In which @MittRomney invokes a @KeithOlbermann YouTube video and the President of the United States calling for his predecessor and his current opponent (and his previous opponent) to be jailed as if they are equivalent. https://t.co/WKKiOwEZzp, This is some pretty wild whataboutism. Utah senator condemns demagoguery but suggests ‘both sides’ to blame, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Mitt Romney has lay the blame for the state of American political discourse on Donald Trump as well as Democrats and the media, which have moved the 2020 election from “spirited debate” to a “vile, vituperative, hate-filled morass that is unbecoming of any free nation – let alone the birthplace of modern democracy.”, The Utah Senator blamed the president – for attacks against his opponent Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama – as well as Democratic lawmakers and media figures like Keith Olbermann, which he appeared to blame equally for “rabid attacks” that inspire “conspiracy mongers and the haters who take away the small and predictable step from intemperate word to dangerous action.”, “It is time to lower the heat," he said in a statement on Tuesday. SALT LAKE CITY — Sen. Mitt Romney called for a stop to the “hate-filled morass” that has become American politics, including from President Donald Trump whose character and leadership he has criticized in the past. https://t.co/rjxbdXLt1v, Both-sides much, Senator? He called out a number of politicians and media members on both the right and the left and pleaded to “lower the heat.” And with the presidential election already underway, he warned that the rest of “the world is watching America with abject horror.” Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. The desire for unity, though, is near unanimous, and Romney seems to recognize that. "You know, we have to come together. The president and his campaign accused Mr Biden of forgetting his name. “No sane person could want that.”. Joe Biden has trouble recalling ‘Mormon’ who ran for president in 2012, After Trump’s diagnosis, Twitter exploded with hate and conspiracy posts, report says, What Sen. 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But if his constituents — and the rest of America, for that matter — are humble enough to accept it, Romney’s latest comments show that he and we are on the exact same page, at least on one issue. In that moment, everyone outside the program learned there’s a lot more to Wake than his dynamic play on the field. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The story behind Masen Wake’s sweet homage to his mother. As Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker empathetically wrote last month, Romney is “the guy who can’t please anyone, and who, unbeknownst to most, is humble enough to accept that fate.”. Hogle Zoo says Sigma Chi Fraternity members vandalized property, flashed knife at worker, Sign up for the Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. My thoughts on the current state of our politics: pic.twitter.com/oYY4zlX6ZP, — Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) October 13, 2020. "Patients often times describe difficulty with attention, focus, just not feeling right, not as sharp as they have otherwise been," a doctor told ABC News. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) scolded both President Trump and Democrats for regularly engaging in mean-spirited attacks on each other while claiming Biden “refuses to stoop as low,” even though Biden told the President of the United States to “shut up” during a nationally televised debate. “The president calls the Democrat vice-presidential candidate ‘a monster’; he repeatedly labels the speaker of the house ‘crazy’; he calls for the Justice Department to put the prior president in jail; he attacks the governor of Michigan on the very day a plot is discovered to kidnap her.”. ", “The world is watching America with abject horror; more consequentially, our children are watching,” he said. He then equates all of that to Pelosi ripping up Trump’s State of the Union speech and political pundit Keith Olbermann—who recently left ESPN to start a YouTube channel—calling Trump a “terrorist.”, My thoughts on the current state of our politics: pic.twitter.com/oYY4zlX6ZP. Romney’s statement got severely ratioed on Twitter, mostly by leftists who felt that the Senator was unfairly playing the “both sides” game. All Rights Reserved, Mitt Romney condemns Trump name calling, ‘hate-filled morass’ of American politics, Chris Pratt isn’t joining his fellow Avengers in a fundraiser for Joe Biden, and Twitter piled on. "Mitt can't be thrilled about this! . Romney then asks for people to “lower the heat” and for politicians to “tone it down.”. I hope you sleep well while my family suffers the consequences of your shameful rhetoric. Copyright © 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Following his statement, he was criticised for suggesting “both sides” of the political spectrum have contributed equally to the current state of politics, comparing elected officials to media figures, and implying Speaker Pelosi’s remarks are as dangerous as the president’s attacks against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer after the FBI broke up an alleged right-wing plot to kidnap her. Thanks MSNBC. Al Drago/Reuters/Bloomberg via Getty Images. The highlight of last week’s vice presidential debate, per my taste, was a question submitted by Springville eighth grader Brecklynn Brown: “When I watch the news all I see is arguing between Democrats and Republicans,” she said. By Surya Gowda | Pro-Trump ads have highlighted clips of the former vice president stumbling over his words, and Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani has also recently claimed Biden is suffering from dementia and might be taking the ADHD drug Adderall. Americans crave something different. Senator Mitt Romney arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on 23 September 2020. Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe discuss Utah Jazz trade ideas. The rest of the world, sure — but many Americans at home, too, fill that “horrified” camp. newsletter, What’s his name? Data from the recent American Family Survey showed that more couples are discussing politics with each other than ever, and two-thirds involve their children in those discussions. “It is time for you to take the next step, Senator: endorse the candidate who brings decency back into discourse. Gage Skidmore/Flickr (CC-BY-SA) In it, the Utah senator criticized President Donald Trump for calling Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), the Democrats 2020 vice presidential candidate, a “monster,” calling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) “crazy,” calling for the arrest of former President Barack Obama, and attacking Michigan Gov. How we get there is where partisan divisions emerge. “It is time to lower the heat. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, arrives for a closed meeting with fellow Republicans about the looming impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. Tuesday, 13 October 2020 08:26 AM, In a Tuesday morning tweet, President Donald Trump slammed Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden for forgetting Sen. Mitt Romney's name and saying he was running for the Senate, claiming the former vice president's "dementia" is "getting worse.". “Even worse, it’s just plain evil. Romney, seemingly unprompted, other than living in the country for the past few decades, bemoaned the “vile, vituperative, hate-filled morass” of our politics in a statement posted on Twitter. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. A recent poll performed by Scott Rasmussen found that 93% of Americans want our leaders to focus on bringing us together. The governor has said that the president’s rhetoric was partially to blame for the threat. Don't just speak up – STAND UP. Romney wrote that it’s time to “lower the heat” and that leaders from the top and leaders of all kinds, including parents, reporters, professors and union chiefs, should “tone it down.”, “The crescendo of anger leads to a very bad place,” he wrote. Still not endorsing Biden. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Trump and his allies have often questioned Biden's mental fitness. Many Americans are frightened for our country—so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent,” the statement reads. After a year of sporadic vilification from all sides of the political spectrum, Sen. Romney’s latest statement should be respected by all. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. ; parents, bosses, reporters, columnists, professors, union chiefs, everyone.”, The former Republican presidential candidate, who challenged Mr Obama in 2012, argued that Democrats have launched “blistering attacks of their own” but added that "their presidential nominee refuses to stoop as low as others. And, in that moment, it also explained a lot about why he plays like he does. Do unto others,” said another user. 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Partisan divisions are creeping into areas of life that have nothing to do with the coming election. 1 pick? Much of the criticism of Romney’s statement focused on the senator’s attempt at “bothsideism” and equating a pundit’s YouTube video to Trump’s rhetoric. @MittRomney/Twitter. The star of "Parks and Rec" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" was also mocked for his Christian faith. Correction: An earlier version misspelled Keith Olbermann’s last name as Olberman. I will get death threats over this. He also reacted to the president’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power, should he lose the election. Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential nominee, has stayed quiet as the election approaches, but what he sees in politics has apparently weighed on him. Romney says American politics has become a ‘hate-filled morass’, I almost believed for a second that Mitt Romney had integrity, Hundreds of staffers for Bush, McCain and Romney to back Biden, Romney blames Trump administration for surge in US coronavirus deaths, Romney slams Trump for commuting Stone sentence, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Erin Scott, Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Sen. Mitt Romney called for a stop to the “hate-filled morass” that has become American politics, including from President Donald Trump whose character and leadership he has criticized in the past. What do the experts have to say about the COVID-19 second wave? Asked if anything specific prompted Romney’s post, his spokeswoman Liz Johnson said she had nothing to add beyond the statement. Links will not be permitted. In a Tuesday morning tweet, President Donald Trump slammed Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden for forgetting Sen. Mitt Romney's name and saying he was running for the Senate, claiming the former vice president's "dementia" is "getting worse." approach really is. In a Tuesday morning tweet, President Donald Trump slammed Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden for forgetting Sen. Mitt Romney's name and saying he was running for the Senate, claiming the former vice president's "dementia" is "getting worse." Both sides. “It is time for you to take the next step, Senator: endorse the candidate who brings decency back into discourse. Mitt Romney is running to serve Utahns and to bring Utah’s values to Washington, but he can’t do it without your help. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Or will you do nothing?” asked one Twitter user. He wrote that he’s “troubled” that it has moved away from spirited debate to “a vile, vituperative, hate-filled morass that is unbecoming of any free nation — let alone the birthplace of modern democracy.”. I'm running as a proud Democrat for the Senate, when I ran as a proud Democrat for vice president, and I'm running as a proud Democrat for president," Biden said. “I have stayed quiet with the approach of the election. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) attempted to criticize the “hate-filled morass” that political discourse in the country has become—and predictably he is being dunked on by people online. The president continued: "Joe has never been a nice or kind guy, so it's easier to find this obvious & rapidly getting worse 'dementia' unacceptable for USA!". Young people have grown increasingly disillusioned with the democratic process, more so than previous generations had at . He’s allowing principle to trump policy, and those who’ve questioned his stances or ideas in the past — myself included — can respect that. Predictably, Romney’s call for peace—amid a blistering and attack filled election cycle—isn’t getting the response he probably hoped for. American. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. “The world is watching America with abject war; more consequentially, our children are watching. "Mitt can't be thrilled about this! ‘Brain fog’ is the latest COVID-19 symptom doctors are worried about. “Democrats launch blistering attacks of their own — though their presidential nominee refuses to stoop as low as others,” lamented Romney. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Copyright © 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. 117.6k Followers, 18 Following, 123 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Mitt Romney (@mittromney) ‘Brain fog’ is the latest COVID-19 symptom doctors are worried about. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Leaders from the top and leaders of all stripes: parents, bosses, reporters, columnists, professors, union chiefs, everyone. “Pelosi tears up the president’s State of the Union speech on national television. Gretchen Whitmer (D) after a plot to kidnap her was busted up by law enforcement. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a. “The president calls the Democratic vice president ‘a monster;’ he repeatedly labels the speaker of the House ‘crazy;’ he calls for the Justice Department to put the prior president in jail; he attacks the governor of Michigan on the very day a plot is discovered to kidnap her,” the Utah Republican wrote in a social media post Tuesday. Sign up here to join Team Mitt and help collect signatures, make phone calls, and display yard signs. Heber City man recently sentenced to prison faces more child porn charges. Will you commit to rejecting the ramming through of a justice who will further entrench this administration’s behavior? Have the courage to say it: #JoeBiden is that candidate,” said another. The Daily Wire is one of America’s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. Dozen House GOPers Seek Special Counsel Probe of Hunter, Joe Biden... Rasmussen Poll: 20 Percent of Dems Think Biden Suffers From Dementia, Sen. Kennedy: Media Should Be Following Hunter Biden Story, Millennials Increasingly Dissatisfied With Democracy, Trump Demands Attorney General Barr Investigate Hunter Biden, Dozen House GOPers Seek Special Counsel Probe of Hunter, Joe Biden. In one of the incidents Trump was commenting on, Biden was asked by a reporter whether it would be appropriate to question Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic faith in her Senate confirmation hearings. In a statement posted to Twitter Tuesday, Romney decried the “vile, vituperative, and hate-filled morass” that American politics has become. Senator Romney, the lone Republican in the GOP-controlled body to vote against his party in the president’s impeachment trial, has frequently criticised the administration but faced scrutiny of his own by refusing to distance himself from the party. In that moment, everyone outside the program learned there’s a lot more to Wake than his dynamic play on the field. Romney also condemned Democrats for launching “blistering attacks” of their own, “though their presidential nominee refuses to stoop as low as others.” He ripped House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for tearing up Trump’s State of the Union speech on national television. In our opinion: Who will give young voters an example to emulate? “So, Senator, will you endorse Biden? Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a member. The Democrat nominee also recently said he was running for the Senate at a rally in Ohio, according to the New York Post. After a year of sporadic vilification from all sides of the political spectrum, Romney might finally be rewinning fans. Young people like Brecklynn, who used to remain fairly oblivious to politics, now turn on the TV and are force-fed tribalism. Start your day with the top stories you missed while you were sleeping. Others pointed to Romney’s decision to support the nomination process of Supreme Court Justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett, which is emotionally charged and a political line in the sand for many people in the country. )," Trump wrote, sharing a tweet from lawyer and conservative commentator Mark Levin. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. No sane person can want that,” he concluded. Leaders must tone it down. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? What do the experts have to say about the COVID-19 second wave. The star of "Parks and Rec" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" was also mocked for his Christian faith. Have the courage to say it: The Daily Wire is one of America’s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Many Americans are frightening for her own country – so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”. The senator’s statement followed a round of the president’s attacks against his Democratic opponent, after Mr Biden referred to Senator Romney as “the senator, who’s a mormon – the governor” while facing a press poll. My thoughts on the current state of our politics: pic.twitter.com/oYY4zlX6ZP. SALT LAKE CITY — Perhaps no political figure, outside of the presidential and vice presidential nominees (and Amy Coney Barrett), has received more criticism this year than Mitt Romney. https://t.co/pwTzgBkUE7, Name a more useless politician than Mitt Romney https://t.co/ZJWvDCditN, TLDR: President says some awful things, but so too did Keith Olbermann on youtube. . In a statement released Tuesday, the former presidential candidate said that he is “troubled” by the current state of politics and ripped Trump for his personal attacks on Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Andrew Wyrich is the deputy tech editor at the Daily Dot.
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