Here Is Your "Big Romney Comeback" Story of The Week

Here Is Your “Big Romney Comeback” Story of The Week

Please proceed, Governor.

bratwurst

PoliticsAugust 2014 • Views: 26,092

I first became aware of the “bring back Mitt” movement among establishment-type Republicans last month when Politico gave the world The Case for Mitt Romney in 2016. This was authored by definite partisan (a former Romney staffer and fellow private equity guy), but appeared in a not especially partisan outlet. This seems to be becoming a pattern.

Last week, The Washington Post published As Democrats avoid Obama, Romney is in demand on the midterm campaign trail. This is obviously not a place where one expects a GOP slant, but this story was written by former National Review Online scribe Robert Costa.

Now today we have the UK’s Telegraph (a conservative bent, but among the largest non-tabloid papers in the country) with Could Mitt Romney ride to the rescue of the Republican Party?. This week’s partisan author is Matt Lewis of The Daily Caller. The story includes a Pat Buchanan quote, complete with a thoughtful plug for his new Nixon book.

Of course, the next one of these stories to reconcile itself with the fact Romney was busy last summer making sure everyone understood he never really wanted to be president in the first place will be the first.

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76 comments

Jayleia Aug 9, 2014 11:17:23am

I’ve been saying it for a while now…and I’m pretty sure I stole this from Charles Pierce, Mitt Romney’s pitch for the 2016 nomination should be “I’m Mitt Romney, bitches, and I’m the only thing you’ve got”, followed by dropping the mic and kicking the podium over.

Our reaction, of course should be: “Please proceed, Governor”

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 11:48:21am

re: #1 Jayleia

I’ve been saying it for a while now…and I’m pretty sure I stole this from Charles Pierce, Mitt Romney’s pitch for the 2016 nomination should be “I’m Mitt Romney, bitches, and I’m the only thing you’ve got”, followed by dropping the mic and kicking the podium over.

Our reaction, of course should be: “Please proceed, Governor”

If Romney did that, I’d laugh my ass off, I gotta admit.

jaunte Aug 9, 2014 11:51:00am

Tanned, rested and ready.

Romantic Heretic Aug 9, 2014 11:51:35am

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results each time.

Romney being considered as GOP pick for President in 2016 displays the essential insanity of the party these days.

Kragar Aug 9, 2014 11:52:26am

I’m sure Romney has a binder full of reasons on why he’d choose to run again.

jaunte Aug 9, 2014 11:55:26am

Rick Santorum speaking at #fls2014:

.@RickSantorum If we don't see a realignment of the party before '16 we lose THE opportunity to reach other voters. #FLS2014
— Shirley Widlacki (@patriotmom61) August 9, 2014

Our message has been to a narrow group of people. We need to communicate to everyone. #FLS2014 @RickSantorum
— Tina Henold (@TinaHenold) August 9, 2014

Bringing back Mitt is just the change that they need.

bratwurst Aug 9, 2014 11:55:30am

re: #3 jaunte

Tanned, rested and ready.

At least we can be sure about the first part!

Hey, cheers for the promotion. This is a good example of the awesomeness of using the “turn comment into page” button.

Mattand Aug 9, 2014 11:55:36am

Last week, The Washington Post published As Democrats avoid Obama, Romney is in demand on the midterm campaign trail. This is obviously not a place where one expects a GOP slant, but this story was written by former National Review Online scribe Robert Costa.

Jennifer Rubin, doing her best to prove that statement wrong; as well as embarrassing the WaPo in general and herself in particular.

Summary: She’s not saying ‘those people’ are always late; but ‘those people’ are always late…

If the Post pays that brain surgeon six figures a year, it’s not much of a stretch they’d promote this idiocy.

Charles Johnson Aug 9, 2014 11:56:26am

Mattand Aug 9, 2014 11:57:08am

re: #2 Dr Lizardo

If Romney did that, I’d laugh my ass off, I gotta admit.

I’d love to see him train Rafalca to do that.

jaunte Aug 9, 2014 11:58:14am

b_sharp Aug 9, 2014 12:00:40pm

I find Romney too much of a bully to want him anywhere near the White House. We have a tough enough time being a mouse living next to an elephant that we don’t want it to roll over on us.

Mattand Aug 9, 2014 12:00:40pm

You know the best part about Romney running again? The fact the guy would probably get his ass kicked a second time, and still refuse to write a concession speech before hand.

Eventual Carrion Aug 9, 2014 12:01:32pm

re: #5 Kragar

I’m sure Romney has a binder full of reasons on why he’d choose to run again.

And if he does it could be the straw that breaks the elephant’s back. The Sarah/Paul/Bozo party will emerge.

b_sharp Aug 9, 2014 12:01:55pm

re: #11 jaunte

[Embedded image]

Brush. Your. Teeth.

ObserverArt Aug 9, 2014 12:03:18pm

Mitt Headroom…Ca-ca-ca-ca-ca-catch the Mm-mmm-Mitt!

We’ve seen this show before.

allegro Aug 9, 2014 12:04:38pm

Oh boy. Can’t wait to hear Ann expound more on how ungrateful us little people are when the great Romney has so selflessly offered us his shoes to kiss.

Eventual Carrion Aug 9, 2014 12:04:43pm

re: #16 ObserverArt

Mitt Headroom…Ca-ca-ca-ca-ca-catch the Mm-mmm-Mitt!

We’ve seen this show before

Min Headroom

wrenchwench Aug 9, 2014 12:05:42pm

If I were a Republican, I’d be less embarrassed to say ‘We got nobody’ than I would be to say, ‘Well, we could try Mitt again’.

ObserverArt Aug 9, 2014 12:07:28pm

re: #1 Jayleia

I’ve been saying it for a while now…and I’m pretty sure I stole this from Charles Pierce, Mitt Romney’s pitch for the 2016 nomination should be “I’m Mitt Romney, bitches, and I’m the only thing you’ve got”, followed by dropping the mic and kicking the podium over.

Our reaction, of course should be: “Please proceed, Governor”

re: #2 Dr Lizardo

If Romney did that, I’d laugh my ass off, I gotta admit.

He seems to be doing just that. He doesn’t need to say “I’m the only thing you’ve got” though, the GOP seems to be saying it.

All they DO have is Mitt. A complete and thorough display of the sad sack GOP party. They can’t even get someone that appears to not be carzy to run.

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 12:08:01pm

re: #19 wrenchwench

If I were a Republican, I’d be less embarrassed to say ‘We got nobody’ than I would be to say, ‘Well, we could try Mitt again’.

And I know damned well how Romney’s people are gonna market this turd sandwich.

They’ll point out that Reagan ran for the GOP nod in 1976, and didn’t get it, so they’ll make a similar analogy in Mitt’s case. Even though he grabbed for the brass ring and didn’t make it, he’ll still be a “Reaganesque” figure.

You just watch.

gummitch Aug 9, 2014 12:08:04pm

How many times does Mittens have to lose before everyone admits he’s a joke?

Kragar Aug 9, 2014 12:08:19pm

“WE’RE THE PARTY OF BIG IDEAS!”

“Who do you have running in 2016?”

“MITT ROMNEY!”

“No. Seriously.”

jaunte Aug 9, 2014 12:09:09pm

@SarahPalinUSA Run for President in 2016 , the GOP establishment is trying to get Mitt Romney to run . You must run or the estab. wins.
— Michael (@CoolChange80) August 9, 2014

jaunte Aug 9, 2014 12:09:54pm

Pat Buchanan pushing Romney: “He's considered a loser. However, he's considered presidential material.” Mitt 2016 campaign slogan completed
— TBogg (@tbogg) August 4, 2014

KerFuFFler Aug 9, 2014 12:10:26pm

Just a little self-promotion here….

I think the folks at LGF may enjoy some of my lizard pics so I created a page! :)

Ace-o-aces Aug 9, 2014 12:11:37pm

You know, has anybody considered the idea that Mitt may just glance around at his huge mansion in beautiful, sunny La Jolla, with the waves lapping at the shore and think to himself, “fuck this President thing. I don’t need the aggravation.”

Kragar Aug 9, 2014 12:16:54pm

re: #27 Ace-o-aces

You know, has anybody considered the idea that Mitt may just glance around at his huge mansion in beautiful, sunny La Jolla, with the waves lapping at the shore and think to himself, “fuck this President thing. I don’t need the aggravation.”

Mitt Romney at the 2016 GOP convention

Youtube Video

Rightwingconspirator Aug 9, 2014 12:16:58pm

re: #27 Ace-o-aces

You know, has anybody considered the idea that Mitt may just glance around at his huge mansion in beautiful, sunny La Jolla, with the waves lapping at the shore and think to himself, “fuck this President thing. I don’t need the aggravation.”

The Presidency in a way is a job where if a guy want’s it so bad… He is the wrong guy. It’s just our elections are democratic, but the campaigns are a dysfunctional mess.

Charles Johnson Aug 9, 2014 12:21:28pm

Your “Big Romney Comeback” Story of The Week http://t.co/mBdRTsL2Gz pic.twitter.com/ztXbmWCVSt
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) August 9, 2014

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 12:21:33pm

re: #29 Rightwingconspirator

The Presidency in a way is a job where if a guy want’s it so bad… He is the wrong guy. It’s just our elections are democratic, but the campaigns are a dysfunctional mess.

Those who actively seek power are frequently the most ill-suited to actually wield it.

Targetpractice Aug 9, 2014 12:22:49pm

Romney ‘16: “I’m Back, Baby!”

Aqua Obama Aug 9, 2014 12:22:52pm

re: #18 Eventual Carrion

Mitt Headroom

BUH-BEN-BEN-BEN-BENGHAZI

Frenchy Aug 9, 2014 12:24:46pm

Surely even the craziest Tea Party loon has to realize that these assclowns like Cruz (lol), Paul (Lol), Palin (LOL!), etc. who pass their litmus test for ideological purity have not got a chance in hell in a general election? Particularly against Hillary Clinton? What choice have they got but to hold their noses and run Romney again?

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 12:26:03pm

re: #32 Targetpractice

Romney ‘16: “I’m Back, Baby!”

Lewis Black had it right all those years ago.

Youtube Video

Aqua Obama Aug 9, 2014 12:32:02pm

Corporations are PEOPLE _people _{_people} _{_{_hhehh}}

Oh my god

1Peter G1 Aug 9, 2014 12:38:09pm

How nice. He’s getting the Bund back together again. Heil Mitt!

Varek Raith Aug 9, 2014 12:41:30pm

You know what makes this funny and sad?
He is their best shot for 2016.
What a universe.

Aqua Obama Aug 9, 2014 12:43:42pm

Can’t wait for the 2016 debates, when we get to see Josh Romney: Omen II

Varek Raith Aug 9, 2014 12:46:12pm

Eclectic Cyborg Aug 9, 2014 12:46:24pm

The thing about Mitt is that he is pretty much the only prominent establishment guy left. What other choice is there? You go with Romney or you go with one of the “real conservatives”

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 12:49:37pm

re: #41 Eclectic Cyborg

The thing about Mitt is that he is pretty much the only prominent establishment guy left. What other choice is there? You go with Romney or you go with one of the “real conservatives”

It’s sort of a damned if you do, damned if you don’t for the GOP; if they nominate Romney, the wingnuts will probably stay home, and the GOP loses. If they nominate one of the wingnut faves, they still lose, because that candidate would turn off the rest of the country aside from the wingnut base.

Lose-lose.

freetoken Aug 9, 2014 12:49:59pm

The rehabilitation of Mitt started immediately after the election. Some of us have noticed these past two years of the stream of Mitt stories that are floated here and there. It’s a long running campaign that started, as I mentioned, immediately after the defeat.

Aqua Obama Aug 9, 2014 12:50:17pm

Newt will rise again

Gus Aug 9, 2014 12:52:24pm

Microsoft Presidential Candidate Simulator 2016 pic.twitter.com/A1LgEqav3v
— Gus (@Gus_802) August 9, 2014

Kragar Aug 9, 2014 12:52:24pm

re: #44 Aqua Obama

Newt will rise again

thanks to the wonder drug, Viagra

bubba zanetti Aug 9, 2014 12:52:52pm

re: #44 Aqua Obama

~~Newt~~ The Suit will rise again

FTFY

ausador Aug 9, 2014 12:53:54pm

So Stormfront found this…

DNA Analysis Shows Native Americans Had European Roots.

…and the white supremacists have latched onto this with weird theories about how Native Americans were therefore all descended from white women captured during the destruction of early viking settlements or something. Also, hurr derp, that means that there was no genocide of “Native Americans” because they were really just Europeans with extra dark tans.

Arrgh…trust those guys not to bother to actually read the article they are discussing…

…Now a team of scientists led by the Danish geneticist Eske Willerslev has analyzed the boy’s origins and discovered that he descends from a Siberian tribe with roots tracing back to Europe. Some of the boy’s ancestors are likely even to have lived in present-day Germany…

Varek Raith Aug 9, 2014 12:54:14pm

re: #45 Gus

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No fancy graphics either.
Just pure spreadsheets and powerpoints.

RealityBasedSteve Aug 9, 2014 12:55:45pm

re: #36 Aqua Obama

Corporations are PEOPLE _people _{_people} _{_{_hhehh}}

Oh my god

And pretty soon Texas will sentence one of them to death. /yea_sure

RBS

Varek Raith Aug 9, 2014 12:56:17pm

This made me laugh.
Comment from dailybanter.

formerlywhatithink • a day ago

Gawker is the 4chan for people too scared to go to 4chan.

bratwurst Aug 9, 2014 12:58:11pm

re: #43 freetoken

The rehabilitation of Mitt started immediately after the election. Some of us have noticed these past two years of the stream of Mitt stories that are floated here and there. It’s a long running campaign that started, as I mentioned, immediately after the defeat.

I think this is it exactly. He does not, in fact, have any intention to run ever again…he is just looking to rehabilitate his image and point out to the world that he was “right” about Russia being “our number one geopolitical foe”.

Let’s say he was right. What exactly would he have done differently? Boycott the Sochi Olympics? There is certainly no chance in the world he would have ever authorized the US military to assist in the defense of Crimea or eastern Ukraine. No. Chance. At. All.

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 1:00:30pm

re: #52 bratwurst

I think this is it exactly. He does not, in fact, have any intention to run ever again, he is just looking to rehabilitate his image and point out to the world that he was “right” about Russia being “our number one geopolitical foe”.

Let’s say he was right. What exactly would he have done differently? Boycott the Sochi Olympics? There is certainly no chance in the world he would have ever authorized the US military to assist in the defense of Crimea or eastern Ukraine. No. Chance. At. All.

Hell, what would Mitt have done in regards to ISIS’ rampage in Iraq?

Aside from look flummoxed, perhaps.

Varek Raith Aug 9, 2014 1:02:22pm

re: #53 Dr Lizardo

Hell, what would Mitt have done in regards to ISIS’ rampage in Iraq?

Aside from look flummoxed, perhaps.

Sent in Rambo.

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 1:03:25pm

re: #54 Varek Raith

Sent in Rambo.

And Dolph Lundgren!!

Aqua Obama Aug 9, 2014 1:03:31pm

I love how one of Romney’s campaign managers had connections to pro-Russian Ukrainians and he himself sent his kid to Moscow right before the election.

Eventual Carrion Aug 9, 2014 1:05:44pm

re: #21 Dr Lizardo

And I know damned well how Romney’s people are gonna market this turd sandwich.

They’ll point out that Reagan ran for the GOP nod in 1976, and didn’t get it, so they’ll make a similar analogy in Mitt’s case. Even though he grabbed for the brass ring and didn’t make it, he’ll still be a “Reaganesque” figure.

You just watch.

Took Nixon twice too didn’t it? Maybe they need reminded of that.

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 1:05:58pm

re: #56 Aqua Obama

I love how one of Romney’s campaign managers had connections to pro-Russian Ukrainians and he himself sent his kid to Moscow right before the election.

Speaking of Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists, it looks like they’re in a bit of trouble, if this story is indeed accurate.

Ukrainian forces have seized a key town and are surrounding Donetsk, the largest insurgent-held city in eastern Ukraine, a top rebel commander said Saturday.

The statement by Igor Girkin, a former Russian special services officer, appeared to be a significant admission by the rebels that Ukrainian government forces are gaining the upper hand in the four-month-old fight.

He said the town of Krasnyi Luch, which lies on one of two main roads between Donetsk and the other rebel-held city of Luhansk, “has been taken by the enemy.”

“The Donetsk-Horlivka group of the fighters of Novorossiya is completely surrounded,” he said on a rebel social media page. Novosrossiya, or “New Russia,” is a term widely used by the rebels for the eastern area that seeks independence from the government in Kiev. Horlivka, where rebels and Ukrainian forces are also fighting, is 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of Donetsk.

That’s apparently right from Igor Girkin himself.

apnews.excite.com

Dr Lizardo Aug 9, 2014 1:06:51pm

re: #57 Eventual Carrion

Took Nixon twice too didn’t it? Maybe they need reminded of that.

Yep, Nixon as well.

If the GOP really runs Romney again, I’m going to have to buy all the popcorn here in Central Europe to keep myself going through the 2016 election.

bratwurst Aug 9, 2014 1:07:37pm

re: #57 Eventual Carrion

Took Nixon twice too didn’t it? Maybe they need reminded of that.

Especially as this would be Mitt’s THIRD attempt!

freetoken Aug 9, 2014 1:16:47pm

re: #52 bratwurst

American politics is primarily, as an activity, carried out by a few hundred thousand professional lobbyists and contractors who ring DC, gather outlandish salaries (compared to the menial residents of DC proper), whose purpose in life is to steer billions of dollars through Congress to the benefit of their masters.

Everything else is theatre, put on for the purposes of selling commercials on TV.

Mitt Romney and Kim Kardashian have much more in common than at first glance.

Eventual Carrion Aug 9, 2014 1:17:17pm

re: #60 bratwurst

Especially as this would be Mitt’s THIRD attempt!

Yeah, Mittens ran twice before but didn’t get the nomination but one time. Nixon got nominated twice and won on his second nomination.

Eventual Carrion Aug 9, 2014 1:19:08pm

re: #61 freetoken

[snip]
Mitt Romney and Kim Kardashian have much more in common than at first glance.

Mitt has fake breasts?

Ryan King Aug 9, 2014 1:20:10pm

re: #63 Eventual Carrion

Mitt has fake breasts?

I think he has Compassion Implants.

freetoken Aug 9, 2014 1:21:07pm

re: #63 Eventual Carrion

Mitt has fake breasts?

There’s more to fake boobs than fake boobs.

Eventual Carrion Aug 9, 2014 1:21:12pm

re: #64 Ryan King

I think he has Compassion Implants.

They’re leaking.

Fairly Sure I'm Still Obdicut Aug 9, 2014 1:22:46pm

re: #61 freetoken

If you leave out the entirety of local politics. Which would be silly.

freetoken Aug 9, 2014 1:23:28pm

re: #67 Fairly Sure I’m Still Obdicut

I thought it would be clear from the context that I was speaking of the national level.

Kid A Aug 9, 2014 1:24:36pm

Fairly Sure I'm Still Obdicut Aug 9, 2014 1:30:40pm

re: #68 freetoken

I thought it would be clear from the context that I was speaking of the national level.

It was clear. The national level of politics is heavily affected by local politics.

Kid A Aug 9, 2014 1:31:02pm

Ryan King Aug 9, 2014 1:32:25pm

Mitt 2016:

47% Just Don’t Understand

Ryan King Aug 9, 2014 1:36:00pm

Benghazi was the Hail Mary distraction from the damage of his epic 47% rant.

RealityBasedSteve Aug 9, 2014 1:52:28pm

re: #65 freetoken

There’s more to fake boobs than fake boobs.

Kim’s are fake. I’m 100% convinced that Mitt is a REAL BOOB.

RBS

Chez Ko Pe Aug 9, 2014 2:03:54pm

“Mitt/Palin 2016: We Were Right About Everything Shut Up Quit Laughing We Were”

Because let’s face it, that clip of Rand fleeing with a mouthful of slop and a urine trail—coupled with the one of his lunch-date King trying (and failing) to intimidate One of THOSE People/Wimmen—has otherwise cleared the board. (“What about meeeeeee?,” squeaked Santorum, before they caught him and put him back in the box.)

BeenHereAwhile Aug 9, 2014 2:22:55pm

re: #66 Eventual Carrion

“re: #64 Ryan King

I think he has Compassion Implants.”

They’re leaking.

Silicone or saline?

Spy Auto

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