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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs Mitt trying to lose this thing? Just a thought.
Mitt knows he is not going to beat Obama so he loses to Newt. Newt crashes and burns in GE against Obama.
Republicans then wonder if maybe they should have gone with Mitt after all.
Mitt is set up for 2016, when Republicans presumably have a better chance with no incumbent running.
How else does one explain the incredible bumbling the last couple of weeks?
Lil Missy
(17,865 posts)rox63
(9,464 posts)yellowcanine
(35,699 posts)how big his win will be. So Mitt, being a calculating kind of guy, might think his chances in 2016 are better if Newt is the fall guy instead of him.
midnight armadillo
(3,612 posts)His annoyance at not having already won the nomination is starting to show through...in the debates it's like he's struggling to maintain the fiction that he's a human being.
gateley
(62,683 posts)Happyhippychick
(8,379 posts)unblock
(52,251 posts)pivoting away from attacking primary opponents to attacking the general election opponent is standard practice, and an efficent use of resources, when you've pretty much got the nomination wrapped up.
rmoney believed the polls and the media who were saying he was mr. inevitable.
obviously that view now seems premature, but it was certainly "conventional wisdom" for a while.
he's had trouble adapting and figuring out a way to nail the nomination down without disrupting his strategy for the general.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)I think that he believes that everybody else is as convinced of his entitlement to the nomination as he is.
PEACE!
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)is running for office. What is driving him. He doesn't need the money. We know he'll get richer. I wonder is his church playing a part in this? You know there is a lot of secrecy there.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)He can't buy the POTUS. If elected, he would validate his belief that he was destined for the Office. Probably some Daddy issues here...sorta like Bush the Dimmer.
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)father. I think daddy wouldn't be proud of his flip flopping son who sticks his finger in the air to see which way to vote on a issue.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)But there is no bigger trophy than to be elected POTUS. I sincerely doubt his motivation has anything to do with a great desire lor vision to better the conditions of the bottom 99% in this country. I think it has everything to do with having your name/family permanently enshrined in the most prestigious and exclusive club ever created.
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Last edited Sat Jan 28, 2012, 10:36 PM - Edit history (1)
The Office was debased when Bush the Dimmer was selected...and I believe it was for the same reason - another trophy for the family dynesty. It was a pure, unmitigated disaster for this country. We need to elect people that have a constructive vision for this country and a record that underscores this commitment. Not someone who wants to add 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to their residence record.
I really hope someone asks Mitt why he is running...while he's hooked up to a lie detector.
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)can know if their representative is representing us or themselves.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)when the Republican field will have more qualified people for him to compete with. He would probably never win the nomination in 2016. Guys like Rubio or Cantor or Ryan might be running. Mitt wouldn't stand a chance.
This is probably his best chance, would be my guess what he's thinking. And looks like he might win the nomination.
yellowcanine
(35,699 posts)But he just didn't connect with people. He even realized that his "win" was slipping away but didn't know what to do about it. I think Mitt is flummoxed.
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)government credit card for personnel business. I don't think he has a chance either.
gopiscrap
(23,761 posts)I think Willard's ego is way toooo big to even consider such a scenario.
FrenchieCat
(68,867 posts)just check out his walk sometimes.....
Who would vote for a President who walks like Mitt? I mean....really.
randome
(34,845 posts)The simplest explanation is usually closest to the truth.
There is no conspiracy, just a gaggle of bumbling oafs jostling for the position of Head Moron.
underpants
(182,826 posts)so he is a marture in a sense.
Newt can lose the Senate and the House (not likely unless you ...you know... nominate Newt).
This is why all of the establishment is trying to put Newt away.
Stinky The Clown
(67,808 posts)All the "exciting" young guns will be out in 2016 with no incumbent to run against.
Mitt will be a two time loser by then.
I'm sure Mitt knows this.
Quantess
(27,630 posts)It can't be easy to run for president...
I know I would be lousy at seeming presidential, even if I had all the money in the world.
Old Codger
(4,205 posts)Believe it or not this is the best he has, he knows this is his last hurrah so needs to shoot the moon or go down in flames...
Obamacare
(277 posts)He actually believes he can beat Obama, he thinks hate will trump the truth and a successful charismatic leader Obama. Forget the kitchen sink, Mittens wants this so bad, he's throwing caution to the wind and not to mention all his money to beat Obama. He knows its now or never and its going to be NEVER for Mittens.
onethatcares
(16,172 posts)how to bilk both candidates out of their money and are trying hard to grab as much as they can
before they all crash and burn.
personally, fug em, I hope they all crash and burn.
backscatter712
(26,355 posts)and waiting for 2016 to send in their "real" candidates...
flying rabbit
(4,635 posts)are leaving the Mittster in this one to lose. That way he won't be bothering them about a 2016 run.