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105. I don't think he got the cojones,

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Fri Dec 13, 2019, 02:15 PM

Dec 2019

just saying.

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Romney is whipping votes to convict Trump [View all] berni_mccoy Dec 2019 OP

Do tell. dchill Dec 2019 #1

I believe it, when I see it, in black and white. TheBlackAdder Dec 2019 #76

Me too greblach Dec 2019 #115

With Mitch in control.... he won't whip up more than 2 or 3 at best scheming daemons Dec 2019 #2

Maybe - but 4 votes could swing the rules and that won't be trivial. n/t CincyDem Dec 2019 #14

Agree, then the GOP can't put on their carnival act, radius777 Dec 2019 #85

Would it be enough to require a secret ballot? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2019 #116

Is that a bad thing. I obviously don't know enough about Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2019 #137

I think you need 81 for a secret ballot Sgent Dec 2019 #142

Lets be positive about it..I have to think that a good number of republicans, those not compromised Perseus Dec 2019 #36

What's wrong with this thought? ewagner Dec 2019 #44

Romney may want another run at the White House. calimary Dec 2019 #47

Thanks for the insight ewagner Dec 2019 #54

He deserves a run if he pulls it off Generic Brad Dec 2019 #107

He may try some middle ground, like Jeff Flake did with Kavanaugh AdamGG Dec 2019 #121

And deny us the possible future torture of Pence Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2019 #139

RMoney hates Pendejo45 because of this ... aggiesal Dec 2019 #89

Yes! I'll kiss your ass, but if you burn me ... Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2019 #140

Is there a source backing up this claim ? ritapria Dec 2019 #69

What about the 20-30 who would if it was secret,? Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2019 #138

What would his plan be? bearsfootball516 Dec 2019 #3

Maybe. fleur-de-lisa Dec 2019 #5

And Romney is hated by Trump's base. bearsfootball516 Dec 2019 #6

Romney is not appealing to Trump's base. He is appealing to whatever conscience is left among Nitram Dec 2019 #40

Good luck with all that. LudwigPastorius Dec 2019 #50

AND Romney expressed that Russia was our greatest threat back in 2012. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2019 #73

Mitt has betrayed his Mormon values. imo saidsimplesimon Dec 2019 #91

Frankly, I don't care about anyone's "Mormon values." IMO that's a private and a personal Nitram Dec 2019 #92

I hold no religious loyalties. saidsimplesimon Dec 2019 #94

then don't bring it up (nt) stopdiggin Dec 2019 #114

He might do it for his try at the next cycle. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2019 #7

That is what I think -- he knows Biden, Sanders, and Warren obamanut2012 Dec 2019 #17

It's been more than obvious that Romney wants the Oval Office. Firestorm49 Dec 2019 #9

Remember he was certain his presidency was ordained from on high The Blue Flower Dec 2019 #49

Oh no. Not another Chosen One. wnylib Dec 2019 #100

Seriously, how many did "he" choose?!? FM123 Dec 2019 #151

Well, "Cynical Counsel" Does See Something in It for Romney... The_Counsel Dec 2019 #10

The other path.... getagrip_already Dec 2019 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author panader0 Dec 2019 #53

Easy now, probably typing on mobile device HuskyOffset Dec 2019 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author panader0 Dec 2019 #61

Oh it's typos, Captain Zero Dec 2019 #58

Some of the words my phone 'suggests', OY! sprinkleeninow Dec 2019 #63

damn.. sorry about the typos!!!! getagrip_already Dec 2019 #75

nl priblmm! CreekDog Dec 2019 #145

The hitch there soldierant Dec 2019 #131

The only Republican voter who I personally know who still backs Trashdump is Progressive Jones Dec 2019 #154

Even if you don't get to be President, Turbineguy Dec 2019 #30

2024? saidsimplesimon Dec 2019 #98

The Presidency.......... democratisphere Dec 2019 #37

I am fine with him feeling there is something for him Perseus Dec 2019 #38

I'd say he earned it wryter2000 Dec 2019 #113

What story?? Wawannabe Dec 2019 #55

Convict Trump not remove grantcart Dec 2019 #103

How about simple plan of conviction and removal tinrobot Dec 2019 #125

not sure what berksdem Dec 2019 #4

I personally believe ScratchCat Dec 2019 #8

If there would ever be another Democratic POTUS. Firestorm49 Dec 2019 #11

There's the rub. dchill Dec 2019 #78

Interesting scenario crickets Dec 2019 #29

Mitt is of the LDS faith. The "Fox News Crowd" saidsimplesimon Dec 2019 #64

I've thought that too Poiuyt Dec 2019 #118

O.K.? UTUSN Dec 2019 #12

I wish. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2019 #13

Not sure of all the rules Johnny2X2X Dec 2019 #15

Mitt happens. CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #16

well, maybe not a 'great contribution' but merely a step in the right direction groundloop Dec 2019 #25

Blame the insurance industry for watering it down. CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #32

He has binders of Republicans Wawannabe Dec 2019 #56

I hope it is true. Romney will increase his place in history (and in my appraisal certinly) if he hlthe2b Dec 2019 #18

Romney doesn't have the guts. gab13by13 Dec 2019 #19

I don't expect Mr. Romney saidsimplesimon Dec 2019 #20

Good. I really dislike Romney's politics and his stint with Bain Capital, PatrickforO Dec 2019 #21

Is wishful thinking a form of coping? tman Dec 2019 #23

I will be watching Mcturtle and tRUMP bluestarone Dec 2019 #24

Witness tampering is a form of obstruction of justice. CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #35

Mitt Romney can save the Nation..... ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2019 #26

A delightful fantasy, but Bucky Dec 2019 #80

Not Corey Gardiner. He has supported everything Trump, TryLogic Dec 2019 #99

Is this his White Knight scenario? Ilsa Dec 2019 #27

It's actually a Mormon thing, gab13by13 Dec 2019 #70

What does that entail? samir.g Dec 2019 #81

I know. That was partly Ilsa Dec 2019 #82

I heard it, but I don't believe it (unless you want to provide evidence) brooklynite Dec 2019 #28

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2019 #31

Is this observation, conjecture?? Wawannabe Dec 2019 #33

It's totally made up, looks like. With 100 recs. Awesome. nt coti Dec 2019 #72

I know! Wawannabe Dec 2019 #77

Unfortunately, or fortunately if you ever live there, bucolic_frolic Dec 2019 #34

Isn't the Governor a Republican? dem4decades Dec 2019 #128

few and very old time moderate Republicans bucolic_frolic Dec 2019 #129

Sorry But itcfish Dec 2019 #39

Well said. OnDoutside Dec 2019 #41

More than 500 law professors can't be wrong about impeaching drumpf. democratisphere Dec 2019 #42

Not getting excited. nt KPN Dec 2019 #43

You are exactly why FeelingBlue Dec 2019 #45

Do you not question this statement with not one shred of support info Wawannabe Dec 2019 #60

If Pence.... LovingA2andMI Dec 2019 #46

Fabulous... cilla4progress Dec 2019 #48

Romney may not be popular... jmbar2 Dec 2019 #51

I think Romney has more faith in Wall Street wnylib Dec 2019 #108

Romney warned us about Russia during presidential debates at140 Dec 2019 #52

If we could get a majority to convict--say break off 5 Republican Senators-- The Valley Below Dec 2019 #59

Romney is about Flake. All y'all and no answers..nt helpisontheway Dec 2019 #62

If it's what you say, I love it. oasis Dec 2019 #65

He's in a safe Senate seat so he might do it IronLionZion Dec 2019 #66

Intriguing. And there's this story... Mike 03 Dec 2019 #67

Is this why Mitch said he would acquit? Chakaconcarne Dec 2019 #68

This isn't a helpful post, at all. coti Dec 2019 #71

I'll believe it when it happens Retrograde Dec 2019 #74

Romney! The Republican wet noodle. TidalWave46 Dec 2019 #79

Please Mitt do it. blueinredohio Dec 2019 #83

true or not, this made me smile rurallib Dec 2019 #84

Ha! Good one!!! nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2019 #86

ummmm... TommyCelt Dec 2019 #87

I suppose even a racist misogynist like Romney... VarryOn Dec 2019 #88

Long-game/time-release revenge, or no_hypocrisy Dec 2019 #90

Go to it, Mitt. We know there's a good man in there somewhere. Hekate Dec 2019 #93

I agree Hamlette Dec 2019 #95

trumpolini is gonna be mad. yortsed snacilbuper Dec 2019 #96

You should delete this. nt coti Dec 2019 #97

Quite possibly a politically motivated rumor -- only. TryLogic Dec 2019 #101

I have zero trust or faith in Romney. Golden Raisin Dec 2019 #102

Sure he is. nancy1942 Dec 2019 #104

I don't think he got the cojones, yortsed snacilbuper Dec 2019 #105

I don't even believe Mitt will whip his own vote against Trump lame54 Dec 2019 #106

Maybe it's just revenge for Donald humiliating Mitt after the election. keithbvadu2 Dec 2019 #109

As others have observed, I'll believe it when I see it matt819 Dec 2019 #110

I'm sure this is 1,000 percent true!!1!1 klook Dec 2019 #111

Even one Republican wryter2000 Dec 2019 #112

They way Trump treated Romney are the 2016 election, TruckFump Dec 2019 #117

He might express grave misgivings before voting to acquit. DavidDvorkin Dec 2019 #119

riiiight. him and susan collins Orangepeel Dec 2019 #120

Bill Weld, solid old school Republican, can help Romney save these senators' souls. ancianita Dec 2019 #122

Theory: Romney had a sitdown with McConnell and Weld. McConnell could force his own recusal by ancianita Dec 2019 #123

That is doubtful Dopers_Greed Dec 2019 #133

Sorry, I do not believe this. efhmc Dec 2019 #124

I don't think he has the balls to go against McConnell and 45. redstatebluegirl Dec 2019 #126

I don't believe it he always wimps out in the end. doc03 Dec 2019 #127

Not unless Piere Delecto has a surprise twin quakerboy Dec 2019 #130

I NEVER thought I'd hear myself say, "Go, Mitt!" BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2019 #132

I don't believe you. kst Dec 2019 #134

No he isn't. Codeine Dec 2019 #135

I'm not sure I believe he is... D23MIURG23 Dec 2019 #136

Doubt it. But I could be wrong.... Xolodno Dec 2019 #141

He still has his eyes on being president. Always an opportunist. C Moon Dec 2019 #143

Believe it when I see it and it actually happens Sherman A1 Dec 2019 #144

What I dont get is.. scardycat Dec 2019 #146

Only kicking this because I WANT to believe it mountain grammy Dec 2019 #147

Great find! R B Garr Dec 2019 #148

Is this true, or just a hunch? Polybius Dec 2019 #149

Nah, don't believe it. OliverQ Dec 2019 #150

White Horse Prophecy... Constitution "hanging by a thread"... which means these fundie Xian GrOPers, RockRaven Dec 2019 #152

Yeah right budkin Dec 2019 #153

Pierre Delecto.... dawg day Dec 2019 #155