Not only did the Romney campaign not attempt to tap into that 2010 momentum of Palin/tea-party, they did everything they could to pour cold water on it!
I still can’t get over how the 2012 convention basically “outlawed” the use of the very words “tea party” from being uttered. And made Palin persona non grata. It was like being spit in the face. Always watched and looked forward to the GOP convention, but not this last time. Totally disconnected from the whole election.
That was certainly a memorable convention, but not for positive reasons.
You may also recall that unbelievable speech by Newt Gingrich and his wife that left me scratching my head and saying, "whiskey tango foxtrot!" Gingrich has a reputation for giving fiery, spellbinding and authoritative speeches, and for several years, his title was Speaker of the House. Yet his platitude-laden address sounded like a sixth-grader's first speech before his classmates. Apparently, those who were running the show weren't about to allow Gingrich to be himself.
Then there was the "mystery guest." Many of us were hoping it would be Sarah Palin, but instead, it was a washed-up Hollywood has-been who delivered a rambling, mediocre address.
And we learned just yesterday that the guys running the show were trying to get Lady Gaga and/or some rapper to perform.
Why did conservatives stay home in November? Judging from the RNC, it seems as though the GOP-e doesn't want their votes.