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GOP Senators Baffled By Mitt Romney’s Ploy To Oust Mike Lee — And Maybe Thwart a Majority
Posted on 9/30/22 at 10:56 pm
Posted on 9/30/22 at 10:56 pm
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If Democrats could pull off an upset in Utah, it would have profound consequences for the control of the Senate — and the rest of the country.
Republican senators are growing concerned by colleague Mitt Romney’s refusal to help fellow Utah Republican Mike Lee decisively win his re-election campaign — a posture that could potentially keep their party from gaining a majority in the November elections. Unlike every other Republican senator, the 2012 failed Republican presidential candidate is declining to express a preference in Republican Lee’s re-election effort against Democrat-endorsed Evan McMullin.
“I respect [Romney], and I understand that each state has its own dynamics, but I do not understand why he is remaining neutral,” said one Republican senator who asked not to be identified. “Whatever our differences, we all try to support each other around election time.”
Both moderate and conservative senators confirmed the grumbling in the conference. “We should not have to be worried about Utah in any way. I don’t know what he thinks he’s doing, but it’s not going over well, particularly with the [senators] who are up for chairmanships,” said another Republican senator. Neither Lee nor Romney responded to inquiries by press time.
A new poll from Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute of Politics claims McMullin is only 2 percentage points behind Lee, with a full 16 percent of respondents unsure who they will vote for. The poll is admittedly somewhat difficult to believe, and not just because it was conducted by a pollster with a history of dramatically overstating the electoral appeal of McMullin. The group’s final 2016 poll, for example, showed McMullin losing Utah’s presidential contest by only 2 points to Donald Trump. The final result was that Trump bested McMullin, who actually came in third behind Hillary Clinton, by 25 points.
Even so, the poll suggests the strategy McMullin shared with left-wing allies at The Washington Post and other corporate media — building a coalition of Democrats, independents, and Romney and his supporters — is working at least somewhat according to plan.
If Democrats could pull off an upset in Utah, it would have profound consequences for the control of the Senate — and the rest of the country.
Republican senators are growing concerned by colleague Mitt Romney’s refusal to help fellow Utah Republican Mike Lee decisively win his re-election campaign — a posture that could potentially keep their party from gaining a majority in the November elections. Unlike every other Republican senator, the 2012 failed Republican presidential candidate is declining to express a preference in Republican Lee’s re-election effort against Democrat-endorsed Evan McMullin.
“I respect [Romney], and I understand that each state has its own dynamics, but I do not understand why he is remaining neutral,” said one Republican senator who asked not to be identified. “Whatever our differences, we all try to support each other around election time.”
Both moderate and conservative senators confirmed the grumbling in the conference. “We should not have to be worried about Utah in any way. I don’t know what he thinks he’s doing, but it’s not going over well, particularly with the [senators] who are up for chairmanships,” said another Republican senator. Neither Lee nor Romney responded to inquiries by press time.
A new poll from Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute of Politics claims McMullin is only 2 percentage points behind Lee, with a full 16 percent of respondents unsure who they will vote for. The poll is admittedly somewhat difficult to believe, and not just because it was conducted by a pollster with a history of dramatically overstating the electoral appeal of McMullin. The group’s final 2016 poll, for example, showed McMullin losing Utah’s presidential contest by only 2 points to Donald Trump. The final result was that Trump bested McMullin, who actually came in third behind Hillary Clinton, by 25 points.
Even so, the poll suggests the strategy McMullin shared with left-wing allies at The Washington Post and other corporate media — building a coalition of Democrats, independents, and Romney and his supporters — is working at least somewhat according to plan.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:02 pm to cajunangelle
Mitt wants to be the only senator getting to suckle at the national party teat in Utah.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:03 pm to cajunangelle
I’m more embarrassed of voting for Romney than I am for any other vote I’ve ever cast.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:04 pm to Zap Rowsdower
Romney and people like him would screw the whole country to spite someone they don't like. May this cult member burn in hell.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:08 pm to cajunangelle
Romney is a fricking Democrat, pure and simple. When will people wake up and see it?
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:11 pm to griswold
I'd think the voters of Utah would much rather vote out Romney than be waiting for his endorsement in a Senate race.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:44 pm to cajunangelle
Mittens’ refusal to support Lee sounds like a huge endorsement for Lee.
Posted on 9/30/22 at 11:49 pm to BuckyCheese
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I'd think the voters of Utah would much rather vote out Romney than be waiting for his endorsement in a Senate race.
they'll have their chance in 2 years... Mittens' seat is up for election in 2024
Posted on 10/1/22 at 12:22 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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I’m more embarrassed of voting for Romney than I am for any other vote I’ve ever cast.
you threw away your vote on a weak limp wristed bastard when there were real conservatives more worthy than Mitt.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 12:36 am to s2
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you threw away your vote on a weak limp wristed bastard when there were real conservatives more worthy than Mitt.
When it came down to Mittens vs O, it was an easy decision. Especially back then before he was exposed for the cuck he is.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:31 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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I’m more embarrassed of voting for Romney than I am for any other vote I’ve ever cast.
Yeah - its a tossup between him and McCaine - but I grudgedly voted for McCain while I was enthusiastic about Romney.
yet - still - either would have been better than Obama.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:47 am to cajunangelle
Pretty obvious the globalist hates the populist.
Lee is better than most. We need him on the committees in january- he is a good investigator
Lee is better than most. We need him on the committees in january- he is a good investigator
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:01 am to cajunangelle
quote:That's the problem, right there.
I respect [Romney]
Posted on 10/1/22 at 6:59 am to cajunangelle
Mitt Romney…….the new John McCain.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 7:05 am to cajunangelle
Mittens just wants to be the Senior Senator from Utah. I can not wait until he gets smoked in his next election.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 7:10 am to cajunangelle
A deep state CIA operative like McMullin having a chance in a place like Utah is beyond bewilderment
Posted on 10/1/22 at 7:15 am to cajunangelle
Romney wants to be Kasich and is well on his way.
What a douchebag.
What a douchebag.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 7:30 am to ksayetiger
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Lee is better than most. We need him on the committees in january- he is a good investigator
Turtle is desperate to avoid having to go through the investigations if the GOP take both houses. Especially with MAGA representatives.
Pierre Delecto is carrying out the emperor’s wishes.
This post was edited on 10/1/22 at 7:32 am
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