Romney Is Out - Very Out

NRO ^ | May 31, 2016 | by Rich Lowry

[Helicondelta]

I was struck by this passage in a Wall Street Journal article about Romney and Trump. Not only is Romney a “no” to a third-party bid, he doesn’t even want to criticize Trump anymore (also, note the typically crummy personal shots from Trump):

Conservative stalwarts revived a push for a third-party candidate, with a keen interest in Mr. Romney. “I made it clear I’m not running,” he said.

On May 11, he again criticized Mr. Trump’s failure to release his returns, calling his position “disqualifying” and implying his returns could have “hidden inappropriate associations with foreign entities, criminal organizations, or other unsavory groups.”

Ms. Hicks said: “Mr. Trump is undergoing a routine audit. He will release his tax returns when the audit is complete.”

Other anti-Trump forces were losing momentum. House Speaker Paul Ryan, Mr. Romney’s 2012 running mate, pointedly hasn’t endorsed Mr. Trump. After Mr. Ryan’s May 12 meeting with the candidate, the Speaker said he was “encouraged” about their many agreed-upon principles.

Mr. Trump revived his public attack at an Anaheim, Calif., rally Wednesday, saying Mr. Romney “chokes like a dog” and “walks like a penguin.”

At his oceanfront home, Mr. Romney said he didn’t expect to criticize Mr. Trump further but wouldn’t rule it out.

[moonhawk]

And your point is (Mr Lowry)?

[goldstategop]

#NeverTrumpers have deflated like a lead balloon.

People are still waiting for Kristol’s credible candidate.

Doesn’t look like one is in the offing.

[Logical me]

Romney is a real piece of shi!. The mere mention of foreign entities, criminal organizations, or other unsavory groups is the same as an actuation and rotten politics I would have never believed of this ars. He is done and will always be remember as a traitor to the party.

Trump for President.

[Verginius Rufus]

The usual nitwits on "Morning Joe" this morning were speculating on whether Romney could carry Utah if he ran as a third party candidate, or if he or some other "big name" third party candidate might carry other states.

I think the last time a third party candidate carried any states was George Wallace in 1968, although Ross Perot came in second in one or two states in 1992. A third party candidacy in 2016 would not have Wallace's advantages in terms of a strong regional base.

[Lurkinanloomin]

Ryan got Romney what he was really interested in, Puerto Rican bailout. Bain had big exposure.

[grania]

We used to think Romney was too much of a gentleman and too elitist to even know how to appeal to perhaps a majority of US citizens.

Now we know he's a low-class elitist who doesn't give a damn for the little folk.

[vette6387]

Rich Lowry is a worthless HUMP!

[anton]

Romney’s legacy mover from loser to saboteur.

[Ann Archy]

Romney is a LOSER who CHOSE to LOSE against an ANTI-Christian MUSLIM MARXIST!!! I could have won....Romney CHOSE not to win!!

[Ann Archy]

MAYBE that’s why Romney chose Ryan....he KNEW a BAILOUT was going to have to be coming down the pike.

[Diogenesis]

So jealous Bishop RomneyCARE actually LOST a third election
without trying again. The coveting Bishop and his toad,
Ryan, filed in January to run, but had the same
lack of energy, staleness, as last time.

Ryan and Bishop Romney ONLY excel at treachery
against children, backstabbing them with incurable
diseases and MSM attacks of surrogates.

[onyx]

I’d be happy to never hear Willard Romney’s name again, save for his obituary.

[varon]

Romney Is Out - Very Out

Romney is a klimpa..........

[The Continental Op]

This weekend Kristol tried to talk this congressman, Kinzinger, into running, and he said no. FOX is now reporting that they are scraping the barrel down to the wood and trying to get David French of National Review to be the sacrificial lamb.