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Agschmid

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14. It's a good theory and I think he does hold some power in the party.

Reply to Cirque du So-What (Reply #12)

Sun Mar 23, 2014, 01:38 PM

Mar 2014

There is a significant bloc of people who did vote for him in 2012 and whomever the R party runs next would sure like those voters... Plus more.

I imagine if he doesn't run he will be visible stumping/etc for whomever does run.

Even as a looser he has clout (why I'll never really understand).

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Is he or isn't he... What is your pet theory? [View all] Agschmid Mar 2014 OP

I like that first "no" vote... Is by the user "nay". Agschmid Mar 2014 #1

It is sort of funny, but my user name isn't actually based on Nay=No -- it's Nay Mar 2014 #8

It's a good nickname! Agschmid Mar 2014 #11

Why not? The Clown Car Parade will roll again! Warren Stupidity Mar 2014 #2

Did you watch "MITT" on Netflix? Agschmid Mar 2014 #4

I tried to but I threw up too much. Warren Stupidity Mar 2014 #5

I made it through and all it did was scare the shit out of me that he even had a chance to win. Agschmid Mar 2014 #7

I voted no, but I'm usually wrong because I always underestimate the hubris and Nay Mar 2014 #3

I won't run the risk of being labeled 'Nostradumbass' Cirque du So-What Mar 2014 #6

Someday I may get a hide for using my new favorite term... Agschmid Mar 2014 #10

What about the 'kingmaker' thingie? Cirque du So-What Mar 2014 #12

It's a good theory and I think he does hold some power in the party. Agschmid Mar 2014 #14

Only his hairdresser knows for sure. n/t winter is coming Mar 2014 #9

His wife won't let him run again. The_Commonist Mar 2014 #13

I think he does, but she does have a lot of say in the decision I bet. Agschmid Mar 2014 #15

He should have figured out by now that people don't like him, LuvNewcastle Mar 2014 #16

My pet theory is that Mittens is a Disney animatronic robot. Ikonoklast Mar 2014 #17

No way. He's much to stiff to be a robot. FSogol Mar 2014 #21

+1 Agschmid Mar 2014 #31

I usually abstain from predictions but I will say yes he will because he and Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #18

I voted no DJ13 Mar 2014 #19

Someone else said kingmaker up thread. Agschmid Mar 2014 #32

Well, consider this. Romney got 61 million votes in '12 running against an incumbent. Jack for Sanders Mar 2014 #20

Whether they implement anti-clown car rules or not, they still have a lot of clowns vying for a FSogol Mar 2014 #23

Trial baloon? Iggo Mar 2014 #22

The proper response to that question is uproarious laughter, followed by "Please Proceed, Governor." FSogol Mar 2014 #24

I voted Yes, but I doubt he'll go far. MineralMan Mar 2014 #25

I assume you're old enough to remember Nixon. Jack for Sanders Mar 2014 #28

Of course I'm old enough. I even met Nixon once, MineralMan Mar 2014 #29

Is he a space Alien? My theory is "yes." Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #26

I'm going with No. Motown_Johnny Mar 2014 #27

No, please no. I wouldn't want to listen to Queen Ann whining again. But she does catbyte Mar 2014 #30

Sure, why not? Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #33

I think he still believes Rove was unto something on election night. kairos12 Mar 2014 #34

What's Rove been up too? Agschmid Mar 2014 #35

IMO, Mitt running is a done deal and will probably win. CK_John Mar 2014 #36

Well let's work to change that! Agschmid Mar 2014 #37