Yesterday during a Washington Post forum on climate change, Utah Republican Senator and 2012 GOP presidential nominee said he will not support Donald Trump if he is the Republican nominee for the White House in 2024.
"Absolutely not," said Romney. Noting that he twice voted to impeach the defeated, former President, Romney added, "It’s not just because he loses. It’s also he’s simply not a person who ought to have the reins of the government of the United States."
Naturally, I'm glad Romney said it. But my gladness is tempered by two things. First, Romney will be an exception to the rule.
I'm aware that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wouldn't commit to backing Trump in 2024 earlier this week. But who knows about next week? After all, less than six weeks after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, McConnell was prepared to let bygones be bygones. Whatever reservations McConnell and other Republican Senators and Congressmen might have about Trump, if he wins the nomination they will get behind him despite his two impeachments, inciting an insurrection, having dinner with a Holocaust denier and wanting to terminate the Constitution.
As for Romney, let us keep in mind that it is unclear if he will seek re-election in 2024. If Republicans in Wyoming were prepared to toss Liz Cheney to the curb, Republicans in Utah will do the same with Romney. Should Romney elect not to run in 2024, his words against Trump will carry far less weight.
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