Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

2016 Postmortem

yellowcanine

(35,699 posts)

5. Romney messed up early by not standing up to Perry, Caine, Gingrich, et al.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:59 PM

Nov 2012

By trying to be more right wing than they were, he lost the moral high ground and made it impossible to credibly run as a moderate in the general election.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

David Axelrod Surprised by Romney Campaign’s Missed Opportunities [View all] DonViejo Nov 2012 OP

It was all arrogance. sadbear Nov 2012 #1

Repubs gave up on this election before they even picked Dole, er, Mitt. Festivito Nov 2012 #2

Picking Ryan was a mistake for Mittens. Jennicut Nov 2012 #3

Massive wrong pick Lex Nov 2012 #11

I think they were scared NewJeffCT Nov 2012 #4

Romney messed up early by not standing up to Perry, Caine, Gingrich, et al. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #5

That whole "Severely Conservative" thing was pure gold.. for Cha Nov 2012 #9

I don't know Third Doctor Nov 2012 #6

Yes, I would like the Super Pacs to start attacking before May too. LiberalFighter Nov 2012 #7

I thought Paul Ryan brought some much-needed gravitas to the GOP ticket struggle4progress Nov 2012 #8

The ayn randers were Cha Nov 2012 #10