Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

graham4anything

(11,464 posts)
Tue May 21, 2013, 08:23 AM May 2013

A thought for Friday(even though it's Tuesday)-Will Mitt Romney go for it again?

I had thought he would have disappeared back into the biz world, make billions more and forget about politics.

But like a true egotist who has blamed everyone but himself, I think he might attempt another go round

And would in an instant take the VP if it were offered with Jeb(or vice versa would give Jeb the VP)

whatcha think?

This is normally a weekend type thread, but well, thought of it today so that is why I titled it as did.

18 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
A thought for Friday(even though it's Tuesday)-Will Mitt Romney go for it again? (Original Post) graham4anything May 2013 OP
Sounds like some alt media flim flam. The Link May 2013 #1
So was the Bush name after w, yet Jeb is now #1 in the polls (by margin of error). graham4anything May 2013 #4
Jeb is NOT leading the GOP polls...Rubio is. Read the polling at this link... Bluenorthwest May 2013 #7
Yes, he is AS I SAID within the margin of error. Rubio is not going to run and can't be VP for Jeb graham4anything May 2013 #11
Most of those are not within the margin of error either, dude. In some, Jeb is beating by more than Bluenorthwest May 2013 #13
This thread is about Mitt. Please don't divert it to a circular argument. graham4anything May 2013 #14
Thread about 2016, you introduced Jeb as subject claiming he leads the polls and that is not the Bluenorthwest May 2013 #15
since you are hounding me here is the poll I saw- 4 way tie with Jeb plus 3 from last one, as said graham4anything May 2013 #18
Since his ego is bigger than his asjr May 2013 #2
Unlikely el_bryanto May 2013 #3
I see one of three options for them Puzzledtraveller May 2013 #5
What the fuck is a 'weekend type thread'? You have 'types' of threads for certain days? Bluenorthwest May 2013 #6
Underwear says 'Friday' on the front and 'Weekend Thread Time' on the back pinboy3niner May 2013 #17
I sure hope not Dpm12 May 2013 #8
I don't think Queen Anne will let him. Aristus May 2013 #9
Not unless he pays for it himself. nolabear May 2013 #10
Flashback 4 Years ChoppinBroccoli May 2013 #12
Mitt wants to kill Big Bird Fumesucker May 2013 #16
 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
7. Jeb is NOT leading the GOP polls...Rubio is. Read the polling at this link...
Tue May 21, 2013, 10:29 AM
May 2013

This is a list of nation-wide public opinion polls that have been conducted relating to the Republican primaries for the 2016 United States presidential election. The persons named in the polls are either declared candidates, former candidates or have received media speculation about their possible candidacy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationwide_opinion_polling_for_the_Republican_Party_2016_presidential_primaries


Jeb does not lead in even one nationwide poll thus far....

 

graham4anything

(11,464 posts)
11. Yes, he is AS I SAID within the margin of error. Rubio is not going to run and can't be VP for Jeb
Tue May 21, 2013, 10:43 AM
May 2013

unless one of them moves as both live in Florida at this juncture in time.

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
13. Most of those are not within the margin of error either, dude. In some, Jeb is beating by more than
Tue May 21, 2013, 11:05 AM
May 2013

just Rubio, also Christie. You claim he is 'leading in the polls' when he does not lead in even one single poll. That is dishonest. At that link you and anyone else can see the margin of error, the percentage for all candidates, etc. What you are saying is simply not correct.

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
15. Thread about 2016, you introduced Jeb as subject claiming he leads the polls and that is not the
Tue May 21, 2013, 11:23 AM
May 2013

case, it is something you promote here regularly, so I posted the actual polling results, which do not show Jeb leading, margin or no margin in most cases, Rubio in fact leads in all but one, Christie leads in that one. Jeb gets lower numbers than Rubio in all polls, lower than the margin of error in several.
Jeb Bush leads in no national poll, not one. This is statement of fact. The circular reasoning is your own, you make a false statement, repeat it, and when it is shown to be false you want the subject changed.
Jeb does not lead in the polls. None of them. Not 80, not 20. Zero.

 

graham4anything

(11,464 posts)
18. since you are hounding me here is the poll I saw- 4 way tie with Jeb plus 3 from last one, as said
Tue May 21, 2013, 01:45 PM
May 2013

Rubio dropping Jeb gaining and Paul isn't going to be the nominee. Not with his racial John Birch society views.
They won't let Rand or Ron anywhere near. Rand isn't fooling anyone.


http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main/2013/05/4-way-tie-for-republicans-clinton-leads-dems.html#more

4 way tie for Republicans, Clinton leads Dems



PPP's monthly look at the 2016 Republican field for President finds essentially a 4 way tie at the top- Marco Rubio has 16%, Jeb Bush and Chris Christie 15% each, and Rand Paul 14%. Paul Ryan at 9%, Ted Cruz at 7%, Rick Santorum at 5%, Bobby Jindal at 3%, and Susana Martinez at 1% round out the potential candidates we tested.

It's now been almost 6 months since we started doing regular polling of the 2016 race. The only candidate who's shown any real momentum over that period of time is Paul, whose support has doubled from 7% to 14%. Rubio's shift from 18% to 16%, Bush's from 12% to 15%, and Christie's from 14 to 15% are all within the margin of error. It is worth noting though that this is the first time Rubio hasn't held at least a 4 point lead over the other Republican contenders.

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
3. Unlikely
Tue May 21, 2013, 08:46 AM
May 2013

I think he'll go back to the private sector. I think his ego will tell him "They don't deserve you anyway" rather than "You should run again."

Bryant

Puzzledtraveller

(5,937 posts)
5. I see one of three options for them
Tue May 21, 2013, 08:50 AM
May 2013

Do they stick with a loser, and not just Romney but others like him or do they veer hard right? I think they will veer hard right and take a gamble. Look for Rand Paul, Rubio, perhaps Cruz. Of course there is a chance they play a soft middle and you may get Christie with a conservative VP pick.

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
6. What the fuck is a 'weekend type thread'? You have 'types' of threads for certain days?
Tue May 21, 2013, 09:30 AM
May 2013

What are the metrics you use to determine such things?

Aristus

(72,188 posts)
9. I don't think Queen Anne will let him.
Tue May 21, 2013, 10:39 AM
May 2013

She clearly disliked the rough-and-tumble sphere of national campaigning.

nolabear

(43,850 posts)
10. Not unless he pays for it himself.
Tue May 21, 2013, 10:40 AM
May 2013

There comes a point where mass delusion collapses, and he reached that one.

ChoppinBroccoli

(3,900 posts)
12. Flashback 4 Years
Tue May 21, 2013, 10:43 AM
May 2013

At this time 4 years ago, everyone said Sarah Palin was a lock to win the Republican nomination.

I say if the Republicans want to keep looking backward and selecting losers from the past.............LET THEM.

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
16. Mitt wants to kill Big Bird
Tue May 21, 2013, 11:24 AM
May 2013

He will never recover from that, Big Bird is beloved by several generations of Americans.

Letting Rmoney be Rmoney in the first debate was a brilliant move on Obama's part, Napoleon said never to interrupt the enemy while he is destroying himself.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»A thought for Friday(even...