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DonViejo

(60,536 posts) Thu Jun 12, 2014, 09:52 AM Jun 2014

Romney tries to re-emerge as force in GOP politics

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Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON (AP) — Mitt Romney once feared that he would be viewed as “a loser for life” if he failed to win the presidency. In this midterm election year, the former presidential nominee is trying to re-emerge as a force in Republican politics.

Romney is quietly seeking kingmaker status in the GOP’s fight for the Senate majority this fall and its quest to retake the White House in 2016.

The effort at revival is fueling whispers about a third presidential run. But those closest to Romney suggest that he’s more interested in shaping party politics by helping the next generation of electable conservatives.

This week Romney hosts his annual “ideas summit” in Park City, Utah. The private event features potential presidential contenders, key members of his inner circle and major political donors.

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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2014/06/12/romney_tries_to_re_emerge_as_force_in_gop_politics/

Lenthier version of the AP report:

Romney Aiming For Kingmaker Status In GOP

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/romney-seeks-kingmaker-status

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Romney tries to re-emerge as force in GOP politics (Original Post) DonViejo Jun 2014 OP

The man has to much time on his hands. kemah Jun 2014 #1

maybe he will reveal his 5 secret econmic plans Leme Jun 2014 #2

Leme, I don’t think he’ll reveal any economic plans, nor will he reveal his tax returns. ms.smiler Jun 2014 #6

sorry, i should have put one of those sarcasm thingies Leme Jun 2014 #10

Run Mormon Mitt, run davidpdx Jun 2014 #3

Good. We need more like him in the open and out front. onehandle Jun 2014 #4

I'm trying to mentally picture a Republican ideas summit CanonRay Jun 2014 #5

I get more a of a Blazing Saddles "Campfire" scene SnowCritter Jun 2014 #7

I guess mine was more Mad Men, and nobody has anything. CanonRay Jun 2014 #13

Sorry, Mitt. You are still a loser for life. longship Jun 2014 #8

Dear Mr. Loser For LIfe: justhanginon Jun 2014 #9

Wasn't he supposed to go away and disappear? QuestForSense Jun 2014 #11

Go home, Mittens Tarc Jun 2014 #12

I thought he was a loser for life before the primaries were over... Thor_MN Jun 2014 #14

he should just embrace it Enrique Jun 2014 #15

kemah

(276 posts)

1. The man has to much time on his hands.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 09:56 AM

Jun 2014

What else can he do? A lot but being a GOP, he wants to grift.

Leme

(1,092 posts)

2. maybe he will reveal his 5 secret econmic plans

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:00 AM

Jun 2014

ms.smiler

(551 posts)

6. Leme, I don’t think he’ll reveal any economic plans, nor will he reveal his tax returns.

Reply to Leme (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:31 AM

Jun 2014

According to my accountant, who is also licensed for securities, Romney’s returns were designed to be amended and completed a few years later. Rather than pay any taxes, he actually receives refunds (subsidies) of over one million per year. He’s one of those “takers” we’ve heard about from Republicans.

Now you know why Romney never disclosed any completed returns.

Leme

(1,092 posts)

10. sorry, i should have put one of those sarcasm thingies

Reply to ms.smiler (Reply #6)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:55 AM

Jun 2014

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)

3. Run Mormon Mitt, run

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:10 AM

Jun 2014

onehandle

(51,122 posts)

4. Good. We need more like him in the open and out front.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:11 AM

Jun 2014

Please proceed, Captain Moneybags.

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CanonRay

(14,093 posts)

5. I'm trying to mentally picture a Republican ideas summit

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:14 AM

Jun 2014

And all I get is a picture of a dozen old white guys in suits, sitting around a table saying nothing.

SnowCritter

(810 posts)

7. I get more a of a Blazing Saddles "Campfire" scene

Reply to CanonRay (Reply #5)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:39 AM

Jun 2014

CanonRay

(14,093 posts)

13. I guess mine was more Mad Men, and nobody has anything.

Reply to SnowCritter (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 01:53 PM

Jun 2014

Don (Mitt) is pissed off about it.

longship

(40,416 posts)

8. Sorry, Mitt. You are still a loser for life.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:47 AM

Jun 2014

You don't get to decide the contrary.

justhanginon

(3,289 posts)

9. Dear Mr. Loser For LIfe:

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 10:51 AM

Jun 2014

As one of the great unwashed 47% I don't care what you say to the clown posse or your rich buddies at your little get together. But if I were you I would check for any cameras in the room, you know, just in case. Didn't work out so well for you last time as people found out who you really are and what you truly think about half of the people in this country. It wasn't pretty!
Please, just go away. Quietly.