Once again, it is time for a little equal opportunity bashing. Today, we’re going to focus on some of the lamest talking points that come from each candidates supporters that I am frankly growing tired of. So, I’m going to dissect the points for you here and show you why they’re wrong. It gives me the opportunity to dabble in my new favorite pastime, youtube comparisons!

Up first, Mitt Romney-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHK6DnDW69s

Talking Point: They are jealous of Mitt Romney because he can win, and is an outsider who will clean up their mess.

Tommy’s Response: WRONG! I can’t read people’s minds, but I think some of it has to do with the fact that they see Romney as having led the charmed life, is a late convert, and yes, is rich. They think he’s a political opportunist, fair or not. Besides, the man has a love of sledding, eerily reminding folks of striking similarities with another famed businessman turned presidential candidate who shared a fondness for sledding.

Next up, the self proclaimed Sheriff, Buford T. McCain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPj_7qdm0bo

Talking Point: McCain is a conservative because he has a lifetime rating of 82% by the American Conservative Union, while Fred Thompson’s is 86%, Bill Frist scored an 87% lifetime average, and Rick Santorum scored an 88% lifetime. It makes them similar in their views.

Tommy’s Response: WRONG! It’s taking the ratings out of their context. As many a fine person says, what have you done for me lately?

Technically, many people have used Fred Thompson’s lifetime rating of 86% from the ACU to lend McCain credibility as a conservative. However, this is a flawed analysis, if you compare their tenures over the same years. See below:

Fred Thompson’s career in the Senate lasted from 1995-2002, and he garnered an 86% lifetime grade.

Rick Santorum’s lifetime Average is 88%, from roughly the same period.

Bill Frist scored an 87% from 1995-2006, his full tenure in the Senate.

John McCain’s average from 1995-2002 was actually 79%.

Even more telling, the time he first ran for President in 1999 up to 2006 is when the conservative opposition to McCain has really grown. Over the last 10 years, McCain’s ACU rating has been 74.5%, a full ten points below Thompson’s lifetime average, eleven points below Bill Frist, and twelve points below Santorum. In fact, John McCain hasn’t scored above 81% since 1996, a full twelve years ago.

Up third, Governor Huckabee:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnbVqwV8aw4

Talking Point: Governor Huckabee has been consistent over the years.

Tommy’s Response: One word:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kImZGHrbIP8

I didn’t forget Dr. Paul, but everytime I search a candidate’s name on youtube, I am overflooded with Paul videos. I’ll just let them speak for themselves.