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Title: Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in '16
Source: Associated Press
URL Source: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/storie ... AULT&CTIME=2015-01-30-10-54-39
Published: Jan 30, 2015
Author: Steve Peoples
Post Date: 2015-01-30 11:35:35 by cranky
Keywords: None
Views: 6407
Comments: 29

After a three-week flirtation with another run for president, Mitt Romney said definitively on Friday that he will not seek the White House in 2016.

The Republican Party's 2012 nominee plans to tell supporters about his plans to pass on another national campaign during a conference call. He first let his staff know in a separate call that he was out of the race.

"After putting considerable thought into making another run for president, I've decided it is best to give other leaders in the party the opportunity to become our next nominee," Romney said in a statement, which he planned to read to supporters on the call.

The former governor of Massachusetts had jumped back into the presidential discussion on Jan. 10, when he surprised a small group of former donors at a meeting in New York by telling them he was eyeing a third run for the White House.

It was a monumental change for Romney, who since losing the 2012 election to President Barack Obama had repeatedly told all who asked that his career in politics was over and that he would not again run for president.

In the days since that meeting in New York, which caught several in attendance off-guard, Romney made calls to former fundraisers, staff and supporters, and gave three public speeches in which he outlined his potential vision for another campaign.

"I'm thinking about how I can help the country," he told hundreds of students Wednesday night at Mississippi State University.

In that speech, and what amounted to a campaign stop a few hours before at a barbeque restaurant with Mississippi State's football coach Dan Mullen in tow, Romney sounded every bit like a politician preparing to run for president.

"We need to restore opportunity, particularly for the middle class," Romney said. "You deserve a job that can repay all you've spent and borrowed to go to college."

But as Romney sounded out his former team about putting together a new national campaign, he discovered that several of his past fundraisers had already made plans for 2016 and were committed to supporting former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Several key former Romney donors told The Associated Press this week that in Bush they see someone who can successfully serve as president, as they believe Romney could. But they also think Bush has the personality and senior staff needed to win the White House, something the former Massachusetts governor could not bring together in his two previous presidential campaigns.

"I've got great respect for Gov. Romney, and I busted my buns for him," said Chicago investor Craig Duchossois, whose wife contributed $250,000 to a pro-Romney super PAC while he collected tens of thousands more for Romney's last campaign. "But I have turned the page."

Romney also lost one of his most trusted political advisers on Thursday when David Kochel joined Bush's team. Kochel, who led Romney's campaign in Iowa in 2008 and 2012, is in now line to play a senior role in Bush's campaign should he run.

Romney's inner circle was surprised to lose Kochel, whom a Bush spokesman called one of "the most respected strategists" in the country.

The exit of Romney from the campaign most immediately benefits the other favorites of the party's establishment wing, including Bush, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

The more conservative side of the field is largely unchanged, with a group of candidates that will likely include Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, former neurosurgeon Ben Carson and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

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#1. To: cranky (#0)

"Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools " (Romans 1:21-22)

redleghunter  posted on  2015-01-30   11:50:57 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: cranky, All (#0)

Does anyone truly believe that any Republican candidate for POTUS will win in 2016?

SOSO  posted on  2015-01-30   12:01:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: A K A Stone (#0) (Edited)

Removed by Gatlin

Gatlin  posted on  2015-01-30   12:01:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: SOSO (#2)

Does anyone truly believe that any Republican candidate for POTUS will win in 2016?

Rove/Priebus will decide who the RNC backs.

It's hard to say what either believes as they are both inveterate liars.

cranky  posted on  2015-01-30   12:09:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: cranky (#0)

"After putting considerable thought into making another run for president, I've decided it is best to give other leaders in the party the opportunity to become our next nominee," Romney said in a statement, which he planned to read to supporters on the call.

Translation:

The Globalist movers and shakers and our friends at the US Chamber of Commerce are putting the bulk of their $$$$ toward the Jebster; and the rest toward cutting off any Tea Party backed candidate at the knees."

"You had your shot", they told me.

Rufus T Firefly  posted on  2015-01-30   12:21:59 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: cranky (#0)

Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in '16

Good! That's one piece of dung that quit. Now if we could get rid of 10 more we'd have a chance to survive.

rlk  posted on  2015-01-30   12:23:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: SOSO (#2)

Does anyone truly believe that any Republican candidate for POTUS will win in 2016?

I think there is a distinct possibility that the Republicans will win.

I think the election will be Jeb Bush versus Hillary Clinton, and in that match-up, it's 50/50. Hillary is very unpopular. Jeb is a Bush.

If it's a Clinton versus a Bush, there will be third party runs on both wings, and this time, they'll get at least 5% of the total vote.

And that will put the election up for grabs.

We lose either way, but the Republican might be the winner.

Then we'll have a Republican Congress, a Republican Supreme Court, and a Republican White House, again, and once again the Republicans - even with plenary power - STILL will leave the Border open and Roe intact, just like they did the last time.

Vicomte13  posted on  2015-01-30   12:25:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Gatlin, A K A Stone (#3)

We're sorry, but our records presently show your account with limited article posting status (Full). You have already posted (7) articles in this 24 hour period which meeds (SIC) or exceeds this limitation. I had breaking news to post that Mitt Romney decided against 2016 presidential race and I could not post it because of your stupid ass unreasonable limitation.

I have to say even on larger sites, one person posting over 7 articles in a 24 hour period is quite a lot. Especially on LF's format where articles get buried fast.

I remember there used to be a mcgowinjm posting here. He complained about article posting limits so AKA gave him his own running thread.

"Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools " (Romans 1:21-22)

redleghunter  posted on  2015-01-30   12:28:39 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: redleghunter (#8) (Edited)

Thank you. I understand.

Edit: Come to think of it, I have my own thread and I can post articles there if I find something important that exceeds the posting limitations.

Gatlin  posted on  2015-01-30   12:38:12 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Vicomte13, SOSO, GrandIsland, Palmdale (#7)

Excellent projection. I agree, FWIW.

Gatlin  posted on  2015-01-30   12:44:30 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: All (#10)

Another article is here.

Gatlin  posted on  2015-01-30   12:48:41 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Vicomte13 (#7)

I think the election will be Jeb Bush versus Hillary Clinton

I believe this is the most likely match-up.........However I do not share your position that Bush vs. Clinton would be a toss-up.

I don't think Jeb Bush attracts enough of the "Not-affiliated" voter to change the outcome.

The Democrats will run with a focus on the middle-class and how much better off they are during Democrat administrations........

"we are tartets from evil doers!!!" [ and ] U looked up birfer on the dcitionary. It isn't a movie.

Jameson  posted on  2015-01-30   13:04:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: Rufus T Firefly (#5)

The Globalist movers and shakers and our friends at the US Chamber of Commerce are putting the bulk of their $$$$ toward the Jebster; and the rest toward cutting off any Tea Party backed candidate at the knees."

I'd guess that Adelson's RJC and the Koch brothers network just refused to take Romney's calls for financial backing. After a week, Mitt got the message and ducked out.

If the deep GOP donors were willing, I think Romney was too.

Tooconservative  posted on  2015-01-30   13:39:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: Jameson (#12)

The Democrats will run with a focus on the middle-class and how much better off they are during Democrat administrations.......

How cute. We have a white kool aid drinker.

Excalibur  posted on  2015-01-30   13:52:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: Excalibur (#14)

The Democrats will run with a focus on the middle-class and how much better off they are during Democrat administrations.......

Do you not agree?

"we are tartets from evil doers!!!" [ and ] U looked up birfer on the dcitionary. It isn't a movie.

Jameson  posted on  2015-01-30   13:54:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: Jameson (#12)

believe this is the most likely match-up.........However I do not share your position that Bush vs. Clinton would be a toss-up.

I don't think Jeb Bush attracts enough of the "Not-affiliated" voter to change the outcome.

The Democrats will run with a focus on the middle-class and how much better off they are during Democrat administrations........

I think that the population will be royally pissed at having to choose between a Bush and a Clinton, that there will third parties on the Left AND the Right, and on the Libertarian wing as well.

The political order is breaking down, because the wealth has become so concentrated in so few hands that millions have fallen out of the work force and cannot get back up. Republicans were just swept back into power because of disaffection with Obama and the Democrats over health care, amnesty, etc.

But what did the Republicans then do? Capitulate on everything with the Cromnibus.

Many people have not gone back to sleep. They see it, and they're pissed. The government IS NOT LISTENING. The Parties DO NOT CARE.

And the proof? Another BUSH and another CLINTON.

THAT is going to enrage a lot of people ENOUGH for there to be real independent challenges in 2016. And they will get 5%+ of the vote this time - more than the margin of fraud.

That's why I think that either side can win.

Vicomte13  posted on  2015-01-30   14:07:30 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: Vicomte13 (#16)

That's why I think that either side can win.

Understood...

Best wishes

"we are tartets from evil doers!!!" [ and ] U looked up birfer on the dcitionary. It isn't a movie.

Jameson  posted on  2015-01-30   14:18:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: cranky (#0)

Where are we going to find someone as "severely conservative" as Mitt?

“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts

Deckard  posted on  2015-01-30   14:53:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#19. To: Gatlin (#9)

Come to think of it, I have my own thread and I can post articles there if I find something important that exceeds the posting limitations.

You can always use one of your other screen names to post, right Tater?

“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts

Deckard  posted on  2015-01-30   14:55:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#20. To: Deckard (#19) (Edited)

Come to think of it, I have my own thread and I can post articles there if I find something important that exceeds the posting limitations.

You can always use one of your other screen names to post, right Tater?

Wrong.
I am using no other screen names here.
I have given my word to Stone I will not.
Duty, Honor, Country.
I never lie and I keep my word!

Gatlin  posted on  2015-01-30   15:08:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: cranky, *2016 The Likely Suspects* (#0)

Plenty of time for another Willie-Mitt flip flop!

What Romney says means nothing.


The D&R terrorists hate us because we're free, to vote second party

"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Hondo68  posted on  2015-01-30   15:14:05 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: hondo68 (#21)

Plenty of time for another Willie-Mitt flip flop!

So you expect the Mittster to follow his coy flip-flop with a suave double-backflip?

Tooconservative  posted on  2015-01-30   16:06:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: Vicomte13 (#16)

I think that the population will be royally pissed at having to choose between a Bush and a Clinton

You got that right.

We were just talking about how screwed up this country is if we have to choose between a Bush and a Clinton again.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2015-01-30   16:13:45 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#24. To: Fred Mertz (#23)

You got that right.

We were just talking about how screwed up this country is if we have to choose between a Bush and a Clinton again.

Ambitious men will see that and launch independent campaigns, and this time they'll get more traction than usual. The third party margin will be bigger.

It's difficult to see either Clinton or Bush winning, but one of them will.

Vicomte13  posted on  2015-01-30   16:37:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#25. To: Vicomte13 (#7)

If it's a Clinton versus a Bush, there will be third party runs on both wings, and this time, they'll get at least 5% of the total vote.

The last time that happened the 3rd party candidate caused Clinton to be elected. The far left is much more loyal to the Dems than the far right is to the Reps. The same is pretty much true as you move toward the center from each direction. Besides the left is far less likely to support the nomination of a 3rd party candidate over the Dem's nominee that the right is to support the nomination of a 3rd party candidate over the Rep's nominee.

But IMO none of this really matters as Hillary will get over 60% of the women vote if she was the Dem nominee.

SOSO  posted on  2015-01-30   17:11:21 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: TooConservative, hondo68 (#22)

So you expect the Mittster to follow his coy flip-flop with a suave double-backflip?

Which as we all know represents the highest degree of difficulty of all dives.

SOSO  posted on  2015-01-30   17:18:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#27. To: SOSO (#25)

If it's a Clinton versus a Bush, there will be third party runs on both wings, and this time, they'll get at least 5% of the total vote.

The last time that happened the 3rd party candidate caused Clinton to be elected.

Not so. In '92 Perot brought new voters into the voting booth who were discouraged from voting for Bush or Clinton.

rlk  posted on  2015-01-30   17:26:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#28. To: rlk (#27)

In '92 Perot brought new voters into the voting booth who were discouraged from voting for Bush or Clinton.

You may be correct, or not. The voter turnout in 1992 was 55.1%. Prior to that the last time it was that high was 55.2% in 1972, 60.8% in 1968, 61.9% 1964 and 63.1% in 1960. If memory serves, 1960 was won by a Dem, as was 1964, and, 1968 and 1972 by a Rep. I don't recall any significant 3rd party candidates in any of those elections.

Now it is true that Clinton did not get 50% of the votes either time he was elected POTUS. BTW voter turnout Clinton's 1996 election was 49.1%.

Perhaps you have more conclusive data to support your statement?

SOSO  posted on  2015-01-30   17:41:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#29. To: SOSO, TooConservative (#26)

represents the highest degree of difficulty

They might need someone to debate Rick Perry. Perry can't remember his platform, and Mitt can't remember which flip flop he's on. So that's a good match up.


The D&R terrorists hate us because we're free, to vote second party

"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul

Hondo68  posted on  2015-01-30   18:09:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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