What Romney Should Say
Mitt Romney is apparently set to comment on the Supreme Court's ObamaCare ruling within half an hour. If I were him, this would be my statement:
Two years ago, the President of the United States and your representatives in Congress showed unbridled contempt for the sacred liberties of the American people with the passage of ObamaCare. This morning, five justices of the Supreme Court did the same. Thus, today marks the culmination of one of the most dishonorable eras in American politics -- one in which every single branch of the federal government refused to stand for the rights bequeathed to American citizens by our Constitution and, ultimately, by God himself. But it also marks that era's end. Beginning today, a chorus of voices from outside of Washington is rising to a crescendo -- and our message is as simple as it is clear: our liberty is not for sale, no matter the price. And we're coming to take it back. Washington, consider yourself on notice.
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Re: What Romney Should Say
Leigh
I didn't get that feeling at all, this time. Not "inspiring" as such, but how do you turn that button on?
I know this might not have that much explanatory value, but the great ones do have that button. I've watched it happen.
Oct '10
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Leigh
Troy Senik, Ed.: Well, he's just made his statement. Apart from a nice opening line -- "What the Supreme Court did not do on its last day in session, I will do in my first day in office", it was passionless, wonky (he was in full PowerPoint mode) and stiff. I'm disappointed primarily because he can bring the fire when necessary. But he didn't today. This wasn't a guy you were inspired to rally behind. · 8 minutes ago
Edited 3 minutes ago
I didn't get that feeling at all, this time. Not "inspiring" as such, but how do you turn that button on? He looked competent, forceful, and crystal-clear. He needs to give more details on "replace", but not today. · 5 minutes ago
at least he's clear. that's all i need :)
Nov '11
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Troy Senik, Ed.
Leigh
I didn't get that feeling at all, this time. Not "inspiring" as such, but how do you turn that button on?
I know this might not have that much explanatory value, but the great ones do have that button. I've watched it happen. · 1 minute ago
I know what you mean. But Romney doesn't seem to have that gift. I guess I've stopped expecting charisma from him.
He seemed presidential to me.
Jun '10
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Aside from the fact that no flecks of spit came out during his statement, I think Romney made the right points:
Romney doesn't do righteous indignation very well, and he isn't convincing when he tries. To think he can turn into that (as Troy expects he can*) is expecting too much. What he said is exactly right. Now let's beat Obama over the head with it.
*Troy: I don't remember your guy (GWB) giving too many stemwinders--he did a fine job after 9/11 (and let's face it, it's a lot easier to be passionate about the willful murder of 3,000 people than the individual mandate), but he wasn't a Reagan, nor is Romney. But if the standard must be to rally the people to the barricades, Romney won't do it, and neither did your guy (and he was my guy too).
Edited on June 28, 2012 at 6:44pmAug '10
Re: What Romney Should Say
With all due respect, Troy, I think your suggested text is slightly overwrought. All Romney has to do is be a calm, steady voice for repeal.
Look, HillaryCare was unpopular and Clinton abandoned it. ObamaCare is unpopular and Obama has staked his presidency on it. It will be his downfall.
On to the polls!
Apr '11
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Well, Romney doesn't believe any of that, which is a problem. Probably keeps him from being passionate about it --- he's not that good an actor. I don't think it'd stop him from saying it; he's not that honest. But Romney has staked his political strategy for this campaign on the idea that the way to win is to run away from any intimation of fundamental differences of principles between the two parties. And I don't think he'll change that strategy.
May '10
Re: What Romney Should Say
I didn't get that feeling at all, this time. Not "inspiring" as such, but how do you turn that button on? He looked competent, forceful, and crystal-clear. He needs to give more details on "replace", but not today.
I don't think today was the time for passion but rather steadiness and resolve. Mr. Senik, your formulation shows disrespect for SCOTUS as an institution--not good.