nuts like Santorum. Give up ?
Promises, promises. I hope --in another universe-- the GOP wins and they slash and burn EVERYTHING. Those Tea Drinkers should be very careful what they wish for.
"I've got a whole list of programs we're going to eliminate," Romney promised, vowing not to pass trillion dollar deficits onto the next generation, but not naming any program other than "Obamacare," which he said he would cut completely.
That would be quite an improvement for our country.
As opposed to the reckless spending radical Obama, who never met a tax or government program he didn't love, and is taking us toward national bankruptcy.
Romney is full of hot air. He can't be trusted. If he really was honest he would not being hiding his money in offshore accounts.
Bob, Obamacare was a carbon copy of mittcare. Now he is saying he f uped with his mittcare?
And mitt never saw a company he couldn't raid and fire the workers, sell the assets, and declare bankruptsey, and walk away with people's hard earned money.
Yep, Mitt would be an improvement to some of our country, but not the average American. So Bobbo, every think about seeing just what is going on?
Were you complaining when the Republican controlled Congress and Bush Jr. were racking up record deficits, from 2001 to 2007? Probably not. Apparently, for some, deficits only matter when a Democrat is in the White House.
Bob Mcdonell, current governor of Virginia wrote a paper while attending Pat Robertson's Televangelist University that outlined how to attempt to overturn the "false" and "ungodly" notion of the separation of church and state defined by the First Amendment. In other words, to go against everything our founding fathers believed. Consider this when you read Bob in Virginia's comments (look at his avatar).
Bob
Before you pass judgement wouldn't you prefer to see exactly what he plans to cut? If he thinks it would be so wonderful then why doesn't he just publish the whole thing?
@Head Priest of temple of Syrinx
Good grief, when will you trolls give it a rest.
I see you just joined and if you're getting paid for this crap they should demand their money back. At least try to say something that's not a reflection of your lack of knowledge. I seriously doubt if you've ever even read the Constitution or the 9th and 10th amendments. Please go away troll. Go to the Fox vines where you will be amongst your peers.
Mitt will say ANYTHING to WIN...
Why ANYONE would even consider him, is beyond my comprehension....
Jo-An, they might consider him because he might be better than what we have now. He can't be worse. You should be able to comprehend that!
Looks like Republicans have given up on Jesus and are now converting to Joseph Smith.
lol
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nicknamed Mormons by outsiders) worship Jesus Christ. The name is pretty self-explanatory.
The Mormon Jesus Christ is not the Christian Jesus Christ. Same name different guy, one is God and the other is god. It is common for cults to give different meanings to Christian words.
Have you ever read the crazy books of mormon? They think the native Americans are the isrealites and all manner of other BS and by the way where are those supposed golden tablets that Joseph Smith was supposedly given by angels ?
"Santorum & Graham are two very dangerous people, religious extremists with toxic thoughts"
mormon BS is no crazier than any other BS....you are just conditioned to the old "talking snake", pregnant virgin BS because you have heard it more. ALL religions fit definition of a cult. Charasimatic leader and all...
Yet again. Another article about Romney and another blogging troll's response defaming the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Give it a rest people!!
Personally I could care less about CoJCoLDS Dan, or any of the other cults out there. There has NEVER been ANY actual evidence of ANY of the 10,001 deities down through history. The bible, qu'ran, book of mormon, torah, etc.. etc.. have NO PROOF in them whatsoever! All any religions person has is faith or belief. While this is evidently enough for most it's still doesn't prove anything.
Nora
I would be interested to know how much research you have done that enables you to know that there has never been any actual evidence of any deity. There are many stories of people who try to prove that there is no god and end up believing in God. Have you done so much as a simple internet search for “proof of the bible” or “evidence of Jesus” and followed some of the links or maybe you just don’t want there to be a God.
Romney is the same book as Obama with a different cover. In public they appear to be against each other but in private they are planning for the New World Order.
In the NWO we the people will lose all of our rights of freedom as Citizens and become Subjects (SLAVES) in the New World Order.
Vote for Romney or Obama if you want to be a SLAVE in the New World Order.
That paranoid "new world order" conspiracy theory is getting mighty old and stale - and still doesn't have an iota of valid proof, it runs entirely on rumor and innuendo.
jeffrey The New World Order is in your head. Your obsession of this has already made you its slave.
Obama Biden 2012
I think that new World order is a spin in his head, he must be under the influence of Graham ?
the tin foil hat brigade is loose
Jeffery, and ALL others that get their information from FOX, should read this article...splains a LOT!!
"see" how Roger Ailes is manipulating you!
Roger Ailes and the rise of Fox News
Even Rupert Murdoch is afraid of Roger Ailes, the paranoid boss of Fox News. But 'the Chairman' is using his power to make Americans more rightwing, more ignorant and ever more terrified
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/aug/10/roger-ailes-fox-news-murdoch
PLEASE, do some research and think for yourselves....
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/how-roger-ailes-built-the-fox-news-fear-factory-20110525?page=13
The post above's link has removed it's content...but the article is at Rolling Stone site too. Worth reading...
Hey Jeffrey..You do know the whole "New World Order" thing was Bush Sr. pet project don't you?
"W's" gave us a new World order, putting our Nation on a Soup line !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeffrey - You're scaring me. Whenever I hear NWO, I run home and put on my tinfoil hat. The one with the "Vote for Ron Paul" button pinned to it.....
Romney and Obama have the same big money contributors; ignore it all you want but don't be surprised when you get the same results.
No, thats not an eagle...its an unmanned surveillance drone.
It was a drone, my neighbor used his .223 on it, one shot, one drone down.
"The Teapugs get their money from the 1% and Obama gets his from regular American Citizens."
.............Sally, the Drone is in his Head !
I dont want to be on Romney's team, I like the team I'm on just fine.(President Obama again in 2012 !)
..................."Words of Wisdom"
Amen, Charlie. At least Obama can sing... :)
Happy Friday and Obama 2012!
"These politicians run for office, and then go to Washington, and something happens there. I'm not sure what's in the water, but they decide that they've got to take one for the team," Romney said, referencing Wednesday night’s Republican debate, during which Santorum defended his support of the federal No Child Left Behind law. "They keep on voting for the same old stuff, and spending grows and grows over the years."
And Mitt or Rick or Newt will, and have done, exactly the same. It's not about doing the best they can for the country, it's about what can keep them in power and line their own pockets. I'm sure there are some honest, decent legislators who are working for the common good, but they're only allowed to do so much by the party leaders.
US Senator or Congressperson should not be a full time profession. Lobbyists should not be allowed to bribe and corrupt legislators. Political campaigns should be limited it both time and money spent. If we as voters could assure these changes, perhaps the problems we face could be solved or at least controlled. Unfortunately, the people in charge in Washington will not allow this to happen.
I agree. This is the one thing I can't fault Santorum for. 'Taking one for the team' means compromise. And if we don't have compromise then we simply won't survive. Neither party is correct all the time. The best answer is almost always somewhere in the middle.
Ricko is on the far right and like Ron Paul said hes a "Fake" Dangerous loose cannon. But he loves his Tea ?
wow
Well I guess the citizens are tired of "Taking it for the team" we've taken it for the team way to many times.
To the common American Citizen, it's akin to taking it in the shorts.
WE clear on this now Mitts?
Newt said to Romney, gave your dog a bath ? Mitt said dogs are mans best friend ? The Teapugs dog days are coming ?
Romney's tax plans, adds a trillion or two to the deficit. Keep talking Mittens, practice up for the real debate, where you have to really answer the questions, and you can't stack the crowd! Meanwhile glad the tree's are the right height! lol
Yeah, I can't wait for the teleprompter vs. teleprompter debate....might as well get a Jersey Shore douche up there to mix it up a little; better ratings.
I have a real problem with the so-called Tea Party. They are not actually a party butt a special interest group with affiliation to the republican party. If they really want too be an actual party they need to declare their independence with no party affiliation; put up their own candidates for election. Then the Tea party could be considered a legitimate party. The headline should read "Romney Courts A Republican Special Interest Group". We need a legitimate third party with a voice, not a pseudo identity.
Cuban,
You are aware that it took 12 years to finally and officially create the Republican party, they started out as a faction in the Whig party in 1842. Former Whigs and disaffected democrats (known as "Free Soil" Democrats) finally formed their own organization in Michigan in 1854. They took the name "Republican" from Jefferson's name for the party he formed, the Democrat-Republican Party, since they had dropped the "Republican" from the name and officially renamed themselves Democrats. Also, it was felt that using that name would pay homage to the political philosophy the founding fathers created to form our country, Republicanism, thereby creating the conservative movement in this country at the same time. The idea being to "Conserve" the Idealism of the founding fathers when they actually created the country.
The Tea Party yes is a faction within the republican party, they have denied being a separate party at this time. Only time will tell if they actually decide to form a totally separate organization on a national level. It it not impossible as they have already formed regional organizations that are independent from the main Republican Party throughout the mid-west.
Practice some patience, these things take time.... It took six years after forming for the Republicans to elect their first president, Abraham Lincoln.
Who exactly does this denying of their right to being their own party? There are many parties, and they can call themselves what they want and get on a ticket with the right amount of signatures.
Why would they want to be their own party? They are the green party version on the right. No hope of getting elected because of extreme ideology, they get votes because republicans carry their sorry butts.
The republican/tea bag party haven't had a decent candidate since Lincoln.
It's interesting this was brought up. I've also been wondering. Why are they so lacking in vision and imagination that they have to take over another party to try to be viable? They are like this succubus who has taken over another body and stolen it's soul, replacing it with something kind of evil.
I wonder where they will go once they have completely destroyed to soul of the Republican party.
What's wrong Mitt can't stand on your own two feet we know for sure the Tea Party isn't Democrat?
Bush was right. No, not that Bush. His dad. It was voodoo economics then, as evidenced by the entire culture of national debt that began in earnest 30 years ago, and even more voodoo now would only accelerate debt growth.
So how are these creeps going to get along with anyone in Congress or their own staff? They keep spouting off their mouths on how bad everyone around them is. They keep threatening to eliminate government programs, taxes , rules, regs, health care, social programs, their own staff. Why not start eliminating by example and start at the top. If Sound Bit Romney or Rick Sanctamonious become pres then cut the president salary and benefits, since they are already rich enough, and then eliminate their position as president. These two keep arguing about how we don't need government. Every argument to the contrary exists that we do need it, we need a good one though. NOT A CORPORATE government, as these two would surely represent and serve. It feels most of the time that the only thing that will reform our government is an asteroid.
Again, these two should be arguing about which side of the Atlantic the Garden of Eden was.
What these smaller fed government people don't explain is how are all these separate states ruling themselves (something like European countries) will create a cohesive United States. Also, take a look at China and see the affects no regulations has on their quality of life - or any country with little or no regulations. Not a pretty sight.
One other note, smaller fed government might mean somewhat lower fed taxes - but all the services will now have to be at the state level which will mean higher state taxes. So your taxes will not be lower and there will be no central regulations.
Very well put, ModerateIndy
Remember when Rick Perry wanted Texas to "succeed" from the rest of the US? Two months later he was BEGGING for Federal Funds for the Texas Wildfires!! And then more money for hurricane damage...
They don't want the Federal programs, until THEY need something!
Jo-An - I've noticed this phenomena
The GOP/RNC "Speculator and Chief" has NO clue what a "Fair" tax plan looks like. His economic view is very simple. Lower the tax rates for all individuals in the top 1%. Open up Corporate Tax loop holes even wider. Extend the "Brainless Bush" Tax Cuts. End all economic/financial regulations, and let the markets decide policy economically. Destroy Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Destroy Planned Parenthood, and all policies that support contraception in any form. Give more tax payer subsidies to Big Oil, and make sure that his Presidential Cabinet would be filled with "Bain Trained" Speculative Capitalists. His Foreign Policy is very simple as well. Bomb everyone! "Romulian Romney" is truely a joke America!
These candidates (and they all do it) are never specific about their plans - which programs do you plan to cut -put the list on the table for everyone to see.
The only programs they will mention by name are the ones they know their targeted audience will respond to,like Obamacare. How can the American voter make educated decisions based on vague conceptual ideas?
But of course, if I were a candidate I would do the same thing. No one can say you broke your campaign promises,because you never actually promised anything specific.
but I am glad Romney is trying to get off the social issues - I wish they all would.
I agree with everything you say except the social issue stuff. I want to know if they intend to try to make changes. I want to know if they intend to try to undercut Roe v Wade, or ban contraceptives. If they won't, then fine, say so and let's move on. But unless they actually promise not to then I think the voting public needs to know. I'm really tired of candidates running on one platform, being silent on other issues and then the first thing they do after getting into office is address the silent issues rather than the ones they ran on.
I dispise hidden sneaky agendas from any candidate.
dsb - You're right. I had not thought about it that way.
Romney has failed to be specific on anything and I don't expect him to change that at all.
The candidates who did get specific (remember 9-9-9 or colony on the moon?) got attacked on it while Romney gets a free pass for promising some kind of business leadership crap. Basically, it's just trust me and you'll see after I'm elected. Other than the repeal of Obamacare (which he probably wouldn't do anyway), he hasn't made any specific campaign promises at all.
mike - you almost can't blame the candidates - they've seen what being specific about their plans has gotten other candidates,so why would they take a poison pill.
In 1993, Romney's company invested $8 million cash to purchase GS Technologies, valued at $75 million.
They immediately instructed GS Technologies to borrow $125 million.
Immediately after that, they paid themselves $36 million on their $8 million investment (a 450% profit for doing nothing but borrow money).
From 1993 - 2001, Romney's company charged GS Technologies $4.5 million in "consulting fees." Despite Romney's brilliant management, GS Technologies went bust in 2001.
In short, Romney invested $8 million in a successful company, paid himself (and others at Bain) over $40 million, took the company into bankruptcy, confiscated the pension fund, paid it to themselves, and stuck the tax payers with the obligation of paying the retired employees their pensions.
What kind of man does that? Not the kind I want in the White House, that's for sure.
A business man does that . Do you trust him with your future ? If he acts true to form we are all going to be in trouble . He might take our SS money end the program , and give it all to the rich in the form of tax cuts , then declare " government is out of your life " .
So the Republicans now criticize each other for compromises. They need to get everythin they want that became apparent in the Congress especailly the tea partyers in the House. Romney changes who he is a lot and should do one of those imperssonation routines where the guy keeps turnning around and changing his voice and position. Oh great, so Santorum is authentically trying to impose his values on all of America. Rick, we dont need your version of big government.
Romney, Gingrich and Santorum are socialists, their desire being to implement social religion into our society. They should all grow beards, considering the fact that their religious ideology is no different than the radical Muslim Ayatollahs. They are die-hard members of the American Taliban.
We just bought one of the latest RomneyRoofTopDogCarriers and aren't too happy with it. How does he keep the rain out? And the ties come loose at high speeds, which cost us one dog already. We want to be trendy, but are loosing faith in Mr. Romney's judgement.
Also, his commemorative Book of Mormon golden tablet signed by the original Smith Brothers seemed awfully light and seems to have warped when we left it near the fireplace. Willard, I'm losin' my faith, bubba.
IN THE NAME OF MY FATHER GOD king of the universe in heaven thru JESUS CHRIST , it is time the people of AMERICA are joint together in one GOAL, AMERICA was already missing up by BARRACK OBAMA administration. If all white AMERICAN PEOPLE & ASIAN PEOPLE , SPANISH we will fight the HONOR , INTIGRETY & RESPECT of AMERICAN COUNTRY it will stand again. But if WHITE PEOPLE continue their THEOLOGY HYPOCRISY , AMERICA we will run by the EVIL PEOPLE in AMERICA which is the "RACIAL BLACK PEOPLE" they will abusing the human right of all people who live in AMERICA , the deficit of AMERICA MORE OR LESS $669 TRILLION they become more worst . think about all of you WHITE AMERICAN PEOPLE , who will thisa all DEFICIT ? ASIAN PEOPLE , SPANISH PEOPLE can help AMERICAN COUNTRY to pay the said DEFICIT , but the 'RACIAL BLOCK PEOPLE" is better to go to JAIL it is FREE food 3 TIME A DAY . remember this this is a "FREEDOM OF SPEECH" wehat I sow ,what I sow here in AMERICA. They don't care AMERICA , they care how much money they can make LOAN in the name of AMERICAN COUNTRY that is the button line. If BARRACK OBAMA we win again in presidential election because of their EVIL RACIAL BLOCK PEOPLE & OTHERS , remember OTHERS PEOPLE you are not belong to their family means YOU ARE NOT RACIAL BLOCK PEOPLE. they are using you only , open your all eyes & your mind do not become STUPID DUMMY LAZY like the "RACIAL BLOCK PEOPLE" every thing they one in AMERICA are government support from food stamp , every thing all GRANDS . Are you all not tire working & supporting the 'RACIAL BLOCK PEOPLE" ? to the rest of your life as their SLAVE.
Huh?
That is the most pointless rant I have heard since Newts last speech .
"RACIAL BLOCK PEOPLE"?
Dude, I think it's time to put down your Lego People play set.
I know it's Friday, but you seem to have gotten a very early jump on Happy Hour.
Mendoza,
With the racist statements in your message, you appear to not even understand what America means. Thank God our country is not filled with the hate spew.
Seems the GOp via Turd Blossom made a deal with the devil too get the support of every "Extremist Faction" possible to enable George Jr too attain (actually stole both elections but that another story) the Presidency and now the GOp find themselves inseparable from these extremist factions...
Don't be mistaken about the TeaBagger party, it is not one of the extremist factions, the TBaggers are funded by the 1% too apply pressure on the GOp Political Whores too ensure the 1% agenda is first and foremost..
Thats why ROmoney is coddling the TBaggers
The Republicans think Government is bad, then they get elected and prove it....P.J. O'Rourke
Romney says he has a whole list of programs to cut . You can bet none of them involve giveaways to the wealthy . That will go on and we will continue subsidizing the rich with our tax dollars . Churches will no doubt be exempt from cuts also . " I will pay off my supporters and punish my enemies " The same battle cry for ages "Your on your own ! " . Hardly sounds like a government to me .
START cutting OIL subsidies! They are all afraid to do that, because THAT is their biggest money backers!!