Mitt Romney’s nothing but a stubborn old mule.

The failed presidential candidate, who some say may be John McCain’s top veep pick, appeared on CNN yesterday and, despite former military leaders’ opposition opinion, backed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

Said Romney when asked about whether it’s time to repeal the discriminatory measure:You know, I don’t think so. I think particularly at a time of conflict, as we’re experiencing in Iraq and Afghanistan, this is not the time to be putting in place a major change in policy and trying to accommodate all of the adjustments that that would require. That’s something which clearly we’ll learn from the military and the people who are responsible for managing our troops down the road. But certainly now is not the time to make a change of that nature. Really, Mitt Romney? Because four retired military men oversaw- and backed - a study saying repealing the law would not hurt unit cohesion. But, for some reason, Romney, a millionaire political scion, thinks he knows more than people who were actually in the military. Good God, Mitt! Have you no brain?

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Republican Mitt Romney may get a chance at the White House, after all! The failed presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor has reportedly crept high up John McCain’s list of potential running mates: Surprising many Republican insiders, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is at the top of the vice presidential prospect list for John McCain. But lack of personal chemistry could derail the pick.

“Romney as favorite” is the hot buzz in Republican circles, and top party advisers said the case is compelling.
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One of the chief reasons the Massachusetts governor is looking so attractive is his ability to raise huge amounts of money quickly through his former business partners and from fellow members … Continued…

John McCain will spend this Memorial Day weekend with Governor Charlie Crist of Florida, Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of whom may become his vice-presidential running mate. None are great on gay issues. [Politico]

Mitt Romney offspring Josh says he may run for Congress: “I haven’t ruled it out. I’m pretty young, but I’ve had good experience on the campaign trail.” “Good experience” like “good time?” Or like “good results?” because we seem to remember Mitt’s campaign crashing… [Deseret Morning News]

This must be a proud moment for the Republican party: gay porn starturned GOP demigod Matt Sanchez talking with gay escort turned White House press puppy and author Jeff Gannon about shady Hillary Clinton.

Watch as Gannon wonders about where Hillary Clinton got the $5 million to loan her campaign. Old chrome dome Gannon also asks why the press glossed over Mrs. Clinton’s contribution, while everyone picked apart Mitt Romney’s $35 million.

Now, we know these guys have trouble with moral relativity, but we never suspected elementary economics would throw them off. Nor have they been looking for the Clinton critiques: at least 3,851 news stories reference Clinton’s loan, … Continued…

The Log Cabin Republicans made it their mission to highlight Mitt Romney’s repeated political flip-flops, so it should come as no surprise that they take pleasure in Romney’s back-out.

We are a bit surprised, however, by the levels of self-congratulation in their reactionary press release, which you can read after the jump:
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There are some murmurs that Republican Mitt Romney will drop out of the presidential race today. Time’s Mark Halperin claims Romney will accept defeat during his speech, which happens to come right before John McCain’s.

Update: It’s official! Mormon and homophone Mitt Romney dropped out the race today. Here’s a bit of his speech: I must now stand aside, for our party and our country… If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator Clinton or Obama would win. And in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign, … Continued…

He may not be able to call himself the “winner” of Super Tuesday, but John McCain definitely came out on top of his Republican competitors. Continued…

A billion-bazillion voters are headed to the booths today, including the lavender set such as yourselves. If you’re not planning to vote today, well, you should just stop reading because this doesn’t concern you. Those of you who plan on voting, wish you could vote or get off on Democracy should continue on.
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Alan Keyes gets an “A” for effort this electoral season. The legendarily wacky Republican presidential candidate very rarely makes headlines, nor does anyone seem to be voting for him, but that hasn’t stop the hateful politico from voicing his archaic opinion on policy issues, like gay marriage.
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Ronald Reagan remains an anathema among gay folk. Progressive Victory president and journalist Hans Johnson reminds readers that The Gipper - who the GOP still adore like a high school crush - wasn’t the worst Republican when it came to gay politics.

Johnson’s argument revolves around Reagan’s 1978 letter condemning the Briggs Initiative, which would have prohibited gays from teaching in California schools and other teachers from “promoting” homosexuality, whatever that means…
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John McCain’s got a friend in the Log Cabin Republicans

John McCain won the Florida primary yesterday, but that doesn’t mean he’s leading the party.

John McCain and his campaign staff seem to be gay-baiting in Florida.

Rasmussen Reports’ national poll puts John McCain and Mitt Romney head-to-head for Republican nomination. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, still leads for Democrats, taking 40% of the projected vote. Barack Obama trails with 31%. These numbers do not, however, reflect post-S.C. polls.