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Romney, potential U.S. secretary of state, hails Trump after dinner
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:07 am
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:07 am
Article from Reuters
My take (TL/DR version - Mitt is a stand up guy & bringing him on board helps Trump move his agenda through Congress):
Why Mitt Romney should be Trump's Secretary of State
Mitt is a man of integrity - he can be counted on to honor his word
Hell, he did this in opposing Trump during the campaign - many do not like it, but he honored his word
If he comes on board, it will only be done after he has sworn his allegiance - Mitt is a guy that can be counted on once his commitment has been secured
His whole track record demonstrates this. I understand the concern from hard core Trump supporters, but on this, you will have to trust Trump's judgement...
Remember this, there are A LOT like of genuine conservatives and folks who at least "lean right" politically who are frustrated with what has happened in this country, and hated Obama. People that though Hillary was awful, but were just not able to support Donald Trump
Trump won primarily by bringing new people to the party (not the Republican Party, the "election party" if you will")
The new folks got him over the top, but he was only able to win the election because enough "establishment types" held their noses & voted for him.
But again; many did not - many stayed home or voted 3rd party.
Mitt voted 3rd party, but he DID NOT support Clinton
Mitt is respected by those folks. He is also, begrudgingly. respected by those on the left.
Bringing Romney in demonstrates that Trump is willing to set aside personal grievances to do what is right for the country, it also brings those "lost souls" that should have been with us home
Preibus was a great "get" - Romney is better, the guy is not only qualified, he is the best man for the job
His presence would help to unify the Republican Party in a way that would make it easier for Trump to pass legislation that is unrelated to foreign policy. Think about this for a minute, one of the fears that many Trump supporters have had (and one of the hopes from those on the left) is that Trump would be "handcuffed" and unable to move his agenda through Congress. Bringing Romney into his cabinet will dissuade the fears of many congressional Republicans and open them up to supporting parts of Trump's agenda that they may otherwise have fought.
The "Trumpkins" always brag about "3D Chess"
Mitt as SecState is 3D Chess x 1000
quote:
Republican Mitt Romney made an impassioned statement in support of President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday to try to erase doubts about him among Trump's supporters and remain in contention for U.S. secretary of state.
My take (TL/DR version - Mitt is a stand up guy & bringing him on board helps Trump move his agenda through Congress):
Why Mitt Romney should be Trump's Secretary of State
Mitt is a man of integrity - he can be counted on to honor his word
Hell, he did this in opposing Trump during the campaign - many do not like it, but he honored his word
If he comes on board, it will only be done after he has sworn his allegiance - Mitt is a guy that can be counted on once his commitment has been secured
His whole track record demonstrates this. I understand the concern from hard core Trump supporters, but on this, you will have to trust Trump's judgement...
Remember this, there are A LOT like of genuine conservatives and folks who at least "lean right" politically who are frustrated with what has happened in this country, and hated Obama. People that though Hillary was awful, but were just not able to support Donald Trump
Trump won primarily by bringing new people to the party (not the Republican Party, the "election party" if you will")
The new folks got him over the top, but he was only able to win the election because enough "establishment types" held their noses & voted for him.
But again; many did not - many stayed home or voted 3rd party.
Mitt voted 3rd party, but he DID NOT support Clinton
Mitt is respected by those folks. He is also, begrudgingly. respected by those on the left.
Bringing Romney in demonstrates that Trump is willing to set aside personal grievances to do what is right for the country, it also brings those "lost souls" that should have been with us home
Preibus was a great "get" - Romney is better, the guy is not only qualified, he is the best man for the job
His presence would help to unify the Republican Party in a way that would make it easier for Trump to pass legislation that is unrelated to foreign policy. Think about this for a minute, one of the fears that many Trump supporters have had (and one of the hopes from those on the left) is that Trump would be "handcuffed" and unable to move his agenda through Congress. Bringing Romney into his cabinet will dissuade the fears of many congressional Republicans and open them up to supporting parts of Trump's agenda that they may otherwise have fought.
The "Trumpkins" always brag about "3D Chess"
Mitt as SecState is 3D Chess x 1000
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Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:08 am to dcbl
Mitt Romney is a good choice for Sec of State, from my perspective as a liberal. He's a far better choice than Giuliani.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:12 am to Hog on the Hill
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:12 am to dcbl
quote:
My take (TL/DR version - Mitt is a stand up guy
Who needlessly injected himself into the campaign to denounce Trump and try to block his path to the nomination.
Screw Mitt
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:12 am to Hog on the Hill
I'm actually fine with Mittens as SOS as well. I love the fact that Trump is surrounding himself with people that aren't "Yes" men.
Romney balances the idea that Trump is pro-Russia since Romney was a pretty outspoken opponent of Russia.
Romney balances the idea that Trump is pro-Russia since Romney was a pretty outspoken opponent of Russia.
This post was edited on 11/30/16 at 10:13 am
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:14 am to dcbl
Don't let the wolf in.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:15 am to SidewalkDawg
Romney becomes SoS and I will be a disappoint, bigly.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:21 am to dcbl
I understand why he's being chosen. It's the same reason Obama chose Hillary. The difference is Romney is 69 years old right now, and will never run for president again.
I don't have to like it or think Mittens is anything else than a fricking new-con snake. It's obviously going to happen, but i think he's a terrible choice.
I don't have to like it or think Mittens is anything else than a fricking new-con snake. It's obviously going to happen, but i think he's a terrible choice.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:31 am to dcbl
frick Mitt.
That is all. He owes the American people an apology for the way he acted towards his party's nominee.
That is all. He owes the American people an apology for the way he acted towards his party's nominee.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:36 am to Hog on the Hill
quote:
Mitt Romney is a good choice for Sec of State, from my perspective as a liberal. He's a far better choice than Giuliani.
I am not super liberal but I would feel more comfortable with trump with romney on board.
but what the frick do I know?
Posted on 11/30/16 at 10:38 am to Hawkeye95
quote:
I am not super liberal but I would feel more comfortable with trump with romney on board.
but what the frick do I know?
you are absolutely not alone
so, to the hardcore Trump supporters that are disgusted & upset about this, I ask -
What is the end game? Retribution? Or implementing policies that we believe will help the country?
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