It appears that this little "'Tagg' Romney for Senate" boomlet may actually be real. Of course, that's after the cute naked guy and too-liberal-even-for-Massachusetts-Republicans former GOP Governor have both said they're not interested in running.
You remember "Tagg" — he of the tight, constipated Romney smile, he who threatened to punch out the President of the United States?
Well, we cats just can't let this one go without comment.
First, this could be America's opportunity to drive a final stake through the Romney heart. After all, what the heck have they won in their lives? George Romney was elected Michigan Governor, but lost his bid for President. Lenore Romney lost a race for Senate. Willard has only won ONE race, and has lost too many to count, including the gubernatorial re-elect in 2006 that he was too chicken to attempt. One more defeat and the nation has to ask: Who are these people and why do we care?
The Romney name is not loved in Massachusetts. Remember 2012? He lost to Obama by double digits. Maybe Bay Staters resent the fact that he repudiated that healthcare plan they enjoy so much.
Is Ann Romney pushing her oldest boy to avenge his father's loss? It kind of reminds us of Barbara Bush egging the Worst Person Who's Ever Lived to pay America back for 1992. And we all know how well that ended (September 11, Iraq, the economic crisis, etc.).
The right wing will go nuts. A "Tagg" candidacy will probably guarantee a right-versus-hard-right Senate primary. Which sounds like a good waste of a lot of Republican money and the disgorging of much GOP venom. Republicans worried about rebuilding the national brand must be reaching for the TUMS.
A former Navy SEAL is considering a run. It would be interesting to see a combat vet go up against a guy whose idea of military service is driving a minivan back and forth across Iowa in 2007.
Finally, if "Tagg" runs, he may awaken a sleeping giant. We cats were just going to toss a few bucks Ed Markey's way, but if Ed's opponent is a repulsive Romney thug, sign us up for a lot more. (Hmmm.... is that why CNN is suddenly reporting that a "Tagg" bid is "unlikely"? Stay tuned.)
UPDATE: Well, that was quick.
No comments:
Post a Comment