Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
Tommy De Seno ·
March 23, 2012 at 4:02pm
As I’ve pressed friends for reasons why they support Mitt Romney, I’ve noticed no explanation is forthcoming that does not mention the names Obama, Newt, Santorum or Ron Paul.
It occurs to me that Mitt may be as devoid of message as John McCain was in 2008.
So this morning I ask Romney supporters to tell me why - in 200 words or less - why do you support Mitt Romney for President?
Since Ricochet is the pro series, the answer may not refer to another candidate.
Perhaps Mitt will read this to guide him on the effectiveness (or lack of it) of his message.
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Re: Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
tabula rasa
Tommy De Seno
Winner. · 10 minutes ago
I'll bet Romney can bowl way above a 47. · 6 minutes ago
Edited 6 minutes ago
Runner-up.
Jun '10
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Romney, Romney, he's okay.
Not Obama anyway.
Mar '11
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Can we mention the syphilitic camel?
Other than that, not much to say.
Sep '10
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Romney's net worth means nothing is above his pay grade.
Mar '12
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Mitt is the most likely candidate to be guided by a conservative congress - we need to flip the senate
May '10
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I officially became a Republican in late December 2007 because I wanted to vote for Romney. He impressed me because I discovered he was incredibly accomplished, hard-working, an outsider (his faith and "culture"), articulate. I learned he did revolutionary things in business, and then that had succeeded phenomenally in multiple realms. He didn't "feel" like, primarily, a politician. He was literate and smart when it came to foreign policy. I also thought it was cool, and powerful that he ran for Governor in the bluest of states. I felt he was running (then, as now) not, primarily out of ego, but mission and concern. I was excited, and am excited by the prospect of someone who knows how to deal with, and fix large organizations, and someone who gets accountability of all kinds. I found it very compelling that he was not one of those "Southern-y" Republicans.
Now, the above isn't ad copy. But what would your "essay" have consisted of for Reagan in 1979--that Reagan was "conservative and nice?" Was Reagan more conservative or experienced than Gov. Connally? In other words, I question the premise of the question posed.
Edited on March 23, 2012 at 6:55pmJul '11
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He won't brag about not cheating in golf.
-E
Apr '11
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Mitt Romney 2012.
You could do worse.
Sep '11
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Login to Amazon, search "No Apologies", click to look inside, and search "mortgages originated." That will takes you to pages 142-144, where Mitt explains the mistakes of the subprime crisis.
Do you want a President who understands why improperly rated mortgage backed securities had a multiplier effect on bad mortgages? Do you want a President who gets that governmental compassion can infuse moral hazard into markets? Who understands how prolonged low interest rates encouraged speculation? Do you want a President who understands why the private sector became overleveraged? Who will reduce systemic risk by insisting that (right-sized) banks limit their exposure to high risk securties? If high-speed trading and international debt create some new crisis of global volatility, who will understand the forces at play fastest, and have the team best prepared to respond?
Which President will make supporting the free enterprise system his #1 priority?
Who has experience tearing apart disfunctional organizations, as must be done now with the federal bureaucracy?
Which candidate has the discipline and temperament to impart confidence to the markets?
Who understands that the best way to make aging citizens productive is to empower them as investors?
Mitt Romney, that's who.
Edited on March 23, 2012 at 9:37pmFeb '12
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Didn't you see Barry's explanation? It wasn't his fault. It was the bulletproof vest.
Feb '11
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ParisParamus: ..... I found it very compelling that he was not one of those "Southern-y" Republicans.
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Good one, Paris. Who needs that kind anyway?
Dec '10
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I'll pay a certain amount of heed to anyone with the sense to leave both Michigan and Massachusetts.
Nov '11
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Highly regarded not only by his own side, but respected by opponents.
One of the great strategists and tank commanders of all time.
Achieved the lofty rank of Field Marshall.
Great nickname: "The Desert Fox".
Oh, wait, did you say Rom-NEY?
Jun '11
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Nov '11
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Olympics, Bolton, Bork, business, executive, money, independents
Kindest, bravest, warmest, etc.
Oct '10
Re: Articulating Romney: A Ricochet Challenge
Tommy De Seno
As I’ve pressed friends for reasons why they support Mitt Romney, I’ve noticed no explanation is forthcoming that does not mention the names Obama, Newt, Santorum or Ron Paul.
It occurs to me that Mitt may be as devoid of message as John McCain was in 2008.
So this morning I ask Romney supporters to tell me why - in 200 words or less - why do you support Mitt Romney for President?
first off, you're wrong about mccain. he ran as the candidate who championed and got it right on the Iraq Surge--while other GOP candidates hedged. If you'll recall, prior to sept 2008, iraq was the dominant issue in the 2008 elections.
As for supporting romney, he's not my first choice, but he's the best candidate available that has a plausible chance at winning.
Apr '11
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As a fairly tepid Romney supporter:
If we get a Republican House and Senate, I think Mr. Romney will work with them quite effectively. He will not be drawn into personal squabbles, and will recognize that Paul Ryan, e.g., has to do a lot of the heavy work on the legislative side, while he will have to do a lot of medium-heavy work on the executive side.
He seems like the sort of fellow who will be happy at being recognized as extremely good, without the insecurity that might drive him into unwise decisions in an effort to be recognized as the very best. (Understand, I'm not saying he won't try to be the very best he can be, but he likely understands that he isn't Geo. Washington or Abraham Lincoln, not a very special man for a very special time, just a good one for the time in which we find ourselves.)
Feb '12
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He is an entirely descent man. A conservative and a patriot.
Apr '11
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Richard O'Shea: · 14 hours ago
I think he's pretty keen on bowling, although I can't back that up with links (I think I recall one of his sons talking about it in Nevada).
According to someone who went to a Bowling with Mitt fundraiser a couple of years ago, though, "Anyone who is anxious about the coming Romney candidacy can rest assured. At the very least, Mitt Romney is an excellent bowler."
Feb '11
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- He seems to be a decent human being on a personal level
- Even though he may not be able to effectively challenge the left on first principles terms, it seems that he'd be more than capable of taking care of what could be termed as an adequate first step in our long march away from socialism: actually cutting the waste and inefficiency that everyone claims to know exists. Once actually accomplished, we can see how the dynamics of our situation have changed and get new bearings.
- He seems to have decent grasp on foreign policy, as far as anyone actually can, considering that much of foreign policy is a continuation of inherited situations or reacting to brand new and unexpected developments.
- It doesn't seem that he'll engage much in the culture war. The downside is that the gains of the left may become solidified, even if their advance is halted; my sense is that people think progress on the fiscal front will accomplish much of the rollback of the left's federal imposition of their culture on the whole nation without having to engage in any of the controversial bits of the culture wars.
Edited on March 24, 2012 at 6:10pm