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Mitt Romney backlash intensifies
Politico ^ | January 15, 2015 | Katie Glueck

Posted on 01/15/2015 10:05:39 AM PST by C19fan

“Recycled.” Not the “new blood” the GOP needs. A man who “had his shot.” A “terrible candidate.” A Republican backlash against Mitt Romney that had been simmering for days boiled over on Wednesday as conservatives across the GOP spectrum panned the prospect of another presidential bid by the former Massachusetts governor and two-time loser on the national stage.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016; potus; romney; romney2016
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To: Rockitz

I remember back in 1988 when Bush and Dole were supposed to destroy each other so that we could get a more conservative nominee.

Then in 2008 Mittens and McCain were supposed to destroy each other so we could get a more conservative nominee.

Our only chance is to all agree on a conservative candidate early in the primaries.


21 posted on 01/15/2015 10:59:39 AM PST by Bubba_Leroy (The Obamanation Continues)
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To: C19fan

Neither Willard or Krispy will be the conservative nominee.

If the GOPe demands it, then say hello to Hillary.


22 posted on 01/15/2015 11:02:31 AM PST by eyedigress
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To: rbg81

I just cannot understand why anyone would think that Mittens would be any better of a candidate in 2016 than he was in 2012.

Sure there are voters out there that voted for Obamanation and now wish that they had not. But buyer’s remorse does not win elections.


23 posted on 01/15/2015 11:04:41 AM PST by Bubba_Leroy (The Obamanation Continues)
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To: C19fan
Yep. I always said Mitt was merely a placeholder for the Bush dynasty, nothing more and nothing less. He came so close to tasting power that he'd getting uppity and needs to be reminded of his proper place as a house servant for the dynasty and not part of the dynasty itself.
24 posted on 01/15/2015 11:04:51 AM PST by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: oldironsides
Well...I understand your take.

I was there...for Dole, McCain and Romney...

I won't do it again.

The GOPe can rot in hell...!!

No...thank the GOPe for this mess!!!

25 posted on 01/15/2015 11:10:08 AM PST by Osage Orange (I have strong feelings about gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be controlling it.)
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To: Jim Robinson

Romney doesn’t believe that Jebbie Bush is capable of winning the nomination.

Romney wants to jump in the race because he believes that he, Romney, is the only one capable of stopping Ted Cruz.

Dream on, Mitt.


26 posted on 01/15/2015 11:12:37 AM PST by july4thfreedomfoundation (Everytime the cash register rings in a gun store, a Founding Father gets his wings.)
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To: C19fan

“Some Romney backers feel that the former candidate has been vindicated on many of the issues on which he ran in his last campaign, including foreign policy. They say he would be better-prepared and “different” this time around.”

Well, that the thing about Mitt Romney. If you don’t like his positions, just wait five minutes, and he will change them.


27 posted on 01/15/2015 11:12:41 AM PST by Boogieman
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To: rbg81
He lost it...in the second debate.

Which frankly to me...seemed staged.

Call me crazy...but that's what it seemed like.

Romney had Ohdumbo on the ropes...and then he backed off.

I'm tired of this kabuki theater...and won't give a dime of my money to any RINO out there...ever again.

Doesn't matter that I call...doesn't matter I say I give them money...and it's not just walking money!!

It doesn't matter to them!!

28 posted on 01/15/2015 11:15:13 AM PST by Osage Orange (I have strong feelings about gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be controlling it.)
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To: Boogieman
Well, that the thing about Mitt Romney. If you don’t like his positions, just wait five minutes, and he will change them.


29 posted on 01/15/2015 11:15:16 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: Osage Orange

Romney had one job, to stop a conservative from getting the GOP nomination.


30 posted on 01/15/2015 11:16:15 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

+1


31 posted on 01/15/2015 11:16:18 AM PST by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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32 posted on 01/15/2015 11:17:29 AM PST by musicman (Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
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To: musicman

Excellent, musicman!


33 posted on 01/15/2015 11:19:19 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: dfwgator

34 posted on 01/15/2015 11:32:06 AM PST by GeronL
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To: C19fan

Romney does not have that “new car” smell.


35 posted on 01/15/2015 11:39:44 AM PST by jim_trent
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To: C19fan

Jeb’s people are trying to stop Romney from running.

Sounds to me like the GOP Establishment is divided.

Let ‘em fight it out.

We can get a governor like, oh, say.....SCOTT WALKER to beat ‘em both.

Then he can kick Hillary around the block for drill.


36 posted on 01/15/2015 12:03:26 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: colorado tanker
like one of our fine Governors, say Walker, Kasich, Pence or Snyder.

What about Gov. Martinez?

37 posted on 01/15/2015 3:04:04 PM PST by FatherofFive (Islam is evil and must be eradicated)
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To: FatherofFive

I would definitely consider Gov. Martinez. From what I hear she’s doing good work down there.


38 posted on 01/15/2015 3:07:56 PM PST by colorado tanker
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To: C19fan

Run Jeb run!
Run Mitt run!
Run Crispy run!


39 posted on 01/15/2015 3:11:34 PM PST by Dagnabitt (Amnesty is Treason. Its agents and supporters are Traitors.)
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To: colorado tanker
I would definitely consider Gov. Martinez. From what I hear she’s doing good work down there.

That is why I like Cruz - Martinez. A female Hispanic on the ticket. It would make the liberal heads explode.

And Cruz is tough as nails, smart and articulate. He gets the constitution and conservatism. He can deliver the conservative message as well as Reagan. but admittedly, he doesn't have the Reagan charm and wit. Reagan really benefited from his acting days.

40 posted on 01/15/2015 4:37:26 PM PST by FatherofFive (Islam is evil and must be eradicated)
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