Romney pulled out for an economic reason, who wants to be Hoover 2.0.

[CK_John]

Family could also have played a part but I think it was more the world money situation that he was more worried about and keep his own wealth.

With China announcing a slow down, EU trying to hold itself together, Greece looking to bypass the EU and hook up with Russia, and the busting oil bubble will keep him busy for the next 10 yrs.

Also, Mitt stepping out may be a catalyst to let Hillary step back if she is not sure of making a run.

Interesting article in Washington Post:

What if Hillary DOESN’T run?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/01/30/what-if-hillary-doesnt-run/

[Panich52]

1. Wasn't Shrub already Hoover 2.0? (economy)

[PM Martin]

3. He is.

[CK_John]

4. He was Hoover 1.0.

[UTUSN]

2. Ain't Jeb Crow Shrub the #?1 He said, "Probably nothing" to answer

a minority's question about what he would help with.

[oldandhappy]

5. It seemed to come quickly.

I have wondered if someone delivered an ultimatum. He was not invited to California conflab and did not go to Iowa this past weekend. He has had a lot of repub bad back talk. He has a lot of left over negatives that have come out again...i.e. 47% and income taxes. La Jolla house which was to be the western WH is up for sale. So yes, maybe it was the world money situation that pushed him over to the 'no' side. He has seemed so strongly interested. Hmmmm Glad he took himself out. Now if we can get rid of a few others...!!

[denbot]

6. Jeb probably told him that the Scrub's would support Trog Rmoney in 2024

My guess is that he stepped aside for support for his crazy eyed kid's backing at a future date.

[PumpkinAle]

7. He got a call from Ian Murphy

who told him the Koch's were backing Scott Walker.