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Romney's political start began during the financially unsteady 2002 Winter Olympics. He gained popularity in the liberal state of Massachusetts, 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.  Romney declined to run for re-election and announced his candidacy for president.   

Romney's political start began during the financially unsteady 2002 Winter Olympics. He gained popularity in the liberal state of Massachusetts, 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.  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 inaccurately) 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 mistakenly supported by many 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.

Romney had supported many [[Liberal|left-wing]] positions: Romney had a pro-[[abortion]] record but has claimed to be "[[pro-life]]" since 2005; Romney acknowledges [[global warming]] but says that he doesn't know how much is due to human activity; Romney has been criticized for standing behind his 2005 [[RomneyCare|health care plan in Massachusetts]] whilst pledging to "replace" [[ObamaCare]] during his campaign for president in 2012. RomneyCare featured an '[[individual mandate]]' requiring everyone to purchase health insurance, and unlike Obamacare, featured socialized medicine as a backup for those who could not afford to pay. This plan is very similar to the 2010 ObamaCare bill that was adopted on a national level, and Obama claims Romney's people helped craft it. Romney, whom Democrats claim is a racist [[Nazi]] and compared him to [[Hitler]],<ref>https://upennstatesman.org/2018/11/06/a-fifty-year-history-of-democrats-crying-hitler/</ref><ref>https://www.salon.com/2012/10/16/nine_most_racist_moments_of_the_2012_election/</ref> attempted to regain their good graces by voting with their [[sham impeachment1]].

Romney had supported many [[left-wing]] positions: Romney had a pro-[[abortion]] record but has claimed to be "[[pro-life]]" since 2005; Romney acknowledges [[global warming]] but says that he doesn't know how much is due to human activity; Romney has been criticized for standing behind his 2005 [[RomneyCare|health care plan in Massachusetts]] whilst pledging to "replace" [[ObamaCare]] during his campaign for president in 2012. RomneyCare featured an '[[individual mandate]]' requiring everyone to purchase health insurance, and unlike Obamacare, featured socialized medicine as a backup for those who could not afford to pay. This plan is very similar to the 2010 ObamaCare bill that was adopted on a national level, and Obama claims Romney's people helped craft it. Romney, whom Democrats claim is a racist [[Nazi]] and compared him to [[Hitler]],<ref>https://upennstatesman.org/2018/11/06/a-fifty-year-history-of-democrats-crying-hitler/</ref><ref>https://www.salon.com/2012/10/16/nine_most_racist_moments_of_the_2012_election/</ref> attempted to regain their good graces by voting with their [[sham impeachment]].

== Personal life ==

==Personal life==

[[Image:MittRomneyYouth05.jpg|thumb|200px|Ann Lois Davies and Willard Mitt Romney]]

[[Image:MittRomneyYouth05.jpg|thumb|200px|Ann Lois Davies and Willard Mitt Romney]]

Romney is the scion of an old Mormon family. His grandparents were polygamists who fled the United States in the early 20th century when the Mormon Church repudiated polygamy; his father was born in Mexico. The Romneys returned to the U.S. in 1911 when a violent civil war broke out in Mexico.

Romney is the scion of an old Mormon family. His grandparents were polygamists who fled the United States in the early 20th century when the Mormon Church repudiated polygamy; his father was born in Mexico. The Romneys returned to the U.S. in 1911 when a violent civil war broke out in Mexico.

Mitt Romney is a devout member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]] and spent time as a missionary during his youth converting Catholics and agnostics to Mormonism in France. In fact, his time as a student and missionary helped him defer from military service during the Vietnam draft,<ref>Michael Kranish, "The Making of Mitt Romney: Mormon church obtained Vietnam draft deferrals for Romney, other missionaries" June 24, 2007. The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/specials/romney/articles/part1_side_2/?page=1</ref> but he stated during interviews that "he had longed to join the soldiers in Vietnam and support the war effort." His father had stated in 1967 that he felt "brainwashed" by U.S. officials over the justification of the prolonged Vietnam war. This statement had been very costly in George Romney's 1968 campaign for president against Richard Nixon.

Mitt Romney is a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]], and spent time as a missionary during his youth converting Catholics and agnostics to Mormonism in France. In fact, his time as a student and missionary helped him defer from military service during the Vietnam draft,<ref>Michael Kranish, "The Making of Mitt Romney: Mormon church obtained Vietnam draft deferrals for Romney, other missionaries" June 24, 2007. The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/specials/romney/articles/part1_side_2/?page=1</ref> but he stated during interviews that "he had longed to join the soldiers in Vietnam and support the war effort." His father had stated in 1967 that he felt "brainwashed" by U.S. officials over the justification of the prolonged Vietnam war. This statement had been very costly in George Romney's 1968 campaign for president against [[Richard Nixon]].

Romney married to his wife Ann, with whom he has five children. Romney is a notorious Twitter [[troll]] under the pseudonym Pierre Delecto. Others know him as the Don of the Mormon Mafia.

Romney married [[Ann Romney|Ann Davies]] in 1969, with whom he had five children.  

Romney is the son of former [[Michigan]] governor and presidential candidate [[George Romney]], a "[[RINO|Rockefeller Republican]],"<ref>Lisa McGirr, ''Suburban Warriors''(2001) pp. 141, 222.</ref> who amassed a large fortune as an automobile industry magnate during World War II. <!-- Unusual statement. What exactly is the reason for introducing it as Mass. Republicans? Is there a significance to this? Many Massachusetts Republicans do not connect the father's politics with the son's, much like Presidents [[George H. W. Bush|George Herbert Walker Bush]] and [[George W. Bush|George Walker Bush]].--> George Romney was popular among moderates during his presidential run and was well-equipped for victory; many of his political advisors had come from [[Nelson Rockefeller]]'s 1964 campaign.

 

Romney is the son of former [[Michigan]] governor and presidential candidate [[George Romney]], a "[[Rockefeller Republican]],"<ref>Lisa McGirr, ''Suburban Warriors''(2001) pp. 141, 222.</ref> who amassed a large fortune as an automobile industry magnate during World War II. George Romney was popular among moderates during his presidential run and was well-equipped for victory; many of his political advisors had come from [[Nelson Rockefeller]]'s 1964 campaign.

==Business career==

==Business career==

From 1978 to 1984, Romney was a vice president of Bain & Company, Inc. a worldwide management consulting firm, and in 1984, Romney co-founded a spin-off called Bain Capital. He invested in or bought many well-known companies such as Staples, Brookstone, Domino's, Sealy Corporation and Sports Authority. Critics say he advised corporations to cut their U.S. taxes by reincorporating in Caribbean tax havens such as the Cayman Islands while maintaining their operations in the U.S. His business practices also resulted in the layoffs of many American workers.

From 1978 to 1984, Romney was a vice president of Bain & Company, Inc. a worldwide management consulting firm, and in 1984, Romney co-founded a spin-off called Bain Capital. He invested in and bought many well-known companies such as Staples, Brookstone, Domino's, Sealy Corporation, and Sports Authority. Critics say he advised corporations to cut their US taxes by reincorporating in Caribbean tax havens such as the Cayman Islands while maintaining their operations in the US. His business practices also resulted in the layoffs of many American workers.

==Record as Governor==

==As Governor==

Romney served as governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007), with a generally [[conservative]] record that included economic expansion. He balanced the budget every year of his administration without increasing taxes or increasing state dept. Romney turned a $3 billion budget deficit into a $500 million surplus by reducing government spending and added 80,000 new jobs by the end of his term. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 Governor Romney proposed cutting the state income tax from 5.3% to 5.0%.<ref>http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2007/08/mitt_romneys_record_on_economi.php</ref> Although the Democratic supermajority in the state legislator refused to budge. Romney vetoed 844 pieces of legislation, with over 700 overridden.<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Mitt_Romney_Government_Reform.htm</ref> He vetoed an increase in the minimum wage, saying "there's no question raising the minimum wage excessively causes a loss of jobs." <ref>Telegram & Gazette, 08/01/06</ref> Under Governor Romney the state abolished a retroactive capital gains tax that would have forced nearly 50,000 taxpayers to pay additional taxes and fees.<ref>http://www.americansformitt.com/</ref> Massachusetts Citizens For Limited Taxation Executive Director Barbara Anderson praised Romney, saying "There was no one else out on the horizon and with the legislature almost entirely Democratic, we felt it was necessary to have a grown-up in the corner office. … And we were right to back him. He's been a really good friend to the taxpayers."  

Romney served as governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007), with a generally conservative record that included economic expansion. He balanced the budget every year of his administration without increasing taxes or increasing state dept. Romney turned a $3 billion budget deficit into a $500 million surplus by reducing government spending and added 80,000 new jobs by the end of his term. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 Governor Romney proposed cutting the state income tax from 5.3% to 5.0%.<ref>http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2007/08/mitt_romneys_record_on_economi.php</ref> Although the Democratic supermajority in the state legislator refused to budge. Romney vetoed 844 pieces of legislation, with over 700 overridden.<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Mitt_Romney_Government_Reform.htm</ref> He vetoed an increase in the minimum wage, saying "there's no question raising the minimum wage excessively causes a loss of jobs." <ref>Telegram & Gazette, 08/01/06</ref> Under Governor Romney the state abolished a retroactive capital gains tax that would have forced nearly 50,000 taxpayers to pay additional taxes and fees.<ref>http://www.americansformitt.com/</ref> Massachusetts Citizens For Limited Taxation Executive Director Barbara Anderson praised Romney, saying "There was no one else out on the horizon and with the legislature almost entirely Democratic, we felt it was necessary to have a grown-up in the corner office. … And we were right to back him. He's been a really good friend to the taxpayers."  

However, some of the actions Governor Romney took received criticisms from conservatives, such as supporting moderate fee increases and creating and the nation's first universal [[health care]] program. During his 2002 gubernatorial campaign, Romney supported [[abortion]], his views evolved and would later take [[pro-life]] positions such as vetoing emergency contraception and vetoing [[stem-cell research]] that would allow cloning of human embryos. In 2006, Governor Romney testified before the [[United States]] [[Senate]] to support the Federal Marriage Amendment, which would limit marriage to one man and one woman. Additionally, Romney filed legislation to reinstate [[capital punishment]], but was defeated in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on a 99–53 vote.

However, some of the actions Governor Romney took received criticisms from conservatives, such as supporting moderate fee increases and creating the nation's first universal [[health care]] program. During his 2002 gubernatorial campaign, Romney supported [[abortion]], but he would later take more [[pro-life]] positions, such as vetoing emergency contraception, as well as [[stem-cell research]] that would allow cloning of human embryos. In 2006, Governor Romney testified before the United States [[Senate]] to support the Federal Marriage Amendment, which would limit marriage to one man and one woman. Additionally, Romney filed legislation to reinstate [[capital punishment]], but was defeated in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on a 99–53 vote.

Mitt Romney made no pardons as governor, "My conclusion was, if somebody has been convicted by a jury of their peers, and they’ve been prosecuted and the police were able to get the evidence necessary to put them behind bars, why in the world would I step in and reverse that sentence?" <ref>https://hotair.com/archives/2009/12/04/romney-on-huckabee-unlike-some-people-i-never-pardoned-anyone/</ref>

Mitt Romney made no pardons as governor, stating, "if somebody has been convicted by a jury of their peers, and they’ve been prosecuted and the police were able to get the evidence necessary to put them behind bars, why in the world would I step in and reverse that sentence?" <ref>https://hotair.com/archives/2009/12/04/romney-on-huckabee-unlike-some-people-i-never-pardoned-anyone/</ref>

On [[Education]] Romney called for the privatization of the University of Massachusetts medical school.<ref>Telegram & Gazette, 02/27/03</ref> In 2004, he established the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program, which rewarded the top 25 percent of Massachusetts high school students with tuition-free scholarship to any Massachusetts public [[university]] or [[college]]. In August 2006, Governor Romney refused to allow former Iranian President Mohammed Khatami, an outspoken opponent of the [[United States]] and [[Israel]], state police escorts during his speech at [[Harvard University]].<ref>https://www.nysun.com/editorials/khatemi-at-harvard/38903/</ref>

On [[education]], Romney called for the privatization of the University of Massachusetts medical school.<ref>Telegram & Gazette, 02/27/03</ref> In 2004, he established the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program, which rewarded the top 25 percent of Massachusetts high school students with tuition-free scholarship to any Massachusetts public [[university]] or [[college]]. In August 2006, Governor Romney refused to allow former Iranian President Mohammed Khatami, an outspoken opponent of the [[United States]] and [[Israel]], state police escorts during his speech at [[Harvard University]].<ref>https://www.nysun.com/editorials/khatemi-at-harvard/38903/</ref>

In December 2006, Romney signed a memorandum of agreement with the federal government that would allow state troopers to enforce federal immigration laws,<ref>http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=96543</ref> however, was revoked when Democrat Deval Patrick took office as Governor in January 2007.

In December 2006, Romney signed a memorandum of agreement with the federal government that would allow state troopers to enforce federal immigration laws,<ref>http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=96543</ref> however, was revoked when Democrat Deval Patrick took office as Governor in January 2007.

== Political Views ==

==Political Positions==

Romney has flip-flopped his stated positions on many issues, including abortion, [[homosexual "rights"]], illegal immigration, gun control, as well as his opinion of Reagan and Trump.<ref name="WhatIf"/><ref name="Pandey"/><ref name="RollingStone">[https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/mitt-romneys-biggest-flip-flops-20120801 Mitt Romney's Biggest Flip Flops]. ''RollingStone''. August 1, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> 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"/> His foreign policy preferences also share numerous similarities with Obama's.<ref name="Richman2012"/>

Romney has flip-flopped his stated positions on many important issues.<ref name="WhatIf"/><ref name="Pandey"/><ref name="RollingStone">[https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/mitt-romneys-biggest-flip-flops-20120801 Mitt Romney's Biggest Flip Flops]. ''RollingStone''. August 1, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> His foreign policy preferences share numerous similarities with that of Democrats such as Obama.<ref name="Richman2012"/>One position that Romney has been consistent on, however, is his support for [[globalist]] policies, having been strongly influenced by [[neoconservatism]] and the [[Council on Foreign Relations]].<ref name="CFRneocon">Mass, Warren (September 25, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/12974-romney-foreign-policy-shows-strong-cfr-neo-con-influence Romney Foreign Policy Shows Strong CFR, Neo-con Influence]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref>

 

One position that Romney has been consistent on, however, is his support for [[globalist]] policies, having been strongly influenced by [[neoconservatism]] and the [[Council on Foreign Relations]].<ref name="CFRneocon">Mass, Warren (September 25, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/12974-romney-foreign-policy-shows-strong-cfr-neo-con-influence Romney Foreign Policy Shows Strong CFR, Neo-con Influence]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref>

During his 2002 campaign to become the 70th governor of Massachusetts, Romney described his views as "moderate" and proclaimed that "my views are progressive".<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/romney-in-2002-my-views-are-progressive-2011-12 Romney In 2002: 'My Views Are Progressive'], "I think people recognize that I am not a partisan Republican. That I'm someone who is moderate, and that my views are progressive."</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcjJEXt9To Mitt Romney in Worcester 2002 "My views are progressive"]</ref> Romney has displayed [[liberal intolerance]], smearing conservative Christians as "religious bigots" for holding theological views based on clear biblical teaching that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.<ref name="ReligiousBigot">Multiple references:

During his 2002 campaign to become the 70th governor of Massachusetts, Romney described his views as "moderate" and "progressive".<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/romney-in-2002-my-views-are-progressive-2011-12 Romney In 2002: 'My Views Are Progressive'], "I think people recognize that I am not a partisan Republican. That I'm someone who is moderate, and that my views are progressive."</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcjJEXt9To Mitt Romney in Worcester 2002 "My views are progressive"]</ref> Romney has displayed [[liberal intolerance]], smearing conservative Christians as "religious bigots" for holding theological views based on clear biblical teaching that [[Jesus Christ]] is the only way to salvation.<ref name="ReligiousBigot">Multiple references:

*Conradis, Brandon (May 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/387530-romney-denounces-pastor-slated-to-speak-at-us-embassy-in-jerusalem Romney denounces pastor slated to speak at US embassy in Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

*Conradis, Brandon (May 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/387530-romney-denounces-pastor-slated-to-speak-at-us-embassy-in-jerusalem Romney denounces pastor slated to speak at US embassy in Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

*Starnes, Todd (May 13, 2018). [https://www.toddstarnes.com/show/mitt-romney-calls-southern-baptist-pastor-robert-jeffress-a-religious-bigot/ Mitt Romney Calls Southern Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress a “Religious Bigot”]. ''Todd Starnes''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

*Starnes, Todd (May 13, 2018). [https://www.toddstarnes.com/show/mitt-romney-calls-southern-baptist-pastor-robert-jeffress-a-religious-bigot/ Mitt Romney Calls Southern Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress a “Religious Bigot”]. ''Todd Starnes''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

===Abortion===

===Abortion===

Currently, Romney claims to be pro-life, but his record is very spotty. At times he has claimed to be pro-[[infanticide]] and has also explicitly opposed common pro-life legislation and positions.

Currently, Romney claims to be pro-life, but his record is very spotty. At times he has claimed to be pro-[[infanticide]], and has also explicitly opposed common pro-life legislation and positions.

"I am [[pro-life]]. I believe that [[abortion]] is the wrong choice except in cases of incest, rape, and to save the life of the mother. I wish the people of America agreed, and that the laws of our nation could reflect that view. But while the nation remains so divided over abortion, I believe that the states, through the democratic process, should determine their own abortion laws and not have them dictated by judicial mandate." ([[Boston]] Globe, Mitt Romney Editorial, July 26, 2005)  

"I am [[pro-life]]. I believe that [[abortion]] is the wrong choice except in cases of incest, rape, and to save the life of the mother. I wish the people of America agreed, and that the laws of our nation could reflect that view. But while the nation remains so divided over abortion, I believe that the states, through the democratic process, should determine their own abortion laws and not have them dictated by judicial mandate." ([[Boston]] Globe, Mitt Romney Editorial, July 26, 2005)  

<ref>[http://www.mittromney.com/Issue-Watch/Values America's Culture and Values] mittromney.com</ref>

<ref>[http://www.mittromney.com/Issue-Watch/Values America's Culture and Values] mittromney.com</ref>

===Civil Unions===

===Civil Unions===

Romney claimed to be opposed to the idea of [[same-sex "marriage"]], however, he has voiced explicit support for the [[homosexual agenda]]. He has advocated for domestic partnership benefits and equal rights for [[homosexuals]], which is same-sex "marriage" in everything but name and an easy stepping stone on the vile homosexual agenda path towards homosexual recruitment.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021218005104/www.romneyhealey.com/issues/3</ref>  He also supports adoption for homosexual couples.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57432292-503544/romney-says-hes-fine-with-gay-couples-adopting-children/</ref> Eventually, in violation of the Massachusetts Constitution, he illegally imposed same-sex "marriage" on the state and he refused to remove pro-same-sex "marriage" liberal activist judges in the state from their offices or to back religious adoption charities that are opposed to homosexual adoptions.<ref>[https://www.massresistance.org/docs/gen4/20a/Romney-book-to-GOP-Senate/index.html MassResistance sends copies of our Romney book to every GOP US Senator, Pres. Trump, VP Pence, and major media] at MassResistance</ref>

Romney claimed to be opposed to the idea of [[same-sex "marriage"]]; however, he has voiced explicit support for the [[homosexual agenda]]. He has advocated for domestic partnership benefits and equal rights for [[homosexuals]], which is same-sex "marriage" in everything but name and an easy stepping stone on the vile homosexual agenda path towards homosexual recruitment.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20021218005104/www.romneyhealey.com/issues/3</ref>  He also supports adoption for homosexual couples.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57432292-503544/romney-says-hes-fine-with-gay-couples-adopting-children/</ref> Eventually, in violation of the Massachusetts Constitution, he illegally imposed same-sex "marriage" on the state and he refused to remove pro-same-sex "marriage" liberal activist judges in the state from their offices or to back religious adoption charities that are opposed to homosexual adoptions.<ref>[https://www.massresistance.org/docs/gen4/20a/Romney-book-to-GOP-Senate/index.html MassResistance sends copies of our Romney book to every GOP US Senator, Pres. Trump, VP Pence, and major media] at MassResistance</ref>

===Economic Agenda===

===Economic Agenda===

===Evolution===

===Evolution===

Mitt Romney believes in [[evolution]] and opposes even [[Intelligent Design]].<ref>http://evolution.about.com/od/Overview/tp/2012-Gop-Presidential-Candidates-On-Evolution.htm</ref>

Mitt Romney believes in [[evolution]] and opposes [[Intelligent Design]].<ref>http://evolution.about.com/od/Overview/tp/2012-Gop-Presidential-Candidates-On-Evolution.htm</ref>

==2008 Presidential Campaign==

==2008 Presidential Campaign==

===U.S. Senate campaign===

===U.S. Senate campaign===

While he could have run in Massachusetts, the state where he served as governor and where he could have worked to defeat far-left Democrat [[Elizabeth Warren]], Romney chose to run in the solid Republican state of [[Utah]], where him winning would not help the GOP agenda and would actually impede President Trump's conservative agenda.<ref name="MA,UT2018">Pollak, Joel B. (January 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/05/pollak-isnt-mitt-romney-running-senate-massachusetts/ Blue State Blues: Why Isn’t Mitt Romney Running for Senate in Massachusetts?]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> He was heavily favored by the [[mainstream media]] in Utah,<ref>[https://www.axios.com/utah-media-if-romney-runs-he-wins-2522067938.html Utah media: If Romney runs, he wins]. ''Axios''. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> and his opposition to President Trump was noted in the election.<ref>Kamisar, Ben; Hagen, Lisa (February 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/373944-romneys-trump-feud-looms-over-utah-senate-race Romney’s Trump feud looms over Utah Senate race]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.</ref> Romney was endorsed by fellow globalist RINO [[Jeb Bush]].<ref>Beavers, Olivia (January 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/369049-jeb-bush-backs-romney-for-utah-senate-run Jeb Bush backs Romney for Utah Senate run]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref><ref>Moran, Sean (January 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/15/jeb-backs-potential-mitt-romney-bid-for-u-s-senate-i-hope-he-runs/ Jeb! Backs Potential Mitt Romney Bid for U.S. Senate: ‘I Hope He Runs’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref>

While he could have run in Massachusetts, the state where he served as governor and where he could have worked to defeat far-left Democrat [[Elizabeth Warren]], Romney chose to run in the solid Republican state of [[Utah]], where him winning would not help the GOP agenda and would actually impede President Trump's conservative agenda.<ref name="MA,UT2018">Pollak, Joel B. (January 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/05/pollak-isnt-mitt-romney-running-senate-massachusetts/ Blue State Blues: Why Isn’t Mitt Romney Running for Senate in Massachusetts?]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> He was heavily favored by the [[mainstream media]] in Utah,<ref>[https://www.axios.com/utah-media-if-romney-runs-he-wins-2522067938.html Utah media: If Romney runs, he wins]. ''Axios''. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> and his opposition to President Trump was noted in the election.<ref>Kamisar, Ben; Hagen, Lisa (February 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/373944-romneys-trump-feud-looms-over-utah-senate-race Romney’s Trump feud looms over Utah Senate race]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.</ref> Romney was endorsed by fellow globalist RINO [[Jeb Bush]].<ref>Beavers, Olivia (January 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/369049-jeb-bush-backs-romney-for-utah-senate-run Jeb Bush backs Romney for Utah Senate run]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref><ref>Moran, Sean (January 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/15/jeb-backs-potential-mitt-romney-bid-for-u-s-senate-i-hope-he-runs/ Jeb! Backs Potential Mitt Romney Bid for U.S. Senate: ‘I Hope He Runs’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref> Somehow, Romney received Trump's endorsement for the Senate seat.

Romney formally announced his campaign on February 16, 2018, doing so by video.<ref>Multiple references:

Romney formally announced his campaign on February 16, 2018, doing so by video.<ref>Multiple references:

*Whitehurst, Lindsay; Hattem, Julian (April 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/22/mitt-romney-faces-republican-primary-utah-senate-c/ Mitt Romney forced into primary after losing nomination battle in Utah Senate bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.</ref> In the June 26 Republican senatorial primary, Romney faces the [[conservative]] state representative, Dr. Michael Stephen "Mike" Kennedy (born c. 1968), the son of a naturalized citizen. Kennedy practices medicine in Alpine in Utah County. Kennedy had narrowly won the party endorsement at the state convention. Kennedy criticized Romney for flip-flopping on the issues and for being a carpetbagger.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/mike-kennedy-mitt-romney-utah-senate-opponent/ Mike Kennedy Blasts Mitt Romney for Carpetbagging, Flip-Flopping]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref>

*Whitehurst, Lindsay; Hattem, Julian (April 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/22/mitt-romney-faces-republican-primary-utah-senate-c/ Mitt Romney forced into primary after losing nomination battle in Utah Senate bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.</ref> In the June 26 Republican senatorial primary, Romney faces the [[conservative]] state representative, Dr. Michael Stephen "Mike" Kennedy (born c. 1968), the son of a naturalized citizen. Kennedy practices medicine in Alpine in Utah County. Kennedy had narrowly won the party endorsement at the state convention. Kennedy criticized Romney for flip-flopping on the issues and for being a carpetbagger.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/mike-kennedy-mitt-romney-utah-senate-opponent/ Mike Kennedy Blasts Mitt Romney for Carpetbagging, Flip-Flopping]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref>

Romney and Kennedy appeared in a [[television]] debate on May 29, 2018. The two expressed agreement on a plethora of issues, including school safety, health care matters, and immigration. Both presented himself as a conservative. One dividing point was the Reverend [[Robert Jeffress]] of the First [[Southern Baptist|Baptist Church]] of [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], who at President Trump's invitation led a prayer at the dedication of the relocated U.S. Embassy in [[Jerusalem]]. Jeffress, who supported Romney for President in 2012, has been hostile toward Mormonism: he labeled the denomination "a cult" and questioned the integrity of Mormon founder [[Joseph Smith]]. Romney said that he regards Jeffress as a "religious bigot." Romney also noted that he carries Trump's endorsement though Kennedy in the debate repeatedly praised Trump's performance in office. Romney won the Republican primary on June 26, 2018.<ref>Boyle, Matthew (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/the-empire-strikes-back-establishment-rallies-to-romney-to-stop-trumps-winning-resistance-notches-win-in-new-york/ The Empire Strikes Back: Establishment Rallies to Romney to Stop Trump’s Winning, Resistance Notches Win in New York]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref>

Romney and Kennedy appeared in a [[television]] debate on May 29, 2018. The two expressed agreement on a plethora of issues, including school safety, health care matters, and immigration. Both presented himself as a conservative. One dividing point was the Reverend [[Robert Jeffress]] of the First [[Southern Baptist|Baptist Church]] of [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], who at President Trump's invitation, led a prayer at the dedication of the relocated U.S. Embassy in [[Jerusalem]]. Jeffress, who supported Romney for President in 2012, has been hostile toward Mormonism: he labeled the denomination "a cult" and questioned the integrity of Mormon founder [[Joseph Smith]]. Romney said that he regards Jeffress as a "religious bigot." Romney also noted that he carries Trump's endorsement though Kennedy in the debate repeatedly praised Trump's performance in office. Romney won the Republican primary on June 26, 2018.<ref>Boyle, Matthew (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/the-empire-strikes-back-establishment-rallies-to-romney-to-stop-trumps-winning-resistance-notches-win-in-new-york/ The Empire Strikes Back: Establishment Rallies to Romney to Stop Trump’s Winning, Resistance Notches Win in New York]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref>

At the general election gubernatorial debate, Romney refused to directly answer questions on his past negative comments on Trump, even as he directly criticized the president's statements and policies.<ref>Re, Gregg (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-dodges-questions-on-past-trump-attacks-during-utah-senate-debate Romney dodges questions on past Trump attacks during Utah Senate debate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>

At the general election gubernatorial debate, Romney refused to directly answer questions on his past negative comments on Trump, even as he directly criticized the president's statements and policies.<ref>Re, Gregg (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-dodges-questions-on-past-trump-attacks-during-utah-senate-debate Romney dodges questions on past Trump attacks during Utah Senate debate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>

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