Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks to members of the media at the main clubhouse at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., November 19, 2016. (Photo: Reuters)
Mitt Romney told GOP donors at a closed-door summit in Utah on Thursday that President Donald Trump will “solidly” win re-election in 2020, the leftwing website Politico reported. The former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee is now running for the U.S. Senate in Utah.
He was forced to face Mike Kennedy in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Utah after losing the runoff vote at the state party’s convention in West Valley City.
Mr. Romney told a group of GOP donors that President Trump will “easily” be the party’s nominee and go on to beat his Democratic rival.
“I think that not just because of the strong economy and the fact that people are going to see increasingly rising wages, but I think it’s also true because I think our Democrat friends are likely to nominate someone who is really out of the mainstream of American thought and will make it easier for a president who’s presiding over a growing economy,” Romney said.
Worth noting, a recent poll found only 26% of likely voters think the eventual Democratic nominee can defeat President Trump in 2020. The survey, which was conducted in early May, also found 41% believe he will be reelected in 2020, up from 34% in late December.
Zip? / June 8, 2018
I feel a, help me stop him, kinda vibe coming from Romney
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John Lee / June 8, 2018
How much did Capt. Obvious charge per plate for that brain buster?
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Marie Elana / June 8, 2018
Romney is trying to put his name and our great @POTUS name in the same sentence….Mitt is the face of RINOism!!!
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Prof Alastor Moody #Trumpville # Movement / June 8, 2018
This pos is in an election… he’s only saying this to gain votes .. stfu Mittens… nobody cares o… https://t.co/M9lCVVPVMD
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Shut The Beak / June 8, 2018
Don’t fall for it Utah! Romney is pandering!
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John Muse / June 8, 2018
Well when the never Trump crowd losses Mitt…..LOL
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GrinningSoul / June 8, 2018
Romney The Pulse of America. ?He thought he could take Trumps place in 2016 1/2 way into the campai… https://t.co/8cGzw1zKXK
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Beth / June 8, 2018
I saw the teaser headline on Fox & figured he was predicting Trump loss in 2020. Honestly I still d… https://t.co/zZZjGZeIaB
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John Allen / June 8, 2018
I guess somebody has to be the next Walter Mondale
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Col. Ben Bannister / June 8, 2018
Well.. nice to see Mitt understands what’s happening.
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William Colvard / June 8, 2018
…I haven’t forgotten, Mitt. ?
#NeverRomney
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Sondra?? / June 8, 2018
@WilliamColvard We know!
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Glenn Marra / June 8, 2018
He’s in a primary run-off. That explains all about his comnents.
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Rocky Max / June 8, 2018
He right Trump will win again! My family will be voting for Trump!
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Glenn Marra / June 8, 2018
Rocky Max That’s not the reason for his comment. Romney is #NeverTrump and he’s trying to make people believe he’s aligned himself with Trump. He’s no more than a reincarnated John McCain.
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Mary Lou / June 8, 2018
Well he said something positive for once!
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Rocky Max / June 8, 2018
That’s the truth my legal Hispanic family, friends and neighbors will be voting for Trump again in 2020!
Charlotte nc
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Glenn East / June 10, 2018
Rocky. You and your friends are idiots
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PresidentTrumpIsU.S. / June 8, 2018
That’s obvious Mitt, in spite of all your efforts to prevent it. #NeverRomney Elect @KennedyForUtah to #MAGA #KAG
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Common Sense / June 8, 2018
This con job is so transparent! However, he is right, Trump will be Pres in 2020 again!
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Azrael556 / June 8, 2018
@CashBama Maybe his remote control bitch boy Egg McMuffin will stay home in ’20 and content himself… https://t.co/1JijCj4Cmr
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David ?? / June 9, 2018
Mitt finally right about something.
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