Posted on 11/04/2017 4:30:28 PM PDT by Mafe
After 42 years, it is time Utah changes up senators. When incumbent Sen. Orrin Hatch was elected to his seventh term in 2012, he vowed it would be his last. Recently, however, the 83-year-old told KUTV he will run again—unless his friend Mitt Romney calls him and says he would like to run. Then Hatch would step aside.
Here are seven reasons Romney should take Hatch up on that offer.
1. Gives Utah Time to Find a Long-term Solution
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, 75 percent of voters said Hatch should not run again. By 2024, he would be 90 years old. His age alone may disqualify him from winning if does commit to a 2018 run. That same poll shows Romney would be the first choice for 44 percent of surveyed voters, the highest of any candidate.
At 70 years old, Romney could realistically only serve one, possibly two, terms. If he were to run and win, then the state would have several years to find its next long-term Senate solution. The other potential Republican choice, 45-year-old Mia Love, a first-term U.S. representative from Utah’s Fourth District, has fewer voters backing her (8 percent) than likely Democratic Senate nominee Jenny Wilson (15 percent). This indicates a Love victory is not guaranteed if she decides to run for the spot.
By 2024 or 2030, Utah may have a young and popular candidate in-state to take over for the political veteran and serve for several decades.
(Excerpt) Read more at thefederalist.com ...
The former Guber of the People’s Republic of Massachusetts, loser to one of the weakest Presidential candidates in history, the father of the precursor to ObamaCare, and a Never Trumper (a fraud, a phony)....sure, what could go wrong?
First, serving in congress is supposed to be a part-time job. Embracing the 10th could make that true again.
Second, go away, Mitt.
Being a Mormon is a qualification? Being Black is a qualification?
Excuse me while I decline to respect any of you.
ROMNEY! Because what the world needs is another lying, duplicitous slug in power.
Or a non-Mormon...
Easy. Think of Jeff Flake...
Probably only a few closeted non-Mormons, anyway.
What’s this “long term solution” $hit?? Translation: Romney’s too old to be our next 40 year oligarch.
I guess elections are just for show, eh?
WTH are these people thinking?
Because he’s “severely” conservative?
The Bishop does not have the decency to let his
wife or another woman run.
Find a Tea Party Trump supporter, not myth Romknees
Romney could stay in for 12-18 years, easy. 12-18 years of voting like someone from Massachusetts.
No thanks!
BTW - I voted for Hatch - during his first run for Senate. I was in college. I’m 60 now. WTF,O?
“In 1976, in his first run for public office, Hatch was elected to the United States Senate, defeating Democrat Frank Moss, a three-term incumbent. Among other issues, Hatch criticized Moss’s 18-year tenure in the Senate, saying “What do you call a Senator who’s served in office for 18 years? You call him home.” Hatch argued that many Senators, including Moss, had lost touch with their constituents.” - Wiki
40+ years later, the SOB is still there! From when I was in college until 60, he’s been in the US Senate! What the HELL!
Romney gets nothing out of it. I always thought Chavetzz was it but he Jeff Flaked b4 becoming a senator.
I understand. I am only preferring Romney to McMuffin. McMuffin is younger and apparently much more evil.
So why on earth do you want to see NeverTrumper Evan McMullin run?
My dog votes no.
Right or wrong, one stain that will never be cleaned.
I’m retired and eligible for Social Security and I’ve had the same US Representative since I was a teenager in high school.
Mcmuffin is a backstabbing piece of crap. He was a member of the CIA. What in God’s name makes him seem appealing?
“As Utah’s junior Senator he won’t have much pull especially under majority leader Cruz.”
The unfortunate part of your premise is that if the Texas voters have any sense at all, they will replace Scruze. Senate Majority leader, not a chance! He’s about as untrustworthy a “lawya” as has ever been born! Make Scruze our Ambassador to Cuba.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.