Washington Post: The Romney-Paul alliance

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Despite deep differences on a range of issues, Romney and Paul became friends in 2008, the last time both ran for president. So did their wives, Ann Romney and Carol Paul. The former Massachusetts governor compliments the Texas congressman during debates, praising Paul’s religious faith during the last one, in Jacksonville, Fla. Immediately afterward, as is often the case, the Pauls and the Romneys gravitated toward one another to say hello.

The Romney-Paul alliance is more than a curious connection. It is a strategic partnership: for Paul, an opportunity to gain a seat at the table if his long-shot bid for the presidency fails; for Romney, a chance to gain support from one of the most vibrant subgroups within the Republican Party.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/for-paul-and-romney-a-strategic-alliance-between-outsider-and-establishment/2012/01/20/gIQAf8foiQ_story.html

[Lawlbringer]

1. Somehow

I feel that the Paulites would spin this into "Dr Paul could monitor the corruption from the belly of the beast!"

Romney and Gingrich are anathema to the core beliefs that Paul and his ilk claim to adhere to (which I don't believe he really holds in his heart), so an alliance with them would be ridiculous. But it would be a chance for me to finally put my hands on my hips and give a great guffaw.

[Javaman]

2. of course they will spin it...

they will twist, turn and do more moves than a gymnist to make sure that their bizarre political beliefs always jive with the man with the bucks.