“Romney strikes bipartisan tone at GOP fundraiser”

2 April 2009 @ 11:49 am | 2 comments

“Romney strikes bipartisan tone at GOP fundraiser”

“I also think it’s important for us to nod to the president when he’s right,” Romney said, after chiding the president’s budget. “He will not always be wrong, and he’s done some things I agree with.”

Romney, who spoke at a dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said he’s pleased with the president’s plans to “finish the job” in Iraq and Afghanistan — lines that drew applause from the partisan audience. He also applauded the president for standing up to the auto industry.

This strikes me as not only smart politics but the right thing to do. No pretending to be civil with snarky back-handed compliments, but sincere praise when it’s called for. The GOP needs to be the loyal opposition but also needs voices to tamp down any signs of Obama Derangement Syndrome.

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  1. Dan’s avatar

    Dan on 3 April 2009 at 5:15 am

    What? Romney the sane moderate has shown up? Where was he last year?

    (and, no I still don’t regret voting for Obama? Why does that ad constantly appear on your site dude)

  2. David H. Sundwall’s avatar

    David H. Sundwall on 3 April 2009 at 10:06 am

    Dan,

    Sorry I can’t control the ads Google places here. Right now it’s a Progressive Insurance ad for me.

    Maybe Google’s bots know to tempt you with second thoughts. ;-)