"This is the convention prelude of the Republicans' dreams — their nightmares, that is."
From: Associated Press
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Mitt Romney wanted to preside over a made-for-TV gathering showcasing his economic credentials and GOP unity. Instead, he's heading to Tampa with the national debate focused on rape and abortion and with the divisions within his party — and with running mate Paul Ryan — on full display.
"It's a huge distraction," Saul Anuzis, a RNC member from Michigan and a top Romney backer, said of the emotional quarreling touched off by embattled Missouri Rep. Todd Akin earlier this week. "We should be talking about the economy and here we are consumed by these side issues."
Even the weather is threatening to spoil Romney's party. As Wednesday's rain pounded the arena and hotel complex where the convention is scheduled for next week, Anuzis lamented the tropical storm churning toward Florida, saying that "it could cause havoc; it could be a chaotic situation from a transportation and security standpoint."
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Christ on a cracker! The GOP can think of NOTHING but "side issues"! Just look at their track record in Congress. HR 2 tried to repeal the ACA and HR 3 was that heinous anti-abortion bill co-written by Ryan & Akin. They are clueless about the economy and just can't help themselves from trying to legislate my lady parts.
Fuck you, GOP. We are on to you.
