Comments on: Breaking News: Mitt Romney to rejoin GOP race?

By: Linda A

Linda A — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:07:58 +0000

Jebreel, I agree!! Mitt is fit to be VP

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:01:12 +0000

If Huckabee keeps McCain from the magic number…then maybe a Brokered Convention would be in line. Romney could then stand before the convention, as could anyone else, and make their case for being President. That is the conservatives only hope…McCain is never going to win, never.

By: BuckeyeGOP

BuckeyeGOP — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:57:20 +0000

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Why Mitt as VP helps McCain more than Huckabee

A state by state look at the numbers shows that Gov. Romney would be a significantly better choice than Gov. Hukabee as Sen. McCain’s VP. Even considering the GOP’s need to do well in the South, the numbers show that Gov. Romney is a better choice than Gov. Huckabee.
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By: Jibreel Riley

Jibreel Riley — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:32:47 +0000

The world is too important to wait for 2012, we need Mitt now in 2008!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:18:05 +0000

Yes Karen, I agree with you. (A very heavy sigh from me!)

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:14:43 +0000

Paulie, I suppose you are right….but it was nice to be able to think about a re-entry for a few moments….(heavy sigh)….

By: Paulie

Paulie — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:42:49 +0000

This idea that McCain is in trouble and may leave an opening in the Republican nomination is liberal MSM nonsense. The lobbyist allegations have fallen flat, strengthened the general view that the NYT is nothing more than leftist toilet paper, and if anything has encouraged some conservatives to rally to McCain’s defense. These past few days that the McCain campaign has been faltering have seen him strengthen his showing against Obama in most polls.

McCain will be - is our nominee. Whether we support him doesn’t change that; it only changes how he performs in November. The way I see it, is that Romney himself exited this race for the one purpose of unifying our party behind McCain, so that somebody worse doesn’t enter the White House and undermine our troops overseas. It was an amazing patriotic gesture, so much so that I am considering voting for McCain so that Romney’s sacrifice will not be in vain.

The point is that Mitt Romney will not rejoin the race this year, at least not as a Presidential candidate. If McCain does get weakened by one circumstance or another, then he’ll lose in November and Romney will be frontrunner, run, and win in 2012. If McCain wins, there will be questions of whether he seeks a second term, and that will give Romney an opportunity in 2012, or if not, 2016 (if McCain could be reelected at 76, Romney could be elected at a young looking 68.)

Maybe, though not too likely, Romney will be VP candidate, but there is no point for Romney to reenter the race for the Presidency and he won’t. It would undermine his patriotic reason for leaving after Feb. 5. It would cause divisiveness and confusion that would excite the liberal press that is promoting the possibility. All that would emerge is a weakened candidate that would leave Obama smiling. Mitt Romney has based his career and his candidacy on thinking positively and thinking forward. He’s thinking about 2012 now, as should we.

By: Pete_Bondurant

Pete_Bondurant — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:38:55 +0000

I first noticed Mitt Romney at the 2004 RNC. I enjoyed his speech. He left a very good impression with me. When I learned that he may run for president, I began to research his record. After doing my research, I concluded that this man was the GOP’s best candidate. I supported him since he announced.
Romney was able to rise from about 2% in the polls to about 30%. That was quite a feat. When he lost in California, Romney rightfully bowed out of the race.
I now miss reading about Romney on the campaign trail. I appreciate the enthusiasm this site has for Romney but facts are facts, it is over for Romney in 2008. I do not think he will re-enter the race and I do not think he will be picked for VP. Romney’s future is bright though. He has eight years to solidify himself as a conservative candidate.
It is time to get behind John McCain as Romney has. We cannot allow Obama or Clinton picking the next four Supreme Court Justices. Country is more important than personal feelings for a particular candidate. Our candidate lost. It is time to get behind the candidate that won.

By: Matt A.

Matt A. — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:21:53 +0000

I don’t think Mitt will re-announce an actual campaign, but if, by some strange miracle, Huckabee manages to keep McCain under 1191, I think there is a chance Mitt would re-enter the race on the second ballot. Huckabee has lost favor with most of the establishment, and if McCain can’t clinch between now and then, he would deffinately be damaged.

VP is another possibility, and Romney has to be on the list - McCain is a fool if he isn’t. That would be ideal, since McCain is likely a one-term guy, and Romney would be able to run as the favorite in four years. But lets face it, McCain and Romney don’t seem to like each other, and despite the love-fest during the endorsement, I haven’t heared of any major contact between the two.

It will probably be 2012 before we see Mitt on the ballot again.

By: SGS

SGS — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:47:57 +0000

Elizabeth, it depends on each state. They have their own rules on how delegates are to be reallocated. Some of them do permit the candidate to endore. I am not sure Mitt won any of those states, though.

And Stephan, nothing is final until the national party convention. Yes, these delegates are pledged to McCain, but if McCain did something horribly between now and then, they could switch to other candidate.

By: SGS

SGS — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:45:41 +0000

Leslie, “He seems to have no political experience at all,” so were many of our Congressmen and women when they first run for this position. You only need your convictions and principles for this position and nothing else, as it can be hard to work with over 430 men and women! There is no executive experience requirements, and as long as you know how to gather comments/data and reaching out to your constituents, you will be great for this job. Josh would be great for this job.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:36:25 +0000

Stephen, Romney can’t give his delegates away, the people decided and he can’t just hand them over even though he endorsed McCain. Iti s up to the delegtes. My understanding anyway……..: )

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:17:35 +0000

If Romney has released all of his delegates to McCain how would this factor into the equation? Technically Mitt can get back in but how would that play in the media and the party?

I would think that gearing up for 2012 would be a much better strategy. I have spoken with friends connected to the DC political scene and they all thought that Mitt’s weakness was in retail politics. He was far better near the end of his campaign and it should not be as much of an issue this the next time around.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Wow, great news! Last nght after looking at pictures of Mitt and posting, what felt like a farwell to the Romneys, I was so depressd. Then my computer crashed so I have been up all night fixing it, with a lot of prayer ; ) I just kept thinking with Mitt gone, we will be stuck with 2 dem/liberal candidates. Woooo hooo Romneys….. Just maybe Mitt realized what an incredible impact he had on our country and took a good second look. I hope so. We sure need you Mitt! I’m glad I checked the website before getting some rest. Josh go for it. I never did care much for Matheson, I’m sure I’m not alone on that either. God bless, you are in my prayers
Elizabeth
Utah

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:02:34 +0000

Unlikely, but possible. I don’t think it will happen. If Romney had wanted to re-enter, he should never have endorsed McCain. But maybe VP could possibly be on the horizon? I think Josh may have a real chance in Utah. I think the Utahns are pretty angry about Mitt being overlooked and they may elect Josh just because he is a Romney. He seems to have no political experience at all other than campaigning with Dad.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:03:42 +0000

Sorry Anne Marie, I just posted this on your “memories” post just before you had finished posting this one. It sure would be nice to have him back. I just wish he had stayed in. But then, the NYT wouldn’t have published that “groundbreaking” story on McCain just yet would they?