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Born at the Crest of the Empire

Monday, July 16, 2007

Picture of the Day - 4




















"Mr. Romney, Does your wife let you......

But, but, but, wait.... The sign says "Ask Mitt anything....."

(Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney addresses a group of Republican supporters in West Palm Beach, Fl. Saturday, July 7, 2007 urging their support in his bid for the presidency. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter))

posted by mikevotes at 2:46 PM

10 Comments:

  • "Mr. Romney, is this an attempt to win people's favor by appearing more accessable than you really are?"

    By Blogger Lew Scannon, at 3:24 PM  

  • In so much better taste than mine.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 3:38 PM  

  • "Oh gosh darn--I hope no one can tell that I've checked out."

    By Blogger Handsome B. Wonderful, at 6:56 PM  

  • Sadly, no one really seems to know what goes on behind those eyes.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 9:45 PM  

  • God, I would love to see his phone number show up in the DC madam's list of customers.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:01 PM  

  • Probably not going to happen. If for no other reason than that he wasn't travelling in those circles at the time.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 6:55 AM  

  • Didn't know where to stick this... Hope it doesn't get lost:

    (AP) "Based on the report Romney filed with the Federal Election Commission over the weekend, his spending was so prolific he had to lend his committee $6.5 million during the quarter, allowing him to cover the difference between $20.5 million he spent and the $14 million he raised."

    By Blogger -epm, at 1:46 PM  

  • I covered his loan when it was announced. (We didn't know the significant amount then.)

    Romney's finances are going to become more of a story in the 3rd and 4th quarter. He's really taxed his fundraising channels to get to here, and I would bet alot of that will dry up especially with the addition of Fred Thompson.

    The trick for the Romney campaign is to continue putting his money in, but still making it look like a popular movement.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 1:55 PM  

  • Oh. I remember reading your posting on the loan, now. At the time I just thought he was adding to the kitty. This story gives the impression the loan was necessary just to keep the campaign going... that is, it was for gas not gravy. Also, his burn rate seems to suggest whatever appeal he as is because he's purchased it. ie marketing.

    By Blogger -epm, at 7:22 PM  

  • The loan wasn't completely necessary because he had carryover from last quarter that would have covered it, but, it would have left him with very little cash on hand, and right now he's fighting a legitimacy battle on whether he can really compete throughout the party.

    The appearance of money (not his) is important, and the appearance of keeping up with Giuliani is critical.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 9:08 PM  

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