[SaxxonWoods]

I didn’t hear the speech, I was driving and listening to Dennis Miller. He said almost exactly what you wrote.

[technomage]

why did you wait til your concession speech

Proof that listening to advisors on what to say, and trying to be 'so careful' you do not make a mistake, IS a mistake.

[JohnnyZ]

It reminded me of Al Gore in his final concession speech after the Florida debacle, to the extent that it was the first time I thought Gore gave a good speech (even though he's an arrogant liberal scumbag, it was a good speech).

I agree absolutely.

I think Romney is an arrogant liberal scumbag and any speech which ends his candidacy is a good speech in my book!

[DBCJR]

OK, gang, who are we going to write in? Thompson?

[Brilliant]

“I realized that it was the first moment I actually liked him and felt like he might be a good candidate for president.”

Too late. Some of us noticed his leadership qualities before. Not that I am bitter, or anything, but it sure is frustrating to have leadership talent like Romney to tap, and end up with a basket case like McCain.

[Dems_R_Losers]

Romney has given plenty of speeches as good as this one. He was great in the debates, too. Conservatives just didn’t want to pay attention until the only other choice was McCain, and by then it was too late. Once again we have made the perfect the enemy of the good.

[newconhere]

I felt the same exact way. I was watching Chrissy speak to Peggy Noonan who said I bet there are Conservatives out there right now with buyers remorse. Romney was really good today and I actually liked him alot.

[elizabetty]

Mitt Romney has been giving great speeches since his CPAC speech LAST YEAR.

People were not listening.

[Yosemitest]

I STILL WON'T SUPPORT McCAIN!!!

Grab your checkbooks, and keep them closed.

NOT ONE PENNY!!!, will be our battle call.

Conservatives care about the United States so much ...
that they're willing to DEFEAT McCain to save the nation!!!

McCain needs to wake up and smell the "VILE"!!!

"Bipartisanship" Is A Dirty Word; and RUSH: "We want to defeat them"

THIS IS WAR!!!

The only LEADERSHIP we have is RUSH!!!

[meandog]

I agree. It was really a good speech, it was gracious and magnanimous, and belied the nastiness he showed in the campaign. I especially liked his references to the fact that China and India are both gaining on us. Having returned from China in November, I saw first-hand a booming economy and a scary future for western democracies.

[Afronaut]

Is Romney French? He folded like a cheap suit. I would assume that his backbone of Conservative convictions was not worth his cash.

What a Wanker. I am glad to see him go.

[wenglund]

I found the speech inspiring—though I doubt it is the last we will hear from him (which gives me at least some hope for the future).

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[Terrence DoGood]

I’ve heard Gov Romney before on a few occasions and seen him speak. He’s always been just as articulate as he was earlier.

[7thOF7th]

I could not agree more! If he had made that speech two months ago it would have been a great unifier to our party:-( Oh well , now we are stuck with the reluctant hero who can figure out if he is a conservative or a liberal.

[italianquaker]

exactly what a great speech compared to that democrat-lite speech he gave on super tuesday

[DoughtyOne]

I couldn’t support Romney, but it does sadden me that the inevitable has happened. A liberal gasbag is going to be the nominee, and this year is a complete wash for Conservatism.

Well, Republican Party, I am registering as an independent today, and I don’t know if I’ll ever come back.

I have only voted for one non-Republican in my life, and it was a person who had been a Republican his whole life. It is time for a solid third party.

I believe an extended methodical effort needs to be mounted to develop a third party over the next five to ten years.

It needs to start at the bottom and develop to the top. It needs to have a means test to make sure it’s ranks remain true to certain beliefs. It needs to field spokespersons who are true believers and not some watered down Bill Krystol type.

I’m through voting for democrats who are too chicken-s**t to register as one.

[BibChr]

Young man. Maybe it’s his Ronald Reagan moment, opening him up for the future.

If McInsane doesn’t tap him, I hope Romney spends the next four years DOING conservatism, if his heart is really changed. Build his sorely-lacking cred.

THEN maybe he can run to replace President Clinton or President Obama.

[ROTB]

Anybody who wouldn’t sell out or whore themselves for power is a potential good leader.

[POWG]

Whether you like Romney or hate him it was a really good speech. Have you heard anything as inspiring come out of Hillary or any other politician lately? I don’t think so. Here is a link in case you want to read it:

http://thepage.time.com/transcript-of-romneys-speech-withdrawing-from-the-race/

[shrinkermd]

That was a transcendent speech. Superb in every way. He focused on conservatism, the party and the overall welfare of America. Dropped all the “I’s” he could and used “we” instead.

Great effort. It will be remembered.