Willard "Mitt" Romney 2016 megathread

[Napoleon]

I'm hearing the whispers about Romney running for President in 2016. Thinking about it, it makes some sense even though I think he would be better situated to run in 2020. If Romeny throws his hat into the ring for 2016 I think he would be aiming for a VP role, which he wohld be perfect for. If Trump or Paul is the nominee then having Mitt on the ticket would be a good choice. Here's why:

1. Name recognition: Americans are already familiar with Mitt and he has a solid base (about 47% of voters)
2. Money: Mitt Romney can self fund. If he's on a ticket with Trump then they can both self fund and trumpet their business acumen
3. No baggage: Willard isn't going to create any controversy  a la Sarah Palin, we already know his story and his family. Nothing is going to come out about him that we haven't already heard
4. Campaign experience: Mitt has already ran in many elections and is a proven winner. This is an asset to someone who has never ran a national campaign
5. Principles: Mitt doesn't shy away from his principles so he has more credibility than most politicians. Remember when the guy in a wheel chair asked him about medicinal marijuana? He wasn't swayed by the moment, he stuck to his guns and said "hey buddy, no way" which I think would play well with the GOP base

Like I said, he probably shouldn't run for President until 2020 (Nixon was smart to wait eight) but if he gets a vp spot he can keep his name in the press. If the GOP wins, he would be next in line for 2024 (like Mondale was even though Carter lost). People say things about regional balance and all that nonsense but a Trump/Romney ticket could be solid. They could talk about their economic experience and other successes, having a consistent message. Sort of like Clinton and Gore in 1992. The guys were similar but that made the ticket's message more cohesive so people bought into the vision.In fact Clinton and Gore was such a good team that they beat not only one major opponent, but two. You ddon't see that very often these days.

What do you guys think? Would Mitt be a good pick for veep in 2016 or should he run for governor of California or Michigan in 2018 instead?

[Napoleon]

You forgot the most important factor: Mitt's connection to the plight of the average American (after all, he's unemployed and middle class too!) will contrast nicely with Hillary Clinton's campaign ending and fatal "dead broke" gaffe.

I'm assuming you're joking here. Mitt has lots of dough (see fact #2). This is part of his appeal though. He can use the "hope" theme that Obama used so successfully. He serves as a reminder that anyone can become successful in America.

[Napoleon]

I agree with the gist of what you're saying but I think it would be a mistake to have Trump on the ticket. Herman "Sugar Daddy" Cain would bring in all the positives of a self-funding businessman and also include being a dynamic speaker and being black as well. That would give the GOP a wave of momentum to victory in November. Everyone already knows about the sexual harassment stuff so that's old news and won't be as relevant then.

Maybe. I always thought Herman Cain was really looking to replace Clarence Thomas when the time comes. Cain's moustache pretty much disqualifies him from the presidency. Nice sig btw.

[Napoleon]

Mitt Romney is the worst presidential candidate in the last 100 years. He's also a terrible person non-politically speaking. He abused his wife, is a bad father, doesn't set good examples, and is just a cold, uncaring person. Honestly, his dead father is rolling in his grave at his dirtbag son.

Fixed

Okay but what about "don't pay no tax"?

[Napoleon]

How would he wait until 2020? He's going to be 73 then.

Nixon waited eight years and came back to win. Also McCain lost the 2000 primary and ran again eight years later at age 72. Mitt doesn't look nearly his age btw.

[Napoleon]

No, Romney will never accept the Veep nomination after being the party's main nominee 4 years before that. If he were to run, I suspect it will be it was because he was drafted by the establishment if every other viable candidate somehow collapses.

So do you think he should run for Governor instead? Could he succeed Rick Snyder in  Michigan?

[Napoleon]

WILLARD WATCH 2016

http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/forget_second_guessing_about_2.html

Alabamans back Mitt Romney by a large margin.

[Napoleon]

WILLARD WATCH 2016

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/07/mitt-romney-2016-election-jason-chaffetz-108636.html

Politico reports theat Rep. Jason Chaffetz believes Mitt is certain to run. As a fellow Mormon, he may be in the know. Thoughts?

[Napoleon]

Mitt Romney reportedly spent time this past weekend at Saginew Lake with his family to discuss a 2016 bid.

My suspicions seem to be ever confirming.

[Napoleon]

If Willard does run again, I hope we get to see his tax returns this time.

Absolutely - I think one of the first things he needs to do this time is release his tax returns for the last five years. Mitt has learned from his mistakes.

Really he just needs to start drinking.

[Napoleon]

Now that there is a Mitt Romney 2016 megathread, and for the record, I do not believe for a moment that Mitt will run for President in 2016, or ever again, but that aide, for the purposes of sheer speculation, let us say that Mitt did run in 2016, knowing what we know now, who would be the best running mate for Mitt?

Give your reasons for your choice or choices if you like.

I thought you would like this thread my friend. If Mitt doesn't run, who might he endorse?