Mitt Romney’s Refusal to Endorse Mike Lee Infuriates Senate Republicans

Breitbart ^ | 29Sep2022 | Sean Moran

[Signalman]

Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-UT) decision not to endorse Sen. Mike Lee’s (R-UT) reelection bid has infuriated Senate Republicans and conservative activists.

Romney, Utah’s junior senator, has declined — and even refused — to endorse Lee’s reelection bid. Lee is the senior senator from Utah.

Senate Republicans are becoming increasingly alarmed by the decision, noting that even though Senate Republicans may have their differences on policy, they typically stand united against Republican opponents.

“I respect [Romney], and I understand that each state has its own dynamics, but I do not understand why he is remaining neutral,” one Republican senator said anonymously. “Whatever our differences, we all try to support each other around election time.”

Romney’s refusal to endorse Lee could boost his lead opponent during the Senate campaign, the Never Trumper and failed 2016 presidential candidate Evan McMullin. Romney’s move has put Senate Republicans on defense in a state that Lee should win handily. “We should not have to be worried about Utah in any way. I don’t know what he thinks he’s doing, but it’s not going over well, particularly with the [senators] who are up for chairmanships,” another Senate Republican said. Romney has claimed he could not endorse anyone in the race because he is friends with Lee and McMullin; however, as Mollie Hemingway of the Federalist, “it’s unclear why he thought his previously unannounced friendship with McMullin would be harmed by him supporting Republican incumbents and nominees, as all other Republicans do.”

[conservative98]

I like Trump but if we just get a nice, clean and articulate Republican like Mike Lee we will unite the party. /s

[HarleyLady27]

I live in Utah, born and raised, and the RAT was NEVER a resident of Utah EVER!!!

He, while Gov. of Mass. came and helped with the Winter Olympics, and rushed back to make sure TEDDY was still there...

When he ran for POTUS he didn’t complete his campaign because he was building a 10 car garage in California...

This ‘Egg McMuffin’ that is running against the RAT is RAT’s friend, and who ever voted for the RAT either cheated or had their head where it didn’t belong...

Senator Mike Lee was a very good friend of Orrin Hatch, we begged Orrin not to retire so RAT couldn’t run, but Orrin said he just couldn’t do it...

ANYONE IN UTAH THAT VOTES FOR THE RAT OR EGG MCMUFFIN NEEDS THEIR HEAD EXAMINED!!!

Senator Mike Lee is the only ONE that is supporting UTAH!!!

[HarleyLady27]

This ‘Egg McMuffin’ that is running against the RAT

SHOULD READ:

THIS ‘EGG MCMUFFIN’THAT IS RUNNING AGAINST SENATOR LEE...

[z3n]

“I respect [Romney], and I understand that each state has its own dynamics, but I do not understand why he is remaining neutral,”

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Because he is not neutral. At all. He is a fake!

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

I hope Lee wins and the Republicans get a solid majority. Then I hope that Egg McMuffin runs against Romney in ‘24. A McMuffin win would be a wash, but at least Romney would get his comeuppance. There would be some satisfaction in that.

[gw-ington]

“I respect [Romney], and I understand that each state has its own dynamics, but I do not understand why he is remaining neutral,” one Republican senator said anonymously.

That anonymous Republican senator must be a moron. Seems there are a bunch of them in the Republican ranks today in Washington DC. Speak out publicly and clearly that RINO Romney is a ............ RINO. Why are Republican politicians such cowards? All Democrats/RINOs are constantly running their mouths, constantly calling Republicans traitors, racists, misogynists, homophobes, sexists, and xenophobes. So it's no wonder that extremely quiet, wussy Republicans keep losing elections to all the loudmouthed Democrats/RINOs (AOC, Romney, The Squad, etc.). It's ridiculous.

So wake up, Republican politicians, wake up. You're almost starting to make the senile Sleepy Joe puppet seem like the Energizer Bunny. Wake Up!

[for-q-clinton]

Why would a democrat endorse a republican?

[entropy12]

Mittster will never get over him losing to Obama but Trump defeated the smartest woman in America (according to liberals).

[Mr Rogers]

Might help! A friend in Utah says if Mitt travels south of Provo, his body may never be found....

[HeadOn]

“...I do not understand why he is remaining neutral...”

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN THE LAST 20 YEARS, SEAN?

Good grief. Romney is a selfish, arrogant, thin-skinned jerk. The biggest benefit of the doubt I could give him is that Hillary has something he doesn’t want public. But I think he’s probably just vindictive. Next time we need to primary Mittens.

Thanks for the post, Signalman. Holy Moley.

[WeaslesRippedMyFlesh]

The trick is to realize Mitt doesn’t work for the US Government.

[Irish Eyes]

In a way, this is McConnell’s fault. He’s the one that needs to make it clear to Romney that controlling the Senate is critical. He should be putting the screws to Romney in every way.

McConnell is doing his own part to sabotage getting a Senate majority. He is withholding funds from candidates that could win. Blake Masters, Oz and Walker.

[Lurker]

Because Romney is really a Dem.

That’s why.

L

[HeadOn]

Sorry, got so steamed I didn’t realize the author was quoting someone, but still, whoever said it must have been in a coma for a while.

[Osage Orange]

“I respect [Romney], and I understand that each state has its own dynamics, but I do not understand why he is remaining neutral,” one Republican senator said anonymously...."

SAY YOUR NAME SENATOR!!! Liar and more likely TRAITOR too..!!!

[Brooklyn Attitude]

Mitt rhymes with SH—.

[TBP]

He’s behind the McMullin sham.

[dfwgator]

Mitt rhymes with SH—.

Shaving Cream/Be Nice and Clean/Shave Everyday/And You’ll Always Look Keen

[TBP]

I’d rather have McMullin than Romney.

[nickcarraway]

Why are a lot of the Senate candidates this term basically mint Junior’s or worse?