Posted on 10/30/2010 3:27:43 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
DAYTON, OHIO - Mitt Romney ambled through the exhibits at the InfoTech 2010 conference here the other day, shaking hands, posing for photos, sneaking an occasional chocolate turtle and, ever the salesman, promoting the candidacy of yet another Republican candidate.
On this trip, he was stumping for Rob Portman, the Republican Senate candidate who is heavily favored to win his race Tuesday. Romney was self-effacing as he moved along the rows of exhibits. "This is Rob Portman, he's running for Senate," he said as he introduced the former congressman to a group at one exhibit. "I'd love for you to vote for him."
All talk of a 2012 presidential candidacy was brushed aside. "I haven't made that decision," he said to one person who inquired about his plans. "I'm just working for this guy [Portman]. Let's get this guy in."
That's been the Romney way this fall. Head down, low profile, tending to the business of deepening relationships in a Republican Party that turned aside his bid for the presidential nomination in 2008. While other potential GOP presidential candidates have sought or drawn attention this fall, Romney seemingly has done the opposite.
He has campaigned in 25 states since the summer, according to a list prepared by his staff. Just recently, he crossed the million-dollar mark in money contributed to other campaigns and candidates from his political action committee. The money has gone to 21 gubernatorial candidates, 25 Senate candidates, more than 200 House candidates and a slew of people running for state legislatures....
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No thanks, Romney!
Romney in 2012 will do for the Republicans what McCain did for them in 2008.
And the Washington Post gets ready to endorse him.
Profiles in Courage, 2010 edition.
He’s getting ready? What, he went for a haircut?
Isn’t he brave? Speaking on behalf of a candidate who is leading his race by 20 points in the week before the election. I’m impressed—NOT
Only REAL conservatives need apply in 2012. Romney can take a hike with McCain.
The Washington ComPost (and others) is STILL pushing Romney at us.... makes me laugh!
Oh my goodness, what a night Tuesday is going to be!
He’s getting ready to get ready.
The candidate that the Washington Compost wants the GOP to elect. No thanks.
Karl Rove will be pushing Romney starting on Tuesday. Get ready.
Elegant snake oil salesman.
the poster forgot to add the “BARF” alert
We really, really, really don’t need “Obama light”
Great,
Mitt, Newt, Huckabee,
Is this going to be another well it’s his time b.s. for the pubbies?
Well Bob Dull Dole has been around a long time.
Well Juan Mclame has been around a long time.
Well Newt has been around a long time.
Well Mitt has been a rino a real long time.
Crappola to these goobers. Move on fellas you ain’t the ones to lead at this juncture. Insiders, washington types, etc need not apply
S’okay.
By 2012, Romney (and probably Rove too) will be nothing more than political caricatures.
A Zombie would be Romney. The Washington Post will not be picking the Republican presidential candidate this time.
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