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In reply to the discussion: I wouldn't be at all surprised if Mitt dropped out of the race. Hear me out... [View all]grantcart
(53,061 posts)28. His father was actually a great guy, both a good politician and a public figure who had a relaxed
manner.
I would say agree that Mitt may be trying to live up to the expectations of his Father that he carries inside of him but that George probably never inflicted on MItt.
If so that would be the third Republican nominee, IMO, in a row to run for President because of 'Daddy' issues. It was obviously true with GB and also true, IMO with McCain who struggled at trying to out peforme his father's outstanding military career with a rather checkered military career before he redeemed himself with his courageous POW period which doesn't really compare in kind with being one of the highest ranking admirals in US history.
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I wouldn't be at all surprised if Mitt dropped out of the race. Hear me out... [View all]
monmouth
Jan 2012
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Could be...I get the feeling the party establishment is preparing Mitch Daniels to step in, maybe
blm
Jan 2012
#1
Funny I was thinking he may drop out. After all why should he stay in when he can live on his
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#2
I don't know how these candidates do it, honestly. This schedule is grueling..n/t
monmouth
Jan 2012
#6
He still has the best organization ("ground game") of all of the candidates
Proud Liberal Dem
Jan 2012
#7
His father was actually a great guy, both a good politician and a public figure who had a relaxed
grantcart
Feb 2012
#28
Ahh, just what we need: another "Bush" candidate trying to live up to his Daddy.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2012
#30
Pres. Obama and fmr. Pres. Clinton had a different, but problematic, situation with their Dads.
amandabeech
Feb 2012
#34
I think your underestimate his investment in the "business" of running for president....
Rowdyboy
Jan 2012
#20
Maybe--there has to be something more in those tax returns than just a low tax rate.
bklyncowgirl
Jan 2012
#21
Nothing the GOPers do surprise me anymore now,I thought Cain would've dropped out sooner than he did
Tx4obama
Jan 2012
#22
The problem is that he owes the Republican Establishment and his corporate benefactors.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2012
#29