Romney calls for common ground, hails Tea Party from Political Intelligence

Romney was the anti-Rick Perry today; the anti-Obama channeling Obama. All things to all people. Democrats love America, so doe the Tea Party. He loves rural New Hampshire. He was there doing some shopping recently - at the "do it yourself home center". He doesn't remember where he shopped. I guess he doesn't get around much anymore. - GWC

Romney calls for common ground, hails Tea Party from Political Intelligence: "By Matt Viser, Globe Staff

BERLIN, N.H. – In a political era that has been marked by partisan rancor and a stick-to-your-principles mantra, Mitt Romney increasingly seems to be banking on the notion that voters will appreciate someone who calmly calls for common ground.

Several times today, as he worked his way through New Hampshire, the Republican presidential hopeful has made a point to praise Democrats for their patriotism.

“Leaders [are successful] not by attacking their opposition but by finding common ground where principles are shared,” Romney said tonight at a town hall meeting in this North Country community. “You see, in our nation, Democrats love America, too. I’m a Republican, I love America. Democrats love America. We need to find places where we can agree and work together to help America.”"