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In reply to the discussion: I think Romney quits by the end of the week. [View all]underpants
(183,417 posts)21. The only purpose of Romney getting the nomination is too keep Scott Brown's seat in Mass
we live in, sadly, a two term Presidency. It is not just the money it is the general public and the (Fox) "News" establishment.
Taking the Senate completely depends on Scott Brown staying at the Senator from Massachusetts.
It is all about getting distance from Bush -Cheney and in 2016 there will be that distance.
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I think they are locked in at this point and have no viable alternative
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2012
#1
it may not matter. Ron Paul is taking the delegates right in front of them. he may just
roguevalley
Jul 2012
#94
they will pull out all stops to block Ron Paul. He was never in the running as a possible nominee.
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2012
#128
That could backfire for him (not that I'd mind and not that I don't think it's possible anyway)
NYC Liberal
Jul 2012
#6
If that is the case, then wouldn't Obama have picked the VP for the repukes again.
rufus dog
Jul 2012
#25
This Might Be A First - Where The Selected VP Takes The Place Of The Presidential Nominee Even....
global1
Jul 2012
#26
I thought they generally don't announce their VP until the convention. May be all wrong. I don't
freshwest
Jul 2012
#54
Thanks, as I said, they haven't much mattered to me. Unless they're really scary!
freshwest
Jul 2012
#133
This is one of my arguments: The Republican message control has been TERRIBLE.
Pale Blue Dot
Jul 2012
#15
Ah, but you remember McCain having to rein in his attack dog Palin? And his flip flopping? For many
freshwest
Jul 2012
#134
It will be pleasant to see pics of the two of them enjoying the Olympics in London at such a
CTyankee
Jul 2012
#36
My understanding was that he was NOT going because he "had a campaign" to attend to. Of course
monmouth
Jul 2012
#42
He's there for a fundraiser Thur 26th, and the opening ceremony Fri 27th
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2012
#83
The only purpose of Romney getting the nomination is too keep Scott Brown's seat in Mass
underpants
Jul 2012
#21
You may be right. Of course Rmoney has never had to work a day in his life.
madinmaryland
Jul 2012
#34
He worked very hard destroying American companies and putting people out of work.
emulatorloo
Jul 2012
#122
I would add that he's a privileged prick who's never had to face the music before....
Scuba
Jul 2012
#30
No, they will name his VP (Rubio or Rice) and Baingate is done. The media frenzy will be
AlinPA
Jul 2012
#44
Unlikely. But even if he did, they can't run from this & his exit would confirm it further.
patrice
Jul 2012
#49
You are assuming that because Palin was exposed as the nitwit she was, that she wasnt
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#69
WWKRD? What would Karl Rove do? He would insist that Rmoney not "quit", but go to the
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#56
No way. He gave McCain 24 yrs. of his tax returns to try to be VP and then President.
jenmito
Jul 2012
#76
romney will be getting booed by his own party on the convention stage. It'll be amazing.
cbdo2007
Jul 2012
#102
let's check in with each other on Labor Day to see which of us has a more active imagination.
onenote
Jul 2012
#160
Grammar Nazi here: think you mean "acclamation" and not "acclimation" (unless
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#125
No way. He'll stonewall calls to release his tax returns and without the damaging info being public
riderinthestorm
Jul 2012
#96
No - But he will do something big this week whether it's VP or go after the President - anything
jillan
Jul 2012
#116
well maybe two weeks, but yes as soon as a new shiny jingly object comes by the media will focus on
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2012
#136
You assume the President Obama's camp has already played all their cards?!?!?
cbdo2007
Jul 2012
#164
Will that be in 3 business days? When it happens, can we call it Fitzmas II?
Tommy_Carcetti
Jul 2012
#145
I didn't book mark it (others will) but you're wrong--Mittens is going to be the nominee.
WI_DEM
Jul 2012
#147
But what if he retroactively quits a month from now, extending back to today?
aint_no_life_nowhere
Jul 2012
#170