Corn: Why Liberals Should Embrace ‘Progressive Champion’ Mitt Romney

Posted by | January 23, 2015 11:30 | Filed under: Opinion Politics Top Stories

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David Corn at Mother Jones writes about the new Mitt Romney.

It is time for liberals to cheer Mitt Romney.

Not because his possible entry into the 2016 Republican presidential contest could cause chaos for the GOP. But because Romney, apparently seeing the error of his”severely conservative” ways, has become a progressive crusader. Initial news reports noted that Romney was telling Republicans privately that should he mount a third presidential bid he would run to the right of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, an all-but-

announced contender. Yet in public remarks, Romney has been sounding like a born-again lefty. At an investment management conference in Utah this week, Romney told the crowd that a new-and-improved candidate Romney would focus on climate change, poverty, and education.

Yes, climate change, poverty, and education. In a bizarre Freaky Friday sort of way, Romney appears to have been body-snatched—perhaps by the ghost of Ted Kennedy. He declared, “I’m one of those Republicans who thinks we are getting warmer and that we contribute to that,” he said of climate change. And he called for global agreements to curb greenhouse gas emissions, slamming the US government for having failed to achieve such accords. “Let’s deal with poverty,” he also proclaimed. “Have we done it? No. Let’s do it.” And to improve education, he urged more pay for teachers.

Yes, Mitt Romney has reinvented himself again. But this time he’s calling himself a conservative, yet coming across with progressive stances. Will the real Mitt Romney please stand up? Or,maybe there isn’t one.

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38 responses to Corn: Why Liberals Should Embrace ‘Progressive Champion’ Mitt Romney

  1. mea_mark January 23rd, 2015 at 11:35

    I’m still waiting for Romney to say it is time to raise taxes on the rich, until then …

    • Pilotshark January 23rd, 2015 at 11:42

      i be happy for the release of his tax returns, before he speaks about things , i know i have a hard time believing him changing.

  2. mea_mark January 23rd, 2015 at 12:35

    I’m still waiting for Romney to say it is time to raise taxes on the rich, until then …

    • Pilotshark January 23rd, 2015 at 12:42

      i be happy for the release of his tax returns, before he speaks about things , i know i have a hard time believing him changing.

  3. edmeyer_able January 23rd, 2015 at 11:44

    Mit will say anything to get elected his desperation is pitiful. The kochs kicked him to the curb either as a smoke screen or they figure he’s un-electable. Once in office he would shake his etch-a-sketch and start doing what he promised 10 years ago.

  4. edmeyer_able January 23rd, 2015 at 12:44

    Mit will say anything to get elected his desperation is pitiful. The kochs kicked him to the curb either as a smoke screen or they figure he’s un-electable. Once in office he would shake his etch-a-sketch and start doing what he promised 10 years ago.

  5. raypc800 January 23rd, 2015 at 12:12

    Just because Mitt is acting out a Bible verse part of which says “Beware of the Wolves in sheep’s clothing.” This does not mean Liberals should believe Mitt. Notice the Bible clearly states to all “BEWARE”. I for one am taking the biblical advice and staying clear of Mitt.

    • fahvel January 23rd, 2015 at 13:00

      you don’t need the bible – your olfactory system should suffice.

      • raypc800 January 23rd, 2015 at 13:07

        I used the Bible example for Mitt is supposed to be so religious.

  6. raypc800 January 23rd, 2015 at 13:12

    Just because Mitt is acting out a Bible verse part of which says “Beware of the Wolves in sheep’s clothing.” This does not mean Liberals should believe Mitt. Notice the Bible clearly states to all “BEWARE”. I for one am taking the biblical advice and staying clear of Mitt.

    • fahvel January 23rd, 2015 at 14:00

      you don’t need the bible – your olfactory system should suffice.

      • raypc800 January 23rd, 2015 at 14:07

        I used the Bible example for Mitt is supposed to be so religious.

  7. fahvel January 23rd, 2015 at 12:59

    if mitt thought it would benefit his soggy ego, he’d wear a red ribbon on his penis and run over the dog and cripple ann’s horse while burning the elevator for the car – the guy is an opportunistic mofo who believes it’s his right to be pres – also can’t figure out why it hasn’t and won’t happen. He’s the lowest in the repug cast of bit part players.

  8. fahvel January 23rd, 2015 at 13:59

    if mitt thought it would benefit his soggy ego, he’d wear a red ribbon on his penis and run over the dog and cripple ann’s horse while burning the elevator for the car – the guy is an opportunistic mofo who believes it’s his right to be pres – also can’t figure out why it hasn’t and won’t happen. He’s the lowest in the repug cast of bit part players.

  9. Bunya January 23rd, 2015 at 13:33

    I won’t vote for Mitt because I’m still holding a grudge. I wasn’t included in his “binders full of women”.

  10. Bunya January 23rd, 2015 at 14:33

    I won’t vote for Mitt because I’m still holding a grudge. I wasn’t included in his “binders full of women”.

  11. bpollen January 23rd, 2015 at 15:55

    Talking out of both sides of his mouth has worked so well for him in the past that I really see Romney going somewhere in 2016. Unfortunately for him, “somewhere” won’t be 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Probably just the yacht-elevator showroom.

  12. bpollen January 23rd, 2015 at 16:55

    Talking out of both sides of his mouth has worked so well for him in the past that I really see Romney going somewhere in 2016. Unfortunately for him, “somewhere” won’t be 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Probably just the yacht-elevator showroom.

  13. William January 23rd, 2015 at 22:22

    I still don’t trust him. I’m pretty sure he is actually an alien from the planet xeron T-7. He continues to provide the documents to prove otherwise.

  14. William January 23rd, 2015 at 23:22

    I still don’t trust him. I’m pretty sure he is actually an alien from the planet xeron T-7. He continues to fail to provide the documentation otherwise.

  15. fancypants January 24th, 2015 at 13:27

    Will the real Mitt Romney please stand up? Or,maybe there isn’t one.

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    you were right on the 2nd guess Mitt was a ‘ No show ‘ today in Des moines iowa

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/at-iowa-conservatives-event-carson-hits-immigration-theme/2015/01/24/f4e9afca-a3f4-11e4-91fc-7dff95a14458_story.html

  16. fancypants January 24th, 2015 at 14:27

    Will the real Mitt Romney please stand up? Or,maybe there isn’t one.

    ———————————————————————

    you were right on the 2nd guess Mitt was a ‘ No show ‘ today in Des moines iowa

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/at-iowa-conservatives-event-carson-hits-immigration-theme/2015/01/24/f4e9afca-a3f4-11e4-91fc-7dff95a14458_story.html

  17. Boehner-Monkey January 24th, 2015 at 19:42

    ~~I’m every politcial affiliation… it’s all in me~~

  18. Boehner Monkey January 24th, 2015 at 20:42

    ~~I’m every political affiliation… it’s all in me~~

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