Mitt Romney says he will not seek a second term in the Senate

[Chishawk1425]

He wasn't going to lose a primary in Utah. A lot of Mormons aren't big fans of Trump

He could have lost. The real Republicans mostly left the party and can't vote in primary.

 

[Chishawk1425]

@pepsicock your cult loves Putin. All that needs to be said. Absolutely pathetic and despicable.

 

[Kenneth Griffin]

 

[goldmom]

I thought Romney was alright, but what a shitty statement from Trump.

I’ve come to expect nothing else. 😡

 

[Chishawk1425]

I’ve come to expect nothing else. 😡

You voted for it twice. I knew the email lady and Biden were Easily the best choices. Fail

 

[HawkeyeShawn]

He’s 76. He should not run again. The majority of us here should be applauding this decision, regardless of party.

 

[joelbc1]

He’s 76. He should not run again. The majority of us here should be applauding this decision, regardless of party.

Romney admitted that his age was “part of his decision”...

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

He’s 76. He should not run again. The majority of us here should be applauding this decision, regardless of party.

Mental fitness is a legit issue. And, sure, there's a correlation between advancing chronological age and mental acuity. But there's plenty of variability. Lots of wise old folks. Lots of idiot youngsters.

Age may justify closer inspection, but not rejection.

I'd rather have Bernie, Joe or Lizzie any day than, say, Bobert. Wouldn't you?

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Bernie is 82. Does he sound "too old"?

 

[Huey Grey]

Bernie is 82. Does he sound "too old"?

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Neither Bernie, Romney, nor Biden are too old. But MConnell and Feinstein? Absolutely. Depends on the person.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Neither Bernie, Romney, nor Biden are too old. But MConnell and Feinstein? Absolutely. Depends on the person.

Ditto for Trump. He not too old. He's just a bad choice.

 

[goldmom]

Ditto for Trump. He not too old. He's just a bad choice.

They’re both better off going home and enjoying their remaining years.

 

[Jerome Silberman]

Mental fitness is a legit issue. And, sure, there's a correlation between advancing chronological age and mental acuity. But there's plenty of variability. Lots of wise old folks. Lots of idiot youngsters.

Age may justify closer inspection, but not rejection.

I'd rather have Bernie, Joe or Lizzie any day than, say, Bobert. Wouldn't you?

My perspective on this subject is less about downside of the natural decline in ability as we age, and more about recognizing the character of a person that has the desire to retire while mentally and physically fit enough to enjoy the winter of their lives. It's not an easy thing to take oneself out of the game, and to me that shows something more important than the ability to just hang on and win elections.

 

[goldmom]

My perspective on this subject is less about downside of the natural decline in ability as we age, and more about recognizing the character of a person that has the desire to retire while mentally and physically fit enough to enjoy the winter of their lives. It's not an easy thing to take oneself out of the game, and to me that shows something more important than the ability to just hang on and win elections.

Well stated.