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Romney says he had to follow 'conscience' on vote to convict Trump, expects ‘enormous consequences’
FoxNews.com ^ | 5 Feb 2020 | Tyler Olson

Posted on 02/05/2020 11:56:30 AM PST by seanmerc

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, told Fox News' Chris Wallace Wednesday in an exclusive interview that he "had to follow my conscience" in deciding to vote to convict President Trump on abuse of power, a decision that's likely to lead to serious blowback from Trump and others in the Republican Party.

"I believe that the act he took, an effort to corrupt an election is as destructive an attack on the oath of office and our Constitution as I can imagine," Romney said. "It is a high crime and misdemeanor within the meaning of the Constitution, and that is not a decision I take lightly. It is the last decision I want to take."

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To: FLT-bird

Can’t recall federally elected officials.


61 posted on 02/05/2020 12:09:41 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Dear Mr. Kotter, #Epsteindidntkillhimself - Signed, Epstein's Mother)
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To: ImProudToBeAnAmerican

Be thankful he is DEAD!


62 posted on 02/05/2020 12:09:42 PM PST by LeonardFMason (Lou Dobbs)
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To: seanmerc
It is the last decision I want to take.

Then resign.

63 posted on 02/05/2020 12:09:42 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (A hero is a hero no matter what medal they give him. Likewise a schmuck is still a schmuck.)
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To: seanmerc
I greatly regret ever voting for Romney. At the time, I foolishly thought he was better than Obama.

Trump supported Romney, and Romney turns on him, probably partly out of jealousy and his contempt for the USA.

Is there any way to impeach Romney? There must be some skeletons in his closet. Why else his hysterical reaction that started earlier when he lied about Trump.

64 posted on 02/05/2020 12:09:54 PM PST by Jane Austen (Neo-cons are liberal Democrats who love illegal aliens and war.)
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To: seanmerc
I greatly regret ever voting for Romney. At the time, I foolishly thought he was better than Obama.

Trump supported Romney, and Romney turns on him, probably partly out of jealousy and his contempt for the USA.

Is there any way to impeach Romney? There must be some skeletons in his closet. Why else his hysterical reaction that started earlier when he lied about Trump.

65 posted on 02/05/2020 12:09:55 PM PST by Jane Austen (Neo-cons are liberal Democrats who love illegal aliens and war.)
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To: seanmerc
I greatly regret ever voting for Romney. At the time, I foolishly thought he was better than Obama.

Trump supported Romney, and Romney turns on him, probably partly out of jealousy and his contempt for the USA.

Is there any way to impeach Romney? There must be some skeletons in his closet. Why else his hysterical reaction that started earlier when he lied about Trump.

66 posted on 02/05/2020 12:09:57 PM PST by Jane Austen (Neo-cons are liberal Democrats who love illegal aliens and war.)
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To: seanmerc

If he really is dumb enough to believe the democrats established that with that one-sided sham of an investigation, I wonder who ties his shoes for him in the morning.


67 posted on 02/05/2020 12:10:03 PM PST by Yogafist
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To: colorado tanker
"conduct to your constituents who you deceived into believing you are a Republican, false pretenses"

BUMP

68 posted on 02/05/2020 12:10:21 PM PST by Pajamajan ( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait do it today.)
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To: colorado tanker
"conduct to your constituents who you deceived into believing you are a Republican, false pretenses"

BUMP

69 posted on 02/05/2020 12:10:23 PM PST by Pajamajan ( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait do it today.)
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To: 3boysdad

Okay, Mormonism is one. What’s the other one you’re talking about?


70 posted on 02/05/2020 12:10:37 PM PST by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: seanmerc

71 posted on 02/05/2020 12:10:58 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: seanmerc
What about a recall on this self-serving self-absorbed disgrace? Can they do that in Utah? If so, I hope someone sets recall in motion. This guy needs to be gone yesterday. I hope the consequences for his vote are much bigger than Romney can imagine. And swift.


72 posted on 02/05/2020 12:11:21 PM PST by Cinnamontea
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To: Zathras
We find someone more politically tone deft than Hillary Clinton.

In a few ways, Mister Delecto is OUR Hillary (without the charm and conscience, however.)

73 posted on 02/05/2020 12:11:23 PM PST by Seaplaner
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To: harpu

He is not up til 2024.....Can you recall a senator????


74 posted on 02/05/2020 12:12:49 PM PST by Hojczyk
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To: seanmerc
expects ‘enormous consequences’

TRANSLATION: Soros will be contributing to his Swiss bank account.

75 posted on 02/05/2020 12:13:20 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Democrats only believe in democracy when they win the election.)
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To: Shane

Agree!

This has all the hallmarks of petty personal vindictiveness.


76 posted on 02/05/2020 12:13:29 PM PST by Reily
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To: Zathras
He has no idea what is going to drop on his head.

The only crap that is going to drop on his head is from the GOP.

He's going to be the media darling between now and beyond the time he switches parties and joins the Democrats in the hopes he can run for president again.

77 posted on 02/05/2020 12:13:33 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (I want an impeachment pen)
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To: Zathras
He has no idea what is going to drop on his head.

He's a Mormon bishop in Utah. 20% of Utah voted for Egg McMuffin in 2016. Nothing will happen to the backstabbing opportunist.

78 posted on 02/05/2020 12:13:50 PM PST by Pelham (RIP California, killed by massive immigration)
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To: Williams
He’s an open Democrat now.

Yep. He's also putting future Republicans after Trump in jeopardy.

I'm going to seize ANY reason to not vote Republican after President Trump.

Burn it all down.

79 posted on 02/05/2020 12:14:29 PM PST by kiryandil (Chris Wallace: Because someone has to drive the Clown Car)
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To: 3boysdad

That’s not true. I bet 90% of Mormons disagree with him on this. I grew up in Utah where I was one of about 30 kids in a high school of almost 3,000 that wasn’t Mormon and I was always treated well and got along great with them though never going to church. They were, and are, since I moved back to Utah 14 years ago, the nicest people I’ve ever met.

I tried to send this to Romney’s website a few minutes ago and surprise surprise, it’s down for maintenance.

I’ve never felt strong enough about an issue in 67 years to contact a representative, until now. I’m embarrassed that you represent Utah. Never mind, I guess you don’t. Or you wouldn’t be falling for the Democrat set up of the whole sham. Jeez, what a disgrace you are.

Now that you have my address please don’t add me to your mailing list for info or money. It’s never going to happen.

Trump won and you lost. Get together with Hillary, go through some counseling, get over it, and move on with your life.

Tom


80 posted on 02/05/2020 12:14:40 PM PST by Higgymonster
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