Romney? At Least He’s Direct, Says Putin -- Washington Post
MOSCOW — Soviet leaders used to prefer Republicans to Democrats, in the belief that Republicans were tough but more sincere and, once they made a promise, were more likely to deliver on it.
There has been a whiff of that old way of thinking in recent remarks by President Vladimir Putin, even though plenty has changed in Russia’s relations with the United States. Speaking to reporters last week, Putin said he appreciated Mitt Romney’s bluntness in his denunciations of Russia — because that stance lets Russia know where it stands, and reinforces Putin’s opposition to a missile defense shield in Europe.
Sarcastic? Maybe just a bit.
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My Comment: From Putin .... these remarks are nothing new. He has remarked in the past that he believes that President Obama is genuine and Romney is mistaken .... while also stating that he can work with Romney. What's my take .... it will make no difference on who is in the White House when it comes to U.S. Russian relations. Russia is focused on the economy, internal political unrest, and a growing Islamic insurgency in the Caucasus and other Russian provinces. The U.S. has a debt and spending crisis that needs to be address , and when addressed will limit U.S. foreign policies and actions .... including on what they can do with Russia.
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