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Election Archive => 2016 U.S. Presidential Election => Topic started by: Mister Mets on December 19, 2013, 10:57:40 PM



Title: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: Mister Mets on December 19, 2013, 10:57:40 PM
The Netflix documentary has been getting some attention, as have all the books about the 2012 race. So Mitt Romney's getting some press. So what's he going to do next?

I don't think Mitt Romney's going to run for President again, but he'll probably have some effect on the 2016 race. Will his endorsement matter? Will he introduce his top fundraisers to any candidate?

He's different from previous losing nominees. Unlike Kerry or McCain, he didn't have an elected office to go back to. He's younger than Dole, and got slightly better results. But he has higher name recognition than most other Republicans.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: RogueBeaver on December 19, 2013, 10:59:10 PM
If he endorses someone, he'll endorse and fundraiser for Christie. Though Paul, Cruz and Rubio are also after Romney's old donors.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: progressive85 on December 20, 2013, 12:25:02 AM
I never got Mitt Romney.  To quote Molly Ivins, he's "weaker than bus station chili."


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: bedstuy on December 20, 2013, 12:36:38 AM
Unless Romney decides to run again, he's irrelevant to the 2016 race. 

Endorsements usually don't matter.  When the endorsement comes from a two-time loser with no die-hard constituency, it matters not at all.  On the fundraising side, sure Romney could help someone out a little.  But, Mitt Romney isn't going to spend hours every day begging his friends to send Chris Christie money.

The only question I would have is who do Romney's campaign staff work for.  Romney did amazingly well in Iowa for a cold, weird big business conservative with no real message.  If I were a Republican running in Iowa, I would want to hire some of his staff.  Maybe not the person who designed ORCA.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: ○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└ on December 20, 2013, 03:07:31 AM
Unless Romney decides to run again, he's irrelevant to the 2016 race. 

Endorsements usually don't matter.  When the endorsement comes from a two-time loser with no die-hard constituency, it matters not at all.  On the fundraising side, sure Romney could help someone out a little.  But, Mitt Romney isn't going to spend hours every day begging his friends to send Chris Christie money.

The only question I would have is who do Romney's campaign staff work for.  Romney did amazingly well in Iowa for a cold, weird big business conservative with no real message.  If I were a Republican running in Iowa, I would want to hire some of his staff.  Maybe not the person who designed ORCA.

Imagine if the ORCA people were in charge of the Obamacare website.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: Sec. of State Superique on December 20, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
I would run in New Hampshire or Utah :P


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: IceSpear on December 20, 2013, 05:33:44 PM
Does Romney have a grudge against Christie for the Sandy Obama hug?


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: Maxwell on December 20, 2013, 05:47:25 PM
I never got Mitt Romney.  To quote Molly Ivins, he's "weaker than bus station chili."

For once, we agree.

He'll probably endorse Paul Ryan if he runs, if not, probably Christie.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: They put it to a vote and they just kept lying on December 20, 2013, 08:02:42 PM
Mitt Romney will not run in 2016.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: RosettaStoned on December 20, 2013, 09:08:00 PM
 He could beat John Kerry.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: WalterMitty on December 20, 2013, 10:40:54 PM

for president or for senate.

either is lolz.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: Non Swing Voter on December 21, 2013, 01:48:05 AM
No - Mitt Romney never mattered, nothing to see here.  He couldn't even impact the race for DC dog catcher if he tried.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on December 21, 2013, 10:28:16 AM
Does Romney have a grudge against Christie for the Sandy Obama hug?

I would imagine that if he has a grudge, Sandy is only the tip of the iceberg. There is the convention, him treating NJ donors like they are his personal piggy banks that no one could touch until he decided whether or not to run and then of course all the crap with the VP vetting process.

I really don't see Romney supporting Christie.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: RosettaStoned on December 22, 2013, 12:14:52 AM


 President. Some psychic predicted that Romney will beat Kerry in 2016. Lindsey Graham apparently will be Romney's running mate.

http://dailycurrant.com/2013/05/20/sylvia-browne-predicts-mitt-romney-win-in-2016/


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: ElectionsGuy on December 22, 2013, 03:08:47 AM


 President. Some psychic predicted that Romney will beat Kerry in 2016. Lindsey Graham apparently will be Romney's running mate.

http://dailycurrant.com/2013/05/20/sylvia-browne-predicts-mitt-romney-win-in-2016/

Quote
Browne made her bold election predictions during an appearance today on HLN’s Morning Express, where she was doing damage control after facing controversy over her many failed predictions.

Phychics are frauds. There is no way Romney is running in 2016, he has said so himself.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: MASHED POTATOES. VOTE! on December 22, 2013, 07:55:58 AM
Even Winfield does not believe in the Third Coming :(


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: RosettaStoned on December 22, 2013, 11:50:05 AM


 President. Some psychic predicted that Romney will beat Kerry in 2016. Lindsey Graham apparently will be Romney's running mate.

http://dailycurrant.com/2013/05/20/sylvia-browne-predicts-mitt-romney-win-in-2016/

Quote
Browne made her bold election predictions during an appearance today on HLN’s Morning Express, where she was doing damage control after facing controversy over her many failed predictions.

Phychics are frauds. There is no way Romney is running in 2016, he has said so himself.


 Yeah, I know. I just thought it was a funny article.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: Mister Mets on December 22, 2013, 12:48:56 PM


 President. Some psychic predicted that Romney will beat Kerry in 2016. Lindsey Graham apparently will be Romney's running mate.

http://dailycurrant.com/2013/05/20/sylvia-browne-predicts-mitt-romney-win-in-2016/
The Daily Currant is a parody website, like the Onion but with less talented writers.



Title: Re: Mitt Romney In 2016
Post by: I Will Not Be Wrong on December 22, 2013, 06:22:15 PM
A Romney VS Kerry race would surely bring many emotions overblown........



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