The 2016 Presidential Election Trainwreck

[scottie]

Why do you say that?

Isn't it a demographic battle that forces the GOP to run uphill? With the GOP conceding New York, California, most likely Michigan and Illinois, there are too many toss ups for any GOP to run comfortably. Ohio and Florida (remember Obama won Florida) are difficult now for the GOP to win, as are some other toss ups such as Nevada and New Mexico.

Why do I say what? I was saying slam-dunk based on the general disdain I sense towards Hillary. And then sure, those other challenges too.

[Topper]

Why do I say what? I was saying slam-dunk based on the general disdain I sense towards Hillary. And then sure, those other challenges too.

This:

This has surely been said here already, but 2016 would be a slam-dunk for Mitt, however the risk of losing again, and this time to Hillary, is just too much for his--and most people's--ego.

By slamdunk, it presumes an easy victory. I don't see any GOP victory ever easy in light of the electoral map and current demographics.

[Northwestcoug]

I've said this before, but Romney really was a mediocre candidate. Which shouldn't surprise anyone, since he was a mediocre governor. That doesn't mean I'm happy he lost (I voted for him). But the mythology of Mitt is way overblown.

And yes, if he were running against Clinton I would still vote for him.

[TripletDaddy]

If you don't like Mitt, you can SaD and GTFO.

also, esad

guilty! :rockon2:

[imanihonjin]

guilty! :rockon2:

Of which thing? All of them?

[Commando]

guilty! :rockon2:

[TripletDaddy]

Of which thing? All of them?

intentionally ambiguous

[imanihonjin]

intentionally ambiguous

I don't know man, I want people to be sure to know that I am not down with s'ing a d or esod'ing.

[Topper]

I've said this before, but Romney really was a mediocre candidate. Which shouldn't surprise anyone, since he was a mediocre governor. That doesn't mean I'm happy he lost (I voted for him). But the mythology of Mitt is way overblown.

And yes, if he were running against Clinton I would still vote for him.

I don't know if he were a mediocre Governor, but I agree he had many shortcomings as a candidate. I still voted for him and would again against Hillary or most Democrats.

[Northwestcoug]

I don't know if he were a mediocre Governor, but I agree he had many shortcomings as a candidate. I still voted for him and would again against Hillary or most Democrats.

Let's just say his 'ability to reach across the aisle and work with the other side' most definitely didn't happen in Massachusetts.

[Maximus]

If you don't like Mitt, you can SaD and GTFO.

you think Mitt was media savvy?

[Omaha 680]

I've said this before, but Romney really was a mediocre candidate. Which shouldn't surprise anyone, since he was a mediocre governor. That doesn't mean I'm happy he lost (I voted for him). But the mythology of Mitt is way overblown.

And yes, if he were running against Clinton I would still vote for him.

Have you heard the story where he jumped out of his car and directed traffic during the SLC Olympics?

[TripletDaddy]

Have you heard the story where he jumped out of his car and directed traffic during the SLC Olympics?

haha. that was the turning point of the entire olympic saga. thats when we knew the SLC olympics would turn a profit.

[Northwestcoug]

Have you heard the story where he jumped out of his car and directed traffic during the SLC Olympics?

Wait, are you telling me this didn't really happen???

Please tell me the rest of his Olympic story is true!

[myboynoah]

Let's just say his 'ability to reach across the aisle and work with the other side' most definitely didn't happen in Massachusetts.

Wasn't the Mass legislature Dem controlled? If anything happened in Mass, it was because Mitt was reaching across the aisle out of necessity. I thought Romney-care was a result of just that.