It is so obvious Romney is in "prevent defense" mode!

[Logical]

Not answering questions from any reporter!

His advisors have basically said "do not say anything we have not written on a piece of paper"!

[alcibiades_mystery]

1. You have to have the lead to be in prevent

Romney's not leading.

He's in "Fucked if I Know What to Say" Mode, which is a different sort of thing altogether.

[nc4bo]

2. I'm inclined to agree.

Much of the dirty/clean-up work done by his surrogates who may or may not be on message

[Logical]

3. Well, he is hoping Obama loses the game at this point!

[regnaD kciN]

4. You know the old saying among football coaches about the "prevent defense"...

...if you use it, it will prevent you from winning.

[RomneyLies]

5. I think it's more of a "prevent assholery" mode

"Don't open your mouth and screw us" is probably what he's being told by his staff.

[Bigleaf]

6. Mitt sometimes has a problem when he's free to speak....