From the Observer Kyle Palmer: I think Mitt is ready to make another run at it. I think Mitt has been laying the foundation for another run for a while now. He has continued the tradition of holding a summit of prominent players in the Republican Party in my home state of Utah; guests include congressman, senators, governors and donors. He has continued to be an active face of the Republican Party by endorsing, fundraising and campaigning for candidates across the nation. I believe he is strengthening his base so that, if he makes another run, he won’t have anyone doubting him or rising against him. The game board has been set in his favor. The Republican National Committee (RNC) laid out plans to shorten the primary process and limit debates so that candidates wouldn’t be drawn through another prolonged nomination process in which there can never be a winner. Paul Ryan, Romney’s former running mate and potential 2016 presidential candidate, has said he would like Romney to run again. Speaker of the House John Boehner and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus have been able to reign in some congressional rebels who would rather argue for the fringe candidates than see the Republican Party win elections and instill policy. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and his allies have worked tirelessly to make sure mainstream Republican candidates were nominated for the Senate across the country, rather than gaffe-prone political purists and party separatists. The Republican Party is more responsible now than it was in 2012 and is positioned to put forward a strong election effort in both 2014 and 2016. I worked hard in 2012 to try to get Mitt elected, as did thousands of others. When he lost in 2012, I was sad. So many of us put so much effort into making a positive change, and we felt nothing was any different once the election was over. Republicans retained the House of Representatives, while Democrats retained the Senate and the White House. We were exhausted, disappointed and angry. Some, myself included, became cynical to the process. Others lost faith in the political system altogether. I spent hours and hours recruiting volunteers, making phone calls, going door-to-door and helping others register to vote, only to have my efforts dashed in a single day. But I would do it all again. I’m (still) ready for Mitt. #DraftRomney
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:17:15 +0000
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