Should Romney Run Again? Here’s How the Pundits Reacted in 27 Tweets
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Twitter was abuzz today following news that Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate in 2008 and 2012, is considering a third run for the White House.
While some speculated it was merely Romney’s attempt to remain relevant, others suggested he would be a formidable candidate in a crowded Republican field. We pulled together some of the tweets for a closer look.
JUST IN: Mitt Romney tells GOP donors at Manhattan event that he is considering run for White House in 2016, Dow Jones reports.
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) January 9, 2015
Consider them told: Romney says donors can 'tell their friends' he's considering 2016 bid. http://t.co/rYRMlJosk2 pic.twitter.com/A3CtwUqmrn
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 9, 2015
10 Reasons Why Mitt Romney Would Be a Great Candidate in 2016 http://t.co/r6fxRXQuo2
— Newsmax (@Newsmax_Media) January 9, 2015
Third Time's the Charm! http://t.co/SeNORcxiwi pic.twitter.com/eU7Hwt0m6t
— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) January 9, 2015
Is Mitt Romney really considering another campaign, or is he just floating the idea to raise the value of his endorsement?
— Jon Henke (@JonHenke) January 9, 2015
I can remember when Romney stood out from the 2012 field bc the REAL GOP talent was waiting for 2016.
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) January 9, 2015
No one–NO ONE–is more excited about the possibility of Romney running than this guy pic.twitter.com/qp8WO5isAU
— Chris Moody (@moody) January 9, 2015
Uphill battle for Romney: there are now even more people that will never take personal responsibility and care for their lives. #47Percent
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) January 9, 2015
Read @elianayjohnson on the potential Romney vs. Bush 2016 matchup. http://t.co/WarVMUft1L pic.twitter.com/dMu04HAXJw
— National Review (@NRO) January 9, 2015
Oh, why fight about it? Let's just have a Bush-Romney ticket. Or a Romney-Bush ticket. They can flip a coin–or a silver spoon.
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) January 9, 2015
Joke of the day: the Romney juggernaut taking off (hahahahaha) http://t.co/GQL8md8hUA
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 9, 2015
Romney told supporters that his decision did not have anything to do with current candidates being good or bad http://t.co/DWGXjI27QI
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) January 10, 2015
Rand Paul's PAC is running this Google ad for searches of "Mitt Romney" or "Romney President" across New Hampshire. pic.twitter.com/E9WHaALSVO
— Chris Moody (@moody) January 9, 2015
I look forward to not wanting Romney a third time.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) January 10, 2015
How many Romney 2016 opponents are waiting to cut this into an ad? https://t.co/BgdYAGa8KA
— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) January 9, 2015
Romney move seems aimed not at getting in but buying time with donors in the event he does want to run.
— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) January 10, 2015
RT @ABCPolitics: Watch: Sen. Orrin Hatch Predicts Mitt Romney Would Win in 2016 http://t.co/FFpZYpOuH3
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) January 10, 2015
The Hidden Strategy Behind Mitt Romney’s 2016 Campaign Tease | TIME http://t.co/6R7y0mdZgF
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) January 10, 2015
Romney action is not a response to Bush. Bush speeding up timetable was (partly) reaction to Romney doing this http://t.co/qu8x68UupE
— Ben White (@morningmoneyben) January 10, 2015
On the upside, if Mitt Romney, Jeb & Christie all get in, they might split the RINO vote enough to allow us to get a conservative nominee.
— John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) January 10, 2015
Romney is planning to run in 2016? Excellent. Let the moderate Republicans split the primary vote for a change. http://t.co/2YmSWK9YtP
— Brian Gass (@RBrianGass) January 10, 2015
Romney has only a 9-point gap in GOP support between Tea Party supporters and non-supporters. Average gap is 24. pic.twitter.com/G8tut00tCw
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) January 10, 2015
In other words: Mitt Romney currently appeals to the largest number of Republican voters. https://t.co/4yuqg8uc2b
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) January 10, 2015
How would Romney do against potential GOP nominees Jeb Bush, Chris Christie and Rand Paul? http://t.co/sfBCq5tDy8 pic.twitter.com/cRvEUwB8GR
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 10, 2015
If it feels like Romney’s been running for president for longer than he held office as governor that’s because it’s true.
— Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias) January 10, 2015
Romney insiders tell me Mitt isn't sure Jeb will survive a GOP primary—and that rest of the field can't take Hillary http://t.co/Ahsle4k2RS
— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) January 10, 2015
The paradox for Mitt Romney is that after months of saying he doesn't want to be President, even joining the race will be a flip-flop.
— Ben Greenman (@bengreenman) January 10, 2015