No Summer White House

Grant · 02-07-2008, 01:40 PM

Romney suspends his campaign, and a collective sigh of relief is heard on the eastern flank of Winnipesaukee...

Bear Islander · 02-07-2008, 01:44 PM

Unless he is picked for VP.

Grant · 02-07-2008, 01:52 PM

Yep -- one never knows. And I don't think the "mortal enemies" argument holds water. Look at Kerry-Edwards in '04. Fierce opponents in the early stages, and cuddly running mates later on. But they weren't on the Lake.

Sorry for breaching the no-politics rule; I just thought that the Romney news warranted a mention for its tremendous potential Lake impact.

We live in interesting times.

Funny -- during "Super Tuesday" coverage on XM radio this week, I heard a McCain speech replayed in which he referenced a question he was asked, "in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire." Intentional?

ITD · 02-07-2008, 02:14 PM

It ain't over until the convention, I just wish Mitt gave the speech (up until the part where he said he was stepping aside) he just gave 4 weeks ago. Although I'll bet he's been giving it right along, it just hasn't made it through the media morass. Oh well.......

Jan · 02-07-2008, 03:29 PM

I guess it is better for our time at the lake that he isn't president, although it certainly would have been exciting. I'm not completely sold on Mitt but anyone who loves the lake as much as I do is alright in my book.

Notice that Mitt "suspended" his campaign, instead of withdrawing. That means he keeps his delegates and can step back in if McCain has a John Dean moment or gets ill, which is not out of the question.

krm · 02-07-2008, 04:53 PM

I really liked his speach, it seemed like since he was out he could say things with alot less reserve, now if Huck would drop out

LIforrelaxin · 02-07-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jan

I guess it is better for our time at the lake that he isn't president, although it certainly would have been exciting..

Exciting??? it would have been far more then Exciting. Everytime he came to town it would be a mess. Not to mention what would have happend to property values and taxes. Different things I have read indicate, that when a president has property somewhere, very quickly property values and taxes rise, and people are forced out. Not because of policy or anything like that, But because, the rich and famous start moving in. In short all of us that think the McMansion problem is out of hand now... It would get worse if the president lived on the lake.

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Originally Posted by Jan

Notice that Mitt "suspended" his campaign, instead of withdrawing. That means he keeps his delegates and can step back in if McCain has a John Dean moment or gets ill, which is not out of the question.

I don't expect McCain to have a Dean momment. And I firmly believe that Mitt suspended his campaign, becuase his bussiness mind didn't want to have to say he was pulling out in front of the country. He suspended in the light of the press, and I believe when truely end his campaign silently when the press is no longer paying attention to him. It is a saving face kind of move. Romney doesn't want to admit defeat publically.

secondcurve · 02-07-2008, 06:59 PM

Regardless of how one views Mitt's politics, I sincerely believe that it is better for Wolfeboro and the surrounding area now that he will unlikely become president in the near term. Can you imagine how his presidency would have aggravated an already difficult summer parking problem in Wolfeboro?

Grant · 02-08-2008, 10:36 AM

Satellite uplink trucks from every major news organization. Talking heads primping in their trailers. Camera crews and boom mikes and portable power supplies. And that's just the broadcast media. Factor in Secret Service, State Police, gawkers, advisors, wannabes, pundits, print media, bloggers, protesters, and the crush of boats carrying curious tourists. Exciting, and a veritable windfall for local businesses (and the parking ticket guys), but a potential four- or eight-year migraine for many residents. Ask Kennebunkport.

Life in our modern times.

rander7823 · 02-08-2008, 12:07 PM

Everything I have seen and heard is that he is stepping aside now before he drags himself down too far. This is to set the stage for his run in 2012.

Pineedles · 07-01-2008, 07:39 AM

Looks like Mit is on the short list. But I did hear recently that his family ha purchased a home in Colorado.

AC2717 · 07-01-2008, 07:44 AM

Just read Romney is on top of the Short list.
WE might just have issues yet on the lake, might be worth it though

fatlazyless · 07-01-2008, 07:55 AM

When's the next time Mitt does that old-wood-six-foot-stepladder-attached-to-an-old-wood-aquaboard, water skiing trick, as he skis it all around Rattlesnake Island?

Grant · 07-01-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Satellite uplink trucks from every major news organization. Talking heads primping in their trailers. Camera crews and boom mikes and portable power supplies. And that's just the broadcast media. Factor in Secret Service, State Police, gawkers, advisors, wannabes, pundits, print media, bloggers, protesters, and the crush of boats carrying curious tourists. Exciting, and a veritable windfall for local businesses (and the parking ticket guys), but a potential four- or eight-year migraine for many residents. Ask Kennebunkport.

Life in our modern times.

This is one of those rare instances when you can recycle a post. And I'm all about recycling.

Airwaves · 07-01-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Pineedles wrote
Looks like Mit is on the short list. But I did hear recently that his family ha purchased a home in Colorado.

He bought a beachfront house in La Jolla, California in June (San Diego) He and his wife also own a waterfront house in Wolfboro, a home in Belmont, Massachusetts and a home in Deer Valley, Utah.

Rattlesnake Guy · 07-01-2008, 09:03 PM

I can think of a house I would like him to live in for 8 years someday.

02-07-2008, 01:40 PM	#1
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	No Summer White House Romney suspends his campaign, and a collective sigh of relief is heard on the eastern flank of Winnipesaukee... __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

02-07-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Yep -- one never knows. And I don't think the "mortal enemies" argument holds water. Look at Kerry-Edwards in '04. Fierce opponents in the early stages, and cuddly running mates later on. But they weren't on the Lake. Sorry for breaching the no-politics rule; I just thought that the Romney news warranted a mention for its tremendous potential Lake impact. We live in interesting times. Funny -- during "Super Tuesday" coverage on XM radio this week, I heard a McCain speech replayed in which he referenced a question he was asked, "in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire." Intentional? __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

02-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#6
krm Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 39 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i liked the speach I really liked his speach, it seemed like since he was out he could say things with alot less reserve, now if Huck would drop out

02-08-2008, 10:36 AM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Satellite uplink trucks from every major news organization. Talking heads primping in their trailers. Camera crews and boom mikes and portable power supplies. And that's just the broadcast media. Factor in Secret Service, State Police, gawkers, advisors, wannabes, pundits, print media, bloggers, protesters, and the crush of boats carrying curious tourists. Exciting, and a veritable windfall for local businesses (and the parking ticket guys), but a potential four- or eight-year migraine for many residents. Ask Kennebunkport. Life in our modern times. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

02-08-2008, 12:07 PM	#10
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 553 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	2012 Everything I have seen and heard is that he is stepping aside now before he drags himself down too far. This is to set the stage for his run in 2012.

02-07-2008, 01:44 PM	#2
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,765 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	Unless he is picked for VP.

02-07-2008, 02:14 PM	#4
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,941 Thanks: 481 Thanked 699 Times in 390 Posts	It ain't over until the convention, I just wish Mitt gave the speech (up until the part where he said he was stepping aside) he just gave 4 weeks ago. Although I'll bet he's been giving it right along, it just hasn't made it through the media morass. Oh well.......

02-07-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
Jan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I guess it is better for our time at the lake that he isn't president, although it certainly would have been exciting. I'm not completely sold on Mitt but anyone who loves the lake as much as I do is alright in my book. Notice that Mitt "suspended" his campaign, instead of withdrawing. That means he keeps his delegates and can step back in if McCain has a John Dean moment or gets ill, which is not out of the question.

02-07-2008, 06:59 PM	#8
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,128 Thanks: 1,352 Thanked 564 Times in 291 Posts	Regardless of how one views Mitt's politics, I sincerely believe that it is better for Wolfeboro and the surrounding area now that he will unlikely become president in the near term. Can you imagine how his presidency would have aggravated an already difficult summer parking problem in Wolfeboro?

07-01-2008, 07:39 AM	#11
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Vp Looks like Mit is on the short list. But I did hear recently that his family ha purchased a home in Colorado.

07-01-2008, 07:44 AM	#12
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,587 Thanks: 756 Thanked 356 Times in 268 Posts	Hot off the press Just read Romney is on top of the Short list. WE might just have issues yet on the lake, might be worth it though __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

07-01-2008, 07:55 AM	#13
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,933 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 307 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	When's the next time Mitt does that old-wood-six-foot-stepladder-attached-to-an-old-wood-aquaboard, water skiing trick, as he skis it all around Rattlesnake Island? __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

07-01-2008, 09:03 PM	#16
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I can think of a house I would like him to live in for 8 years someday.