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155. Pierre Delecto....

Sun Dec 15, 2019, 09:03 AM

Dec 2019

Everything is so insane now... Romney with secret Twitter account. Nothing is making sense with Trump as president.
So who knows? I don't think I would be surprised if a gryphon flew past my window today.

Were I Mitt, I'd decide the rational path would be to solemnly and sadly come out against Trump. He has a safe seat, family that lives him, huge wealth, and an outsized sense of his importance. He can be irrelevant as the 52nd vote against impeachment.... or central and essential as the first Republican to come out against the tyrant.

But I'm not sure any Republican is sensible enough to do that, including Mitt.

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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

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

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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