Post-CNN Debate Straw Poll was a Sham; Ron Paul Supporter Threatened

As reported by St. Petersburg Times last week, Mitt Romney used his personal finances to buy himself another straw poll win, this time after the Youtube/CNN debate that consisted of around 1,500 possible votes cast. Organizers allowed people to buy tickets in bulk, with each ticket costing $20. The majority of Romney votes came from people funded by him and campaign, and many voted upwards to 20 times, probably more. The establishment candidates can't come close to the enthusiasm and momentum of Ron Paul, so the only way for them to win is to buy it with cold hard money. They don't have our interests in mind, so any person conspiring with these candidates like this is equally responsible for their actions. Some Ron Paul supporters allegedly voted extra also, but one would have to wonder if it was because of what they knew. Romney managed to buy up 893 votes even though the crowd was clearly of a Ron Paul majority, and Paul came in second with 534.

Now an attendee has come out and disclosed more wrongdoing by the event organizers. It turns out that county chairman of the REC Tony DiMatteo, a Giuliani supporter, doesn't want to play by the rules, mimicking the utter disrespect for the law by candidates like Giuliani and Romney. Apparently DiMatteo didn't want the public finding out about the complete fraud of this event, so when a Ron Paul supporter decided to call him up to discuss it, he threatened her. His words: "It's too bad for you, and if you start any trouble you will be hurt." The leader of the local Ron Paul Meetup group later told her when called that the same thing had happened to him before the event. There is only one thing Giuliani supporters hate more than the constitution, and that's Ron Paul supporters. Coincidentally, Ron Paul's fourth quarter fundraising has already surpassed both Giuliani and Romney, and the big fundraising drive in 2 weeks has yet to even happen.

Mitt Romney bought himself a victory in the straw poll for Republicans at a rain-shortened barbecue in Vinoy Park.

Romney got 893 votes, besting second-place Ron Paul's 534 -- despite Paul's shuttling in supporters on a rented trolley and shuttle. The campaign had a plane sporting pro-Paul slogans and a boat touting him, too.

In fact, Paul supporters dominated the crowd, which reached an estimated 1,000 people. Tickets for votes cost $20 each.

So how did Romney do it?

"I voted 20 times," Derek Gyongzois, 38, of St. Petersburg exclaimed after casting ballots.

He said he works as a volunteer for the Romney campaign (and begged a reporter not to print his 20-vote tally). Did he buy the tickets?

"I don't have that kind of money," Gyongzois said.

He wasn't the only person voting more than once. Paul supporter Mike Wagner, 57, of St. Petersburg: "This thing is rigged."

Before rain cut short the event, Paul supporters were voting multiple times, too.

"This is the best election money can buy, anywhere," said Pinellas County GOP chairman Tony DiMatteo, a Rudy Giuliani supporter. Giuliani received 39 votes, followed by Mike Huckabee's 37 and Fred Thompson's 21. John McCain had 12; Duncan Hunter, 4, Alan Keyes, 2; and Tom Tancredo, 1.

Romney Gets Schooled By 15 Year Old

Thursday was another tough day for Mitt Romney in New Hampshire. This time it wasn't because of a wheelchair-bound muscular dystrophy sufferer, but a 15 year old sophomore in high school. The topic was Romney's flip-flopping 'views' on gay marriage and abortion, and how in the world anyone can actually believe a word the man says. Apparently his campaign's 'Ask Mitt anything' is backfiring, but it's not surprising considering his ridiculously shoddy views on important issues and total lack of principles.

Kevin Daly got a lesson Thursday in Presidential Politics 101.

The sophomore at Phillips Exeter Academy pointedly asked Republican candidate Mitt Romney about his shifting positions on abortion and gay rights.

As governor of Massachusetts, Romney indicated he would not change state laws on abortion rights, now he opposes abortion. During the 1994 Senate campaign in Massachusetts, Romney indicated he would be a better advocate for gay rights than rival Democrat Edward M. Kennedy.

"How can any of your campaign promises be trusted?" Daly asked.

Romney suggested the 15-year-old from Weston, Mass., had falsely stated that he favored gay marriage in 1994.

Around and around the two went, with Daly referring to a New York Times report about the gay rights pledge. The second time through, he mistakenly said the story detailed a "gay marriage" pledge.

That was enough for Romney.

"Even The New York Times hasn't said I'll be stronger on gay marriage than Ted Kennedy, even The New York Times," Romney said. "I've never been an advocate of gay marriage."

Romney Calls UN a Failure; But for Snake-like Reasons

Mitt Romney said this morning in South Carolina that the UN is a failure, and proposed a new coalition of 'free nations of the world' to cater the needs of the greater good, or rather U.S./Israel interests. He thinks this because, in his mind, the UN is too tough on Israel, and lets slide anything going on in the Arab world. Romney has repeatedly fed the interests of his biggest campaign donors since he entered the race, which in large part are the very wealthy Jewish pro-Israel contributors. They are is his main financiers, and he is merely speaking for them, not the American people. So this is not surprising that he would come out and say something like this, considering he's about to be looking at the behind of Ron Paul as far as campaign funding and momentum goes. One can't help but remember in January when he took a lengthy trip to Israel to do just this. He purposefully skipped visiting Gaza. He is willing to ignore the numerous human rights violations, with the same old excuses that Israel is getting an 'unfair deal.' Maybe he should put down the European Union, Great Britain, China, and others for their opposition to things like the increasing sanctions on Gaza. Romney is simply looking out for his campaign's pocket, trying to keep up with the momentum of Ron Paul.

One thing that was said in the actual article caught my eye:

The Romneys have five sons and ten grandchildren. Of the leading Republicans in the presidential contest, Romney is the only one who has not been divorced.

The last time I checked, polygamy has played a part in Romney's life. And as even confirmed by the Republican National Committee, Ron Paul is a now a 'top-tier' candidate. As you should know, Paul has been married for 50+ years, and has never been divorced. I guess the writer just forgot...

Romney Shuns and Disrespects MD Patient

Mitt Romney further showed his true colors over the weekend in New Hampshire when confronted with a muscular dystrophy patient (with video) on the subject of medical marijuana. The falling bogus presidential candidate literally turned his back on the man after being asked whether Romney would arrest him or his doctors if he were to be given medical marijuana.

Following a campaign appearance in Dover, New Hampshire, a member of the audience, Clayton Holton, told Romney he has muscular dystrophy and said five of his doctors say he is "living proof medical marijuana works."

"I am completely against legalizing it for everyone, but there is medical purposes for it," Holton told Romney.

Romney pointed out that there is synthetic marijuana as well as other pain medications available.

"It makes me sick. I have tried it, and it makes me throw up," Holton said. "My question for you is will you arrest me or my doctors if I get medical marijuana."

"I am not in favor of medical marijuana being legal in the country," Romney said as he moved on to greet other people.

Holton continued, "Excuse me, will you please answer my question?"

"I think I have. I am not in favor of legalizing medical marijuana," the Massachusetts Republican said.

What a load of shit. Romney and the rest of the GOP candidates not named Paul are increasingly making it aware to common citizens that they simply don't care about them, and that if you want more of the same, vote for them. Nevertheless there will be countless idiots in the country who actually do, but that's another story. I would give anything for Romney or one his cohorts to have inherited a disease such as this. We could watch as they squirm for the best therapies and pain relievers, no matter the legality.