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The GOP Will Choose Mitt Romney As Their Candidate
- In Mitt Romney's speech on Thursday, If he had wanted to beat Trump then he should have called for a unity ticket between Cruz and Rubio or called for one of them to drop out.
- The way things are going, no one will have the majority needed for the endorsement and the Republican party will pick the candidate and not the people.
- If this happens they could pick Rubio, Jeb, Or even Romney as the presidential candidate.
- If all else fails Romney and the GOP are prepared to tank and let Hillary win the Presidency.
I gained a lot of respect for Mitt Romney during the 2012 presidential race. He and his wife were obviously terrific people, and he, I believed, would be a wonderful president. I still think that, but after his theater of the absurd last Thursday morning attacking Donald Trump, Mr. Romney has turned from a smart and well-meaning politician to an underhanded plotter.
Even as someone sympathetic to many concerns regarding the current Republican front-runner, I found Mr. Romney’s attempt at scorching Mr. Trump’s earth boorish and insulting, ironically the very traits Mr. Romney seems to loathe in his nemesis.
While Mr. Romney couched his tirade in concern for party and country, the opposite seemed to be at play. Regardless of one’s opinion of Mr. Trump, he is in fact leading the Republican primary race. Yes, only by a plurality because of the vote split among the other candidates.
Mr. Trump, in polls and on Super Tuesday, manages only about 35 percent of the vote. That leaves 65 percent voting for Not Trump. If Mr. Romney is so concerned, he would recognize the problem isn’t the support Mr. Trump is receiving, but the division among the other candidates.
But he did not call for Messrs. Cruz or Rubio or Kasich to drop out. He didn’t try to narrow the odds by endorsing one of them. Instead, he called upon Republicans to vote for the person in their state who could beat Mr. Trump. In other words, eliminate the ability of any candidate to get a majority of delegates, forcing the decision to the convention.
A very strange thing to do, indeed, unless, of course, your intent is to have the bureaucracy determine the nominee. This would be a strategy guaranteeing even more chaos, creating months of public rancor, while sowing seeds of suspicion, distrust and conspiracy among the Republican voters.
It is exactly the sort of behavior that confirms the sense of disconnection and betrayal by Republican elites among the electorate that has made the ‘outsiders’ so popular during this season.
It’s becoming clear Mr. Romney had no intention of ushering in a solution to what he considers a bad outcome with a candidate he doesn’t like. He could have, for example, brought Mr. Cruz and Mr. Rubio together, explained the situation, convinced them to run as a unity ticket with Mr. Cruz as president and Mr. Rubio as vice president.
Then at the Romney press conference, they all would appear, with Mr. Rubio requesting his supporters to vote for Mr. Cruz in the upcoming contests.
That would have ended the drama, elevated the GOP, highlighted leadership and a commitment to country. The Cruz/Rubio team would sweep the upcoming contests dispatching Mr. Trump in a thoughtful and legitimate way, while still leaving it to the voters themselves.
It’s clear to the establishment Mr. Rubio is in serious trouble. He is 20 points behind Mr. Trump in his home state of Florida. We know the bureaucracy hates Mr. Cruz specifically because he is a genuine outsider who would change Washington.
So the unity ticket is impossible for them.
Mr. Romney’s gambit, therefore is likely this: Conspire to make moot the primary process, and decide for themselves, through chaos and back-room deals, who the nominee will be.
At least that’s what they think will happen, an increasingly bizarre desperation borne of the bureaucracy’s own feckless incompetence.
But the Republican establishment has a Plan B: If the Republican nominee is Mr. Trump, their candidate will be Hillary Clinton.
In Mr. Romney’s speech were at least half a dozen ready-made campaign ads for Mrs. Clinton in the general election. If Romney’s absurd strategy fails, which I suspect it will, Mr. Trump will still likely be the nominee. In a general election between Mr. Trump and Mrs. Clinton, imagine just these two sound bites from Mr. Romney as a Hillary Clinton campaign ad:
“If we Republicans choose Trump as our nominee, the prospects of a safe and prosperous future are greatly diminished.” — Mitt Romney
“Dishonesty is Donald Trump’s trademark.” —Mitt Romney
Heck, at this rate, Hillary won’t even have to run her own campaign, Mr. Romney can do it for her.
They so fear losing control of the party, they are willing to sacrifice country.
In an interview with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Mr. Romney essentially confirmed this. When asked if he was concerned his anti-Trump strategy would actually hand the White House to Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Romney demurred, but implied he would follow his conscience regardless.
In other words, if Mr. Trump is the nominee, he’d prefer Hillary. Mr. Romney has said he wouldn’t vote for her, but on Thursday he certainly gave her a priceless campaign contribution.
I’m not on the so-called Trump Train, and I consider Ted Cruz the consummate tea party candidate whose commitment to country and Constitution are unmatched. Yet, if Mr. Cruz is not up to the task to unify the electorate, it is Mr. Romney’s dangerous attempt to make moot the will of the people that makes the idea of standing up for Mr. Trump very, very easy.
• Tammy Bruce is a radio talk show host and a Fox News contributor.
By Tammy Bruce, Washington Times
64 Comments
DISAGREE
He’s a TRADER, He Work’s For The Banker’s!
Can’t name Cruz or Kasick
Romney is a sore looser. He caused his own failure to win the election. He is not Presidential material and he sees a backdoor and he is trying to use it. Despite what this will cause the party of Reagan. He is desperate and he is swarthy enough to try to pull this off.
Romney didn’t have no reason to stick his payed off a-s in this campaign anyways.
He could not cut it before so why should they let him try again? Besides no one wants him any longer, especially since he has come out against Trump. He is past history. We all want Trump!!! We are sick and tired of politicians.
I wouldn’t vote for Romney for dog catcher,, he is nothing but a payed off Politicion.
Romney needs to shut up and stand aside. He had his chance. I’m not a Trump fan, but anyone of the GOP would be better than Hillary. Seems like the establishment does not want the people to choose who we want. They have messed up the GOP and look where we are now.
Mitt Romney needs to keep his mouth shut and stay out of this race. He had his chance and blew it. Now he wants to blow this one. So many people did not vote when he was running. This would happen all over again and more so. For someone who claims he loves Jesus I am shocked he would do this.
I hope there is a revolt if the GOP tries to decide the candidate.
If the GOP does that, it will be the end of them as we know it. Nobody LIKES Romney the SOB and that tells me that both parties want Hillary. And nobody LIKES Hillary the SOB. I will kiss the GOP goodbye and others will too.
If the GOP chooses Romney then I will probably not be a republican anymore he was wishy washy when he tried to become president and I dont see any improvement in him now Why cant the GOP see that the people want complete change is it because they are afraid of what will come out in the open? They say Trump doesnt have any government knowledge well they followed a man and kissed he behind for seven years that had less knowledge so that is pure bull. Romney doesnt not have what it takes to be president of this country
Mitt Romney lost the last election and needs to get out of the fary and let the American conservatives decide whi is nominated.Romney will only hurt the Republican party leaving Hilary the winner.
He is already a looser, people did not vote for him because of his religion. He will be a puppet for the GOP. People are mad and want their country back. VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP!!!!!
Bought and paid for. Them GOP thugs are doing there best to keep Trump out. Sure hope he has enough momentum! Our country needs him in the White House
I disagree because Trump will have either enough, or a large majority of the delegates by the convention. But if not I still disagree, since I believe the GOP wants to win. Romney is a failed candidate that not even I would vote to support. If that happens I will be hoping a third party run happens by Trump or someone like him to give real conservatives a box to check in November.
The way he is trying to enter the race…NOT GOOD
Will ruin the Republican party, in my opinion the American voters then have no rights as citizens of the United States.
If it becomes a brokered convention, the establishment will hijack it and nominate someone who’s one of their own, and Romney and Ryan fit that role. But that just might fracture the GOP, and perhaps a rebirth might be overdue.
it is a bad idea to put Romney in now. just because Trump is winning, Romney failed on Oboma. he did not show any guts to beat him. i believe this was planed so oboma could win.i have no respect for our election republicans. i will vote for Trump.
I happen to know the family personally, and you couldn’t be further from the truth. Quite frankly, it is worrisome to many of us that the front runner could classify as a ‘decent’ person. We wouldn’t tolerate he kind of language or behavior to others from our pro sports personalities, yet, the one vying for the top political position in our country gets a pass? His rhetoric is all to familiar to those of us who know, or lived, history. If we think Obama is bad with big government, Trump will be worse.
You are entitled to you opinion, sir, but I heartily disagree. I am unsubscribing to this website
That is the only he will be on the list. I for one will not vote for a BACK door Preisdent
I think Romey wants to hand Hillary Clinton the presidency. This other people should keep their mouths shut and let the process we have in place. I’m sick and tired of all the nonsence tha is going around in this country. Its bad enough to have Obama in office. Why can’t the people who are running get it through their head to let well enough alone.
Loser!!!!!
He is a LOSER!
he did not have what it takes before and he is no different now.
He wants to run again. The establishment does not want Trump to run. He will FAIL AGAIN if he runs again. If he runs, I will write Trump in even it if means giving my vote to Hiliary in jail.
I think RNC has stepped way out of line. What happened to the voice of the people. I voted for MIT for Mit Ronmey but he had his chance and let us all down.
If the RNC thinks that they are going force him in then I will leave the Republican party and vote independent.
Mitt Romney is a jealous person who lost his bid to be President.He took money and and help from Trump. Now, in his ungodly fashion, denounces what the people want! I am ashamed I ever vloted for Romney. I thought he was a Godly person, oh how wrong I was
Trump/Cruz or Trump/ Rubio, or even Cruz/Rubio. BUT NOT Anyone else!!!!
He is doing everything he can to see to it that the party stays divided. He should be told to get out and stay out. This is a sure win for Hilary
cause he’ a back staber!!!!
Mitt had his chance and that ship has sailed off a long long time ago However its quite disgusting that the candidate that voters want is being challenged by the establishment arm of the party I have been a card carrying republican for more than 30 years and for the first time I honestly feel my party has failed me because of the way they have shown lack of support and multiple character assassination attempts of the right choice for the nominee as well as CEO of the United States of America. Donald Trump deserves the nomination and will beat who ever the dems conspire to make their candidate . TRUMP 2016
The jig is up. We know it, you know, so enough already. The American people are done the political elite. And don’t try to sell Ted as an outsider when his wife works for the CFR. Fuck the NWO. Expect us.
The Establishment might choose him ,he is already a 2 time loser , we don’t need a 3 time loser . If Trump has the most delegates ,he better be our nominee . GOP might have a problem ,just holding the House and Senate .
He lost 2012, he will loose in 2016. We The People do not want him and will not support him. His recent speech was a huge mistake and made both him and the RNC looked ridiculous.
Mitt Romney needs to give it up. He ran twice and the people picked Obama both times. If he messes up the GOP nomination, then he will certainly guarantee Hillary a trip to the White House.
Romney is an Elitist Asshole.If Anyone listens to the Idiot that Lost to an Idiot they must be Rich to.These people Don’t Speak For Me or Any Other American who is Sick Of BOTH Parties because they All feed from Obamas Trough
If Trump goes the chorus, and receives the right amount of delegates, he should be the nominee.
And if the higher up’s in the Republican party, seeks to deny him this right, by what ever means, There will be hell to pay. And it will be the Republican party, that will lose the support of the people. Its time to quit playing games, and come together, and to defeat the Democratic party. For this election will be a turning point for America.
I pray, we all do the right thing.
HE’S A LOSER AND HAS NO INTEGRITY
Romney LOST whenhe should have won last time. “We the People” are tired of losing to the communist democrat party. Let’s not take that chance again. It will either be ted Cruz or Donald Trump and Romney can quit the whining. He is a LOSER.
He has the tact , social culture, diplomacy, and ability to negotiate with foreign nations
He is so stupid that he still doesn’t know the GOP sold him down the drain when he rain the last time. He needs to step up to the baseball home plate and receive a home run bat swing to his mouth. Then set down and shut up. The GOP has already said they will back Hilary if their boy doesn’t make it to the nomination. Al Capone would look like a saint compared to all of them in Washington D C!!
What makes anyone think 3 is his magical number.
He has courage to see what many can’t see!
He has courage to see what many can’t see!
the GOP can get onboard and support Trump OR Cruz or butt out. If they pull any B.S. I promise I will vote Democrat to make them loose for cheating. So tell the Establishment Traitors to get their spoilers out of the way or kiss their candidate good bye.
If Romney is forced on the people, there will be an uprising of the people who are sick and tired of Washington politics…we already lost with Romney in 2012 He couldn’t even get past Candy Crowley let alone Hillary…enough is enough…he cant get the ball over the goalpost..Besides it isn’t a legal maneuver to put him in..the whole thing stinks and lacks integrity and honesty…Let Trump and Cruz play it out and may the best man win as it is supposed to be done… And then get behind our candidate and do our darnedest to help him win…and if Hillary wins, America will not get another chance.
That would be the final death knell for GOP.
They do not like Trump
Romney is a traitor towards the Republican party. I would not vote him in as the Dog Catcher.
His only concern is to take Trump out of the running at any cost. Even if it means handing Hillary the victory.
Because American people do matter and have decided it will be Mr. Trump. It would be a very grave mistake if the GOP goes on with this action.
Why should he be in this since he hasn’t done anything to earn it in the first place?
Mitt Romney has showed his true colors. He is evil. A traitor trying to steal an election and rob the citizens of their rights to choose who we wish to vote for. He had his chance and failed and now he is jealous of Donald Trump. Jealousy is evil. After all Satan was the first jealous ogre who tried to steal God’s throne. Mitt needs to stop his nonsense. Perhaps he needs a psychic evaluation. He actually looked crazed while spewing out all his venomous speech against Mr Trump.
The election was stolen from him in 2012 and he is the best choice for getting us out of the mess we are in today GO ROMNEY!!!
If the GOP does indeed attempt to hijack the election by inserting Mitt the loser from last election Romney as their candidate all hell will break loose with the American people. We are disgusted with our representation in Washington,both democrats and republicans are progressives and have the same adgenda…
KEEP THE CASH FLOWING TO WASHINGTON so they can stay in power! WE have had enough of this quite frankly!! It is time for a real change and that real change comes by putting the power back in the hands of the people of the United States of America. Key word her is UNITED .
If this asshat (Romney) tried this I will never vote republican again. Let the people’s choice stand.
If he does, then we will lose agist the Dumbocrats.
HE IS A LOSER HE WAS NOT STRONGER
THAN OBEMBA WRONG PESONALITY
HE HAD HIS CHANCE & HE MUFFED IT & I VOTED FOR HIM. WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM AGAIN. SORRY I DID. STAY OUT OF IT MITT. STOP CAUSING TROUBLE. DONALD IS GOING TO WIN NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO. SO COOL IT
I am so applaud at Mitt and the Republication elites. As we listen to Mitt we as well see the betrayal and how close they sound like democrats and makes me think of the story in the bible as to which was the real mother of the baby the one that would sacrifice herself for the baby’s life or the one who would rather the baby be cut in half and one half given to one and the other half given to the other, the real mother was willing to give up the baby to the other women to make sure the baby’s life would be saved. So really how can Mitt say he is a christian and he loves America. Really Mitt and your elites please don’t throw our country away and our freedom please leave this vote to the people who really love their country.
Romney is a 2 time looser. The Republican establishment pick loosers like Romney and McCain more times than not. They are loosers.
He is an Idiot