Mitt Romney Ad Raises Cash Off Obama's 'Kill Romney' Strategy

Fresh off wins in Michigan and Arizona, the Mitt Romney campaign has put out a new web video mocking the Obama campaign for trying (and failing) to derail the former Massachusetts governor in those primary states.

The clip insinuates that Obama's reelection campaign put large sums of money behind anti-Romney efforts. (While affiliated groups did, the Obama campaign was not involved.) It also plays up the now infamous line from an anonymous "Democratic strategist aligned with the White House" that they'd have to pursue a "kill Romney" strategy unless the economy improved.

"Time to take the 'Kill Romney' strategy to the next level," an anonymous aide types in an email, ostensibly intended for another aide.

The spot is telling for two reasons. The first is the obvious pivot that the Romney campaign is trying to make from a heated primary battle to a general election contest. There's no mention of former Sen. Rick Santorum, Romney's chief Republican rival, in the spot. The second is the overt plea for cash. In both the text below the video on the Romney campaign's landing page and in ads that pop up while it plays, the campaign solicits donations. Having asked supporters to visit his website and help the campaign in any capacity during his victory speech last night, it's becoming more and more evident that Romney is strapped for cash.

Comments

[Liberalforsure]

02:33 PM on 03/06/2012

Funny thing - millions of people donate and invest in President Obama,,,corporations invest millions in romney..................................................

[Marnie1]

06:01 PM on 03/04/2012

That was a very stupid thing for the WH, Dims, and Kos to even suggest. Now when the Republicans again cheat Democrats, what are the Democrats going to say?

The Dims were a total fail in protecting their party and their voters in 2002,and in 2006, how in the world can they suggest cheating an election of any kind?

Now they will have opened the Republican flood gates to cheat at will and overtly and they have no defense, and neither do their voters.

[childrenofthelost]

01:58 PM on 03/01/2012

Section 101. Principles of Ethical Conduct.
To ensure that every citizen can have complete confidence in the integrity of the Federal Government, each Federal employee shall respect and adhere to the fundamental principles of ethical service as implemented in regulations promulgated under sections 201 and 301 of this order: (a) Public service is a public trust. requiring employees to place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws, and ethical principles above private gain. (I don't see this ever happening with our Republican Presidential hopefuls).

[joneseileen28]

11:23 PM on 03/02/2012

Obviously, you don't see it in the Pres. or the Dems either !!!!

[BRAINS4USA]

06:54 AM on 03/01/2012

As if Obama would have to do anything but just rerun the debates and the present GOP policies...he should win landslide.
Romney would need pathetic tactics like this. Obama and the Dems really dont

[joneseileen28]

11:27 PM on 03/02/2012

Really, because he can't run on any of his failed policies !!! He often picks on the 1 % and then turns around and has a fundraiser and takes their money, to me this is a really pathetic tactic.

[BRAINS4USA]

06:49 AM on 03/01/2012

Sad. Nothing but pathetic lies. Pity Romney has nothing to run on. No policy, no ideas - nothing.

[joneseileen28]

11:30 PM on 03/02/2012

The Pres. is the one with no policy, no ideas, only failures, SAD, not !!!! As far as lies, he simply is the best, if his nose gets any bigger, they will have to add a new wing to the Whitehouse !!!! lol, lol !

[BRAINS4USA]

03:18 AM on 03/03/2012

How about you state facts instead of lies? Speaking of lies; when did he lie? Name one - just one occasion.
As for no policies - you must have been in a coma for the last 3 years if you have no clue. But here is a link - I think you will find quite enough policies.
http://obamaachievements.org/list
But i doubt it would make any difference to you...
And you can take 'lol" of your posts kid - its only tragic and sad how you disgrace yourself in public...

[8yearsoffear]

04:22 AM on 03/01/2012

Mitt should be called "FLIPPER".

[dbw53022]

08:25 AM on 03/01/2012

Or Shapeshifter.

[joneseileen28]

11:31 PM on 03/02/2012

You and 8year both described POTUS......

[gypsysailor]

01:17 AM on 03/01/2012

i don't want to 'kill' Romney, I just want him to lose.

[Red State Liberal]

06:40 PM on 03/01/2012

Right, a kill strategy seems like something the republicans would put into action.

[joneseileen28]

11:33 PM on 03/02/2012

You left wing liberals would throw a hissy fit, scream and yell, if the conservatives had used the word kill............Right ?

[Pastori Balele]

12:37 AM on 03/01/2012

Republicans should have known before the debates that they had wrong candidates. Each one had sins - no ordinary American would vote for them. Cain hated people of his own color, wanted to kill all Mexicans but loved to grope white women; Romney shipped his money to create jobs in Switzerland thus ignored fellow Americans. Romney hates Blacks and the poor. Santorum wanted to be a fake pope but hates Blacks and the poor; Gingrich sinned with other women and called Blacks and poor people food stamp free loaders; Ron Paul campaign was financed by KKK groups. None of GOP candidates is qualified for WH. I encourage Americans of all races to vote for President Obama in November.

[joneseileen28]

11:39 PM on 03/02/2012

Oh yeah, Mr Clean.........Went to a black theology church, which preaches racism, made crooked deals for his property in Chicago, calls himself an African-American, when he is a Bi-Racial american, says he is a Christian, yet has been to church only 5 times, says he is a uniter, but is constantly preaching racial divide and class warfare and says he is for the middle class, yet panders to the rich. Oh yeah, he.s someone you would want to re-elect. Yeah right !!!!!!!!!!!

[Pastori Balele]

03:09 AM on 03/03/2012

joneseileen28 - Please blame GOP governors for losing Congress, Senate and WH this year. In 2010 when TEA Party was star, it campaigned for radical GOP governors now abusing workers in public and private sectors - stripping them of labor union rights. Americans are crying: "We did not know it would be this bad electing GOP governors. We fell for TEA Party lies." I warned people how bad Republicans were. GOP workers' abuse has set off a national war between American workers and GOP. We saw Labor Union demonstrations against Wisconsin governor. Such demonstrations spread all over US. Other groups were born out these demonstrations - OWS and other Occupiers who are still picketing against GOP. No American worker will vote for GOP candidates this year. Second, after 2010 elections GOP Congress took selfish agenda. Worst was to replace Medicare with Ryan-Care. Ryan-Care intends to kill seniors who exhaust $5,000 voucher. Now seniors are furious with GOP. Third, a fight erupted between GOP and TEA Party. Each wanted role in Congress. That's why nothing was done in Congress to improve the economy or job creation. All they were doing was to find fault with President Obama job creation initiatives. As a whole TEA Party and GOP killed each other while democrats and independents watching. So, Republican governors should be blamed for death of GOP. I encourage Americans of all races to vote for President Obama in November.

[BRAINS4USA]

03:51 AM on 03/03/2012

What a steaming hot load of...there really is nothing you would not just lie about is there? His religion is NONE of your hateful bigoted business. He has never preached racial divide that is your disgusting GOP doing that - you know, those people who think women are stupid mindless things who cannot make decisions for themselves so they have to be mandatory probed like cattle - thanks to GOP legislation.
Obama panders to no one. He wants all to do their fair share. And all to have their fair opportunity in excellence. And equality for all in everything.
The GOP really has NOTHING on this man except disgusting hateful rhetoric like yours, which is baseless, clueless, factless and without any respect for our great nation. You shame us all

[Liberalforsure]

02:36 PM on 03/06/2012

Please post again and again!!!

[UKLLee]

11:42 PM on 02/29/2012

"(While affiliated groups did, the Obama campaign was not involved.) "

Lol! Does anybody really believe this?

Obama's done. He knows it. His team knows it.

[Olivio]

12:54 AM on 03/01/2012

Hargh-Hargh-Hargh-Hargh-Hargh-Hargh!!! Keep dreaming.

[joneseileen28]

11:41 PM on 03/02/2012

No, Olivio, you keep on dreaming, and have another glass of kool-aid while your at it.....

[gypsysailor]

01:18 AM on 03/01/2012

Huh, sounds to me like the intelligent part of you was left drying on the sheets.

[ChicagoBlackRainbowWomen]

10:30 PM on 02/29/2012

The GOTP nomination process is the best reality TV going.

[supergenius02]

09:35 PM on 02/29/2012

Seems that even after what happened to Rep. Giffords, the Dems still pursue this horrible violent talk. Could you image what the libs would be saying if the same wording was used against Obama?

Don't worry Obama because when your best unemployment rate is 8.3% and Bush's worst was 7.8% and when you are boasting record gas prices, record foreclosures, record number of Americans on food stamps, record foreclosures and record national debt you have nothing to run. Come Jan. 20th, you will be watching the GOP inauguration on TV.

[patters85]

10:59 PM on 02/29/2012

Good to know that all that happened because Obama was elected. Wonder if that's why Bush is in Exile.

[joneseileen28]

11:45 PM on 03/02/2012

Hey patter85, Bush is not a crybaby like Obama. He doesn't blame everybody for his mistakes , unlike Obama, who has been blaming Bush for the last 3 yrs. When does the buck stop at his desk ????????????

[Olivio]

12:56 AM on 03/01/2012

Are you taking something that makes you delusional? Some exotic herbs?

[joneseileen28]

11:46 PM on 03/02/2012

Hey Olivio, the great post comment was for supergenius not you. It got put in the wrong place.

[klile]

07:41 PM on 02/29/2012

Mitt is killing himself about every other time he opens his mouth.

[keith w oliver]

10:27 PM on 02/29/2012

you messed up -- the word *other* has no place in that sentiment;)
f/f/133

[klile]

11:26 AM on 03/01/2012

LOL! Thanks.

[joneseileen28]

11:48 PM on 03/02/2012

Unlike the Pres. who does that everytime he opens his mouth !!!!!!!!

[klile]

12:10 PM on 03/03/2012

You're just making that up. The President rarely puts his foot in his mouth. Mittens does it routinely.

[Onlygodknowswhy]

07:16 PM on 02/29/2012

I like Obama chances.

[PeacefulRevolution]

07:33 PM on 02/29/2012

One day at a time but I'm optimistic.

Our President is doing his job!

[keith w oliver]

09:01 PM on 02/29/2012

"I like Obama chances"

------- who wouldn't against that lot?
f/f/827

[efffox]

07:16 PM on 02/29/2012

Obama's "kill Romney" strategy is - LET HIM KEEP TALKING!!! And it isn't costing him a penny!! LMAO

[Onlygodknowswhy]

07:15 PM on 02/29/2012

You see superpacs are just a way to enrich the donor.
Like newtons guy.
If you were to cut his taxes.
He would make another 500 million a year.
So if he burns though 400 million.
He still gains 100 million.
Tax breaks are just pay offs to super pacs donors.