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'''Willard Mitt Romney''', most popularly known as '''Mitt Romney''', (born March 12, 1947) is an [[establishment]], [[globalist]],<ref name="CFRneocon"/> and [[RINO]]<ref>Adelmann, Bob (January 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27862-sen-hatch-s-retirement-paves-way-for-romney-one-rino-replacing-another Sen. Hatch’s Retirement Paves Way for Romney: One RINO Replacing Another]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> American politician. He was the former governor of [[Massachusetts]], and a successful U.S. businessman, and was the [[2012 Republican Primary|Republican nominee]] for the [[Presidential Election 2012]].  Romney lost against the incumbent president [[Barack Obama]] in November 2012. Romney has been observed to not hold any values, instead being an opportunist who takes whatever political position suits him best at the moment.<ref name="WhatIf">Antle III, W. James (January 3, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/what-if-likely-utah-senate-candidate-mitt-romney-had-never-run-in-massachusetts/article/2644787 What if likely Utah Senate candidate Mitt Romney had never run in Massachusetts?] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> He has voiced contradicting positions on topics as diverse as abortion, homosexual "rights," illegal immigration, gun control and even support for [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[Donald Trump]].<ref name="WhatIf"/><ref name="Pandey"/><ref name="RollingStone"/> Thus, with good reason, [[conservative]]s see Romney's core beliefs as only marginally different from that of globalist Democrats such as Obama.<ref name="Eddlem2012">Eddlem, Thomas R. (August 9, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/12356-obama-v-romney-their-core-beliefs Obama v. Romney: Their Core Beliefs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="Richman2012">Richman, Sheldon (October 26, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/13404-americans-should-reject-obama-romeny-foreign-policy Americans Should Reject Obama-Romney Foreign Policy]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref>

'''Willard Mitt Romney''', most popularly known as '''Mitt Romney''', (born March 12, 1947) is an [[establishment]], [[globalist]],<ref name="CFRneocon"/> and [[RINO]]<ref>Adelmann, Bob (January 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/27862-sen-hatch-s-retirement-paves-way-for-romney-one-rino-replacing-another Sen. Hatch’s Retirement Paves Way for Romney: One RINO Replacing Another]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> American politician. He was the former governor of [[Massachusetts]], and a successful U.S. businessman, and was the [[2012 Republican Primary|Republican nominee]] for the [[Presidential Election 2012]].  Romney lost against the incumbent president [[Barack Obama]] in November 2012. Romney has been observed to not hold any values, instead being an opportunist who takes whatever political position suits him best at the moment.<ref name="WhatIf">Antle III, W. James (January 3, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/what-if-likely-utah-senate-candidate-mitt-romney-had-never-run-in-massachusetts/article/2644787 What if likely Utah Senate candidate Mitt Romney had never run in Massachusetts?] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> He has voiced contradicting positions on topics as diverse as [[abortion]], [[homosexual]] "rights," [[illegal immigration]], gun control and even support for [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[Donald Trump]].<ref name="WhatIf"/><ref name="Pandey"/><ref name="RollingStone"/> Thus, with good reason, [[conservative]]s see Romney's core beliefs as only marginally different from that of globalist Democrats such as Obama.<ref name="Eddlem2012">Eddlem, Thomas R. (August 9, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/12356-obama-v-romney-their-core-beliefs Obama v. Romney: Their Core Beliefs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="Richman2012">Richman, Sheldon (October 26, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/13404-americans-should-reject-obama-romeny-foreign-policy Americans Should Reject Obama-Romney Foreign Policy]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref>

He was first runner-up for the nomination in 2008. In 1994, Mitt Romney proved to be the most difficult challenger that incumbent Senator [[Ted Kennedy]] of Massachusetts ever faced for re-election, causing Kennedy to pour far more money into the race than he expected.<ref>[http://archive.newsmax.com/romney/ Romney to the Rescue: Mitt Romney's Got the Right Stuff for 2008] Kessler, Ronald, newsmax.com archives, retrieved April 27, 2012.</ref>

He was first runner-up for the nomination in 2008. In 1994, Mitt Romney proved to be the most difficult challenger that incumbent Senator [[Ted Kennedy]] of Massachusetts ever faced for re-election, causing Kennedy to pour far more money into the race than he expected.<ref>[http://archive.newsmax.com/romney/ Romney to the Rescue: Mitt Romney's Got the Right Stuff for 2008] Kessler, Ronald, newsmax.com archives, retrieved April 27, 2012.</ref>

Before entering politics Romney was a businessman in Boston, having served as CEO of [[Bain Capital]], a management consulting firm known for saving American companies.<ref>Staples, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Clear Channel Radio, Dunkin Donuts, [[Domino's Pizza]], The Weather Channel, [[Burger King]], Sealy Mattress, Baskin Robbins, Outback Steakhouse, Guitar Center, Gymboree, Bonefish Grill, Burlington Coat Factory, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Michael's, to name a few</ref> His political start began during the financially unsteady 2002 Winter Olympics. He gained popularity in Massachusetts, a state known for being extremely liberal, and was elected governor in 2002. As governor, he raised taxes several times.  He unashamedly admits creating [[RomneyCare]], which is a complete disaster and forces everyone to buy health insurance and has resulted in long delays for obtaining medical services, such as an ordinary physical, in that state.  [[Ted Kennedy]] and other [[liberals]] supported the bill and probably wrote key parts of it.  Romney declined to run for re-election and announced his candidacy for President.   

Before entering politics Romney was a businessman in Boston, having served as CEO of [[Bain Capital]], a management consulting firm known for taking over American companies, laying off employees, and profiting from bankruptcy:<ref>https://thinkprogress.org/under-romney-bain-capital-made-millions-from-south-carolina-business-that-shut-down-laid-off-150-b855c39012ca/</ref>

{{cquote|Under Romney, “four of the 10 companies Bain acquired declared bankruptcy within a few years, shedding thousands of jobs.” But documents show that “Bain investors profited in eight of the 10 deals, including three of the four that ended in bankruptcy.” Indeed, the firm pointedly made higher profits “by firing workers, seeking government subsidies, and flipping companies quickly for large profits.”}}

 

Romney's political start began during the financially unsteady 2002 Winter Olympics. He gained popularity in Massachusetts, a state known for being extremely liberal, and was elected governor in 2002. As governor, he raised taxes several times.  He unashamedly admits creating [[RomneyCare]], which is a complete disaster and forces everyone to buy health insurance and has resulted in long delays for obtaining medical services, such as an ordinary physical, in that state.  [[Ted Kennedy]] and other [[liberals]] supported the bill and probably wrote key parts of it.  Romney declined to run for re-election and announced his candidacy for President.   

During his campaign for the Republican nomination in 2008, Romney was widely but incorrectly supported as a staunch conservative and ran on his business experience in the private sector. Romney fought a rough battle against Senator [[John McCain]] in Florida, Michigan, and other key states, but large losses on the Super Tuesday primaries ended his campaign. Romney dropped out of the race and endorsed Senator [[John McCain]] on February 14, 2008. His name was circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved, though [[Sarah Palin]] eventually became the vice-president nominee.

During his campaign for the Republican nomination in 2008, Romney was widely but incorrectly supported as a staunch conservative and ran on his business experience in the private sector. Romney fought a rough battle against Senator [[John McCain]] in Florida, Michigan, and other key states, but large losses on the Super Tuesday primaries ended his campaign. Romney dropped out of the race and endorsed Senator [[John McCain]] on February 14, 2008. His name was circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved, though [[Sarah Palin]] eventually became the vice-president nominee.