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28. Romney, the idea went, would not win Mass but his appearances.....

Sun Jul 15, 2012, 05:46 PM

Jul 2012

would promote Borwn and maybe (not really) draw Obama money into Mass or at least lead to the "You know some people say that Romney might win Massachusetts..." talking point.
Much like Obama did with West Virginia ( not a win) or Indiana ( an out of this world WIN in 2008).

It is all about creating momentum or "could be"'s at that this point.

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I think Romney quits by the end of the week. [View all] Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 OP

I think they are locked in at this point and have no viable alternative Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #1

Point taken, but given Romney's past actions and temperment, Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 #4

No, continuing wouldn't expose him to anything bad muriel_volestrangler Jul 2012 #80

it may not matter. Ron Paul is taking the delegates right in front of them. he may just roguevalley Jul 2012 #94

Anybody know what the Old Libertarian's delegate count is at this point? Ken Burch Jul 2012 #97

No where close to what his supporters think it is Capt. Obvious Jul 2012 #157

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

the calamity will be worth billions. :D roguevalley Jul 2012 #168

I predict he will name the Veep by Friday GarroHorus Jul 2012 #2

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

that is what I think as well. maddezmom Jul 2012 #9

Do you think anyone is taking his calls? CanonRay Jul 2012 #14

I heard The Newt is lobbying for the job. nm rhett o rick Jul 2012 #51

I bet his choices for VP are running JanMichael Jul 2012 #16

Maybe Dan Quale is available graywarrior Jul 2012 #22

That would be the perfect choice!! madinmaryland Jul 2012 #32

no no no The Wizard Jul 2012 #70

Robert Blake....lol graywarrior Jul 2012 #89

No, he needs an African-American to cut into Obama's base... regnaD kciN Jul 2012 #93

LOL graywarrior Jul 2012 #98

Let's be serious here jmowreader Jul 2012 #172

stop it now cindyperry2010 Jul 2012 #77

If that is the case, then wouldn't Obama have picked the VP for the repukes again. rufus dog Jul 2012 #25

A squeaky clean Republican? Generic Brad Jul 2012 #40

You are correct rufus dog Jul 2012 #48

There is one squeaky clean Republican Brewinblue Jul 2012 #154

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

Ice Queen Aphasia amfortas the hippie Jul 2012 #62

McCain announced Palin prior to the Convention. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #72

Thanks for the information, and that sounds about right! freshwest Jul 2012 #75

In recent years the VP choice has been SheilaT Jul 2012 #131

Thanks, as I said, they haven't much mattered to me. Unless they're really scary! freshwest Jul 2012 #133

I still think of her as Queen of Babble-On.......! lastlib Jul 2012 #159

"How many years of tax returns did you request from VP Candidate XYZ?" Renew Deal Jul 2012 #107

Yeah the Condi Rice trial balloon did nothing for them so I agree. MidwestTransplant Jul 2012 #126

I don't think so. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #3

I hope so, but Politicalboi Jul 2012 #5

The Republican attempts to do so so far have been HILARIOUS. Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 #10

I wouldn't have thought it would happen this soon. randome Jul 2012 #7

There's no attempt to control the narrative XemaSab Jul 2012 #37

Exactly! The Republican party is showing NO signs of coordination! None! randome Jul 2012 #59

Depends on his psychological health NNN0LHI Jul 2012 #8

I think he's one more major news story embarrassment away aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #11

Sorry - I'll be surprise we hear about Bain by August. democrat_patriot Jul 2012 #12

This is one of my arguments: The Republican message control has been TERRIBLE. Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 #15

We gotta prepare for the message to get better. democrat_patriot Jul 2012 #61

Ah, but you remember McCain having to rein in his attack dog Palin? And his flip flopping? For many freshwest Jul 2012 #134

Sadly, I think you may be right solara Jul 2012 #161

He's in Europe with his wife and horse... kentuck Jul 2012 #13

Yeah, that's what I was going to say. ananda Jul 2012 #18

It will be pleasant to see pics of the two of them enjoying the Olympics in London at such a CTyankee Jul 2012 #36

It will be a spiffy time for the old chap.. kentuck Jul 2012 #41

I hope so. I didn't know they were in sport. But they were in sport! Imagine! CTyankee Jul 2012 #60

i know they have no message control at all cindyperry2010 Jul 2012 #78

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

That makes sense, thanks..n/t monmouth Jul 2012 #140

I disagree. Blue_In_AK Jul 2012 #17

I think he's gotta go but I dont know about next week. Solomon Jul 2012 #19

But how could Romney, who's running on his business acumen, say that? Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 #20

Thats why im agreeing that he has to go. Solomon Jul 2012 #117

The only purpose of Romney getting the nomination is too keep Scott Brown's seat in Mass underpants Jul 2012 #21

How's Brown going to distance himself from Romney? Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 #23

Romney, the idea went, would not win Mass but his appearances..... underpants Jul 2012 #28

He'll never quit, defeat in Nov. is all that will get rid of him. nt Raine Jul 2012 #24

I honestly think he thinks this will all blow over. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #27

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

He'll name an attack dog VP shortly BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #29

What? Has Bob Dole emerged from his grave? n/t amandabeech Jul 2012 #92

Maybe this guy DesertRat Jul 2012 #129

Ah, the very embodiment of all that's great about America deutsey Jul 2012 #144

I would add that he's a privileged prick who's never had to face the music before.... Scuba Jul 2012 #30

This thread is based on the premise that Romney has some shame Gothmog Jul 2012 #31

I'll see your 'apple' and raise you two grapes! randome Jul 2012 #55

Romney is part of the one percent who thinks that he is entitled to be POTUS Gothmog Jul 2012 #127

let's just put a couple of bucks on it . .. DrDan Jul 2012 #33

Make that 10 thou. Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #108

you're on Jack - Mitt will survive DrDan Jul 2012 #138

Actually, I was just taking a cheap shot where I could. I agree-- Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #143

btw - the significance of the amount of our bet did not go un-noticed DrDan Jul 2012 #156

If I had it, I'd bet it. Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 #109

Then just open up one of your Swiss bank accounts to cover the bet! randome Jul 2012 #110

been there . . . how about a few lesson plans DrDan Jul 2012 #137

not a chance. zip. none. not going to happen. cali Jul 2012 #35

Gotta agree. Definitely not going to happen. RebelOne Jul 2012 #38

No way, how many times do we see predictions on du like this??? Logical Jul 2012 #39

tons, and they never come true. WI_DEM Jul 2012 #148

He won't. The GOP will count on voter suppression and CakeGrrl Jul 2012 #43

No, they will name his VP (Rubio or Rice) and Baingate is done. The media frenzy will be AlinPA Jul 2012 #44

Rice is a nonstarter with the repuke base KamaAina Jul 2012 #121

He has domestic terrorist sabotaging the economy for him Why would he quit? GusFring Jul 2012 #45

As Romney himself might say, "$10,000 bet?" stevenleser Jul 2012 #46

How exactly would that go? loyalsister Jul 2012 #47

Unlikely. But even if he did, they can't run from this & his exit would confirm it further. patrice Jul 2012 #49

Not a chance. But I'll bookmark so we can see which one of us is eating crow. onenote Jul 2012 #50

I doubt it because they are going to play really dirty Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2012 #52

Same here. Jessy169 Jul 2012 #87

I think you misjudge the arrogance of the 1%. nm rhett o rick Jul 2012 #53

I think you overestimate them. randome Jul 2012 #57

You are assuming that because Palin was exposed as the nitwit she was, that she wasnt rhett o rick Jul 2012 #69

I agree. Do not underestimate them. randome Jul 2012 #79

I agree with some of what you say. But as far as the 2008 election rhett o rick Jul 2012 #90

WWKRD? What would Karl Rove do? He would insist that Rmoney not "quit", but go to the rhett o rick Jul 2012 #56

Hell no. He's a CEO. They DO NOT put the "team" ahead of themselves. Marr Jul 2012 #58

He won't quit, but he should. Kalidurga Jul 2012 #63

Maybe they could get Alan Keyes to replace him. baldguy Jul 2012 #64

Nah... his ego won't allow it SemperEadem Jul 2012 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Jul 2012 #66

He still has this The Wizard Jul 2012 #67

Not sure how that would work w/ Condie Rice as VP candidate 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #113

It would be phenomenal, Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2012 #68

I don't know if what you predict will come true of course... ClusterFreak Jul 2012 #71

I'm sorry but this is silly. It's NOT going to happen. bowens43 Jul 2012 #73

If the cartel wants him out The Wizard Jul 2012 #74

No way. He gave McCain 24 yrs. of his tax returns to try to be VP and then President. jenmito Jul 2012 #76

Yup--he gave McCain the tax reports. Then Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #111

I wish he would, but I think he won't. MineralMan Jul 2012 #81

As much as I would get a big giggle out of that... The empressof all Jul 2012 #82

Too good to be true? Jessy169 Jul 2012 #84

Rove is not in charge. randome Jul 2012 #91

Rove thought he could hide bush's DWI - dumbass thinks he's the smartest adigal Jul 2012 #162

WE thought it, too, at times. randome Jul 2012 #166

I don't think it is likely he will quit GObamaGO Jul 2012 #85

I'm betting Rmoney holds out til the convention 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #86

I agree Dan Jul 2012 #101

romney will be getting booed by his own party on the convention stage. It'll be amazing. cbdo2007 Jul 2012 #102

:popcorn: ~nt 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #112

You have a very active imagination. onenote Jul 2012 #141

Wow....take a joke much?!?! cbdo2007 Jul 2012 #158

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

Thanks for the correction Matey. ~nt 99th_Monkey Jul 2012 #130

Where other people madamesilverspurs Jul 2012 #88

Now Bloomberg is against him Pale Blue Dot Jul 2012 #95

No way. He'll stonewall calls to release his tax returns and without the damaging info being public riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #96

He's not going to quit steve2470 Jul 2012 #99

I have more of a feeling of dread ailsagirl Jul 2012 #100

There is ALWAYS something going on we don't know about. randome Jul 2012 #103

It doesn't ailsagirl Jul 2012 #123

I doubt it. Renew Deal Jul 2012 #104

They have KKKarl Rove working on a swiftboat attack now. liberal N proud Jul 2012 #105

Karl Rove has not been in charge for a long time. randome Jul 2012 #106

Yeah. He's only raising and controlling the GOP cash pile. Octafish Jul 2012 #115

Raising money is not the same as controlling the message. randome Jul 2012 #118

They're pretty good at message control. Their messenger's the problem. Octafish Jul 2012 #119

This message was self-deleted by its author snot Jul 2012 #120

I hope not either Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2012 #150

No, it's too late for the GOP to switch candidates. backscatter712 Jul 2012 #114

No - But he will do something big this week whether it's VP or go after the President - anything jillan Jul 2012 #116

Ron Paul supporters are all over this Ter Jul 2012 #124

No. No, no, no, no, no. SheilaT Jul 2012 #132

This won't be front page material in a week Major Nikon Jul 2012 #135

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

i'll bookmark it barbtries Jul 2012 #139

I almost hope he doesn't fold his mink tent and go home. Vinca Jul 2012 #142

Will that be in 3 business days? When it happens, can we call it Fitzmas II? Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2012 #145

NOOOOooooooOOOO! We don't want THAT! TrollBuster9090 Jul 2012 #146

I didn't book mark it (others will) but you're wrong--Mittens is going to be the nominee. WI_DEM Jul 2012 #147

This could possibly (help) sink him in November Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2012 #149

Media is covering his ass get the red out Jul 2012 #151

I predict AMC is reborn and introduces the Mittador IDemo Jul 2012 #152

no way in hell. Javaman Jul 2012 #153

50/50 chance Brewinblue Jul 2012 #155

0% chance Logical Jul 2012 #167

In all seriousness... don't we want him to make it to convention... jimlup Jul 2012 #163

Doubtful, unless you see that he has to take time off to go see the doctor. grantcart Jul 2012 #165

ahem . . . it's Friday . . . and guess who is still here . . . DrDan Jul 2012 #169

But what if he retroactively quits a month from now, extending back to today? aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #170

drat . . . that was a good point DrDan Jul 2012 #171

I bookmarked it because I know (R)s don't give a sht about laws or truth just1voice Jul 2012 #173

RE: "Bookmark it: He's done by Friday." Make7 Sep 2012 #174