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Subscribe to RSSDOSWELL, VA -- Once again throttling back on his most vociferous attacks on President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney continued his effort to paint the president as a partisan without a plan, and pledged to work across the aisle with Democrats if elected president in his second event of a three-stop Virginia campaign day.
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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters at a campaign stop at Meadow Event Park, in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.
"I'm going to meet regularly with Democrat leaders and Republican leaders. I won't do that once a year, when I say regularly I mean much more frequently than that, because we're going to have to work together," Romney pledged. "These are critical times. This is an election of consequence."
Democrats immediately seized on the irony of Romney delivering these remarks while standing next to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., whom Democrats have long accused of using his power in the House to act as one of the "chief architects" of GOP obstruction to President Obama's agenda.
“For the sole purpose of political gain, congressman Cantor and Republicans in Congress, like Romney’s running mate congressman Ryan, have blocked efforts to achieve a balanced deficit reduction deal and to pass legislation to create jobs now," read a statement from Obama campaign spokeswoman Lis Smith. "The American people need someone who will move us forward, not just serve as a rubber stamp for the right wing.”
Romney, who has dialed down his criticisms of President Obama in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and as the campaigns move into the closing argument phase, continued to ding the president for what he said was a lack of an agenda and a campaign based upon attacks alone.
GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney hits the campaign trail in Roanoke, Virginia criticizing President Obama's economic and energy policies.
"For a while there he was talking about saving characters on Sesame Street, and then it was word games with my name that he was playing, and then of course he got very anxious and went out there and just attacked me day in and day out," Romney said. "Attacking me does not create an agenda for him."
Romney makes one more appearance in Virginia today: a rally in Virginia Beach that was originally planned for Sunday night, but had to be rescheduled due to the approach of Hurricane Sandy.
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Mr. Romney was hardly bi-partisan as governor, issuing over 800 vetos. He now seems to decry bipartisanship, with his advocacy of extreme right wing positions and his disappointment in Governor Christie for working with the President. He criticizes the President for not having an agenda, though the President has put his in writing, and though he only lists aspirations without any specifics (e.g. "I'll close loopholes" without identifying them). He knows he's lost momentum to the President due to good economic news on all fronts and to the President's excellent and acclaimed leadership in dealing with Sandy. The President is leading in early voting and now in most all polls. The handwriting is there.
In my view here is the sad reality. I don't believe it makes any difference who wins, the parties will not work with each other. I don't think the politicians realize how badly they have polarized this country. If President Obama wins what make anyone think the Republicans in Congress will suddenly decide to cooperate with the Democrats. If Gov Romney wins he really thinks the Democrats are going to sit down and negotiate Social Security and Medicare away while increasing Defense spending? ...won't happen.
What will happen is a lame duck session in Congress. It will do what lame ducks do...nothing but make noise. Then on the 2nd of January Sequestration will automatically cut the government by 20% across the board. Then shortly after that we hit the debt ceiling again with the same Tea Party in the Congress.
Suggest you all buy gold and a few large caliber weapons.
That is a funny avatar. It represents truly what will be a pounding all across the nation for dems. 2012 will be a doubled up trouncing compared to 2010. The country is ready for work and Prosperity,not the shiftless party all the time b/s we have been subjected too for the last, nearly four years.... .....
Why? we keep experimenting with euro-socio/governing mad scientists is beyond me. Hopefully we can embrace our future wholeheartedly this time. The domestic energy Renaissance is upon us I'm sure we will be able to use it to the betterment of the USA.
No one need be left behind even BHO will have a book or two and some speaking engagements but sorry no more Airforce one.
Sorry Barry, please go home "Quietly"
Yes he can fister, Illinois is known for self-cannibalism....Especially..... Chicagoland
Palms 2012
Obama is the messiah I do not want.
He leadeth me beside still factories
He restoreth my faith in the Republicans.
He guideth me in the path of unemployment for his party’s sake
Yea, though I walk through the valley of free cheese and bread line, I shall fear no
hunger, for his bailouts are with us.
He has anointed my income with more taxes. My expenses runneth over my income.
Surely poverty and hard living will follow me all the days of my life.
The Democrats and I will forever live in government housing.
But I am glad that I am free.
Amen.
VOTE ROMNEY/RYAN 2012
Liberal, Hallucination Parade of Foolish Koolaid consumers ,!,
Poor, Poor, barry,
Surly he can find a way to blame all this Benghazi mess "he has created" on George W. Bush. lol !!!!!!!!!!
This so called,"Leader" Presidebt Barack Hussein Obama, WILL be seen in History books as a Corrupt Liar, and the, Biggest politically elected mistake America has ever made.
I've never seen a man less presidential than potus 44 in modern history. ie. rolling stone interview "bullsh1ter" remark going on the record like that is a sure fire sign of a power mongers desperation.
The blame & shame Campaign of BHO is nearly at an end "thank goodness" Now, hopefully he won't completely destroy The USA during his lame duck Months out of spite for being fired.
I'm on record for saying "I told you so" long before this, as a matter of fact on August. 20th 2008 I said he would destroy free market capitalism if given the chance.
I'm so glad this nightmare is nearly awakened from. Now for the heavy lifting of putting this country back in order every one must pull together to save the "Shining city on the hill"
All credible help will be Needed & rewarded.... .....
Thank you, in advance for your support !!!
VOTE Romney & Ryan
You, my little obama leg humping shebitch, are completely delusional,(proven leader) ha!!!! !!!!!
second term, Not likely at all.... .....
And you might as well cut the crrrrRapfest cause you are choking on your popcorn.... .....
I've seen the internals for the so called Presidebt Obama campaign they are sh1t for barry and the Senate. So really, I LOL at you.... .....
"America NEEDS a proven leader".... ..... Correct, that Man is "in 4 days elected by 301+ electoral votes"
President-elect Willard Mitt Romney.... ..... And on January 20th 2013 POTUS 45.... .....
UN-employment will drop to 7.3% or less by inauguration day one year from election day it will be below 6 percent.... .....
Harry Reid will be marginalized in to obscurity by a, Republican lead Senate>.... .....
The Domestic energy Renaissance will be in full swing, Americans will be prosperous and happy President Romney will be at or above 70% Job approval rating.... .....
But, You and your list of fiends will still be bruxing your teeth on this vine. (LOOSERS) sorry no conservative audience (you just won't be that entertaining, anymore) But, hey I here that the comedy clubs need a big red nose and floppy shoes "Act" so you will fit lefty, in just fine. Don't worry that red hair will grow that black dye out fast k ok, .... ..... Also, no mo obama phones or free rides "you'll just have to conform to the right norm" 45
Please, try not to start drinking again, ok.... ..... btw we have met, but you'll never guess? in a million, who I am doll.... ..... say good morning ?
ITOLDYOUSO
Go Forty Five 2012
let's face it boldly, It is what American's Want....
And YOU, my little Rep attack dog, may now go back under the porch for four more years!
Republicians are like the religious right wing nuts. They vote for a president based on religious related issues like. gay rights, abortion, and condoms. None of that crap is going to help america. But they cannot do anything else because of blind faith. They hear all these issues from the churches. But nothing is in the bible that would relate to our time in history and these issues. The churches change god's words to push these issues.
Then you have many voters who will not vote for Obama because he is black. This type of voter is the same as the religious nuts. They will never change their mind because of the hatred of anyone who is not white.
Then the rich and the corporations will vote republician because of the issues like no tax on rich, no regulations on corporations, and no taxes on corporations. That leaves the middle class and the poor to pay taxes.
@convenientliesyoubelieve -
Sounds like you are conveniently believing in your own and the Rep/TP lies. Your first post was witty. Inacurate, but witty.
The final day.
No Mitt fans remain. He's a doof to his supporters.
The GOP brand is in a shambles. Tea Party is circling the drain, taking the last stench with it.
Paul Ryan? A marathon liar, and a fraud. He never finished a mountain climb (Prove he did).
Get ready to see former Republicans eating some humble pie. How's Sarah?
GAME OVER.
Now crawl back under the rocks you came from,
TEA PARTY.
Good Riddance GOP as well.