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Perspective: Romney 2024 — The Third
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Posted By: skughesme, 3/12/2022 9:02:40 AM

The year 2022 is shaping up to be a good year for the electoral prospects of the loyal opposition. Two years after losing the presidency — and then watching helplessly as Donald Trump’s petulance poisoned the Republican effort to win in Georgia and keep control of the Senate — the GOP is suddenly poised for a comeback in Congress. Inflation and rising gas prices, frustration with liberal political leaders who clung to COVID-19 restrictions well past their expiration date, and concerns about how the administration is handling the twin threats of Russia and China (to say nothing

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Reply 1 - Posted by: Knotwyrkin 3/12/2022 9:06:09 AM (No. 1097683)
The Deep State needs to come up with a third-party candidate to run against Trump and Hillary! to split the vote.
33 people like this.

Reply 2 - Posted by: planetgeo 3/12/2022 9:07:48 AM (No. 1097688)
Dream on, RINO Soave...
56 people like this.

Reply 3 - Posted by: BarryNo 3/12/2022 9:10:54 AM (No. 1097694)
Frankly i wouldn't spit on Romney if he was on fire.
107 people like this.

Reply 4 - Posted by: Muguy 3/12/2022 9:13:52 AM (No. 1097702)
NO. No more RINO elite squishes. No more sell outs like him need apply. He is too much like Pee Wee Herman-- We need a John Wayne
69 people like this.

Reply 5 - Posted by: fhancock 3/12/2022 9:15:16 AM (No. 1097707)
Romney would be a GREAT compromise candidate for the Democrats....for Republicans we are now...except for DC and some outliers...MAGA people....so Romney can take his carpetbagging, sellout arse somewhere else
52 people like this.

Reply 6 - Posted by: Attila DiMedici 3/12/2022 9:15:23 AM (No. 1097708)
If Mitt Romney is the Republican nominee, the Democrats won't even need fraud to re-elect Joe Biden. While Romney MIGHT attract independent voters, he will not attract Republican voters.
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Reply 7 - Posted by: Jesuslover54 3/12/2022 9:21:40 AM (No. 1097716)
Romney/Cheney. Yeah, that'll fly.
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Reply 8 - Posted by: EJKrausJr 3/12/2022 9:22:07 AM (No. 1097717)
Pierre Dilecto is Delusional Dilecto. No one trusts Pierre. Pierre cannot carry 45's Toilet Paper. It's Desantis in 2024. 45 is 2022 Speaker of the House.
40 people like this.

Reply 9 - Posted by: GoodDeal 3/12/2022 9:24:32 AM (No. 1097721)
Peter Delicious has a good chance of winning nothing. Give it a rest Mittens. You had your chances and failed miserably. What's going to be different this time? Think you are more popular than Trump? HAHAHAHA!!!
37 people like this.

Reply 10 - Posted by: anniebc 3/12/2022 9:26:04 AM (No. 1097725)
I think too many people miss President Trump. He and Brandon are polar opposites, and people see the difference. It's only been a little over a year, and people see that there is a huge difference between the two and how they govern. I watched a panel of about 10 black 30-40-year-olds (three females, seven males, four former military, one apologetic Biden voter) on a YouTube podcast where someone boldly asked the question Trump or Biden. Every person on the panel said Trump. If Romney is the Republican nominee, Republicans will be guilty of stealing a nomination. Nobody wants Romney, and he and other RINO heads need to deal with that reality. Any Republican comeback or win in 2022 is not about RINOs, so they need to stop trying to steal the movement. We want them gone too!
39 people like this.

Reply 11 - Posted by: FleetUSA 3/12/2022 9:31:26 AM (No. 1097734)
Barf alert
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Reply 12 - Posted by: MHR 3/12/2022 9:32:20 AM (No. 1097736)
No, no and no!
25 people like this.

Reply 13 - Posted by: WhamDBambam 3/12/2022 9:34:21 AM (No. 1097739)
I am getting to the point that I want to see him lose as often as I can on his way to becoming the bitter Hillary! of the Republican Party.
24 people like this.

Reply 14 - Posted by: DaddyO 3/12/2022 9:34:31 AM (No. 1097740)
Remember president Jeb Bush, they guy they all thought would win in 2016? Me neither.
34 people like this.

Reply 15 - Posted by: Right Time 3/12/2022 9:37:24 AM (No. 1097748)
#3.... I would be happy to see Romney roasting on a spit over a fire
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Reply 16 - Posted by: Moritz55 3/12/2022 9:39:43 AM (No. 1097752)
Sign me up for the Never-Romney club
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Reply 17 - Posted by: chance_232 3/12/2022 9:43:08 AM (No. 1097758)
Wasn't this the guy that was literally Hitler in 2012? He didn't pay taxes.......put his dog on the roof.....bullied grade school kids and wanted people to die of cancer? That Mitt Romney?
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Reply 18 - Posted by: montwoodcliff 3/12/2022 9:47:49 AM (No. 1097764)
Do you want Republicans to stay home? Then nominate Romney. He would be the second Susan Collins. Let’s stop this talk about a Trump match up with Biden. It ain’t gonna happen. By 2023, Biden will in a wheel chair in some nursing home with a blanket on his lap. Even if Biden were a little bit sentient and he was up against Trump, it’s Trump by a landslide. I’m tired of the media trying to cook up a horse race. Stop listening to them. I really doubt that Trump will run again because he will be 78. It depends on his health then. Who knows?
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Reply 19 - Posted by: zephyrgirl 3/12/2022 9:48:18 AM (No. 1097765)
Pence/Romney - that's the ticket! To losing big, I mean.
30 people like this.

Reply 20 - Posted by: LC Chihuahua 3/12/2022 9:48:26 AM (No. 1097766)
The real danger is if a real alternative runs third party against Trump. That's not Pierre. Something like Trump vs DeSantis vs Biden or Harris. Don't think that will happen though.
6 people like this.

Reply 21 - Posted by: Cindiana 3/12/2022 9:48:48 AM (No. 1097767)
There are certainly a lot of RINO squishes out there trying for time in the spotlight as they reveal their yearning for the (R) nomination. Pence and Christie have major leg tingles over this. How many others will surface? Hopefully they will take each other out in grand, humiliating fashion.
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Reply 22 - Posted by: kennedylaw 3/12/2022 9:52:19 AM (No. 1097770)
No. Just no.
16 people like this.

Reply 23 - Posted by: WV.Hillbilly 3/12/2022 9:54:38 AM (No. 1097771)
If Romney is the nominee, I don't care who runs against him, I'm staying home.
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Reply 24 - Posted by: slipstik 3/12/2022 9:54:39 AM (No. 1097772)
The third time is a chump. Stay home Mittens, wherever that is.
15 people like this.

Reply 25 - Posted by: jimincalif 3/12/2022 9:55:23 AM (No. 1097773)
No, not in 2024, not ever. Just no. Nope, negatory, no way, zip, zero, nada, Just like McCain, he’s the Republican the MSM love - until he runs for president, then he’ll be called everything he was called in 2012. But he won’t fight back. And he will lose.
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Reply 26 - Posted by: bpl40 3/12/2022 9:55:28 AM (No. 1097774)
This screed is more demented than Joe. It is trying revive a political Dodo bird through half truths and outright lies, which need not be enumerated for readers here. TDS seems to be the only driving principle here.
11 people like this.

Reply 27 - Posted by: MDConservative 3/12/2022 9:59:33 AM (No. 1097780)
I doubt the Democrats would nominate him.
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Reply 28 - Posted by: bighambone 3/12/2022 10:00:41 AM (No. 1097785)
If the Stupid Party is dumb enough to nominate the very weak elite RINO Romney as their Presidential candidate for the 2024 election, the aggressive leftist, progressive, and socialist Democrats and their media propagandists will kick Romney, who has shown that he cannot defend himself, into the gutter just as they did twice in the past. It is not likely that Trump Supporters who make up the majority of Republican “grass roots” voters will vote for Romney who himself voted with the Democrats to impeach Trump.
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Reply 29 - Posted by: Sanchin 3/12/2022 10:03:12 AM (No. 1097790)
Proof that political writers, commentators, pollsters, and politicians think the public is stupid. More often than not they are quite correct: Dole, GWB, McCain, and Romney. Of course, the democrats gave us Carter, Clinton, Obama, and now Biden. Yep, I think it is safe to say that voters on the whole are stupid and the suggestion of Romney running again is par for the course.
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Reply 30 - Posted by: starboard 3/12/2022 10:03:36 AM (No. 1097791)
That dog ain't going to hunt.
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Reply 31 - Posted by: robertthomason 3/12/2022 10:16:37 AM (No. 1097801)
Both silly and stupid.
7 people like this.

Reply 32 - Posted by: Laotzu 3/12/2022 10:17:40 AM (No. 1097804)
This is the Left (and Utah newspapers are all VERY leftist) imploring the Republicans to nominate a candidate who isn't a threat to them. Notice the rag doesn't allow comments to this opinion piece -- because you don't want opinion pieces to generate discussion, do you? Stay the course, never forgive, never forget.
7 people like this.

Reply 33 - Posted by: Terry_tr6 3/12/2022 10:19:22 AM (No. 1097805)
" He’s better liked by Democrats than he is by Republicans." This one sentence should tell you all you needto knwo about Mittens
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Reply 34 - Posted by: BeatleJeff 3/12/2022 10:20:04 AM (No. 1097806)
This is not a serious article. In fact, looking at the by-line, I would aver that it was written by an LDS sycophant. Two problems with a potential second Romney candidacy: first, he ran such a pathetic campaign against Barry Obozo (his correct call on Russia notwithstanding) that I can't imagine the GOP would be willing to risk a second try with him. Secondly, and more importantly, given his Never-Trump stance and his yea vote on impeachment, his standing in the party is kaput and his support among the party faithful is next to nil. He'll be lucky to survive a primary challenge for his Senate seat. Mr. LDS Sycophant may still dream about Mittens becoming the first Mormon POTUS, but trust me, it ain't happening.
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Reply 35 - Posted by: 3XALADY 3/12/2022 10:21:44 AM (No. 1097811)
#1 gets it and probably 12-14 other candidates as well just to make sure. It's what repubs always do.
5 people like this.

Reply 36 - Posted by: cold porridge 3/12/2022 10:40:24 AM (No. 1097828)
OK pudding head, you just go right on believing your bull. Romney and Pence can pool their votes and still not beat Trump. This author is an idiot.
5 people like this.

Reply 37 - Posted by: downnout 3/12/2022 10:54:56 AM (No. 1097844)
No!!!
4 people like this.

Reply 38 - Posted by: janjan 3/12/2022 10:58:25 AM (No. 1097852)
The delusional ego Romney has is borderline psychotic.
5 people like this.

Reply 39 - Posted by: Hazymac 3/12/2022 11:00:09 AM (No. 1097855)
Begone thou uuseless horn@egraved rhinoceros!
4 people like this.

Reply 40 - Posted by: FLCracker 3/12/2022 11:20:27 AM (No. 1097880)
Harold Stassen. For those of you who did not have the benefit of a "MAD Magazine" education: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Stassen
5 people like this.

Reply 41 - Posted by: DVC 3/12/2022 11:49:05 AM (No. 1097906)
This is beyond the limits of sanity. Romney is a LOSER, and he is very unpopular. He needs to be GONE from all government, and has zero chance of higher office, EVER.
4 people like this.

Reply 42 - Posted by: mean Gene 3/12/2022 11:51:52 AM (No. 1097910)
If it means he quits as Utah's Seantor, let him run....and lose. Neocons and RINOs and globalist GOPe's all want him over Trump, but they are a minority. And, they throw their vote to the dem as op[posed to Trump anyway. Out of the Senate only 18 of the 50 Republicans voted with Dems on the $1.5 trillion budget. If given no other option, I'd vote Dem or 3rd party rather than for Mitt as a senator here.
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Reply 43 - Posted by: Stencil 3/12/2022 12:06:41 PM (No. 1097941)
I read the comments, 32 - they were predominantly thumbs down on the piece.
2 people like this.

Reply 44 - Posted by: red1066 3/12/2022 12:16:23 PM (No. 1097949)
So, he wants to be a three time loser proving he still doesn't get it.
4 people like this.

Reply 45 - Posted by: oldmagnolia 3/12/2022 12:23:05 PM (No. 1097962)
#5 the candidate for the demonRats will be Manchin.
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Reply 46 - Posted by: jeffkinnh 3/12/2022 12:29:46 PM (No. 1097970)
Please, just shoot me now. Romney is useless to Republicans. Of course the Deep State would make good use of him.
4 people like this.

Reply 47 - Posted by: ronniethek 3/12/2022 12:31:02 PM (No. 1097972)
Gag me with a spoon!
3 people like this.

Reply 48 - Posted by: Starboard_side 3/12/2022 12:37:14 PM (No. 1097982)
I can assure you, I will sit out that vote. which is why some on the left are likely pushing the idea - to make it easier for them.
3 people like this.

Reply 49 - Posted by: smokincol 3/12/2022 12:39:22 PM (No. 1097985)
oh, God, spare me the vision of this nincompoop trotting around the nation telling everyone what a great president he would be when he couldn't win a senate race and a gubernatorial re-election in, of all places, right here in Taxachusetts - just goes to show that fools are more abundant than dandelions, in the summer and fall
3 people like this.

Reply 50 - Posted by: mc squared 3/12/2022 12:40:23 PM (No. 1097987)
I've never missed a national nor state election in my 73 years - yet.
2 people like this.

Reply 51 - Posted by: ChattyCatsSusan 3/12/2022 12:45:46 PM (No. 1097993)
If his own wife said in an interview that Mittens was glad to have lost in 2012, what else would he be glad we lost if he ever got the chance to be the Resident?
2 people like this.

Reply 52 - Posted by: ussjimmycarter 3/12/2022 1:00:14 PM (No. 1098011)
Pierre Dilecto to the rescue? Killed any dogs lately Mitch? How about Romney Care? What a loser!!! If the GOP allows this we are lost!
3 people like this.

Reply 53 - Posted by: jacksin5 3/12/2022 1:08:48 PM (No. 1098017)
Mitt carpet-bagged his way to Utah from Massachusetts because he realized it was the only place left he could be elected. Unless he is intending to build up a political war chest, there is no other reason to run for President.
3 people like this.

Reply 54 - Posted by: Kumoan 3/12/2022 2:17:23 PM (No. 1098051)
The anti-American evil that ensnares us, is in their panic, literally throwing any crap they can find against the wall to see if anything sticks.
3 people like this.

Reply 55 - Posted by: DCGIRL 3/12/2022 3:05:11 PM (No. 1098084)
Romney running and even thinks he has a chance is as stupid as Pence running and thinking he has a chance. Both are losers.
5 people like this.

Reply 56 - Posted by: doctorfixit 3/12/2022 4:08:35 PM (No. 1098120)
Voting booth poison. The number of no-shows would reach an all time high if treasonous RINO loser Romney is the candidate. I can count on one hand the people I would vote for President. and I am missing three fingers on that hand.
3 people like this.

Reply 57 - Posted by: enemyofthestate 3/12/2022 4:45:24 PM (No. 1098137)
Consider the source of this article. The Deseret News is the Mormon newspaper in Salt Lake, in Utah, the state that put Delecto in the Senate. Thanks so much, again, voters of Utah, but your co-religionist goes no higher than that.
3 people like this.

Reply 58 - Posted by: RussZilla 3/12/2022 4:59:09 PM (No. 1098146)
Romney couldn't win Utah, he's so unpopular.
2 people like this.

Reply 59 - Posted by: TurtleDove 3/12/2022 5:47:18 PM (No. 1098187)
NOT NO BUT HELL NO!!!!!!! If I could ENLARGE & BOLD that I would!
2 people like this.

Reply 60 - Posted by: Penney 3/12/2022 7:32:59 PM (No. 1098281)
Words fail at the thought of Romney. The, 'face,' of the GOP is not a Romney.
2 people like this.

Reply 61 - Posted by: privateer 3/12/2022 7:37:03 PM (No. 1098285)
Hard pass on Pierre Demento.
2 people like this.

Reply 62 - Posted by: 24tea@Mag 3/12/2022 9:55:47 PM (No. 1098365)
Forget it, Mitt! We know he another Liz Cheney.
0 people like this.

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Posted by Dreadnought 3/13/2022 8:22:35 PM Post Reply
Tampa, Fla. — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.” “These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Brady wrote. “That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa.” Brady led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl title following the 2020 season and NFC South championship last season.
Beto O'Rourke Calls Governor Abbott a
'Thug' and 'Authoritarian'
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Posted by Hazymac 3/13/2022 1:57:47 PM Post Reply
What is it about the former congressman, former losing candidate for Senator, and former presidential candidate who dropped out of the race before the first primary that excites Democrats? Sure, he’s handsome, in a rough-hewn sort of way. He speaks fairly well. And he’s got a nice, toothy smile. Remind you of anyone? If you guessed “John F. Kennedy,” you win a cookie. In their never-ending quest to find “the next JFK,” Democrats have tapped O’Rourke as the successor to the playboy Massachusetts senator who wowed Americans in the early 1960s. But that’s a tough act to follow. Where Kennedy was urbane, sophisticated, and witty, O’Rourke is an angry former folk singer
Larry Summers Is Second Obama Economic
Adviser To Blame Biden For Inflation (Video)
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Posted by Imright 3/13/2022 1:00:40 AM Post Reply
This week Obama economic adviser Steve Rattner said that Biden shouldn’t be blaming Russia invading Ukraine for inflation.He said Biden owns this.Now another Obama economic adviser, Larry Summers, is blaming Biden for inflation.Biden used to work with these men in the Obama White House. Bloomberg News reports: Summers Faults Biden for Tying Inflation to Putin, Company Greed. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers criticized the Biden administration’s emphasis on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and on price gouging by companies in ascribing causes for the surge in U.S. inflation.
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