Boston Herald
Romney for senate?
“I’ve had several people call me and ask about Ann Romney,” Ron Kaufman, a longtime friend and aide to the former Massachusetts governor and 2012 presidential candidate nominee, told the Herald.
Ann Romney’s inspiring battle against multiple sclerosis and her star turn on the GOP convention stage turned her into a popular national figure, especially among women voters in Massachusetts.
“That would be a very interesting thing. I would certainly love her to think about something like that,” said House Minority Leader Bradley Jones (R-North Reading).
But Kaufman said Mitt’s charismatic wife, who has never run for office, would be unlikely to take the plunge.
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I’d love to see her do it.
VegasRick on February 2, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Stuart Stevens, Eric Fehrnstrom, Andrea Saul. They could get the whole gang back together!
Mark1971 on February 2, 2013 at 12:20 PM
That’ll be good. With Brown off the radar, the Romneys have a realistic chance. Go for it.
tommy71 on February 2, 2013 at 12:23 PM
IN what state?
Flapjackmaka on February 2, 2013 at 12:24 PM
I think Ann would do a good job. She is smart and seems to say what she thinks. The only problem might be her health as far as I can see.
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letget on February 2, 2013 at 12:26 PM
oh, MA? nope
Flapjackmaka on February 2, 2013 at 12:26 PM
What is it about being someone’s spouse that qualifies a person for public office?
And why do so many people think their first public office should be in the US Senate?
I like Ann Romney, these questions are more general and not just about her.
Flange on February 2, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Their son Tagg’s name is also being floated.
Del Dolemonte on February 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Bob Hedlund LIBERTARIAN REPUBLICAN for US Senate – Massachusetts!
ericdondero on February 2, 2013 at 12:31 PM
The donks have proved that you can be clinically brain dead and still hold office. So, illness should be no hindrance.
Seriously, no. She should just kick back and relax and do the charitable work that interest her when she wants to.
Blake on February 2, 2013 at 12:37 PM
eric, we all know that you’re a party line libertarian. You’ve been advertising that on HotGas for a while. But your choices never seem to WIN. A tip – vote for the Republican, better than the nutty progs. The pubs always have a libertarian streak, especially in a blue state. Your choice.
tommy71 on February 2, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Errr… nope! Even if it is only Wife of Romney.
Stoic Patriot on February 2, 2013 at 12:43 PM
If she runs I look forward to seeing them flip back to pro choice and pro socialized healthcare. It will prove them the frauds many knew them to be.
portlandon on February 2, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Ann seems like a decent person – that should disqualify her from office.
CorporatePiggy on February 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Only if she has American Indian heritage.
NeoKong on February 2, 2013 at 1:25 PM
I’d love to see Howie Carr run. It would be the most entertaining Senate run ever…
Buy Danish on February 2, 2013 at 1:36 PM
No more clans.
No more Bushs, Clintons, Kennedys, Romneys, Obamas and etc.
Schadenfreude on February 2, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Lovely woman. What has she accomplished that merits consideration of the office?
Ted Torgerson on February 2, 2013 at 1:53 PM
>thinking you need accomplishments for the senate
Flapjackmaka on February 2, 2013 at 2:03 PM
Willard for Senate? Please.
Since he thought that Rick Perry was such a terrible governor – pinko marxist open borders utopian …
I think Willard ought to put his money where his mouth is and take on Big Rick in Texas next go round.
Heh … he won’t.
HondaV65 on February 2, 2013 at 2:11 PM
This isn’t a thread about Hillary Clinton.
Paul-Cincy on February 2, 2013 at 2:16 PM
who cares, it’s Massachusetts. i like the romneys, but why would you wanna represent that crap hole?
therightwinger on February 2, 2013 at 2:25 PM
That’s something you and I can agree on! Always look forward to listening to Howie when I’m in Mass. From what I recall, he has a libertarian streak in him, correct?
CTSherman on February 2, 2013 at 3:09 PM