That's what grandiose people do. For these ... what's required is big regard, not good regard. Good regard is preferred, but good essence isn't required.
When nothing to produce good regard is available, as became true after he handed Obama a second term, you just go for 'big whatever.'
Congratulations, Mitt, today you have big regard, but only good regard from yourself. Don't go thinking you've got the respect of Democrats, as they can't give what they don't have.
At last, you are a true martyr. You have completed the fool's journey.
An excellent post !