Are you ready for California governor Mitt Romney?
posted at 8:53 pm on June 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
Ahnuld’s out in 2010, leaving him just enough time to (a) establish residency, (b) win the governorship(?), and (c) ditch it two years later for a quixotic, second, even more Reaganesque run at the presidency that’s destined to fail when the GOP faithful finally embrace Huckabee’s special brand of Christian collectivism. Exit question: Is this some ham-handed ploy to ingratiate himself to Californians now in hope of being named VP and stealing the state for McCain? A ham-handed ploy for the gubernatorial race? Or a ham-handed ploy to buy himself some sweet-ass beachfront property in southern Cali so he can kick it wholesome-style among L.A.’s dissolute glitterati? It’s bound to end in disappointment, Mitt!
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He should move to Michigan and clean up after that bitch.
mred on June 3, 2008 at 8:58 PM
I have this strange sense Allah doesn’t like the plan.
Jaibones on June 3, 2008 at 8:59 PM
As a California resident…
YES I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roger Waters on June 3, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Just make sure he fills out his tax returns correctly this time…..
EricPWJohnson on June 3, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Or maybe he just wants to have a house near his children and grandchildren who live in California.
By the way, Mitt did very well in the California Primary. FWIW.
EJDolbow on June 3, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Why, you seem skeptical of his motivations, AP!
Lee on June 3, 2008 at 9:00 PM
His wife likes California because it’s a hotbed of the equestrian “dressage” competitions that she likes to compete in. It may be as simple as that.
RBMN on June 3, 2008 at 9:01 PM
The word “carpetbagger” comes to mind. As it did for New York’s junior senator.
rbj on June 3, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Then again, perhaps it is just a shrewd real estate deal. The housing market is down a bit right now. Many distressed owners trying to unload property they can’t afford.
rockhauler on June 3, 2008 at 9:02 PM
He as homes in Massachusetts, Utah and Michigan as well.
Are those politically motivated?
He had granola for a snack yesterday, what could be his political motivations for that?
EJDolbow on June 3, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Anything to keep the damn Californians from coming to Arizona.
Tim Burton on June 3, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Sounds like somebody skipped their afternoon nap…
Rhinoboy on June 3, 2008 at 9:10 PM
I love California. The more Republicans that move here, the better!
Don’t listen to Allahpundit, Mitt; he’s just jealous of your sexy hairdo.
sandberg on June 3, 2008 at 9:11 PM
If Mitt can bring businesses back to California; beat back the unions that control the California legislative body; clean-up the northern bay area (lock up that POS mayor in SF, along with every single person attached to the scumbag); lower state taxes; clean-up the corruption going on with the state lottery; rid the state of corrupt branches of big brother such as EDD and CAL-OSCA…
If Mitt can accomplish such miracles, then I will consider him a Saint sent to California by God himself!
Keemo on June 3, 2008 at 9:11 PM
I would vote for Romney. I would rather he be Governor than Jerry Brown or Antonio Villaraigosa.
SoulGlo on June 3, 2008 at 9:11 PM
A little bit of info for the Huckabee supporter that will descend on this thread with Mitt disses, not even understanding AP’s sarcasm (at least I really hope you’re being sarcastic):
La Jolla is a few miles north of San Diego. It’s about a two hours drive from LA…with no traffic. And it’s in a congressional district that Republican Brian Bilbray won with 55%…and he’s the successor to Republican Duke Cunningham, whose Wikipedia article’s biggest section is entitled “Scandals and Corruption”. Pretty conservative in Suburban San Diego (it’s also brought us Duncan Hunter). I doubt Mitt will be kickin’ it with Lindsey and Paris.
malan89 on June 3, 2008 at 9:12 PM
He would be a lot better than that creature we have as governor now.
Rose on June 3, 2008 at 9:12 PM
I think it’s highly unlikely that the GOP will embrace the Hucksters collectivism (and collectivism it is). In any case, I think this is the more likely scenario:
Buy Danish on June 3, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Make that supporter(s).
I was trying to make the point that you can’t really get much better than 55% in a district for a member of the same party of a guy known for tax evasion and fraud.
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One more thing…Mitt should NOT run for Gov. The only reason we’ve got the Governator is because he’s a moderate, ex-movie star. Mitt would definitely lose. He should only run if the Bay Area libs get their way and San Francisco secedes to create it’s own city-wide socialist commune. Then he’d have a shot.
malan89 on June 3, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Mitt is going to shore up his conservative credentials by running in… California??? Hard to fathom, especially considering the number of flip-flops that would be necessary in order to win.
Hollowpoint on June 3, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Nuance!
wise_man on June 3, 2008 at 9:24 PM
OT, I am listening to John McCain talk about climate change and how he opposes Bush/Cheney’s energy policy and I’m about ready to throw up.
Buy Danish on June 3, 2008 at 9:27 PM
Good point. California, statewide, would be far from an easy win for the New Mitt. Maybe for the Old Mitt, but not for the New Mitt.
RBMN on June 3, 2008 at 9:27 PM
All I can say is AMEN!!!
Vntnrse on June 3, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Shudder
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 9:30 PM
If you say “Cali” that marks you as an Easterner.
(Not that there’s anything wrong with that.)
silverfox on June 3, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Add to that, jumping athwart Sacramento Arnold’s CO2-global warming, business-killing program and yell “Stop!”
silverfox on June 3, 2008 at 9:38 PM
He should go to Michigan and turn that around.
Spirit of 1776 on June 3, 2008 at 9:41 PM
lol… Mitt in CA…. lol… send him to Detroit!
lexhamfox on June 3, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Haha! Funny turn of a phrase, AP.
CP on June 3, 2008 at 9:42 PM
Mitt would have to run as a maverick, dissenting from Ahnuld and Mac.
Buy Danish on June 3, 2008 at 9:43 PM
You’re just jealous of his hair.
Alden Pyle on June 3, 2008 at 9:43 PM
I agree, and he’d probably do a stellar job of it too.
Buy Danish on June 3, 2008 at 9:44 PM
From what I heard when I was in the Bay Area, from your state’s perspective there are about three states in America: California, Nevada, and Out East.
RBMN on June 3, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Are you ready for california governor Mitt Romney?
Heck no.
Put somebody there who can win…like Duncan Hunter!
SaintOlaf on June 3, 2008 at 9:46 PM
When in doubt, check Urban Dictionary.
Yup. Seems about right.
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They’re shouting “DENVER” at Hilldog’s rally! I’m shouting with them! DENVER DENVER DENVER DENVER ON TO THE CONVENTION!!!!
malan89 on June 3, 2008 at 9:48 PM
I….agree….with…SaintOlaf.
(Pigs fly by)
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Hillary says:
“I will make no decision tonight. It’s your campaign. Go to hillaryclinton.com, share your thoughts with me, and show me the $$$”.
And it shall be done, Hillary, it shall be done.
ON TO DENVER
ON TO DENVER
ON TO DENVER
malan89 on June 3, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Duncan Hunter chewed up a lot of good will this last election and he will not win a state or Federal Election again.
EJDolbow on June 3, 2008 at 9:52 PM
There’s also a Mormon temple in La Jolla. It’s a nice area, close to some of his kids and grandkids. I don’t see much of a political angle to it.
It’s just another house – Mitt collects them like I collect iPods.
If he buys houses in all 57 states, though, there may be a pattern.
sulla on June 3, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Truth about California…
Millions of really great people reside there; smart, classy, selfless people by the hundreds of thousands. Damn shame the state has headed hard-left for the past few decades. No stopping this dynamic now; it must run it’s course. Elections mean nothing, as judges and politicians simply go around the will of the people.
Mitt has giant elephant balls if he decides to take on this beast of an example of raw evil disguised as Liberalism.
Keemo on June 3, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Lest we forget, California gave use Ronald Reagan. There are a number of conservatives in CA, the problem has been organization. I would love to see Mitt in CA for 8 years if he were to do that. He would have more political clout than VP.
Conservative Voice on June 3, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Heh. Indeed. To natives, it’s simply Alto Mexico.
sulla on June 3, 2008 at 9:55 PM
On a serious note, why is it suddenly cool to spread stupid rumors started by stupid bloggers?
Before you know it there will be stories that Mitt told his cousin’s sister’s dog’s first owner that he will run for Governor of California.
EJDolbow on June 3, 2008 at 9:55 PM
He is not eligible to be governor of California for the 2010 election.
You have to be a resident of California for 5 years prior to the election for governor.
2014 is available. But then he may want to consider becoming a citizen of Mexico as California may no longer be considered part of the United States as we know it.
islandman78 on June 3, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Actually California has a history of electing Republican Governors. Arnold ran as a conservative/moderate R, or he probably wouldn’t have been elected. It’s only the gerrymandered legislature that is a full blow politburo.
Mitt would have a decent shot. Look at the competition – Antonio “MECHA” Villareconquista.
peski on June 3, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Stop reading vodka adverts.
malan89 on June 3, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Don’t hate, AP.
I’m happy to have played a part there.
OH GOD NOOOO!
baldilocks on June 3, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Dang, AP.
Breathe deep.
Relax.
Have a granola bar…
Et tu Brute on June 3, 2008 at 10:04 PM
even on the internet some things are over the line. what if my kids had been reading this??
chasdal on June 3, 2008 at 10:08 PM
He ran as a RINO and governs as such; mostly he got elected because of star power and Gray Davis being so very weak.
The chances of a pro-life, anti-gay marriage, pro-Iraq war conservative Republican (as Mitt attempted to portray himself) getting elected as CA governor in the near future is next to nill.
Hollowpoint on June 3, 2008 at 10:08 PM
If he can keep the Californians from coming to Utah, I’m all for it.
And if you are a Californian who comes to Utah, please note: among the cultural oddities here in the state of Utah is a strange establishment known as “traffic laws”. Your compliance with these odd relics would be appreciated. Also, please stop reminding everyone that you are a surfer. No one cares, and the plain truth is that there is no place for you to surf.
And take that stupid SOCAL sticker off your car.
ChePibe on June 3, 2008 at 10:08 PM
As I Michigan Resident I support this plan. Of course, I don’t support that language, however…
Micheal on June 3, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Weather’s nicer than Massachusetts too, and he’s used to paying ridiculous tax rates already, so why not?
funky chicken on June 3, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Give it a rest, Allah. You’re letting some mighty ugly feelings get ahold of you.
eaglesdontflock on June 3, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Exactly. Mitt is a family man first, and a politico second. You cynics may scoff at him, but he’s a much nicer guy then most politicians. I personally was on the fence between Mitt and Fred until the South Carolina primary, I was longing for Fred but just didn’t see him as viable with his late start and less then aggressive campaign.
Mitt may be a little overly slick, but he’s got quality underneath that shine. Not at all like Clinton who was scum with a bit of shine on top.
So I don’t see why Mitt’s detractors feel the need to keep mocking him now that he’s out of the presidential race. He’s a good man, and would make a good neighbor. Maybe in your opinion he wouldn’t be a great president, but that doesn’t preclude the former.
Sackett on June 3, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Yawn to another AP post
WoosterOh on June 3, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Huck BASHING man I miss that……
EricPWJohnson on June 3, 2008 at 10:23 PM
I have this strange sense allah doesn’t like conservatives.
peacenprosperity on June 3, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Is Mitt ACTUALLY a Conservative???????????
As a Californian I would MUCH rather still have Grey Davis pulling all this c-r-a-p than Arnie.
ocbrat on June 3, 2008 at 10:28 PM
He would make a great president, but some of you can’t see past his religion, and so we have mccain. Enjoy! Mitt is a good man and I’m sure he wants to be near his grandchldren. I’m sick of allah always bringing up such stupid rumors. Mitt is a handsome man and some of you guys can’t seem to deal with that. He also has a lovely wife who has MS and just maybe the climate in california is good for her.
Bambi on June 3, 2008 at 10:29 PM
No I’m hoping for a republican governor next time..
SaintOlaf on June 3, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Mitt has giant elephant balls if he decides to take on this beast of an example of raw evil
disguised ascalled Liberalism.I liked your version but this works also.
gmbdds on June 3, 2008 at 10:36 PM
On the other hand..there is one state that Mitt Romeny could easily win..
Here’s a hint: it starts with a U…and he won with 98% of the vote.
SaintOlaf on June 3, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Right. Californians never say that, especially we many-generation Californians.
Hmmmpf.
Bob's Kid on June 3, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Just in time.
I was perlilously close to enjoying the thread.
sulla on June 3, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Oh this lame excuse…
It has nothing to do with the fact that he is an inconsistent, creepy robot.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Then you don’t really know him – squid!
Bambi on June 3, 2008 at 10:49 PM
YES HE CAN!!!! HOPE! CHANGE!!!
Defector01 on June 3, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Your right, I met him twice, both times I was underwhelmed.
Although he likes star trek, which gave him some points.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 10:53 PM
That is because Utah is a borderline one religion state.
How do you think your man-crush huckabee won so many states. His co-religionists voted for him.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Huckabee and his supportes are the reason we have been stuck with McCain in the first place. The religious right blindly backed Huckabee to the point that Mitt wasnt even on the ballot by the time the primary made it to me in Texas. There’s more to an election than the right to life… but some people can’t get past that single issue to see the bigger picture and issues we face as a country.
We need a president that understands the economy. The war is incredibly important for us to address and finish, but it can be handled by a president with minimal or even no true military experience (eg. GWB). Our country and government have so many legitimate business, organizational and financial issues that we need someone that knows how to create organizational change, not a leader that is a stubborn maverick.
cannonball on June 3, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Mittniacs are always willing to blame everyone but the good Gov Mittens for his failure.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Yeah I don’t like Mccain either, but the one good thing about this election was that we prevented Romeny from getting in the white house.
Woo hoo!
SaintOlaf on June 3, 2008 at 11:23 PM
What was wrong with Romney? Unlike McCain, Romney:
* supports driling for oil
* wants illegals deported and the border much stronger
* Wants to keep Guantanamo open
* supports torture
* supports terrorist wire tapping
Romney also is a proven successful business and political leader. He has fixed problems in both the public and private sectors. Huck could be a good VP, but given the problems we face as a country Romney is a much better choice.
cannonball on June 3, 2008 at 11:27 PM
OK, squid, just listen to stolaf and tell me I was wrong!
Bambi on June 3, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Isn’t it past your bedtime?
sulla on June 3, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Villaraigosa will be our next Gov. They’ve been grooming the little twerp for years and we have several million non-english speaking people here from various Latin American countries that can’t wait to vote for him.
repvoter on June 3, 2008 at 11:30 PM
no way…his shameful affair with that tv reporter destroyed his credibility with the democrats.
/sarc
SaintOlaf on June 3, 2008 at 11:35 PM
The fact that this is a reason to vote for someone scares the hell out of me.
At least most torture supporters have the decency to pretend its not really torture
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Olaf is an idiot, I refuse to believe even the TC’s are that dumb.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 11:38 PM
FTFY.
sulla on June 3, 2008 at 11:39 PM
No, it was right the first time.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 11:40 PM
I’m for a strong military allowed to fight as it was trained, as opposed to Rules of Engagement dictated by lawyers.
And I’m for anyone that lets our interrogators do whatever it takes to save American lives. Cut off fingers, break bones, I don’t care. The only thing that our terrorist enemies respect is power and strength. Until we show some of either they will continue to do us harm.
cannonball on June 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM
As you said, “At least most torture supporters have the decency to pretend its not really torture.”
I’m not pro-torture, but I’m not averse to treating terrorists at least as cruelly as fraternity pledges.
sulla on June 3, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Well I think you’re an idiot too.
But don’t worry..I still love you Squid and I’ll always forgive you and be there to help you when you need it.
SaintOlaf on June 3, 2008 at 11:50 PM
You know I don’t like torture any more than anyone else. However, they keep saying “well you want our boys treated like the Geneva convention”. What a joke! They cut off our boy’s heads. I don’t object to water boarding. Ask me if I care if they don’t like it? Not a bit! If it meant that we would find out about another 9/11 before it happened – have at it!
Where is Jack Bauer when we need him? (come to think of it, where has 24 been?)
Bambi on June 3, 2008 at 11:53 PM
We are trained to follow the rules of engagement, they are dictated by the law of armed conflict framed from tradition and years of experience.
We can show our strength without becoming our enemies. How about we just start chopping heads off, wouldnt that be nice.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Yeah! He would run against Mayor Tony Villar and all his baby mamas!
PattyJ on June 3, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Trade Schwarzanegger for Romney?
I’m game.
Hawkins1701 on June 3, 2008 at 11:55 PM
24 won’t be back until next January.
They decided to push it back due to the writer’s strike, rather than start a season they could not finish without interruption.
They’ll still use the first eight episodes they have already produced (presumably), but season seven will not be shown until then.
Hawkins1701 on June 3, 2008 at 11:57 PM
No U.S. service member has been beheaded. Even so, does that make it right for the United States of America to do so?
Olaf, you compassion is like that of Christ…or something.
Squid Shark on June 3, 2008 at 11:57 PM
I can’t believe he’d want to move from Utah to this liberal cesspool.
Taxes, crime, illegal immigrants, smog, taxes, Hollywood liberals, taxes, gangs, taxes.
I’ve been to Utah and its beauty is unparalleled.
Crazy.
The Ugly American on June 4, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Go for it Romney..you can spend two years in La jolla orange county but you’ll never get those OC Christians to support you.
On a positive note….you might get converted.
Welcome.
SaintOlaf on June 4, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Some of you taking umbrage on behalf of Mitt are lacking a whimsy sensor in your chip. AP’s post lacks all seriousness. Honest advice: just ligten up a little bit. Romney himself would probably laugh at this post.
silverfox on June 4, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Boy how is that for an immediate answer. Thanks Hawkins 1701. Hey olaf I didn’t suggest we cut anyone’s heads off, but water boarding is OK. And, by the way, don’t I remember near the beginning of the war bodies were found near a bridge and I think they were beheaded and more? Sorry can’t remember the details.
Also, don’t get your hopes up about Romney, olaf.
Bambi on June 4, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Silverfox – of course it’s a joke. As I said before I bet the climate is better for his wife.
And thanks “Ugly American” I think it’s beautiful too.
Bambi on June 4, 2008 at 12:13 AM
“He should move to Michigan and clean up after that bitch.”
Word.
purpleslog on June 4, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Am I the only one who remembers that Schwarzenegger tried to start governing as a –fiscally at least– conservative? He definitely challenged the Democrat establishment in a ballsy way, by introducing a raft of ballot initiatives that threatened to cut off their power (gerrymandered redistricting reform, for one).
Unfortunately, the unions and liberals succeeded in painting him as an uncaring and callous. His polls sank like a rock. Every one of the initiatives went down to flaming wrecks. The politics of it was, from the Republican side of it, as amateurish and naive as Obama’s world view is.
After that debacle, Schwarzie saw the light on the way back to Sacramento from Damascus and made nice with the Dems. I thought he just decided to govern as a kind of “mayor” of California, representing what he percieves as a liberal electorate. But he seems to actually believe these global warming fear-mongers.
silverfox on June 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I remember. And I weep for the Governator that was. Now he’s just another girly-man Kennedy.
sulla on June 4, 2008 at 12:38 AM
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