Is Romney arguing for a deadlock, hoping GOP chooses him?

[JimH52]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

 

[Mac1958]

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

He may be increasing his visibility in case the GOP can force a brokered convention.

Who knows.

What a fuckin' mess. The party is coming apart before our eyes.
.

 

[Siete]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

I'm on my third bucket ... salt and butter.

 

[B. Kidd]

A North Korean type establishment Repub convention would be the only path to Romney or anyone else besides Trump, being the alternative.

BTW, what if Hill-Beast gets indicted before the Dem nomination?...........

 

[kyzr]

Everyone keeps forgetting that Mitt also made the case that the Clinton's are crooks and if the FBI does its job, maybe Hillary will be inducted before the summer. Romney made his money with Bain chopping up companies and selling them off. Trump at least builds things instead of reducing head counts. IMHO the DC clowns need their collective asses kicked and I hope Trump is the one to do it. I'm looking for a major change in operations and Trump should know how to make that happen. Not sure if anyone remembers the "Grace Commission" The Grace Commission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia streamlining the Federal Government. These clowns can't cut anything (sequester) without whining. We need a tough CEO to straighten things out.

 

[gipper]

I thought the R party claimed to be conservative, yet they have nominated progressives for decades. Romney and Lil' Johnny are perfect examples...and now they demand Rs vote for anyone but Trump. Why would any R listen to these two frauds?

 

[OKTexas]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

Mitt is a has been, he won't be chosen for anything.

 

[Fishlore]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

Mitt is a has been, he won't be chosen for anything.

There is a chance the Donald will not stand still for deadlock and dark horse candidate, it just isn't his style. If he bolts the GOP, citing mistreatment as stated on his pledge, Romney would possibly be the establishment candidate in a race that would almost certainly be won by the Democrat. There are other candidates better positioned -- Paul Ryan comes to mind -- but being the suicide candidate in the election which split the GOP down the middle is something that no politician with any future ambition (and that certainly includes Ryan, Rubio, Kasich and others) wants on his resume.

 

[9aces]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

I'm on my third bucket ... salt and butter.

Quit hoggin the salt.

 

[OKTexas]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

Mitt is a has been, he won't be chosen for anything.

There is a chance the Donald will not stand still for deadlock and dark horse candidate, it just isn't his style. If he bolts the GOP, citing mistreatment as stated on his pledge, Romney would possibly be the establishment candidate in a race that would almost certainly be won by the Democrat. There are other candidates better positioned -- Paul Ryan comes to mind -- but being the suicide candidate in the election which split the GOP down the middle is something that no politician with any future ambition (and that certainly includes Ryan, Rubio, Kasich and others) wants on his resume.

Mitt has already failed twice, no one will look to him to save the party, he has way too much baggage. Kasich said today, his strategy is to force a brokered convention, he is under some delusion that he could prevail, ain't gonna happen. It's really simple, if the party plays games and tries to nominate someone who is not in the top two at the end of the primaries, a huge chunk of the party will stay home like they did with Romney, and that could cost them all the way down the ballot.

 

[Fishlore]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

Mitt is a has been, he won't be chosen for anything.

There is a chance the Donald will not stand still for deadlock and dark horse candidate, it just isn't his style. If he bolts the GOP, citing mistreatment as stated on his pledge, Romney would possibly be the establishment candidate in a race that would almost certainly be won by the Democrat. There are other candidates better positioned -- Paul Ryan comes to mind -- but being the suicide candidate in the election which split the GOP down the middle is something that no politician with any future ambition (and that certainly includes Ryan, Rubio, Kasich and others) wants on his resume.

Mitt has already failed twice, no one will look to him to save the party, he has way too much baggage. Kasich said today, his strategy is to force a brokered convention, he is under some delusion that he could prevail, ain't gonna happen. It's really simple, if the party plays games and tries to nominate someone who is not in the top two at the end of the primaries, a huge chunk of the party will stay home like they did with Romney, and that could cost them all the way down the ballot.

You could very well be correct in your analysis; however, there may be benefits to the GOP (as perceived by the GOP establishment) to a Romney nomination even though he is once again defeated in his bid for the White House.

The GOP is in the midst of a protracted civil war for the control of the Party. The establishment is convinced that if Trump is the candidate, the Democrats will win. They may be wrong, of course, and Trump may be our next president, but the GOPest. thinks this is impossible.

The establishment is already resigned to defeat by Hilary. The Romney plan is not to get him elected, although that would be nice, but to ensure that the control of the party machinery remains in its hands, if necessary by splitting the party in two. It is a desperate plan but the GOPest. believes that if Trump can only be stopped by a brokered convention, desperate measures are in order.

 

[bendog]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

No, I think Mitt's done. And it's too bad because he is a decent man who knows how govt works ... when it is actually functional.

 

[JimH52]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

No, I think Mitt's done. And it's too bad because he is a decent man who knows how govt works ... when it is actually functional.

Trump CANNOT win the General. And if he did he would not be able to carry out his crazy ideas. The man is a walking egomaniac.

The GOP cannot stop him.

 

[OKTexas]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

Mitt is a has been, he won't be chosen for anything.

There is a chance the Donald will not stand still for deadlock and dark horse candidate, it just isn't his style. If he bolts the GOP, citing mistreatment as stated on his pledge, Romney would possibly be the establishment candidate in a race that would almost certainly be won by the Democrat. There are other candidates better positioned -- Paul Ryan comes to mind -- but being the suicide candidate in the election which split the GOP down the middle is something that no politician with any future ambition (and that certainly includes Ryan, Rubio, Kasich and others) wants on his resume.

Mitt has already failed twice, no one will look to him to save the party, he has way too much baggage. Kasich said today, his strategy is to force a brokered convention, he is under some delusion that he could prevail, ain't gonna happen. It's really simple, if the party plays games and tries to nominate someone who is not in the top two at the end of the primaries, a huge chunk of the party will stay home like they did with Romney, and that could cost them all the way down the ballot.

You could very well be correct in your analysis; however, there may be benefits to the GOP (as perceived by the GOP establishment) to a Romney nomination even though he is once again defeated in his bid for the White House.

The GOP is in the midst of a protracted civil war for the control of the Party. The establishment is convinced that if Trump is the candidate, the Democrats will win. They may be wrong, of course, and Trump may be our next president, but the GOPest. thinks this is impossible.

The establishment is already resigned to defeat by Hilary. The Romney plan is not to get him elected, although that would be nice, but to ensure that the control of the party machinery remains in its hands, if necessary by splitting the party in two. It is a desperate plan but the GOPest. believes that if Trump can only be stopped by a brokered convention, desperate measures are in order.

All I can say is the party could be playing games that could hurt them much more than a Trump presidency would.

 

[JimH52]

Andrea Mitchell: Romney Arguing For Deadlock, Putting Himself Out There As Party's Alternative To Trump

Oh what a mess the GOP is in? Popcorn anyone?

Mitt is a has been, he won't be chosen for anything.

There is a chance the Donald will not stand still for deadlock and dark horse candidate, it just isn't his style. If he bolts the GOP, citing mistreatment as stated on his pledge, Romney would possibly be the establishment candidate in a race that would almost certainly be won by the Democrat. There are other candidates better positioned -- Paul Ryan comes to mind -- but being the suicide candidate in the election which split the GOP down the middle is something that no politician with any future ambition (and that certainly includes Ryan, Rubio, Kasich and others) wants on his resume.

Mitt has already failed twice, no one will look to him to save the party, he has way too much baggage. Kasich said today, his strategy is to force a brokered convention, he is under some delusion that he could prevail, ain't gonna happen. It's really simple, if the party plays games and tries to nominate someone who is not in the top two at the end of the primaries, a huge chunk of the party will stay home like they did with Romney, and that could cost them all the way down the ballot.

You could very well be correct in your analysis; however, there may be benefits to the GOP (as perceived by the GOP establishment) to a Romney nomination even though he is once again defeated in his bid for the White House.

The GOP is in the midst of a protracted civil war for the control of the Party. The establishment is convinced that if Trump is the candidate, the Democrats will win. They may be wrong, of course, and Trump may be our next president, but the GOPest. thinks this is impossible.

The establishment is already resigned to defeat by Hilary. The Romney plan is not to get him elected, although that would be nice, but to ensure that the control of the party machinery remains in its hands, if necessary by splitting the party in two. It is a desperate plan but the GOPest. believes that if Trump can only be stopped by a brokered convention, desperate measures are in order.

All I can say is the party could be playing games that could hurt them much more than a Trump presidency would.

Perhaps short term. But a Trump Presidency could have long term repercussions for the Republican Party.

 

[OKTexas]

Mitt is a has been, he won't be chosen for anything.

There is a chance the Donald will not stand still for deadlock and dark horse candidate, it just isn't his style. If he bolts the GOP, citing mistreatment as stated on his pledge, Romney would possibly be the establishment candidate in a race that would almost certainly be won by the Democrat. There are other candidates better positioned -- Paul Ryan comes to mind -- but being the suicide candidate in the election which split the GOP down the middle is something that no politician with any future ambition (and that certainly includes Ryan, Rubio, Kasich and others) wants on his resume.

Mitt has already failed twice, no one will look to him to save the party, he has way too much baggage. Kasich said today, his strategy is to force a brokered convention, he is under some delusion that he could prevail, ain't gonna happen. It's really simple, if the party plays games and tries to nominate someone who is not in the top two at the end of the primaries, a huge chunk of the party will stay home like they did with Romney, and that could cost them all the way down the ballot.

You could very well be correct in your analysis; however, there may be benefits to the GOP (as perceived by the GOP establishment) to a Romney nomination even though he is once again defeated in his bid for the White House.

The GOP is in the midst of a protracted civil war for the control of the Party. The establishment is convinced that if Trump is the candidate, the Democrats will win. They may be wrong, of course, and Trump may be our next president, but the GOPest. thinks this is impossible.

The establishment is already resigned to defeat by Hilary. The Romney plan is not to get him elected, although that would be nice, but to ensure that the control of the party machinery remains in its hands, if necessary by splitting the party in two. It is a desperate plan but the GOPest. believes that if Trump can only be stopped by a brokered convention, desperate measures are in order.

All I can say is the party could be playing games that could hurt them much more than a Trump presidency would.

Perhaps short term. But a Trump Presidency could have long term repercussions for the Republican Party.

I think you haven't learned the lessons of this primary season, people who feel disaffected by the party are no longer going to forgive and forget. I the party manages to shoe horn in a replacement, they wouldn't stand a chance of reelection, assuming they get elected in the first place.