Romney leaves Cruz off his list of 2016 GOP stars

[TexasTowelie]

WASHINGTON —

Mitt Romney isn't including tea party favorite Ted Cruz among the Republicans' most electable potential presidential candidates in 2016.

Who does the 2012 GOP nominee put on his list of "very capable people?"

His ex-running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

But Romney says New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie "stands out as one of the very strongest lights."

Romney was asked on NBC's "Meet the Press" whether Texas Sen. Cruz is a "potential light."

More at http://www.statesman.com/ap/ap/texas/romney-leaves-cruz-off-his-list-of-2016-gop-stars/nbgfS/ .

[Blue Owl]

1. In a binder labelled "Duh"...

Wow Mitt, what a visionary list...

[bigdarryl]

2. Why the fuck is he even relevant

[LisaLynne]

3. Who the hell, even taking into account how dumb the Republicans are, would ...

care what Romney thinks?

[malaise]

4. Queen Anne?

[bemildred]

5. So now Romney the Loser is the arbiter of GOP "stardom"? nt

[LAGC]

6. So now's he's playing "kissy-kissy" with Christie?

Must be because Christie lost so much weight... because we already know what Romney thinks of "plus-sized" folks.

[libdem4life]

7. Any of them would morph into Right Center once running nationally. Cruz was the pinnacle of the

Tea Party power, and like most populist movements, it will dissolve back into the traditional party.

Only question left is whether he can be re-elected...especially after being forced to apologize for his outrageous behavior to his seasoned peers.

[Myrina]

8. I would think Mittens would be the last one to ask

Considering what a loser milquetoast he is.
"Gee Mitt, so tell us who you think will be a shallow emotionless weenie just like you were, we want to run them in 2016."

Derp??

[madinmaryland]

9. Who is this Rmoney guy and why should anyone care what he thinks?

[Initech]

10. Gross. Last thing we need is the fucking BFEE back in charge!