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EricMaundry

(1,619 posts) Tue Jan 1, 2019, 10:24 PM Jan 2019

Mitt Romney: Trump failing the U.S. as a world leader [View all]

Source: Axios

Two days before he'll be sworn in as the newest senator from Utah, Mitt Romney criticized President Trump as having "not risen to the mantle of the office” in an op-ed for the Washington Post.

The big picture: After excoriating Trump in a scripted appearance during the 2016 campaign, Romney has largely held his tongue in the first two years of the Trump presidency and stayed under the radar as he made — and won — his bid for the Senate.

Romney's piece focused on Trump's foreign policy and relationships with allies while maligning his "name-calling" and "conduct". He pointed out that areas where he agreed with Trump were on longtime, mainstream Republican policies.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/mitt-romney-criticize-donald-trump-washington-post-74fd1ad8-a8cb-458a-b582-019f26971c24.html

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Mitt Romney: Trump failing the U.S. as a world leader [View all] EricMaundry Jan 2019 OP

Here we go.... onecaliberal Jan 2019 #1

Romney is running for prez again . . . Iliyah Jan 2019 #2

Romney playing Pat Buchanan to Donnie's GHW Bush? Rory McRory Fitzrory Jan 2019 #24

His only chance is if Trump doesn't run for re-election Polybius Jan 2019 #25

Looks like he's signaling that he's with the Dems for impeachment. brush Jan 2019 #26

Aye, if not in 2020 then 2024 for sure but like Flake he probably cannot be trusted. nt cstanleytech Jan 2019 #28

Romney failed attempting to use the front door to the oval office, democratisphere Jan 2019 #29

Ya think? Hmmmm. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #40

Looks like he wants another shot at the White House. Romney is as big a lier as trump. wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #3

Agreed. He's angling for a "Ford" position if Pence goes down with Manafort. haele Jan 2019 #39

Romney is in China, so there may be something there. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #42

A vulture running against a snake-oil salesman pecosbob Jan 2019 #4

Or is it a 1%er trying to attack a maybe kinda sorta 1%er? nt mitch96 Jan 2019 #14

A real one percenter vs. a fake one percenter louis c Jan 2019 #18

After two years Mittens finally woke up??? IllinoisBirdWatcher Jan 2019 #5

Mr. "47% of Americans are takers".... Ohiogal Jan 2019 #6

Get out the popcorn. Donnie won't be happy. Looks like Romney redstateblues Jan 2019 #7

A Repug with the courage of his convictions!!! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2019 #8

Well he can go suck a hot fart too. truthisfreedom Jan 2019 #9

...suck a hot fart... CurtEastPoint Jan 2019 #10

Thanks - I definitely needed that!! Talitha Jan 2019 #32

Making His Move.... global1 Jan 2019 #11

ABC News: Mitt Romney accepts Trump's endorsement in campaign for Senate TomCADem Jan 2019 #12

He's an opportunist, but it's interesting to see which way he thinks the wind is moving. Bleacher Creature Jan 2019 #13

I'd love to see a nasty primary between Romney, Trump, Haley and Mattis pecosbob Jan 2019 #15

. madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 #16

So, the perfect candidate to primary Trump in 2020 Retrograde Jan 2019 #19

Let's make this interesting. Cold War Spook Jan 2019 #17

Trump is "flopping," Mitt is "flipping." C Moon Jan 2019 #20

Will we see Mitt and Flake challenge Cheetolini in 2020? Rollo Jan 2019 #21

Yep... LovingA2andMI Jan 2019 #33

So the "pious" 47% asshole, is going to get to rant in the senate chamber turbinetree Jan 2019 #22

😆 underpants Jan 2019 #44

areas he agreed with Trump?? agingdem Jan 2019 #23

The only worry I have is if is car elevator is working t/n hibbing Jan 2019 #27

Just wait till he's been sitting under McConnell's thumb for a few weeks. Kablooie Jan 2019 #30

He figgers Trump nor Pence will make it past Mueller's investigation. Tactical Peek Jan 2019 #31

republicans have cursed America Achilleaze Jan 2019 #34

I see another Jeff Flake MFM008 Jan 2019 #35

From The Guardian nitpicker Jan 2019 #36

Mittens should hang out with Susan Collins TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #37

Yeah, thanks for the breaking news, Mitt . . .. hatrack Jan 2019 #38

Most dont know MitTwit like I know Pittens. He seeks 2020 laserhaas Jan 2019 #41

Mittens isn't upset with Trump policy or positions, just how Trump says it. (nt) apnu Jan 2019 #43