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MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:08 PM Nov 2012

What's Romney Going to Say in His Concession Speech?

Traditionally, the losing candidate mumbles some stuff about how hard his campaign has fought and worked, and then pledges to "work with" the winner of the election to make the country better.

I cannot see Romney saying anything like the second half of that statement. The anger and bitterness of the Republicans, their behind the scenes nefarious dealings, the voter suppression, and all the rest just makes me feel like there won't be any "work with" stuff in his speech.

So, what does everyone think he will say?

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What's Romney Going to Say in His Concession Speech? (Original Post) MineralMan Nov 2012 OP
He'll blame his loss on Hurricane Sandy ZM90 Nov 2012 #1
He won't concede... Rosco T. Nov 2012 #2
The buffoon has already set way too many dangerous precedents this election sadbear Nov 2012 #9
"It was too hard" 2pooped2pop Nov 2012 #3
He'll send out Ann, or one of his sons. He's a coward. Scuba Nov 2012 #4
"Klaatu barada nikto" Brother Buzz Nov 2012 #5
"Rosebud" dchill Nov 2012 #17
I don't give a rip what the loser says, I just care to see him go away Nika Nov 2012 #6
I saw a clip of him this morning on MSNBC, and his speech sounded eerily similar to madinmaryland Nov 2012 #7
I missed that. I'm sort of taking a break from MineralMan Nov 2012 #22
Supposedly AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #8
That's true redStateBlueHeart Nov 2012 #33
He can go visit his money in the Caymans and I don't give a flying fuck what that neverforget Nov 2012 #10
Here's the full transcript: begin_within Nov 2012 #11
Yes. Correct. Every word. Populist_Prole Nov 2012 #34
I don't expect much of anything in the way of a concession speech Cirque du So-What Nov 2012 #12
Maybe he'll get Ann to do it for him to protect his mental state. She's still got to live with him libdem4life Nov 2012 #13
This... Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #14
how would he "work with" Obama? Enrique Nov 2012 #15
"And to all my financial supporters, I request you now launch Operation Pink Slip." Bucky Nov 2012 #30
I don't think he will say anything Stargazer09 Nov 2012 #16
I'm now retiring to my house on Planet Kolob...goodbye Historic NY Nov 2012 #18
Best reply so far! nt MineralMan Nov 2012 #20
Too soon. nt progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #19
If he loses, he'll play gracious just enough to appease the masses... cynatnite Nov 2012 #21
You may be right. He may try to sound gracious, but MineralMan Nov 2012 #25
Romney will not give a concession speech. The republicans will not concede, the hatred is too great. AlinPA Nov 2012 #23
I think he will have to. MineralMan Nov 2012 #28
True, but IMO he will not give a concession speech to President Obama. He is not capable of AlinPA Nov 2012 #38
Romney will call President Obama and ask, MrYikes Nov 2012 #24
I'll show you! I'll show you all! *pulls giant lever* TlalocW Nov 2012 #26
He'll tear off his mask and reveal that he's David Koch flamingdem Nov 2012 #27
LOL! MineralMan Nov 2012 #29
i'd be happy if he just left for the caymans without saying squat spanone Nov 2012 #31
It won't be nearly as classy as McCain's redStateBlueHeart Nov 2012 #32
Concession??? zbdent Nov 2012 #35
Thank goodness I lost...Now I can go back to making millions of dollars and just think of Auntie Bush Nov 2012 #36
I Really Don't Think- ruffburr Nov 2012 #37
 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
3. "It was too hard"
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:11 PM
Nov 2012

and "you people are not fair"

then they will climb upon their Rafalca, strap a dog atop it's head, and ride off into the sunset.

madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)
7. I saw a clip of him this morning on MSNBC, and his speech sounded eerily similar to
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:13 PM
Nov 2012

a concession speech. Obviously without anything positive towards President Obama, but just the tone of his voice made it sound like a concession speech.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
22. I missed that. I'm sort of taking a break from
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:24 PM
Nov 2012

television coverage until election night. Thanks for your post.

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
8. Supposedly
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:13 PM
Nov 2012

Yogi Berra once said, "Its not over, until its over." I will not be thinking about what Mitt says, until and afterwards, when I am assured that President Obama has gotten his second term. I don't trust Republicans not to try and pull some dirty tricks, even to the point of protesting the outcome.

This may take some time. Its my hope there will be a huge landslide in favor of Obama/Biden.. but you know even if that happened the Republicans will squawk so very loud, demanding investigations and confirmation of votes counted.

redStateBlueHeart

(265 posts)
33. That's true
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:35 PM
Nov 2012

I told my brother a few months ago that Romney will win only, and I mean only, if they cheat. And, unfortunately, it's definitely not beneath them...

neverforget

(9,436 posts)
10. He can go visit his money in the Caymans and I don't give a flying fuck what that
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:14 PM
Nov 2012

asshole says just as long as he loses.

 

begin_within

(21,551 posts)
11. Here's the full transcript:
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:14 PM
Nov 2012

"We're waiting for all the results to come in."

Leaves stage and never agrees to go on camera or near a microphone again.

The type of personality he has does not admit failure or defeat. He will never make a concession speech or make the concession call to Obama.

Cirque du So-What

(25,941 posts)
12. I don't expect much of anything in the way of a concession speech
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:14 PM
Nov 2012

He has 'people' for handling things like that.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
13. Maybe he'll get Ann to do it for him to protect his mental state. She's still got to live with him
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:15 PM
Nov 2012

full time now, as he's unemployed...tarnished...finished...and irrelevant. And with some luck for the Common Folk, he can spend his golden years fighting off investor's suits, SEC, IRS, et al.

Enrique

(27,461 posts)
15. how would he "work with" Obama?
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:16 PM
Nov 2012

He doesn't hold any office, what would he do to help Obama? collect fake canned goods? Clean pots that appear not to be dirty?

Bucky

(54,026 posts)
30. "And to all my financial supporters, I request you now launch Operation Pink Slip."
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:29 PM
Nov 2012

Actually, I expect him to do a pretty standard concession speech. They always do. When he says the word "congratulate" his crowd will boo in unison, and then he'll wave them down and say "We're all Americans" and such.

No one gets all shitty until mid-November when the Republican House sets about crashing the economy again.

Stargazer09

(2,132 posts)
16. I don't think he will say anything
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:17 PM
Nov 2012

I just can't see him losing gracefully.

After trying to buy his way into the presidency for so long, he won't accept losing, particularly not to someone he sees as inferior.

He is going to freak out on election night. I see a huge spoiled-child tantrum exploding out of him.

Let's just hope that he, his pampered wife, and his evil sons disappear after this.

cynatnite

(31,011 posts)
21. If he loses, he'll play gracious just enough to appease the masses...
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:23 PM
Nov 2012

I don't think he'll have the same level that McCain had when he lost. If you all remember, McCain was a class act in his concession speech. Love him or hate him, he did do that right. I don't think Rmoney will be able to touch that.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
25. You may be right. He may try to sound gracious, but
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:25 PM
Nov 2012

I don't think he can pull that off. I've seen no grace from him at any time.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
28. I think he will have to.
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:27 PM
Nov 2012

The election will, I think, be decisive enough that there is no path for a contest.

AlinPA

(15,071 posts)
38. True, but IMO he will not give a concession speech to President Obama. He is not capable of
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 03:04 PM
Nov 2012

admitting that he lost. His wife will not allow it.

TlalocW

(15,384 posts)
26. I'll show you! I'll show you all! *pulls giant lever*
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:26 PM
Nov 2012

Hahahaha! I have released hundreds of thousands of Mormon acolytes who at this moment are now re-baptizing your beloved deceased relatives and friends into Mormonism! Muahahahaha! You could have just had me as president, but now, when I transcend death, all glory from the re-baptizing will flow unto me, and I will be not just a god but an uber-god!!! Muahahahahahahaha!

TlalocW

redStateBlueHeart

(265 posts)
32. It won't be nearly as classy as McCain's
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:33 PM
Nov 2012

McCain had some integrity, a certain air of dignity around him - Mitt Romney does not. The dude is just insulting without trying...it will be interesting to watch though. Maybe Ann will cry

zbdent

(35,392 posts)
35. Concession???
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:45 PM
Nov 2012

I doubt there will be a concession ...

More likely a call to arms because of the stolen election (remember, they're the ones who are infatuated with guns and the "revolutionary/rebel" types, misunderstood as they are about them)

And don't forget ... the "liberally-biased media" SURE LOVES controversial outcomes ...

Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts)
36. Thank goodness I lost...Now I can go back to making millions of dollars and just think of
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:49 PM
Nov 2012

all the money I can make giving speeches. My mouth is drooling! (Like a dog watching his master eat steak)

ruffburr

(1,190 posts)
37. I Really Don't Think-
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 03:00 PM
Nov 2012

He will make a concession speech, He'll be in a straight jacket mumbling to him self, But i'm a bishop god ordained me blah-blah incoherent mumblings about FEMA ,Obama care ,All his money and the 47%

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