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Mitt's presidential bid just beginning

Mr. Winder, you're kidding yourself.

For the people who didn't support Mitt because they don't trust Mormons, four years isn't going to make any difference.

For the people who didn't support Mitt because his track record reveals him to be a political chameleon with no consistent track record of political leadership, four years isn't going to make any difference, either.

Mitt would fail in 2012 just as badly as he did in 2008. If you doubt that, I think you're kidding yourself.

So he can run on what he truely believes.

There must be life after death in the political world when true-believers like the writer continue to smoke the same hallucinogen and wishfully predict that day when their savior will reappear and make all things right. Preaching the same theme that Americans will be worn-out after only fours years of a Democratic administration, the writer is seriously grasping for straws.

It's more of the same pandering that elevated Utah's favorite son and brought the Republican party to reject Romney as "not really one of their own." Unless the wing-nuts are ready to disassociate themselves from their most reliable adherents and stable voting blocs, a new Romney candidacy in 2012 will still have to face the hurdles faces in 2008. The flip-flop charges will never go away because they resulted in the most crass, manipulation of voter intelligence since George W. Bush pretended to be presidential material.

Romney, as the greatest example of a Bush clone that modern politics has to offer, will still smell of the Bush/Cheney stench, particularly since time will be even more unfriendly to that legacy. His changing positions on social issues he once championed as a moderate Republican will be remembered regardless of the gloss.

It should be clear by now that America doesn't want this corporate raider running the country. It has nothing to do with his mormonism. He has gutted dozens of companies and fired thousands of workers on the way to becoming a multi-millionair. We don't need or want him in charge.

Great, in four more years Mitt can develope four more positions on every issue to go along with the four or more he already has. Truth, If Mitt were not a mormon he would have received zero votes in Utah. More proof of the Utah Lemming Theory.

The reason people didn't vote for Mitt Romney isn't because he is Mormon. The only people who care that he's Mormon are the 95% of Utah Republicans who have shown that Utah is out of touch. On the other hand, people who didn't vote for Romney because he's a liar who lacks character won't vote for him in 2012. We have seen Romney's records, his lies and his attack ads for what they are. the attempt of a bad person to get elected.

Anyone who voted for this guy should be ashamed of themselves since they prove they were willing to look past his lies and opportunism just like Hillary Clinton supporters prove that they and Mitt Romney supporters are the two side of the same coin. Maybe Hillary Clinton will choose Mitt Romney as a vice presidential candidate so two liars who lack integrity can serve together as President and Vice President.

I hope he just quitely gets a clue and goes away.

Can Mitt get some charm in four years? How about a personality? For a guy who wants to bring us back to the Reagan years, do you really think four years will make a difference? Americans are sick of trickle down econcomics, they are sick of tax cuts for the wealthy. Mr. Winder needs to tune into reality.

I think Mitt is one of the least corrupt, most consistent leaders out there. He is very kind and generous. Many people do not see him as a corporate rader, but as the innovative leader that he is. He could have saved our nation millions and gotten us back on track. His immigration stand should have been given much more attention As should have many of his other stands. Too bad you guys don't think for yourselves instead of listening and reading talking points that you know nothing about.

I think Mr Winder is right in his well written article. I think after the mess the next 4 years will bring, America may well be ready to have Mr. Romney at the helm to put us back on track.

As someone who did not vote for Romney, in Utah, I think this whole conversation is too funny.

Fact is people, Mitt came in second. Not dead last. He was not the pariah you all make him out to be. Yes, Utah voted overwhelmingly for Mitt, so what? So Utah republicans like the candidate they can relate to, so what? So they voted differently than you (and I did), so what?

If Mitt were truly the baldface lying loser you all make him out to be, how was it he was winning this race right up until super tuesday?

Get a clue. If your true position is that "everyone who votes differently than me are idiots" then I really hope YOU don't get elected to anything - the last thing we need is someone that close-minded, arrogant, and just plain stupid running anything in this country.

You guys commenting are a riot, especially the "lies and attack ads" line. From someone who wasn't a huge supporter of Romney, but who saw him as no worse than the other clowns we have to choose from in the Republican race this year, take a deep breath and just enjoy the moment, if you hate Romney that much. No need to loose the venom so early - after all, you might not have any left in 4 years if you get it all out of your system now. You seem to have bottled up a lot of rage up to now, so just keep it inside a little longer, and if you don't explode, you'll have all sorts of funny things to say come 2012.

"Corporate raider," indeed. You guys are a hoot!

Thanks Chad, I could not have said it better. I did vote for Mitt and I am NOT sorry. He is the best choice... perhaps I will write him in.... Not alot else to choose from out there.

This kind of thing is problematic. It taking your imagination away from finding that person, Mormon or not, that really can lead.

Wonder what Mitt will be making noise about in four years. I guess we'll just have to see which way the wind blows.

I think the writer is very probably right. And I'll be happy to vote for Romney in 2012! Problem is, can he take back the White House from an incumbent, smooth-talking Obama?

I think the country has had enough of Mitt. He crushed the competition in Utah, but he had to spend through the teeth to eek out his other victories. You can blame his inability to gain traction on his religion, and maybe you'd be right, but the simple fact is that Mitt cannot gain enough support to even seriously contend for the Republican nomination. There may be a cabinet position down the road for this guy, but the White House looks like a long shot indeed.

Maybe it is time to stop worrying about Mitt, the Mormons and Huckabee and start worrying about what America will look like in the future. There are only three viable candidates in '08. As Americans, who will you support?

Here's a question. Will Hillary allow elections in 4 years? From what I have heard her say about participation in her health care plan I wonder.

In four more years, the Deseret News won't have to wonder what stories to run. Just put Mitt in the headline and run it.

Mitt quit!! GET OVER IT!!

The argument is logical, and with Mitt's graceful exit he has not burned bridges. Mitt in 2012 is very possible, much to the chagrin of the anti-Mitt crowd.