Santorum on the Romney Family Dog Story: ‘Issues of Character Are Important’
- Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:30pm by
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Rick Santorum on Sunday hit rival Mitt Romney on the long-simmering issue of the Romney family dog.
The story of how Romney once strapped the dog in a kennel to the roof of his car during a road trip has popped up from time to time on the campaign trail. A top Santorum adviser referenced the incident on CNN last week, saying: “I’m not sure I’m going to listen to a value judgment of a guy who strapped his own dog on the top of a car and went hurling down the highway.”
Santorum, asked whether the issue deserves to be an election issue, said it was a matter of “character.”
“All I would say is, you know, the issues of character are important in this election, and we need to look at all those issues and make a determination as to whether that’s the kind of person you want to be president of the United States,” he said on ABC’s “This Week.”
Santorum also said he’s not proud of his support of former Republican-turned-Democrat Senate colleague Arlen Specter’s 1996 bid for president. Santorum has come under fire for his past support of Specter, including in Specters’ 2004 Senate re-election bid.
“I was his colleague in the U.S. Senate he asked me to stand with him,” Santorum said. “That certainly wasn’t one of the prouder moments I look back on…I certainly knew that Arlen Specter was going nowhere and I certainly disagreed with a lot of things that he said,” he said.
“It was something I look back and wish I hadn’t done,” he said.
Watch Santorum’s full interview below, via ABC. Comments about Romney’s dog begin at the 17:20 mark:
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Comments (191)
flyingeagle
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:51pmI see Rick didn‘t wear sweater’s in 96. And as to Mitt Romney he look‘s like a car sales person selling the Chevy Volt cause that’s what’s best for America!!
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:45pmHey, no matter whom is the next President (as if it will happen), they will think they have to take guns away from Americans.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:48pmBecause foreign investors will say America isn’t fair, and they will say America isn’t a secure place as long as Americans are armed, and they will not be investing in America as long as Americans are armed. So, what to you think will happen?
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:51pmThe Constitution of the United States isn’t secure no matter who is President.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:42pmUh…Timmy..You forget about Ron Paul?
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 9:16pmThe Catholic religion is amonst the most moral in teaching, but its perishoners are not amongst the most adherents of religious teaching. Growing up I found what appeared to be an inclination for catholic girls to be most accommodating in helping a lad lose his virginity.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 9:34pm“Crategate” is what it’s called. It’s a blockbuster issue, one that boils down to judgment, character and PETA issues. Democrats simply love the issues the Republicans are running on: dog care and birth control.
Report Post »ghostsouls
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:08amWhining again Rick…why don’t you go after obama or speak to the issues….. you sound like a little kid on the play ground.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:26pmRick Santorum! OK, you’ve just about ruined your chances with me to vote for you. I’m getting so sick of the little games you keep playing, ruining the GOP’s chances for winning in Nov. You think you’re getting back at Romney, and I’ve never been in his corner, but I’m getting so sick of your whining, I‘ve decided you aren’t what I want either.
In fact, it’s become very clear, most of us who reluctantly came to your side, did so thinking you were a good Christian. I’ve come to the the conclusion, you might consider yourself a Christian 2nd, and a Catholic 1st. You talk more about what your church teaches in their beliefs and very little about what Christianity teaches, and I’m getting tired of it.
So, after being for Mr. Cain, then Mr. Gingrich and thinking Newt wasn’t gonna make it, I decided when it came down to the final vote, I’d vote for you over Romney. SORRY, CHANGED MY MIND.
Report Post »You’re whining is driving me crazy and I see other flaws. Romney gets my vote now.
jakartaman
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:49pmRickey makes me want to throw up.
Report Post »He is such a little deeb and whiner.
A true professional insider politician
lukerw
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:11pmOh, yea… go with… the JUNK YARD Owner… who specializes in SALVAGE. Don’t Save America… just Sell off the Best Parts… and let the Speculator profit!
Report Post »PJL
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:35pmOh brother, they use to make carries for the tops of station wagons…Remember it hasn’t been that long since you could put your dog in the back of a truck bed without a harness. Rick, stick to Obama. Gezzzz
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:41pmPJL.. so true.
Report Post »I love dogs but please, this was 30 years ago. Kids weren’t even in seatbelts back then.
martinez012577
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:55pmThe GOP cannot win unless they stick to the real issues.
DEBT
SPENDING
WARS
FREEDOMS
The problem for the GOP is they have allowed 3 guys that cannot attack Obama on those issues to be their top candidates. If any of the three clones are the candidate, Obama wins in a land slide.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:56pmfor consistency, i suppose you guys should apologize for attacking ron paul over those those ‘30 year old’ newsletters that he didnt write
Report Post »FreedomPurveyor
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:06pmI don’t think most people realize how brilliantly Romney has executed his campaign.
Report Post »FreedomPurveyor
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:12pm“for consistency, i suppose you guys should apologize for attacking ron paul over those those ‘30 year old’ newsletters that he didnt write”
I always thought the newsletter thing was ridiculous. Romney was asked a question about the newsletters, and he said he took Ron Paul at his word.
Report Post »mathwonk
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:16pmdid you know that karen santorum dated an abortion doctor through most of her 20′s? google it if you don’t believe me…
Report Post »slr4528
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:41pmIf little Rickie did spend alot of time in western PA back in the late 80‘s and 90’s he would think nothing of Romney placing his dog in a car carrier above the station wagon. I grew up in this area and it was quite common to see dogs in back of pickup trucks with no leashes and harnesses. I personally thought nothing of it.
Report Post »Snidely
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 6:22pmAgreed, this is a non-issue. Definitely not a character issue. Maybe poor judgement, but I think everyone’s made mistakes like that in their life. Rick shouldn’t even be commenting on dog-gate. Stick to pointing out Obama’s radical agenda.
Report Post »Luke611
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:41pmOn one side of Santorum‘s mouth we hear of his concerns with Romney’s character and those standing on the other side of his mouth we hear of his repentance for supporting Spector.
…Mr Santorum, the team player mentality is a character flaw our elected officials have endeavored to practice and maintain in contrast to the wishes and betterment of the constituency. Your team player practice is a charatcer flaw….you made a choice to stand with those in the Senate admittedly against your principles, and yet you seek to label Mr Romney as short in character.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:49pmTry doing coast to coast on Navy orders with four kids (some teens) a dog, three cats, and a cockatiel. The dog hated traveling and yodeled when not medicated. You get there the best you can. It was years ago, we all did the best we could, if he was in a crate with a windscreen he was probably more comfortable than the kids. He also didn’t have to hear a thousand times “are we there yet”? Rick needs to rethink his stupidity.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 8:11pmSantorum is the only one of them I have given money to. Still, I really think that trying to make an issue out of the dog being moved by a cartop carrier is a bit desperate. To say that Romney “strapped his own dog on the top of a car” makes it sound like the dog was not even in a carrier. Also, I would rather have a guy in office who “strapped” his OWN dog to the top of a car than a guy who strapped ANOTHER guy’s dog on the top of a car.
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 8:15pmCan’t believe he would even bring up such a non-issue! He is desperate. I suppose he should have put a child on the roof?
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 11:44pmIN a CRATE, COVERED UP, STRAPPED TO CAR…better than throwing them in CARGO BIN in airplane. I’m sure the DOG, being a DOG would have complained if he/she were uncomfortable. They took the dog with them because they loved the dog..not stuck the dog in some kennel for weeks… get a grip. Sounding very petty on the Santorum side isn’t it? Time to go after the REAL CULPRIT. RICK should run for GOV of the STATE OF PA then he can run for PRES.
Report Post »IntheDirt
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 12:13pmExactly, Stick to the issues Rick. At least Romney is actually running against Obama. Who cares about the dumb dog. Not like they duct taped it to the bumper. I don’t believe in being cruel to animals but I have shot a few dogs. They were harassing livestock, these nanny state goofballs like Santoram would want you to believe that makes me an unfit father. Dogs aren’t people. Move over to the issues.
Honestly they are digging pretty deep to find dirt on Romney if this is what Rick is resorting to. He has a lot of kids he may have had to flush a goldfish now and then. Oh the horror.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:32pmI still am so dismayed that Glenn is endorsing this guy… He’s been in Washington, he made himself rich.. he is sorry for some of the stuff he has done. Come on Glenn.. really?? This guy scares the crap out of me! Look at his past.. Good grief!
Report Post »PJL
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:37pmLove Glenn and Pat, but agree with Aabby, plus he’s a whiner!
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:54pmthe big three are scary indeed. wish there was another option…
Report Post »martinez012577
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 6:37pm@soy
Well, we know there is another option but the media hasnt given him a chance yet. I would love to see what people would say if FOX, Glenn, Rush, Bill, and Sean supported Dr. Paul for one week. If they actually told the real story on the misconceptions about Ron Paul.
What would happen if they explained..
The gold standard and what exactly it means to Americans if we had competing currency?
Would Israel really be destroyed if our troops who really arent near them anyways pulled back?
What happens if we cut 5 departments of government?
How would American companies react to a Ron Paul as president?
Would getting rid of the patriot act, ndaa, obamacare, and other freedom destroying bills be good or bad for us?
What happens if the war on drugs ended?
What would happen if a president pushed for term limits?
What would happen if the TSA wasnt fondling our children and grandparents?
What would really happen to our economy if we cut a trillion dollars in overseas spending?
What would happen if we were out of the UN and the UN was out of the US?
What would happen if congressmen had to put their name down on a vote to send our troops overseas to fight?
What would happen if a president was elected not with big bank money but money from regular Americans.
What if we dont elect someone who does those things?
Report Post »Luke611
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:59pmSister Abbygirl1994,….Santorum really didnt make himself “rich” while enjoying the advantages of insider-trader as a member of the Senate. He was less than a millionaire before his election and presently shows wealth and holdings less than 2.25mil.
Report Post »Though that is an amount that is noteworthy, he may have actually been one of the few elected Senators and Congressman whose investments didnt maturate….which means he doesn’t have the fiscal skillset to manage a sure thing.
Which scares the hell out of me. The guy has a cheat sheet and still cant get it right.
lwoot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 9:41pmLuke sorry … but on that point? He had a cheat sheet and chose not to CHEAT. That says far more to me.
Report Post »martinez012577
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 9:49pm@lwoot
Wrong, he did cheat, he just wasnt good at it. A failed bank robber is still a criminal.
Report Post »lwoot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 10:10pmLOL Ok so if he failed at his cheating definitely would love the facts on it so I can make an informed decision. I Haven’t seen anything on him cheating so I would really like to research that info.
Report Post »Luke611
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 10:24pmmartinez012577
Wrong, he did cheat, he just wasnt good at it. A failed bank robber is still a criminal.
Martinez said something that i finally agree with…whew, time to send the missionaries to baptize you.
Report Post »Bot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:28pmMitt has given 14 percent of his income to charity during his adult life. Rick and Newt gave one-half of one percent, and Obama, and Biden before they were elected gave 0.001 percent of their income to charity. Which candidate has true character? Which candidates expect Other People’s Money (OPM) to care for the poor?
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 6:25pmHow much has RP given? Probably unknown because he’s not one to use it for his own personal gain. Charity is only truly charity if it’s done anonomously. When people publish what they give it’s self-serving. It’s makes people, like you, say, “gee he must be a good guy”.
Report Post »PGMike
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:12pm@angry
Report Post »You have got to be kidding me. Mitt only published his tax returns after the media went crazy for two weeks begging him to release them. If he wanted to say, “look at me” he would have released them much earlier. When he finally released them everybody said, “What?” these make him look really good, why did he wait?
Mitt has never talked about his charitable giving, everybody else has. He is a good man.
justangry
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:24pmYeah, I wasn’t thinking about the media hounding him on his tax returns. I wasn’t even considering his donations became public only because of his tax write-offs.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:27pmI love my dog. That’s another reason not to like Romney for President. Beat Obama ….vote NEWT!
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:38pmGod forbid a dog get’s fresh air in a protected kennel. Oh my, the humanity of it. Fine you love your dog, but how do you explain to him that his master is stupid?
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:57pmGreat response!!
30 years ago ha
Report Post »he want the little other whining toad Newty
Both these dopes want each other out of the race
Mitt has the intelligence and class not to tell either one of these dopes what to do.
I know what i would tell them – and Rickey PR is a spanish speaking country- moron!
DownWithDems
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 10:48pmAnd I love my dogs ……. Very Much.
Bill Clinton owned 2 dogs which ran loose and were killed by cars.
Where are the news reports on that!
Rick Santorum married someone who lived with the biggest abortion
Dr. in Pennsylvania. He was 40+ years older than her. He delivered her
when she was born ! She lived with him for 10 years.
Where are the news reports on that !
And Gingrich …… Romney treated his dog better than Gingrich treated his wives.
So, spare me from your pet owner preaching. Go vote for Obama. By then gas will
be so expensive you wont be able to afford to take your dog to a Vet.
This country is crumbling and you are concerned with a stupid move from over 30 years
Report Post »ago. How pathetic! You must be an Obama supporter.
Bot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:22pmAnybody but Romney? Are you sure? At age 19, Mitt Romney delayed education to voluntarily serve a two-year mission in a foreign land. While there, he had a near-fatal accident, due to an inebriated Catholic priest. Any other candidate might have returned home, or spent an effort on a lawsuit, but not Romney; he persevered to completion of his mission.
While earning a bachelor’s degree, an MBA and a law degree, Mitt spent nine years as an unpaid intern for his father’s gubernatorial campaigns. Any other candidate might have used a successful father’s career to launch his own, but not Romney. Instead, he built Bain Capital from scratch. Any other candidate might have been less willing to take such risks, but not Romney. He leveraged his education and capital, and it paid off. Concurrently, he and his wife raised five sons, and he led his local church congregation, counseling the membership in matters such as marriage, loss of loved ones, loss of employment, etc. Any other candidate might have grumbled at an additional 25 to 30 hours per week of work, but not Romney. He willingly served.
While Mitt was CEO of Bain Capital, the daughter of an employee went missing in New York City. Anybody but Romney might have simply called contacts in New York and wished the father luck. Instead, he closed Bain and took all employees to New York to aid in a successful search. Any other candidate might have sought praise for this act, but not Romney.
Report Post »PJL
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:40pmThanks.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:01pmis anyone in need of a missionary, an unpaid intern, or a person finder? surely he could put those skills to good use somehow
what we need a buget cutter, a constitution protector, an entitlement reformer, and a candidate who is willing to stand up for what is right in spite of all the washington insider types
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:14pmTher is no none nada comparison between Romney and these two insider politicians
Report Post »he has had real jobs – real success and created jobs
he WILL cut the heck out of spending a start to reduce the deficit by putting people to work that pay taxes to the treasury –
He also has not whined once – unlike these two say anything – I would not want them in my cabinet and I am sure Romney is smart enough not too!
FreedomPurveyor
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:16pm“is anyone in need of a missionary, an unpaid intern, or a person finder? surely he could put those skills to good use somehow”
The skills he exhibits are leadership skills. We need a lot more Ron Pauls in Congress, and one Romney in the White House.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:25pm@freedom
Report Post »romney would veto nearly every bill the ron pauls pass
Luke611
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 8:25pmSoybomb…
Ron Paul has never had a bill passed, there’s a reason for that.
…and Romney spent 42 mil of his own money,…and if you examine that fact I you may say he is trying to buy the Presidency and have an argument…I would say he is willing to pay his own campaign expenses and the very fact that he has so much to give says something about his level of success and his confidence.
There is a place for Dr Paul in the government–even the Presidents cabinet,,,I come from Texas i know his personal history, but i dont want a doctor running the economy. Put him over the Dept of Justice so we can indict Obama and Holder….but the government must repair its fiscal management and Romney is the only proven candidate that can champion this cause.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 9:27pm@Luke
i hate to argue with someone named luke but you are stepping in it with that ‘never passed a bill’ comment. First of all, check out the legislation he has sponsored or co-sponsored – it links to library of congress if you want to dig deeper
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_legislation_sponsored_by_Ron_Paul
Also, your ron paul comment shows your ignorance about what is wrong with this country. you think a businessman president can fix things but the problem is much much deeper. ron paul stood for the constitution and liberty for 20 years and in so doing has taken stands on issues that most republicans have tried to avoid. If it were true that none of his bills have been passed – THAT IS A BADGE OF HONOR. he has been beating down the doors of the republican establishment and has gained more traction every year.
You say you dont want a doctor running the economy – but you dont realize that this country has cancers that are about to kill the patient. Yeah, i’ll go with the doctor on this one. The businessman would like to save the day but i dont think the government is a ‘business’
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:22pmLooks like Rick’s resorted to digging through the dumpsters. At least he could find something new. I think Ted Kennedy used that one against him. Speaking of old, Rick‘s time might be better spent keeping Karen’s hands off the old men. I hear he banned her from The Villages. What’s the opposite of “robbing the cradle”?
Report Post »Bot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:22pmAny other candidate might have gladly accepted a family inheritance for personal gain, but not Romney. He gave his entire inheritance to his alma mater. Leave it to his tax returns to prove his generosity because you won’t hear from him.
Report Post »When the failing 2002 U.S. Olympic Committee needed help, it turned to the man who had spent his life helping individuals and companies elevate themselves. He served three years without pay. He would later serve four years as governor of Massachusetts, never taking a salary. Any other candidate might have used these positions for personal gain, but not Romney. With 28 years of unpaid service to his state, country and God, Romney is a proven “public servant.”
Given the opportunity, Any other candidate might run for president for ego or prestige, but not Romney. His motive is to lead our nation back to greatness, restore pride in the American heart and reinvigorate the American dream.
soybomb315
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 5:14pm“Given the opportunity, Any other candidate might run for president for ego or prestige, but not Romney. His motive is to lead our nation back to greatness, restore pride in the American heart and reinvigorate the American dream.”
Bot – wow the name fits. So romney spent $45 million of his own money in 2008 trying to become president. are you telling me that he spent that money for american greatness??? you must be joking. after losing in 2008 he did nothing but prepare to be president next time around (2012). he also spent that time cajoling the republican establishment (obviously has paid offf). if you think mitt wants to be president for any reason other than his own ego and ambition – you must be crazy. the only other option i would concede is some sort of mormonism acceptance, but i leave that one to the experts
Report Post »dcubed
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:14pm@ soybomb315 – OK, so you totally dismiss Romney’s record of being a humanitarian; then when he gets the nomination — DON’T VOTE FOR HIM. Instead, vote for the true humanitarian, Barak Obama, who promises to save the poor with endless handouts he’ll get from destroying the middle class. Or vote for Ron Paul, which will essentially be a vote for Obama; but at least you can have feel good for voting Anyone But Romney.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:44pmi dont vote for people based on who is the most ‘humanitarian’. A humanitarian playing president with other peoples money is never a good thing. George bush was very humanitarian – look what that got us…how many billions did he give to africa? How much money is romney planning on giving to his pet projects and peoples?
At least ron paul will cut it ALL out and let the american people be charitable with their own money
Report Post »WithoutGuile
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:21pmSeriously Santorum… you whine, you lie, you have part time principles, you whine, you are a lobbyist… did I mention you whine too much, and you are a Washington insider. Also.. you whine.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:09pmVote your conscience.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 6:44pmIf I vote my conscience, the I won’t vote at all. They all suck, but they are all light years better than Obama.
Report Post »Luke611
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 8:37pmShasta,…
ok, so they all suck….but do us a favor and vote for the one who sucks with the most efficient technique that will bring you the most long term pleasure….lucky you, it also happens to be the best looking candidate!!
Win-win.
Report Post »rufuscharles
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:08pmTo use this absolute non-issue “story” to go after your opponent just cost Santorum my vote.
I am tired of his whining. I am tired of his continuing to feed the left with narratives that are so unimportant that all they do is waste time and distract from actual issues that matter. It is starting to feel like it is more personal than just good ol campaign rhetoric.
This story does not matter to anyone but a few idiot radical animal rights fanatics and Santorum decides it is worth his effort to regurgitate it and allow the leftist media to continue this meaningless narrative? I am sorely disappointed.
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:21pmSantorum is both whiney, judgmental and petty at this point. All parts of his current state of desperation to save not the country but his own flailing career. What a true disappointment Santorum has turned out to be. When he was still a nobody that happened to be running I guess he was ok but as he has revealed more of his true character he just turns out to be a jerk. The type nice people avoid.
Report Post »corimari
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:32pmI completely agree. Santorum continues to show his weakness. By dredging up the same 29 year-old story that liberal NY Times columnist Gail Collins loves to dwell upon, he shows his desperation for ammunition to hurl at his opponent–instead of delivering his own message on the NATION’S ISSUES. Santorum is purposely distorting the story from 1983 by saying Mitt Romney ‘strapped his dog to the car roof and hurtled down the highway’. Way to sensationalize, Mr. Santorum! Any Internet search will take you to the actual and true details of the story, which involves a protective dog carrier, a windscreen, and a dog that was used to and enjoyed riding around that way.
Report Post »I am tired of arrogant and snarky Mr. Santorum focusing on non-stories, petty and personal attacks, exagerations, and some outright lies to puff himself up.
He completely turns me off.
mercenary4freedom
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 6:52pmGeee, Look people, Romney put his dog in a portable kennel & strapped him to the roof of the car. Geee, now that kinda guy should not be president. He’s been cruel to his dog, now geeeee, what other petty bullshiite can I drum up to waste everyones time?
Quit the inner bickering men, time to go after the illegal communist usurping our White House!
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:05pmSpeaking of dogs, have you heard millions of “want to work” Americans are in a “state-of-dog-eat-dog survivor-mode”?
Report Post »Wake up America! This country is DYING on the vine of Freedom & Liberties! Hello? Am I speaking in an “echo-chamber”….we are collapsing-”quick-sand” & The Constitution is hanging by a small/thin branch….this country is sinking into Evil-take-over! Hello?…can anyone hear me & other Patriots who are ringing the bell….Good Grief!
Goldi
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:01pmI was probably one of them!
Report Post »Jayms
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:00pmThe more I hear Santorum speak, the more he sounds like a smug, judgmental jerk.
Report Post »corimari
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:51pmBingo!
Report Post »Goldi
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:00pmThat story is just a joke! The dog was perfectly protected unless the car rolled over and in those days all of them would’ve been in serious trouble, because there were not seat belts.
Report Post »The dog lived to be 15 and for a large dog, that is an old age.
There’s no one who loves dogs more than I do, but this is another non story by santorum.
BTW, the former governor of Utah had an article about Romney and the false allegations by santorum that he didn’t save the Olympics. I posted it on another side on theblaze, but it took me 3 postings because of the length. I’ve sent it to them to try and get them to post the story, but as BIGGY santorum supporters, they haven’t posted it.
After 9/11 supporters bailed out en masse. Romney travelled to those businesses and convinced them that they would be OK and the Olympics would go on as scheduled. As it turned out it was one of (I think) 2 Olympics that didn’t leave massive debt.
Quoting from the article by Gov Mike Leavett:
“Within weeks of his arrival, Mitt had laid out a revitalized vision for the Games. Mitt assembled a new team to bring the budget under control. I repeatedly heard him explain that if the budget was to be balanced, every spending request had to be divided into needs and wants. He called on the people of Utah to volunteer to close the gap. I’ll never forget the ad he placed in Utah papers. It read:
“Help wanted; hard work, no pay, better hurry.” Fifty thousand people responded.”
I was pr
Jenny Lind
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:59pmWow, where can I go to read that story? We really need Romney as CEO and commander in chief of this country.
Report Post »lwoot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 10:45pmYou know I did like the story Glenn told about him and the employees missing daughter .. I have to say that brought him up many notches for me. It’s just so hard with the Romneycare and the comment he made about currency when asked about the federal reserve. I had recently been reading I believe something Thomas Jefferson had written about the management of currency should never be managed by a central bank and how it could enslave the people and threaten our freedom. I won’t elaborate unless requested. He said that it should be managed by congress. That as long as they were accountable to the people then the people would have control of the currency. Romney made a joke about not getting rid of the federal reserve because what? Were we going to make congress in charge? And laughed. I thought wow if we are going to be talking about original intent and all, it surprised me that he hadn’t considered it.
Report Post »lwoot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 11:41pmOk sorry now he lost every notch and then some with his Puerto Rico pandering for 20 delegates. Another flip flop.
Report Post »“On Thursday, Romney called a radio station in San Juan (Noti-Uno) for an interview with a local reporter. When asked if he would support requiring that English became the principal language of government as part of a petition for statehood, Romney said no. When asked if he thought the legislature should have English as the principal language, once again Romney said no. He even opposed requiring English in the courts and public schools.
In Louisiana and Alabama, Mitt Romney is for English as the official language of the United States. In 2008, when Romney sought the GOP nomination, he was upfront about his opposition to bilingual education and his support for ending it in Massachusetts. But in Puerto Rico, he is a strong advocate of bilingualism and opposes requiring the state to make English the principal language of the legislature, courts and public schools.”
So when is comes to Santorum.. considering know one asked about Romney pandering but about his dog I suppose you go with what ya got asked about!!! Because Santorum didn’t pander to Puerto Rico.
katiefrankie
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 1:28pmI was a student at BYU when the Games took place. It was the only time we had a “spring break” at BYU – the whole school took a week off and practically emptied so the bilingual+ students could volunteer en masse to translate for incoming visitors, competitors, dignitaries, etc. I wasn’t yet fluent in Spanish, but my grandpa had given me some Valentine’s Day money so I bought a ticket to the Games and was treated like royalty by multitudes of kind, friendly volunteers as I made my way by bus, TRAX, foot, and finally my aunt’s car from Provo to Bountiful and then Ogden for the Games. I’ll never forget the generosity of spirit shown by SLC, BYU students, and Utah!
Report Post »texas2011
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:53pmSantorum is deliberately sabotaging Republicans chance to beat Obama in order to plan for the next election season so he can run against a non-incumbent
Report Post »teddie888
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 12:48pmSantorum is a creepy control freak, keep your eye & watch his wife
Report Post »barber2
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:53pmWhen a Republican candidate starts to mention a story that Gail Collins/ NYT ( that Marxist rag ) has regurgitated more times than an chronic anorexic brings up a meal, that dude has lost my vote.
Report Post »RebelYell1862
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:51pmsantorum is a cry baby, romney’s a stuck up snob who has no appeal, paul’s a little too whacky, and gingrich, although he could beat obama in debate’s, has no chance. Looks like a replay from last time. Instead of mccain, fill in the name with one of the above.
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:11pmI would vote “Joe The Plummer” as President in a “heart-beat”!!!
Report Post »blamb61
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 8:24pmSomeone who has given as much service as Romney isn’t a Snob.
Report Post »teddie888
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 12:46pmRomney can beat him and in the same way I choose my doctors, I don’t care if they have a bubbly personality, I just want then to know what they’r doing
Report Post »RayOne
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:50pmIn the relief and disaster land of food security and triage. The tapping of strategic oil reserves for an election stunt would be considered, less than wise. There are other adjectives that a responsible media could use, but then they may be risking an invitation to a WH function.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:43pmRomney… is Clark Griswold… from the National lampoon’s movie :)
Report Post »RayOne
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:52pmAt least Clark Griswald was meant to be funny.
Report Post »mathwonk
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:41pmsantorum abandoned his principles throughout his career in the senate. perhaps the most egregious case was when he supported arlen specter over pat toomey. recall that specter was the deciding vote on obamacare. moreover, “the two men worked closely together for pennsylvania, something that santorum pointed out in his failed 2006 campaign”. indeed, santorum worked hard to bring “home earmarks with specter, a member of the appropriations committee”.
it should be noted that santorum regrets working with specter. this is what he had to say about their relationship this morning on abc- “i certainly knew that arlen specter was going nowhere and i certainly disagreed with a lot of things that he said… it was something i look back and wish i hadn’t done”.
you can find more about his interview on abcnews.com and politico.com…
Report Post »slr4528
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 6:03pmThe way he throws Specter under the bus when he isn‘t needed anymore for political gains should tell people alot about Santorum’s character.
Report Post »lwoot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 11:06pm@slr4528 Are you freaking kidding me? I can find fault in Santorum in regards to Specter but one of them isn’t throwing him under the bus. ROFL Heck throw him in front of the train. (not literally) What Specter did was unreal!
Report Post »slr4528
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 11:19pmLWOOT
You missed my point completely. I can not stand Benedict Spector……what I was getting at is that Santorum shifts his loyalties at the drop of a hat, in order to achieve his end goal. If anyone has no core in this campaign…it is Santorum.
Report Post »lwoot
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 11:54pmOk I could see that at some point if since Specter did what he did Santorum had defended him or stood by him in some way before he ran but he didn’t. He supported him in 2004. Specter left the party in 2009 while still in office. I remember the 2004 elections and how hard the repubs got hit in those races. Hell Soros was throwing everything had in to get Bush and the repubs out. So if Santorum had been defending Specter after 2009 and then dumped him when he ran for President I haven’t seen proof of that. If he stopped supporting him after 2009 I do believe everyone in the republican party did. Everyone that ever supported him in any way from here on out are going to get questioned for it. As soon as it becomes ammunition for the other side. So When Rommney throws it at him in a debate …. it’s as bullcrap a jab as the Santorum one for the dog.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:39pmI agree. It is a bit hard core to strap some poor animal to the roof of a car and drive 12 hours, whether he is in a box, cage or exposed to the elements. The man has enough money to have bought the dog a ticket on a private jet, for the love of Pete.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:36pmVote for Santorum.
Report Post »Espada
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:20pmSantorum is a petty, slandering Jesus freak. It was a DOG, for God’s sake, not the Virgin Mary. You want a smelly dog in your car for 12 (or however many ; your statistic) hours. ?
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:27pmRick loves cats. Fluffy, long-haired Persian kitties. He sits them on his lap and pets them all evening. Karen wonders why.
Report Post »kmichaels
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:43pmWhy should we vote for a whiney sanctimonious judgmental jerk like Santorum? Santorum seems to get off on hate and lies. He said all Protestant churches in America were taken over by Satan and that they were no longer Christian. Then he said Catholics that voted for Romney were “bad Catholics” and the only way they could prove they were “good Catholics” is if they voted for him. Listen, Santorum is just a freaky judgement petty individual that is looking out just for himself.
Report Post »corimari
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 4:50pmWhy? What does Santorum have to offer?
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 6:36pmHe will NEVER get a vote from me. Of course neither will Romney. NDAA and Patriot Act are deal breakers to me. I hate every traitor who supports this crap. If you support it, you’re a traitor too. I‘m giving many of you the benefit of the doubt that you’re just scared of the boogyman. In that case you’re a wussy coward, and you need to grow a pair.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 3:34pmWell, maybe since the Democrats don’t want ID when voting, a few dogs might vote. Some of those doped up hedonists wouldn’t know the difference.
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