Comments about ‘Josh Romney would consider lieutenant-governor position’

Great, another political hack dynasty in the making!
If I could, I would ban the following two generations, of any political office holder from being elected, or appointed.

Gross! Why did you guys even ask him?

Sorry, but I'd rather have self-made men and women in public service. It's my experience that they are more grounded, and more likely to make decisions based on what's right for the community as opposed to what's right for themselves and their friends. If that's stereotyping or bigoted, then so be it.

But wouldn't that be reverse discrimination!!! Hehe. Just kidding. I totally agree with you. Good idea!

Here we go again, another Democrat lite.

Two people (or maybe three: a grandfather, father, and son) doesn't exactly = a dynasty.

Forget about the last name, and look at the candidate. Turns out that the last name only gives "name recognition," which can be helpful in running a race -- but surely doesn't compensate for a WEAK candidate, if that is what you have. On the other hand, if the candidate is a STRONG candidate, don't discount him/her due to a last name!!!

Josh is a great family guy. He is smart and can out work most people. He is a little to handsome for me but he cant help that. I think we need young smart guys like Josh in politics in this state. If he is willing I am sure he would do great thiings.

I have several qualifications for public office and would be interested in serving. Problem is, politics is a club I'm not willing to join. Government stopped being "by the people" some time ago. Politicians now spean in terms of retirement - outrageous. What happened to "leaving the plow" for a season to serve in elected office and then returning to the life of a private citizen? Sad that ideal has been lost on a lust for power. Not accusing the Romney's, just commenting on this mindset in general.

No way the last thing this state needs is another King. So tell what has this young man done that he is so prepared? it must be the money talking and I don't beleive he has held office in Utah or any other state. Sounds to me like he has a big head and he knows it all. NO WAY WOULD I SUPPORT THAT GUY. I din't care what his name is, he has not proven himself to the People of Utah. Don't make the same mistake twice.

Sounds like our state government is becoming more and more of a "good 'ol boys club." We should have remained loyal to the British crown if all we can do is select people based on family lineage rather than personal accomplishments and hard work.

Another son following on his rich father's coat tails.

There is no way he would win. He's too busy water skiing, snowboarding, relaxing at the cabin, and vacationing in Utah's terrific national parks. What has he ever done independent of dad? He has not even been tried and tested as an independent self-reliant man. Send him off without dad's connections or money and what could he accomplish on his own? Little fish (Gary Herbert) just want to tie themselves to the big fish (Mitt Romney) through nepotism (Josh Romney). Lets just see it for what it really is. The way of experienced American statesmen with wisdom and judgment who sacrifice for public service is extinct. We live in a fully-fledged plutocracy where money equals position, power, and popularity. That is one underlying fracture in our future prosperity as a nation.

You Utards are so freaking ignorant. Go find out about the man before criticizing him.

I know, lets just scrap the whole representative republic thing and return to the good old system of government that so many generations of this earth have come to know and love. Lets have a King and Queen and party like its the 16th century again. Ahh.... those were the days!

I'd say vote for King Romney, but I just remembered that under a kingship we'll likely not have a right to vote anymore. Well, forget voting, at least we can worship our king. All hail!

Your argument is so cogent Aaron and your wisdom is like a ray of sunshine through a fog of freaking ignorance.

Weren't there people in the BOM, the 'king men', who wanted society ruled by the elite? Didn't this start a war? Does anyone even read the BOM anymore?

What a bunch of sore losers, get on with your life.

With all of the hypocracy spread around by "public servants" who are looking only to the next election to promote themselves, Josh Romney just might be a breath of fresh air! (Someone with moral ethics needs to step up to the plate.) Many of us are growing sick and tired of hearing the latest rhetoric, political scandal, finger pointing, and waffling. When political promises soon become lies, who is there to believe in? WHO'S THE BOSS anyway ~ the servant or the people they are sworn to serve? Heaven help us!

It is hard to take anyone seriously when they use a word like "Utard" in a sentence; even when I agree with the rest of their premise.

This guy is about as qualified to be Lt. Governor as Britney Spears is to teach parenting classes and Hugh Hefner is to teach chasity classes.