Romney's White Supporters

On October 24, 2012 Romney supporter Donald Trump offered $5 million to the charity of the President’s choice if he supplies his college records and US passport application - remember he reneged on this birth certificate offer – this flip-flopping seems to be a Republican staple. Barbara Walters on The View said Trump was making a fool out of himself. President Obama on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno said in reference to the Mourdock incident – I don’t know where these guys come up with these ideas – rape is rape.

Romney is saying his campaign is a growing movement across the country and this seems to be true as a poll shows white, married, middle class women are voting 60% Romney, 37% Obama and white men are 66% Romney to 32% Obama. I don’t understand the women’s vote. In addition to the reproductive issue a recent study found women are earning 82% of men working in the same field. If you check voting records you’ll find Paul Ryan and other Republicans are not in favor of equality for women – in or out – of the workplace.

On October 25 former Bush Secretary of State Colin Powell speaking on CBS’ This Morning endorsed President Obama for reelection saying “I think that the actions he’s taken with respect to protecting us from terrorism have been very, very solid. And so I think we ought to keep on the track that we are on." Powell also said “I’m not quite sure which Governor Romney we’d be getting with respect to foreign policy” calling his positions a “moving target.” He also said “There are some very, very strong neo-conservative views that are presented by the Governor that I have some trouble with.” To this Republican John Sununu, former Governor of New Hampshire, said to Piers Morgan – he applauds Powell for standing with someone of his own race; Sununu later tried to backtrack on his comments.  

George Washington said “A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.” And “Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.” Romney is too egotistical, not only associates but joins fellow Republicans that have no respect for women, and picked a running mate whose ethics and character is very questionable. I’m sure Washington would not have associated with him.