Mitt Romney Takes BLOW TORCH To Republican Party On His Way Out The Door
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2023
- Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is reading the room by announcing his retirement from politics. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.
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"Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney will not seek reelection in 2024, he announced Wednesday -- marking the potential end to a storied conservative career that had in recent years put him in conflict with his party's standard-bearer, Donald Trump.
In a video statement, Romney, 76, touted his role in major pieces of bipartisan legislation on issues including infrastructure, guns and COVID-19 relief but said it was time for a "new generation" to take the reins -- both on Capitol Hill and in the White House, accusing President Joe Biden, 80, and former President Trump, 77, of not doing enough to address America's challenges."
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Mitt was your average moderate Republican guy,voted with Democrats on some bills,voted to impeach Trump and dislike George Santos passionately. You have to give the guy some credit..
If he was the worst of his team America wouldn't be in any danger.
Unfortunately......
@@bobkoroua why does every issue have to be blue or red? Why can’t things just be good for the American people? I think the Republicans are going the way of the Whig party. They deserve to be replaced and untrusted.
I give nothing and every Republican nothing. They are destroying our country. Have been since the days Nixon opened the doors for corporations to leave the US. Our forefathers built our manufacturing infrastructure and all we have today is Welcome to Walmart and would you like that supersized.
@@bobkoroua America is in danger from the F**k America Democrat who hate freedom.
I’d say Mitt is like a McCain-style republican. Principled, and relatively honest. I don’t agree with any of his policies, but his behavior has been, dare I say, respectable.
🤣🤣 Pierre Delecto is respectable? Hahahahahahaha! 👌
Not in Obama's admin but he has in Biden's
It's weird how a guy who said "corporations are people" has the most integrity in the GOP.
Sad, isn’t it? 😂😂😂 The worst amongst us are the ones that represent us in Congress.
As a Massachusetts Democrat, I didn't vote for him but he was a decent governor and he did get the ball rolling with what was then called "Romney" care, which went on to be a basis for Obamacare/Affordable Care Act. Granted, I want universal health care but getting to even this iteration of more affordable health care, was a huge battle. My healthcare is not tied to my job, it's reasonably priced and I get excellent care - and that's huge. So hats off to Romney. He's got a soul - which is more than I can say for pretty much every Republican politician these days...
He's going be a great 👍 asset
You know we've hit rock bottom when establishment corporate Republicans like Romney start to look "honest" and full of "integrity".
That is so true! The GOP is so dead! If Romney seems upright & honorable at this point in time, we are in very serious trouble in this country. Our democracy is hanging by a thread & over if Trump gets into our WH again & not into prison or isn't banished to some island where his influence can no longer matter a. This country MUST BE RID of Trump without fail & ALL OF HIS SUPPORTERS TOO NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES OR THEY WILL BRING OUR COUNTRY DOWN AROUND OUR EARS & START WWIII WITH THE HELP OF PUTIN & HIS ALLIES. THIS IS URGENT & SERIOUS!!! WE MUST BE RID OF TRUMP W/OUT FAIL!!! ASAP!!!
"establishment" "corporate" what do those words mean, and why is it bad? Let's see if you can articulate your position beyond childish labels.
@@wittenberg5 I wouldn't have to explain myself if a child like yourself actually watched TYT. I don't like Romney for the exact same reasons they don't like him. Do your own research, I'm not going to hand hold you through something that should be obvious.
@@DynamicPhil84 Exactly what I thought. Heavy on labels and talking points. Light on facts and substance.
@@wittenberg5 This is a direct quote from Romney in 2018 when he was running for Senate: “Donald Trump has shown an extraordinary ability to understand how the economy works,” Romney said, adding, “it means a great deal to me to have the endorsement of Mr. Trump.” Romney, like pretty much every Republican, will change their tune when it works for their own political gain. Shall I continue or will you take literally 5 minutes to do your own research? It's not that hard to see through the lies, buddy.
Wow! The Republican party has fallen so far down that Mitt Romney is though at the most decent Republican.
Dude been decent. He made weed legal in his state. That's more decent than most
How about healthcare for all… check out MAs plan. Mitt put it together with bipartisan agreement. Still amazing…
@@nic8277 Yeah, we need more irresponsible liberals to support.
You have my respect Senator Romney. Voting for impeachment twice, and leaving the GOP with grace and dignity.
I live in Utah, and I don't necessarily agree with all of Mitt Romney's politics, but his integrity and ethics are unquestionable -- he's someone that will give you honesty. It's a rare quality among Republicans, and Romney isn't like most Republicans -- he's not a coward!!! He doesn't suck up to Trump and he'll do what he says he's going to. All the qualities that deserve earned respect.
Whether we like his policies or not, Romney's always been a class act. No wonder he wants out of the current cesspool his party has become.
It’s a shame because I live in the state where all of these idiots voted for JD Vance. Ohio has moved so far to the right over the past several years it’s a shame.
This is the best excerpts from TYT yet ... and I respect Ana's admiration of Romney's integrity. You might not agree with his politics but he's one of a few Republicans who's had the balls to call out lying GOP members.
Mitt is the last of the "decent" and "normal" Republicans... the party is now officially dead with his departure
Mitt just can't handle how his party went down the toilet.
"I have morons on my team."
- Mitt Romney
Is criticizing your colleagues when you're headed out the door really that remarkable?! Not really "taking them on" when you are taking yourself out of the game.
One of the few Republicans with integrity.
Ask the people in MA if they appreciate their healthcare. Mitt was governor when that plan was passed. It is still a model for healthcare for all…
Romney is 76. 4 years younger than Biden and he definitely seems about 15 years younger than Biden.
And thirty years younger then Trump,and more cognitive abilities and a higher IQ..
He gets too much praise for the bare minimum. We appreciated the few times that he showed that he had a concious, but there were many other non-conservative issues wherein he could've done the right thing, but he chose to place party-first.
Im not a republican but i do respect Mitt Romney and what hes said
Between Mitt Romney and Mitch McConnell when it comes to character and trust, I'll choose Mitt Romney.
Agreed 👍
Guys? You all remember when Trump was laughed at at the UN! Laughed at by the entire world basically
God, I really like Romney. I don't agree with much of his politics, and I was not a fan in 2012, but compared to his Republican "peers" he's such a breath of fresh air.
The Republicans that cover for Trump are the ones who gave him more power to continue this charade
THEY'RE ALL HONEST WHEN THEY RETIRE.....LOL.
These politicians are always so "brave and speak the truth" when they are leaving politics.
Only Republicans are so bad that when they are about to leave office and have their repent moment, are they celebrated. Too bad they destroyed our country for decades before. Maybe this is the Christian logic at play. Do what ever the eff you like, as long as at the end you say your sorry. lol
Romney was the only Republican Senator to vote to remove Trump from office in the first impeachment trial.
Mitt looks good. I'm not an overall fan, but I certainly respect his contributions to this country and his willingness to go against his party in public. I wish him well in his retirement.
Yes, credit where credit is due. Romney is aging gracefully. I remember George W. Bush throwing out the first pitch of a baseball game in NY after 9/11. I am not a fan of Bush, but he nailed that pitch. Credit where credit is due.
Funny how they only manage to grow a couple of vertebrae or "call out" the Republican party when they announce their retirement. You know, because that's the time you can do something about it. Not the previous 25 years.
Mitt knows that his party is imploding and $hit is going to hit the fan. He's never stood up for the constitution or the people. It's disgusting that they retire from office and leave politics and the country a wreck.
Mitt has more honor in his little finger than Trump in his whole body
What is bothering me is this; I'm from Worcester MA. Lived around here my whole life. Romney-Care works, Mass has amazing health care. My wife had brain surgery and we paid almost nothing. She's ok 12 years later. But he's a ultra corporate rich guy, I don't agree with anything he says or does. I'm still sorry to see him go from the Senate as he seemed like the"voice of reason and decency" from that side of the aisle.
Hmm. Romney-Obama-Care has brought America the most expensive health care in the world with among the worst quality of care and outcomes compared to other developed nations. A huge percentage of Americans are rationing medicine they desperately need and delaying or simply going without critical medical care. Literally the only 'accomplishment' of the 'plan' has been phenomenal extraction of wealth from the American people.
A smidge of respect for Romney.
To all those who think Romney was only honest when he retired. Remember he gave a great speech about Trump’s real character when Romney was not in office or even running for office. Remember he was the Republican who voted to impeach . . . Twice. He’s been pretty forthright about what he thinks of Trump.
I mean, people were threatening his children
While Mitt Romney maybe a Mormon and I disagree with his political views and religious beliefs at least he has a sense of honesty and integrity to some degree. Similar to Liz Cheney. Too bad they don’t reveal the truth until they leave in the midnight hour!
Could have easily retired as a respected multimillionaire a full decade ago. Got nothing but static from the party. Why not torch the place on the way out? Nothing to lose.
In all honesty, we have to give Trump some credit. Since his emergence, he has succeeded in exposing the dishonesty of Republicans in congress and the senate.
Mitt is a swamp bottom feeder slime bag. Mitch is the leader of the swamp bottom feeders. 80% of republicans in DC are swamp slime bags. 100% of democrats are swamp slime bags. TYT are partisan hack slime bags. Mitt is not bad mouthing republicans. He is bad mouthing republicans that do not hate Trump. There are two parties in DC. You are either part of the deep state swamp that goes along with the radical left Marxist deep state democrat party or you are not. Mitt and mitch and liz and the RINOs all go along with the dems or they know they will be destroyed and they will do to them what they do to Trump or MTG or anyone that threatens their power. They use the FBI and the DOJ to censor your 1st amendment rights and to censor the free press. They use the corrupt DOJ and the corrupt FBI and corrupt DAs to bring 91 charges against the leading presidential candidate of the opposition and his lawyers and his staff. And Mitt and Mitch and the swamp slime all support it cuz Trump exposed them for the corrupt slime they are and he must be destroyed . And TYT praise Mitt for being a good little swamp slime cuz he hates Trump. How pathetic is this?
Good point
👍@@vzburns1
Okay true he exposed that they are not honest. an very shifty . Some have odd views which they felt comfortable sharing with him.
Dishonesty of republicans???? Trump exposed the complete corruption of the deep state swamp and the corrupt MSM that is controlled by the Radical left Marxist democrat party.
90% of the swamp republicans are part of the problem and Mitt is a slime bag weasel .
Thank you mitt Romney for your service and telling the American people the truth
I rarely get to say this, but Mitt is one of the VERY few Republicans I still respect
76 years old. He looks and sounds great.
They all grow a pair only after announcing resignation... unimpressed.
Disclaimer and Trigger warning: This video contains copious amounts of truth and common sense. These values have been found to break what ever Trump supporters use to think with!
"Trump supporters use to think with"? I've never heard that combination of words.
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Extreme flatulence as well
Cenk 4:30
I can recall way back in the his early Congressional career, when Bernie was challenged by some reporter to "get personal" about a very rich corporate Republican who was blocking some of his legislation. I can only paraphrase, but it was a comment that really stuck in my mind because it is so rare in politicians, these days.
"Look, I disagree with my distinguished colleagues on a great many things, and some of that includes the way they have behaved. But if I want any hope of getting anything done, I have to work with them on a daily basis, and hopefully remain on friendly terms. If you want to ask me why I think his vote was wrong, I can tell you that. But theres no point in me saying things that will only make the job of governing more difficult.
No one can respect "integrity" which only appears on your way out the door. Cowardly.
Unfortunately that "New Generation" are the Boeberts, MGTs, and Getzs
Mormons are famously passive aggressive. I don't agree with Romney's politics, but props to this old Mormon for being straight up aggressive.
Romney was one of the first to go against Trump.
Mitt Romney is 76. I had no idea, he looks so good.
Romney has my respect…
Don't forget that Romney would gleefully take away your Social Security.💩
vote blue save the USA and the WORLD
5:29 Romney’s not naming names. He speaks of “senior republicans”….
Well, Romney has the Ned Flanders secret to health. No alcohol, no parties, bland food that you chew thoroughly.
We sure it isn't baby blood or stem cell therapy? 💉🤔
Awesome!! Now can you go state by state and call out the other names? I live in Iowa. How about Zach Nunn, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst?
any "sane" republican would exit now
I’ll be there in 2 minutes
Integrity is an essential element for any public servant, or government official.
Younger generations? What younger generations? Where are they? MTG, LB? Matt Gates? This country is going down! 🥶
You have a point.
He has the courage and the honesty of a coward as he's going OUT!!!!!😮😮
My Mormon family and friends believe the church priesthood put a gag order on Romney to shut up about Trump. Romney is no light weight in the church priesthood himself. Before Trump he was considered on the track to becoming the next prophet and leader of the church. Mormon church is still team Trump and refuses to speak out against him. He is called the imperfect prophet sent by god to make this country religious again. But Romany’s reelection wasn’t guaranteed, and I do believe Romney has had enough of the lies and misinformation. I think all republicans should lose reelection. Justice for doing nothing to stop Trump on Jan 7th until now.
Say goodbye to the Last Sane Republican
Republicans like to limit intelligent moments to once every 50 years or so. Prepare for a tsunami of stupid.
Chris Sununu is the only sane Republican I can think of who’s currently holding a public office. He’s the Governor of New Hampshire. He’s very critical of Trump also.
I do not care what that man thinks. Our country is in the shape we are in because of GOP like him.
How incredibly immature. People like you - who demonize anyone who has a difference of opinion from you, irrespective of any nuance whatsoever - are the reason our country is in the shape it is: irreparably politically divided and with problems too complicated to fix without coming together and compromising. But you clearly lack any amount of self awareness to see it.
THANK YOU MITT. Sometimes I can respect this guy. High time people need to put age limits on these offices!
Yeah I couldn't believe he is 80
Mitt Romney is likely the last of the honorable Republicans. I am saddened by his retirement but I certainly understand his motivations. A lifetime dedicated to serving America and Americans.
Thank you Mitt❤
I agree with you. I attribute his healthy good looks to being true to himself and his values. As a Democrat, I can respect this kind of republican.
I think Romney's life passed before his eyes on Jan 6th, when the Capital Police officer saved him from walking into the protesters. That saved his life I believe. You have to think about your life and what you stand for after something like that happens.
He is soo Brave... Criticizing his party now that he is retiring.. What leadership.. We sure dodged a bullet not electing this clown for president.
You should not look so favorably on Pence . It is Dan Quayle who deserves the credit. Pence called him to ask if there was any way he could go along with Trump's insanity and Quayle shut him down. Both of these Republicans come from my state. Quayle is the only one I can have a sliver of respect for.
I agree, it's time to retire. No one should die in office of old age.❤
I appreciate his honesty.
I totally agree with you guys- Many of Romney's positions are way different than mine, and from most Democrats (and from many Republicans).. But the guy has maintained an unheard of level of honesty and integrity for his entire political career. He was for comment-sense gun control, he marched with Black Lives Matter, he voted to impeach Trump, the list goes on. I can't believe I'm sayin' it, but America needs more people like Mitt Romney. Mitt is so squeaky clean that even Trump (and his buddy Pecker with his team of muckrakers) have never been able to touch him. For that alone he gets my respect. History will judge him well.
Mitt is a swamp bottom feeder slime bag. Mitch is the leader of the swamp bottom feeders. 80% of republicans in DC are swamp slime bags. 100% of democrats are swamp slime bags. TYT are partisan hack slime bags. Mitt is not bad mouthing republicans. He is bad mouthing republicans that do not hate Trump. There are two parties in DC. You are either part of the deep state swamp that goes along with the radical left Marxist deep state democrat party or you are not. Mitt and mitch and liz and the RINOs all go along with the dems or they know they will be destroyed and they will do to them what they do to Trump or MTG or anyone that threatens their power. They use the FBI and the DOJ to censor your 1st amendment rights and to censor the free press. They use the corrupt DOJ and the corrupt FBI and corrupt DAs to bring 91 charges against the leading presidential candidate of the opposition and his lawyers and his staff. And Mitt and Mitch and the swamp slime all support it cuz Trump exposed them for the corrupt slime they are and he must be destroyed . And TYT praise Mitt for being a good little swamp slime cuz he hates Trump. How pathetic is this?
This is actually sad. The relatively decent and less unhinged people start to crumble under the pressure and let the lunatics rule unchecked and unchallenged.
That is why the world watches in disbelief.
Never been a huge fan of Mitt, but at least he actually gave a shit about democracy, even if i disagreed with nearly every policy position he had. The man actually has morals and stuck to them. Something that seems to be nearly entirely absent from the entire Republican party (with fewer and fewer exceptions every day).
I hate to say it, but I'm almost sad to see him go...
I'm not a republican far from it, but i have learned to respect Romney for several things he has done. Don't blame him for retiring he's tired of childish behavior, not just that, but a lot of ridiculous stuff, smoke, and mirrors..
Mitt is jumping ship.... he not trying to go down with the Titanic
Tell me im off base here..... term limits in congress, eliminating lobbyists, stricter rules to NO gerrymandering. Seems like that would take us back to boring governing of which is in my opinion desirable and actually make progress in this country.
could be a big hit!
Bud, I am cheersing to your comment all day long., but you are way off base.
Too bad he didn't speak up louder when his voice might have been able to stop the madness. They all have to wait until they have a book deal. Sick!
Not nailing trump and his crew would be the biggest mistake ever made in this country, maybe the world.
This is one Republican that has morals and a backbone, one of the few. He looks darn good for his age, that is what not being a demonic lunatic and clean living will do for you.
I had to go check his age literally 30 seconds before it was said by ana in this video he has somehow stayed lookin 60 for 16 years...
He knows he doesn’t belong in this current Republican Party .
He gets no pat on the back from me. He and the rest of his party sat back and said nothing since 2015. Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Trump, McConnell and Feinstein...are you listening?
Mitt Romney doesn't do vice. Doesn't drink, smoke, do drugs and is well off. He has no stress. Politics is just to have something to do.
The fact that they'll say this kind of stuff only after it's no longer profitable to them just punctuates what the party is. I'm not saying the Democratic party is innocent, pure and perfect, but the GOP in recent decades ... good God they're on a moral spiral.
It is time for younger pepple to be empowered to take the reins. Good for Romney.
Too little too late.......why not expose them when it counted?
I live in Utah I am not Mormon or Republican, this made my day 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I didn't know Mormons was allowed to think.
Romney seems to be in way better shape than Trump will ever be. And he is retiring.
What a shame. One of the few that has my respect though I disagree with his politics.
Term limits. Mandatory retirement. Mandatory evaluations/retirements for those unable to carry out their duties consistently.
Whelp, there went the last respectable republican.
Money definitely plays a roll in how young people can stay looking & healthy too .
Too bad all the half decent republicans leave office. It’s understandable but it’s also risky since the younger republicans are far worse than the Romney-esque office holders.
GOOD for him ! It was the most sensible thing I've heard him say. Mitt spoke about our future, and the new faces they truly need and that's correct ! So vote, vote, vote . 👏👍💪⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️
Not a Romney fan but I respect his decision he's one of a few that's not a boot licking jellyback republican he stands on his own two feet.
Mitt Romney looks like a US president from a 90s Hollywood movie
Exactly. He really has the look. I couldn't see it in 2012.
I feel kind of validated as a liberal seeing that I'm not the only one who is like "eh , Romney seems alright."
There's quite a few people who shouldn't be seeking reelection.
I think Romney's just tired of holding his nose and it's no fun anymore.
Id like to see a Republican actually say what they feel while they are still in power. I'm not sure someone who throws shade on their way out the door is really the height of courage.
And you'd be right because it isn't! Mitt has done a couple f things right like agreeing to impeach TRump, and telling Margorie Trash Green where to stick it on the house floor, but that's about it.
All politicians do this - once out of power and off the gravy train they say what they really want to… they are so brave at that point…
He voted to impeach the guy. What else do you want him to do.
There was a Senator from the Midwest who pointed out the obvious, that President Trump behaved like a child. He was refreshing.
Politics is what it is so why you think 🤔 they said how they really felt about Trump when he wasn't around ? ( he would crush those that would spoken to him ) 😭
As much as I don't agree with him on much of anything, I have to say thank you for speaking up more. Thank you for knowing when it's time. Thank you Mr. Romney for your public service. The thing I will always appreciate is his ability to agree to disagree.
He looks pretty good for 76.
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"JD Vance said he hated Trump and thought he was a complete idiot and then turns around and launches himself up Trump's ass." Ya gotta love Cenk