Mitt Romney on today's Republican Party

The Utah Senator and one-time GOP presidential nominee today says he is no longer at home within a Republican Party dominated by Donald Trump. Mitt Romney talks with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about why he feels a large portion of his party doesn't believe in the Constitution, and about his reaction to the violence of January 6. He also discusses the example set by his father, George Romney, a former governor of Michigan; and revelations from McKay Coppins' new biography, "Romney: A Reckoning."
#MittRomney #republican ‪@GOP‬
"CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS News Sunday Morning broadcast times.
Subscribe to the "CBS News Sunday Morning" KZbin channel: / cbssundaymorning
Get more of "CBS News Sunday Morning": cbsn.ws/1PlMmAz
Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Instagram: / cbssundaymorning
Like "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Facebook: / cbssundaymorning
Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Twitter: / cbssunday
Subscribe to our newsletter: cbsnews.com/ne...
Download the CBS News app: www.cbsnews.co...
Try Paramount+ free: paramountplus....
For video licensing inquiries, contact: [e-mail]

[@kentanderson1890]

Didn't vote for Mr. Romney for president, as my views were better represented by his opponent in that election. But I have great respect for his integrity and political courage.

[@KennethHill-m2f]

He's a great politician.

[@DuffyF56]

Establishment RINO. Good riddance Mitt.

[@pCeLobster]

You can tell a RINO when Democrats "respect" them.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

Same here, Romney is not a MAGA.

[@whatoncewas8480]

Well said. He seems like a good man

[@PolynesianPrince97]

76 years old? Guy looks and sounds amazing.

[@pineapplegamer6986]

Money does wonders

[@jaklumen]

Nah, he's a smudge on my extended family tree. But I'm a Pratt and I don't have money like him

[@dennischiu272]

Not being president of the United States does wonders for a man's longevity. Look what 8 years did to Obama.

[@lucask4377]

Yeah Its crazy that just because people are old doesn't mean they aren't sharp. Trump and Biden just have issues.

[@Kuzey457]

Not working 9-5 every day, not working outside, not eating processed food, having good genetics, and having a balanced head on your shoulders can do wonders.

[@KevinGonzalez33470]

I didn’t vote for Mitt in 2012 but I’ll take Him any day as President over most Republicans. He was a Great Senator and I would have supported Him as President had he defeated Obama in 2012.

[@jmboaz3515]

I voted for him but I'm ashamed he's such a disappointment.

[@officialtigerfish7633]

Lmao ​@@jmboaz3515

[@ChalNjurshEp]

Same 😊

[@williamquatman1700]

I voted against Romney in 2012, and didn't agree with 80% of his politics. But, especially today, you can't help but to respect him. He, like all the other reasonable Republicans have either been forced out or are sick of the rot and decay of the party, and chose not to run again. This is a shame. He can still work with those he disagrees with and puts the country above his own self interests. Unlike 95% of today's GOP.

[@dannyfrog]

I was going to say the same thing. I voted for Obama both times. But I always thought he and Mccain put Country over party every day.

[@davidrounds3245]

Being a sheep with no mind of your own and not doing what the people who elected you, sent you there to do is 100% wrong. All the Dem sheep doing what Hakeem (Nancy) tell them to do is not governing. That is corruption.

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

Especially considering he signed the "Romneycare" in 2006 as the governor of Massachusetts. Romneycare later was copied and modified into "Obamacare", proving that if Republicans and Democrats worked together, a lot of good things could happen.

[@jaym8257]

Well I agree there are too many old people in high places in government. So I'm not broken up that this 76 or 77 year old decided to pass the torch. And I am a not so young boomer.

[@justamangoddamn]

I disagree with Romney on most things, except the constitution! Good job Romney!

[@tevitakalejr.3485]

As a lifelong liberal Dem, I disagree with many of Romney’s political positions yet I have so much admiration for his conviction and standing up for what’s right in his own Party. Miss honest Republicans like this. Romney, thank you for your years of service and enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

[@RobertLangdonCapeCanaveral]

My sentiment exactly. 👍

[@veehill4769]

I totally agree and couldn't have said it better.

[@LowLight420]

Cheney/AOC ( I ) 2024 no more parties in the White House the cabinet needs cleaning admin, not ad men RICO now/RICO forever

[@diedrebenson5950]

He needs to talk with his daughter being a far right trumplican. Dangerous as head of RNC.

[@paultaylor914]

Only because he's not running again. How very brave of him.

[@martham2930]

So much respect for Sen Romney. Like others, I didn't vote for him but I always respected him. I agreed with some of his ideals, and disagreed with others; his politics didn't resonate with me but that doesn't mean I didn't hear things I didn't like. I always felt he was dedicated to the United States in a holistic way. His voice has been an important one in American politics and values. He's a good man and he and his family are good people. I wish him well and will read his memoir. I hope his departure from politics does not mean his voice will also exit. I can tell him how I judge his legacy: a good man who contributed true commitment to the country, some great ideas and some not, but always a good man and good American. I wish I could say the same for as many other politicians.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

I did not vote for him, and I did not agree with any of his ideas, but he is no MAGA Republican.

[@timknepper1041]

You are hilarious

[@adamk314]

I disagree with Romney on a lot, but he deserves respect for sticking up for his principles and having a backbone. Wish more Republicans would do the same...

[@Seekthetruth3000]

He is a RINO, that is why Democrats love him.

[@WillLMC96]

I disagree with Manchin on a lot, but he deserves respect for sticking up for his principles and having a backbone. Wish more Democrats would do the same...

[@anacc3257]

@@Seekthetruth3000 Define "RINO". Conservatives, libertarians, trumpists, they all use the phrase differently to push those they dislike in their favored direction.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

A RINO is a loyal member of the deep state. A RINO is a punching bag for the Democratic Party. A RINO loves being adored by the corrupt Democrat-controlled mainstream news media. A RINO does not have a spine...etc.@@anacc3257

[@frankt5987]

@@Seekthetruth3000he’s done more for this country than you have. You are more of a rino than he is.

[@matthiastroitzsch7666]

I am a lifetime Democrat, and I also have deep respect for him. Romney is a reminder of the civility and courage that is so sorely missing in politics today.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Read " The Democrat Party Hates America " by Mark Levin.

[@rong332]

@@Seekthetruth3000 😂 Mark Levin is as believable as the my pillow guy.

[@pfury67]

@@Seekthetruth3000 Levin was a low level lawyer for Reagan for a short time and touts himself as some constitutional savant. Nobody seeks his legal advice. He's a professional grifter.

[@WillLMC96]

I am a lifelong Republican, and I have deep respect for the centrist democrat Joe Manchin. Manchin is a reminder of the civility, courage & normality that is so sorely missing in today's democrat party.

[@dalemurray1318]

He's also an extreme example of an "Out of Touch" ruling class. "If you can't find work, start a business, if you don't have the money, you and ALWAYS borrow it from your parents" (Mitt Romney). That cones pretty close to " It they don't have bread, Let them eat CAKE" ( Marie Antoinette)

[@millamulisha]

McCain, Bush, Romney… what in the world has happened to the party of Reagan and Lincoln? It’s not recognizable anymore. 🤦‍♂️

[@coleholloway2523]

It’s sad

[@JenniferUnkel]

I have respect for Romney and others who have voted their heart. Mcain would be another example. To many republicans that I respected as a democrat have either given up and quit or have resigned themselves to disapearing into the background. And it is sad.

[@DescreetlyOpinionated]

I mean… After looking at what REAGAN and Deukmejian did to California in the 80s and 90s is he a positive part of Am. History??? From a moral standpoint…

[@luiscastillomunoz3648]

We need to revamp it! It's like people suggesting Puerto Rico to become a state. However, they prefer to remain Independent and continue the struggle on remaining in a status quo mentality. PS: I don't have the backing of millionaires, otherwise I'd be running...in 2028-2034. Getting myself more involved now is the best I can do.

[@TTV5]

It's absolutely the party of Reagan. The politics, dumb showmanship, fiction-based economics, and reactionary social politics are there. The leader is just less articulate. But yes, Lincoln must be turning in his grave. Same with Teddy Roosevelt.

[@annettegustafson1435]

Mr Romney, you hit the nail right on the head! The Republican party is not what it used to be. Most of the congressmen are just straight off a Jerry Springer show

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@espressoaddict69]

Cheez mitt the Democrat party is not what it used to be ❤

[@tom4wlt]

Neither is the Democrat Party-the corrupt, for-the-rich, globalist party. It's actually worse than the Republicans.

[@sandrarufus8198]

@@TheOne1One1One1One THE SAME APPLY TO ALL, PAST n PRESENT!!!

[@favoritemediafixed]

Mitt Romney did not need politics to be wealthy The man's worth 250 million dollars independent of politics. He went into politics to serve us. If you seriously think that he cares about the little $250,000 a year that he makes in politics then you have a mental health disorder.

[@pohkeee]

As a somewhat left-of-center voter my entire life…I never would have never thought an interview of a sane and moral Republican would make me weep for all we’ve lost. We are enduring a morass of insanity and immoral behavior…we must remember that it still is only a minority, as they do shout louder and the media is caught up in the “ click circus”. Please remember the moral imperative that, when evil is afoot, good people must stay actively opposed to its attempts to dominate!

[@balajay8921]

An excellent post.

[@kdc420421]

THIS

[@veramae4098]

I think more and more about a movie I saw on TV, "Rhinoceros". It was originally a one man play. Gene Wilder starred in the movie and was magnificent. It was about the coming of the Nazis into power in Germany. The main character has withdrawn entirely into his house. In the end he decides he must go out and face the Rhinoceroses, no matter the cost. I've looked for it again, but it's tied up with copyright issues. Great shame. We need it now.

[@RJStockton]

The only reason Romney opposes Trump at all is that Trump laughed in his face in 2016, when Romney came begging for a job in the administration. Your BFF Mitt is working off a massive case of sour grapes, and you're going along with it because of how low-information you are in politics.

[@patrick7228]

A minority? 75 million people voted for Trump in 2020.

[@gnimbus1]

The character of our leaders matters!

[@andyroo9381]

I know Mitt Romney is a good man, father and husband. I have TREMENDOUS respect for his vote to impeach trump. It is obvious this man has morals and ethics and is willing to stand by them. I wish him the best.

[@spencercolby729]

Lots of morals to for vote for a sham impeachment becuase of spite and hurt feelings. Mitt has been a trash representative of Utah.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@espressoaddict69]

MAGA ❤

[@janiej7719]

MITT ROMNEY IS NOT GOOD, SHAME ON HIM

[@aljirou29]

You have to be kidding me. "I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard." President Donald J. Trump Save America Rally on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. January 6, 2020

[@brucewalters8635]

I'm a democrat but this man has a heart and good character. God bless

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I'm an independent and only voted for Romney because he was running against Obm.

[@phillipnichols9898]

Mitt is a Democrats poster child

[@davezad]

​@@phillipnichols9898 he's about the only one of you who still has any decency left to them

[@Lamarandteddy]

You wouldn't say that if he backed Trump.

[@linguaphile42]

@@Lamarandteddy No one with any character would back Trump after Jan 6. Some people saw the signs way before, but if you're still in after that fateful day, I don't know where your moral compass is.

[@Hardyier]

I never thought I’d ever say this but Mitt Romney has become the voice of reason in unreasonable times. How is it that the country has swerved so far off course that communist leaders and dictators are considered more trustworthy to the members of our government than their fellow American democrats? If he ran for president, I would vote for him. This is coming from a life long democrat.

[@arthurh5707]

Romney is a convenient liar. He is the old gun and country club Republican. His stripes haven’t changed.

[@DWilliam1]

In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king…

[@charleswilson4598]

I am a lifelong Republican so I think I cancel you out.

[@ironclad452]

Well Romney is a democrat for all intents and purposes. So your confession isn't really a surprise to most republicans lol

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

​@@ironclad452the terms "Republican" and "conservative" have been bastardized by the likes of you. Isolationism, far-right nationalism, minority rule, iron fist government control over people you disagree with, and hatred of others has nothing to do with Republicanism. Not saying you ascribe to all of these tenets of fascism, but I guarantee you applaud at least one or two of them. If you understood history, economics, global affairs, philosophy, and/or political science as much as you think you do you'd realize how much of a mistake you're making. There's nothing wrong with being a conservative, but the current Republican Party has very few true conservatives left. Sure the vast majority have some or many conservative beliefs, but when you look at the full picture it's no longer a conservative party; it's a hodgepodge of nationalism, populism, fascism, and theocracy. Voting for any far-right politicians (or far-left for that matter) shows you have a very limited understanding of how the world works or at best you have placed idealistic beliefs where you should have realistic ones. At the end of the day the far-right and far-left are the same. The difference between the two major parties is that the vast majority of GOP politicians and voters are now far-right, while only a small percentage of Democratic politicians and voters are far-left (regardless of what your chosen media sources tell you). I was a Republican until George W Bush... it only keeps getting worse and worse. It's no surprise that they rely on the gullible and under-educated for their power... And they intend on making it worse.

[@judymiles7186]

I've always admired Mitt Romney and I'm a democrat.

[@yelleryoung5870]

Yeah you are not a Democrat Ivan.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Read " The Democrat Party Hates America " by Mark Levin.

[@barbaras2669]

Did you admire him when he said 47% of Americans were dead beats because they received some money from government programs? Did you admire him for his membership in a church where black members were openly discriminated against and women are 2nd class citizens?

[@davidleegoth]

So is he

[@williamlloyd854]

Cause he is one.

[@TheChonaman]

Mitt is a man of good character and has served the nation well. We could use many more like him in government, especially in DC. He was governor of Massachusetts, the bluest state in the nation, and was respected, even by Democrats, who helped elect him. That was two lifetimes ago in the Republican party.

[@meerabhattacharjee.]

We

[@al-bot1094]

Mitt might be slightly better than the Republicans today, but the Republicans have been garbage for decades.

[@TheChonaman]

@@al-bot1094 It’s fair to say that there are many garbage politicians in every era regardless of party. You’re only stating the obvious. My point is that in reality, we are always going to have people with different points of view politically. The baseline is that they need to be sane, not completely nuts. Romney is not nuts, he’s just got a very conservative point of view.

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@District_57_Toastmasters]

@@TheOne1One1One1One Do you have any proof that "all he did was get rich"? And like you would turn down the opportunity to get rich.

[@Anil18834]

I'm an independent. I voted for Mit Romney in 2016, and would have voted for him again if I had the opportunity. Do I agree with his position on many issues? No. But this is a man with integrity who genuinely wants what he thinks is best for the country. As a voter, integrity is a rare commodity I highly value in a politician.

[@jackfrancis107]

Considering he ran for president in 2012 I believe you are lying

[@Anil18834]

@@jackfrancis107 made a mistake on the date. You may believe what you want.

[@jackfrancis107]

@@Anil18834 I didn’t mean to insult you I just see so many people say they are a member of one party and voted for another parties candidate or that they love that candidate. I start to wonder if they are telling the truth or with some of the weird user names I wonder if they are even from America

[@j10001]

@@Anil18834 No worries - I knew what you meant!

[@steveconn]

We mocked him for his misunderstood 'women in binders' comment a decade ago as the worst thing in the Republican Party; now he's a to-be-missed light of sanity in its insane asylum.

[@linguaphile42]

Yes, and the "47%" comment that was caught on tape. So wild to think that those were enough to lose him an election, and what came next was pure chaos and clownshow from Republicans.

[@blackmoom]

Exactly 💯.

[@Swansong-recorders]

Agreed 💯%...👍👍

[@Dearthvader2]

I know what a great narrative to keep the deep state from taking over the presidency. The mob sure come up with great narratives to blame others. Except you elected obummer cause he keeps trying to start ww3.

[@TheWesterosiNinja]

Blame that on the short-sighted thin-skinned snowflakes who would do anything for social media clicks that permeate today's American society.

[@jillbaillargeon8144]

He has the values of an Independent. I think it's refreshing after seeing what has happened to the Republican Party.

[@Dearthvader2]

Oh now thats a great narrative. You "democrats" sure come up with good narratives. Glowstick bot.

[@kreed4]

No, he has the values of a republican, voting 75% with Trump and the party. He’s just not a Maga cult member. He deserves recognition for having principles, but that was table stakes before Trump and only notable in contrast to his colleagues that have none.

[@morebaileyskim]

@@Dearthvader2 awwwwww! Thanks! Shucks...

[@jaym8257]

The republican party is severely fractured. In fact there are closer to three political parties in the US. I'm in one of those factions of the GOP. And I am most assuredly not in the other.

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

​​@@jaym8257Hey, I am a Democrat supporter. May I ask you why GOP was very eager to repel Roe vs Wade? Because unlike other main issues, I know a lot of GOP voters actually would like to keep their right to have abortions. This is an honest question. I could understand GOP's stand on gun control or wall on the border. But GOP's stand on abortion seems to alienate them from their voters.

[@Amy-sb8bb]

You would have made an amazing president. Unfortunately, this country lost out. But your contributions to the country are many and significant. I thank you deeply for your service. And all true patriots do the same.

[@mikerosner-e2x]

Obama was bad for this country and caused many problems. Even so Mitt Romney would have been worse.

[@Rymann_23]

Wrong. He would not have been amazing. Better than Obama? Sure but that's a low bar because Obama was the third worst president in the history of this country. Perhaps he was a respectable man, but he was an incredibly weak politician. Democrats love him and John McCain because the two of them were the weakest Republicans probably ever to run for office. Big surprise that everyone hated President Trump, a true republican and a real example of strength in office.

[@propjoe1060]

I disagree with Romney politically but admire him greatly as a human being. Dignity and integrity personified.

[@fsugrad03]

I totally agree. Politics are different but he is a good man.

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@District_57_Toastmasters]

@@TheOne1One1One1One The number of times you copy-paste that same post doesn't make it more true.

[@LlyleHunter]

He’s the Republican that you want living next door to you. I’ve had a few like him that I’ve treasured. I wish there were still more like him. I think they’re afraid to surface.

[@sohailakmal3384]

​@@TheOne1One1One1Onesooooo all politicians? You're level of binsry thinking is why America is in its current mess/despair

[@polluxtroy1310]

I didn’t use to like mitt. But my opinion has totally changed. He is one of the only respectable republicans left! Bless him and his family!

[@stevenadams1795]

Agreed

[@aross924]

I was just like you. He is a man of principle.

[@rogerorlando2349]

Ask him how many Americans him and his private equity firm have put out of work.

[@aross924]

@@rogerorlando2349 free market buddy.

[@broondjongen]

Romney hasnt changed since 2012, the GOP just got that much worse since

[@jpan7071]

A principled man. Very few of those in congress these days, especially in the GOP.

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@HomelessOnline]

Nah, he sucks as a representative. A nice guy I'm sure.

[@keernhaslem1845]

The GOP has incidentally introduced a three party system. Traditional republicans are being called RINOs by radicals. Those radicals constitute an entirely new party, devoid of the original conservative tenets.

[@brupeboring]

@@TheOne1One1One1One atta boy keep posting your ignorance

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

​​@@TheOne1One1One1OneYou asked what has Romney done to people who elected him. To answer your question: On April 12, 2006, Romney signed the resulting Massachusetts health reform law, commonly called "Romneycare", which later was copied and modified by Democrats into "Obamacare". An Associated Press article entitled 'Romneycare may come back to haunt Mitt on health issue' even stated, "Obamacare ... looks a lot like Romneycare." - Johnson, Glen (March 27, 2010).

[@typorter-pp6lh]

As a lifelong liberal Democrat who never voted for Mitt Romney I’ll just say this: Mr. Romney at least has principles and integrity, which is EXACTLY why so many Republicans today hate him. Romney’s steady beliefs are a reminder of just how far the Republican Party has fallen.

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Integrity is important in a politician

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Romney does not have much of it.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

And, rare.

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@District_57_Toastmasters]

@@Seekthetruth3000 A lot more than the orange man.

[@breckrichardson390]

@Seekthetruth3000, give us an example of a politician with integrity.

[@princessmoon8014]

Romney is my favorite Republican Senator.

[@Dearthvader2]

Oh you like his aid in to the bush, clinton and Obama war mongers. Great news.

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@toddsalkowski448]

Name one piece of meaningful legislation he is responsible for?

[@stevechance150]

I liked Alan Simpson.

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

​​​​​​​​@@toddsalkowski448 @TheOne1One1One1One On April 12, 2006, Romney signed the resulting Massachusetts health reform law, commonly called "Romneycare", which later was copied and modified by Democrats into "Obamacare". An Associated Press article entitled 'Romneycare may come back to haunt Mitt on health issue' even stated, "Obamacare ... looks a lot like Romneycare." - Johnson, Glen (March 27, 2010).

[@timmartin7664]

I've been a Democrat all my life and I would vote for Romney over Trump, without hesitation.

[@truthfulaudit2326]

Mitt Romney will be remembered as being on of the few Republicans who stood for the constitution and the truth. Mitt put everything aside and had America first..thank you for your service enjoy your retirement soon .

[@kristinamusantejd735]

His dad was a great guy who worked hard for civil rights

[@markkozlowski3674]

A funny story. When he ran for president in 1968, George Romney, who had been among the most pro-war Senators, turned into a dove on Vietnam. When reporters asked him about the switch, Romney replied, "I had been brainwashed by the generals." When he heard this, Senator Eugene McCarthy said, "In Senator Romney's case, I should think a light rinse would be sufficient'" We haven't had wit like that in American politics for decades.

[@thomasperkins7318]

That was back when the Republican party had integrity and was socially moderate.

[@doneaton6704]

We'll Mitt doesn't believe in civil rights. What changed.

[@polluxtroy1310]

He was polygamist! But then again America is a free country! So why not!

[@angiebear8727]

@@polluxtroy1310if the woman are consenting adults I don’t see a problem with it. Have considered it myself

[@boobby1969]

I'm a Democrat and saddened by Romney’s retirement. I agree in our two-party system, and we need mature, balanced leaders that stay sworn in their hearts, bodies, and souls to the United States Constitution!

[@HOMER_R.O.C]

im a democrat as well.. but I always liked something about him... not all his policies or anything... but he looks like a candidate send from heaven compared to the "CHUMP" from hell ! ! ! ! 💥💥💯💯

[@Gantali9305]

@@F15CEAGLE He is a true republican. Not like Trump who used to be a democrat but switched to become the presidential nominee as the democrats would not have him. .

[@AndreasMarcos]

Should've never ran in the first place, this guy is an embarrassment to the country.

[@northernlight4614]

​@AndreasMarcos The man thinks soundly and believes in Democracy. Tell me why you think he is an embarrassment.

[@bens5859]

@@F15CEAGLE forget about policy for a minute: conservatives need leaders with character. conservative voters don't seem to want those leaders, but maybe that can change. We can change Don't be another barbarian at the gates

[@stonezone9689]

Gotta say Mitt looks ridiculously good for a 76 year old lol

[@putt7515]

Biden😊

[@maijaliepa119]

@@putt7515🦅YES

[@ravenmaniac428]

I respect Mitt Romney’s values, and I’m not a Republican. I think he would make a great President upholding the constitution of our nation…

[@46vblondie]

Any Republican president will have to rubber stamp the anti-ecology, anti-social justice and tax cuts to the super wealthy, its the Republican agenda.

[@SFoureman]

...and, some of us did vote for him because of the work he was successful as an Economist. At the time, job creation was critically needed. I did vote for him, over Obama's second term---as a Democrat. ...because I didn't see that the job creation that Obama was working on---in the Healthcare and Education sectors---was coming into fruition. Those results didn't show up until his second term. What I've learned since is Republicans are obstructions. We're seeing it, at its worst now. They'll do anything to stop the business of governing to occur; getting paid millions each for doing so; and, wasting the people's tax dollars for themselves along the way.

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@doug3819]

Moderate Democrat here, I now wish he would have beaten Obama because maybe Trump would have never been president.

[@turbo8481]

Agree 100%. Kinda even want a good Republicannso they can stop complaining about how the "Democrat, globalist, Marxist" whatever party they say is ruining the country...😻

[@KL-sw5xi]

I disagree with Mitt Romney political views, but after watching this interview I respect him as a person. I wish him continued success.

[@cps2715]

The real Romney is long gone. This wasnt him in the interview

[@user-ej5gx7ph7q]

Yea, his OR campaign is working

[@Tuturial464]

He didn't have any character until it's too late

[@brokenrecord3523]

Crazy when Romney seems reasonable.

[@romahona]

Me too!

[@avv2680]

I lived in MA when Romney was governor. I don’t remember anyone saying anything terrible about him. MA is very, very blue and he worked with the Dems that controlled the rest of the state. Admittedly I was a postdoc and not paying attention to politics like I am now because I never comprehended how truly fragile our democracy could become, slowly and then all at once. Hemingway really nailed how we perceive things happening.

[@buzzwaldron6195]

We live in a REPUBLIC! Democracies/Communist states fall prey to corrupt Democrat mob rule...

[@thomassenbart]

Our democracy is fragile but not for the reasons you likely think. It is the Left, which has gone insane and that is not hyperbole. The counter reaction is the populism and Trump. When Obama voiced seeking to fundamentally change the USA and then attempted to do that, therein was the genesis of the issue. No one sought to overturn the Constitution on Jan 6. That is a foolish assertion. Also, Romney voting for impeachment, was so embarrassing and such a politically stupid thing to do. It was based upon hatred of Trump not the merits of the impeachment articles. Romney thinks he is standing for principle, but he fails to look very deeply. He does not see where the actual threats lie. It is with identity politics, the denial of fundamental biological realities, institutionalizing racism and overtly flirting with Marxist-socialist economics. The country cannot stand if any of these succeed.

[@shawnm3941]

And in 2004 when he was governor the Democrats were sure that John Kerry was going to win the election and were worried that Romney would pick a Republican. The Democrats could not let that happen so they passed a law taking that power away from the governor and called instead for a special election. When Ted Kennedy was dying of brain cancer Democrats needed a Senator in Kennedy seat to help pass Obamacare. There was no time for a special election because that would take months. At the time the governor of Massachusetts was a Democrat so the Democrats wanted to change the law again and give the power to appoint a Senator back to the governor. Their dirty plan failed and a Republican was elected to replace Ted Kennedy.

[@CHEFPHIL48]

I also was living in MA when he was gov. and I thought he did a great job. If only there were at least a few more voices of reason, decorum and maturity in the House,I would have more hope for the future.

[@crambo000]

Nobody cares

[@Marykraus]

He has stood up for the constitution. Mitt Romney stood by the truth. His family is all important to him

[@KIM-v1j2h]

You might as well throw the constitution out the window these days.

[@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697]

@@KIM-v1j2h That is Trump. Trump has said he wanted to terminate the constitution, and everything related to Jan 6th proved that not to mention all his statements about arresting reporters and his enemies.

[@negswa4127]

@@KIM-v1j2h the same constitution that give us the right to bear arms 😂

[@matthewmitchell68]

It’s amazing to see how much things have changed for him. He was once hailed as a hero and now pariah status. I am proud that he did no stay on party lines but crossed them for both party support.

[@JohnE9999]

You can have him.

[@jackkennedy9475]

That’s because Mitg is a Democratic, RINO

[@allanfolsom7220]

Liberal democrat posing as a conservative ^^

[@donmn763]

I am a Democrat. I wouldn't vote for Mitt Romney. But I like him. And I trust him. After watching this interview, it's clear that the President of the United States also likes and trusts Sen. Romney.

[@Lisa-ow2re]

I’m a democrat. I would vote for Romney because he’s a good man and seems to be reasonable. The republicans are nuts and democrats have drifted to far left for me .

[@asopopilosopo4158]

​@@Lisa-ow2revote TRUMP the persecuted redeemer

[@ashelygordon669]

Even as a Democrat, I am extremely disappointed with not just the Republican Party but also the majority of the GOP and it angers me that people are still voting for the monstrosity of Donald Trump and going against the constitution. There will always loyalists and extremists for him but I never vote for Trump under any circumstances. Sure I may be a Democrat but I have major respect and trust for Mitt Romney and again, I am still and will always be extremely disappointed for those who vote for Trump. I don’t know if I can trust Trump, GOP or even the GOP if this keeps up with the route of the biggest loser “Trump” It’s sickening that they believe that Biden is a traitor to the entirety of Republicans while claiming Trump is their “hero”. I am personally fatigued by every single lie, accusing and blaming Biden for everything. How can you even govern as this point because we have issues and laws to take care of it, not to mention that while Republicans are to blame for ousting McCarthy, Democrats are partially to blame for this because it was mostly them along with eight republicans. This doesn’t feel like GOP at this point, it feels like a corruptive, atrocious and an unhealthy Republican Party with dishonesty. 😮🤮🤢

[@boochi7087]

@@Lisa-ow2re Then you're not a Democrat and you should hurry up and change to being an Independent or Republican. Compared to other more stable Western countries, the US is definitely regarded as barely left of center. We don't have adequate socioeconomic infrastructure for the people who are disabled or for children who have no designated caregivers. We have no worker's rights, and capitalism has been allowed to run rampant, unchecked and enabled to destroy people's equitable access to wealth and opportunities. I have no idea why you have this wild notion that we're too left.

[@TonyLauLetta]

@@Lisa-ow2re to far left? they're gone......

[@brucewalters8635]

No good deed goes unpunished. Anyone who has the courage to stand for good will pay a heavy price. In the end you can live with yourself.

[@Swansong-recorders]

This comment is 💯%....true 👍👍

[@firstlast8258]

@@Swansong-recorders Not my truth 🤓🖕

[@Swansong-recorders]

@@firstlast8258 uh-huh

[@docadams7099]

You are so right, sir. 100% true.😎😎😎😎😎

[@michaelmeenan5522]

If Mitt Romney ran for President, as an independent he'd have my vote. He's right about a lot of things a lot of the time.

[@bt6248]

As a lifelong Republican, all I can say is thank you, Sen. Romney. The current congressional morass is a sad reaping of what the MAGA carnival barkers in the Republican party have sown. The party and, more importantly, our country will miss your principled leadership.

[@JeffreyKahnartist]

I’m sorry for your loss and the state of your party. Mitt is an honorable man.

[@davidleegoth]

Mitt is a Democrat and anything but honorable.

[@realamerican5969]

@@davidleegoth No, not a Democrat. dear. Mitt is merely a real Republican, as opposed to the MAGA crazies.

[@tailswinsmore5054]

@@davidleegoth "You're a disease" -Buzz McCallister

[@WillLMC96]

I'm a Republican as well. Romney is a joke of a Republican & a fake conservative as are the MAGA cultists. The way forward for the Republican party is hardline, America First conservatism without the baggage & cultism of the Trump/MAGA brand. People like Ron DeSantis, Chip Roy & Thomas Massie should be the face of the Republican going forward.

[@hennared8364]

I love this guy. He represents the party I used to love but will now vote against at every opportunity.

[@lurklingX]

i'm a D, but well said. the party just ISN'T the same as what it was. not by a long shot. those who refuse to acknowledge that are clinging to nostalgia, and at what cost?

[@user-rn9pq2qs6b]

Are you seriously happy with the state our country is in right now? I don’t know how anybody can possibly think we’re doing great.

[@the3idiots14]

@@user-rn9pq2qs6bYou’re inferring a lot from someone saying he’s respectable especially compared to his contemporaries in the party he is a member of, user.

[@mmmbbq]

How’s Biden and the democrats working out for you? I guess you’re rich and work from home. Lucky you.

[@august8293]

Yes, but he waited until he retired to release this information.

[@jolness1]

I have disagreed with Romney on many things but have immense respect for his conviction.

[@nathanmoses1953]

What have you disagreed with him on?

[@bertog1217]

Odd I hated him in 2012, but now I have a totally different perception of him now. A respectful Republican and I wish there were more like him.

[@kingsleebrigade6714]

Makes you realize how normal old school Republicans really were compared to what we have now, a party of kowtowing cultists.

[@asherfoxshow]

Trump did for Romney what the Star Wars sequels did for the prequels

[@whynot-tomorrow_1945]

I never really hated him. 2012 was the first election where I was mature and cognizant enough to participate even though I was still too young to vote. He NEVER seemed like a bag guy. I just did not like his policies. I thought they were incorrect and inappropriate. There was no way to know that would be the last election which was "normal."

[@solo741]

He’s an out of touch elitist like Donny but that’s where the similarities end. He still has integrity and love for the country and the constitution, Mitt that is.

[@RalphKieffer-z9z]

Romney never planned on winning in 2012. His job was to make sure Obama was reelected.

[@jessyfretz5800]

Let's not forget this was the same guy that told wealthy donors that food, housing and healthcare was an entitlement and he wasn't concerned with those who didn't have it.

[@SRatliff17]

As I do agree that was something that was highly wrong and messed up, I think sometimes we forget that people do grow up and learn from mistakes including our politicians. I think that it's time to honor those who do at the end of the day care in some regard about human decency and truth.

[@augustmarstella3573]

This. He loves Republican radicalism when it was about hurting poor people and stealing democracy from them. Democracy has to be avoided in regards to poor voters and their votes have to be skillfully sidestepped. But getting rid of all democracy? Switching elections off completely? Even for rich people?! *clutches pearls and begins hyperventilating*

[@No-bs4um]

I'm not trying to be one of those guys that is deliberately trying to detract from your comment. But do you have a source? I would just be genuinely interested in hearing or reading that.

[@richardlee1972]

When Romney told wealthy donors that "food, housing, and healthcare were an entitlement he wasn't concerned with those who didn't have it," he was no different than the high majority of Republicans at that time. The fact is Republicans have been radicalized far beyond that. As Radical as Romney was then, he is considered a moderate now.

[@northernlight4614]

I've never heard that, Jessy. Do you have a link-source?

[@tmn8547]

When he told George Santos that he didn’t belong there in congress while other republicans said nothing , it made me have a newfound respect for him. I could tell he was just so over what’s happening in the GOP lately.

[@surfwriter8461]

Yeah, that was a real shocker and accomplished nothing except for a modest show of disapproval for a fraudster who should have been booted out of the congress by now. He is "so over what's happening in the GOP" now that he's retiring and can speak a little louder. It's not "lately," either. This sinking of the GOP into a toxic swamp has been going on for many years, before the deranged demagogue occupied our White House. Romney has been largely silent and complicit by going along to get along that whole time.

[@TroyCote]

As the Biden administration ruins America and sells us out to the Globalist elites pushing the Great Reset! 9 million unvetted migrants crossing an open border, how many sleeper cells have entered the US!!!

[@intelDump]

do you think a man like Santos would have been elected if the Media di its job during the campaign and reported on Santos as opposed to their typical obsessions?

[@Rainy_Day12234]

@@intelDumpHe ran as a gay Jewish man and they found out he was lying. He checked all the boxes for Progressives.

[@650Max]

@@intelDump Why not point the finger in the right direction, the Republican party for accepting him as a candidate and Santos himself.

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

No doubt his dad would be proud.

[@LB-yg2br]

Remember when Romney was a “bad” option? Remember when he was considered extremely conservative? Now he and Liz Cheney are “good” compared to what the GOP has become

[@darlenecocca4241]

WHAT A LAUGH!

[@SpicyWife4Life]

Senator Romney is “old school 80’s” Republican. . I’m not a Republican but much respect to him for standing up to the chaotic GOP party of today. Country first! tRump (who really isn’t a true Republican) ran the GOP into the ground. You’ve earned your retirement Sen. Romney!💯💯💯

[@spi9177]

Nothing but a f-ing rino!

[@bkbland1626]

​@@spi9177have some copium, bruh

[@monicamcpartland9390]

@@spi9177 Who? Trump or Romney?

[@mysticwatersoo]

He supported the republicans who created numerous unnecessary wars. He made his money in Finance but in politics He lost so many times that I don't think he needed to retire. His career was already over.

[@fn6795]

Not supporting craziness, hatred and violence should be a basic attribute of any leader. Mitt is amongst the few left in the Republican party. I may have to change my vote to democrat after he leaves or look for reasonable republicans to support.

[@matthewahler8662]

During his run for President, Mitt got caught in some of the fringes of Republican extremism (or what passed as such at the time) but it always struck me as his version of a necessary evil. It's been a pleasure to see him act as a beacon in the midst of the storm of insanity that's become the Republican party since then.

[@matthewwalton4133]

Can I ask, what is it in your opinion that makes the republican party so insane right now?

[@matthewahler8662]

@@matthewwalton4133 Is that a joke? As a small and personal anecdote: Some of the smartest people I've ever known have been lifelong Republicans. They believed in small government and low taxes. Now these same people are completely disregarding logic and reason based on obvious lies and following a man whose knowledge of his own countries' government, the world at large, and general common sense could be generously described as pathetic. But, because he's charismatic and is incapable of feeling shame or remorse, 95% of the party has fallen in behind him lock step.

[@anichols2760]

​​@@matthewahler8662are you referring to Donald Trump? If so, I agree he (trump) is the pide piper leading the Republican party off of the cliff of insanity. And much of the Republicans in Congress are so cowardly and concerned with their own re-elections that they fawn on Trump's every word to avoid his labels and criticism. When Romney was given the cold shoulder I decided my time as a Republican was over.

[@michaelwayne7887]

​@@matthewahler8662Wow, you can read the minds of half the country? That's amazing. Or maybe you just want to believe you can sum up the sensibilities of large swaths of voters in order to make it easier to dismiss their votes as insanity. Pigeon-hole 'them' all into a neat little box to accommodate your own intellectual laziness, yes?

[@koltoncrane3099]

Matt That’s a joke. Most people I know voted for trump because he’s not a corrupt career politician wanting to do insider trading legally etc. All politicians are rich through corruption. People voted for trump like throwing a wrench into a machine of gears hoping something breaks. Democrats wanted to shut down the west for instance and trump supported the economic use of public lands. Mitt Romney a Mormon really doesn’t care. He’s fine with destroying most of utahs economy outside of big cities. Trump supports being government but wake up! Each party doubles the deficit every eight years basically. I will say trump helped point out the issue with China. Chinas not a problem. The problem is the monetary system promotes rich people and offshoring jobs and hollowing out the e US. The military wrote a paper saying they’re reliant on China for inputs to fight China. Listen to luke gromen. The issue is the monetary system and inflation and ever bigger deficits or debt to promote credit creation so we can avoid a Great Depression if credit contraction happens. Which today we’ve had massive credit contraction just like the end of 1920s. I used to think politics controlled the economy. Obviously Biden being against oil makes sense why Saudi Arabia is being better friends with China. But the bigger economic problems seems like the president can’t really control those just try to postpone it.

[@sxt4447]

I have a lot of respect for Mitt Romney and I do believe he is a man of integrity, but he outlined exactly the problem with today’s Republican party with a simple comment: “I come from the party of Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, John Mccain…” Those men, particularly the first three he mentioned, laid the groundwork for American politics today. They may have had a more respectable appearance to the outside world, but the policies they actually put in place hurt millions of people and endangered the most vulnerable communities in our nation. They contributed to the dissolve of social programs that uplifted the poor and pumped all that money into a military industrial complex and police state that has become a blood thirsty monstrosity terrorizing innocent people all over the world, even within our own nation. That was their true character- not the polite presentation they performed on television. Trump may be unbearable, but he is the personification of the ugliness these Republican policies have always represented starting with Reagan. That’s why his supporters like him. He isn’t afraid to say and do what they all secretly want to say and do but were too afraid to because they wanted to be perceived as polite even if they really had no compassion for the poor, no concern for people of color or immigrants, and had no desire to achieve equality in this country. He is the truth of what most Republicans really are deep at the core, hidden underneath all that well written, elusive, neoliberal rhetoric. What good are niceties and cleverly worded speeches when it’s only a cover up to push a racist, misogynist, imperialist agenda?

[@Tommyboy6426]

Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush, I can understand why people don’t like them, and recognize the mistakes they made, especially George W. Bush, but John McCain? No absolutely not. John McCain was one of, if not the only politician who wasn’t the stereotypical politician. He worked for the people, not the party. Reagan was more for the party instead of people, but not entirely. I can’t say the same for the Bush’s. I don’t know if their politics are what caused this chaos were in now, because before Trump got into politics, people didn’t care if you were a democrat or a republican. Today, everything is based on politics.

[@ritamarie4453]

Excellent. Well written. Pitch perfect, thanku.

[@joelawrence56]

well said!...this is exactly how the 'free' World outside the US see it!

[@salvatoremaglione6398]

And what did saints Bill Clinton and Barack Obama do about this? They were even more interventionist than their predecessors and made no economic reforms.

[@johnwhite2576]

Very one sided - Romney got the subject of expanded health care on the table in Massachusetts- if he hadn’t shown this could be a bipartisan success Obamacare might not have gotten off the ground, he was right-the ONLY potus candidate- about russia, arguably the most important foreign policy insight of the past two decades-most importantly, he is a decent ethical empathetic man- whcih in case you haven’t noticed, we ALL desperately need right now, far more than anything you mentioned .

[@Johnonayacht]

Mitt is the reason so many Massachusetts residents have affordable health care.

[@RobMyself]

That's right. ACA (Obamacare) was modeled from his policy.

[@amiblueful]

All of the Republican governors of Massachusetts (Romney, Weld, and Baker) did a great job in my opinion. And I'm a Democrat

[@juliecummings8845]

No that is not true....That is why they do not have any medical insurance

[@CC-si3cr]

It's pretty sad when Democrats start empathizing with OG Republicans.

[@WekBenHelix]

These are scary times. Populism is socially, economically, philosophically, politically *terrifying* and that people like Bernie and Trump pop up on both ends of the horseshoe is tremendously alarming for the unification, health, and democratic validity and stability of this nation.

[@ultraviolettas]

@@WekBenHelixBernie doesn’t deserve being lumped in with trump

[@WekBenHelix]

@@ultraviolettas He is far more agreeable than Trump but he's still a populist, and populists are dangerous to the welfare and progress of our civilization for many reasons heavily discussed in philosophy, poli sci, and economics. Look up political horseshoe theory. The core of what Trump and Bernie fight for are *not that different*. But yes, Bernie is a far more reasonable human being than DJT. DJT is a poison pill.

[@manipulatortrash]

@@ultraviolettas it was more of a comment on populism, and i agree that populism is a pretty terrible force in the US right now. It tends to make people distrust institutions that flat out aren't a threat most of the time.

[@JonathanLoganPDX]

As a follower of DC politics I have often disagree with Mitt Romney but I have always always respected Mitt Romney.

[@swordmonkey6635]

That final look that his wife gave him... respect and love.

[@ComradeStiv]

Agh! I noticed exact same. Electric. _Fifty four year_ membership in a mutual respect & admiration society of two. Incredible.

[@harryw121]

Never really felt anything special about Mitt Romney but damn he looks good for his age.

[@johnmarsicano6854]

MITT, Thank you for your service. Integrity and honor. We Americans across as well as republicans. Should appreciate what you have done for so many years for all of us. Thank you,Mitt on your retirement God speed. Wonderful Life with your family and grandchildren and enjoy knowing we are. All say in america under president biden.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

I find it amazing how a man born with a silver-spoon in his mouth, arrogant, detached from the average person, and was a far-right Republican in his day, is now seen as a modest, self-made, moderate. It just shows you how far right the entire GOP has shifted that folks like Romney and Kasich can be seen as centrist or moderates.

[@davezad]

Partly why is he's had a much better education than 99% of that party's base can match.

[@seanyoung9014]

It's not the same party at all now. A third of Trump supporters believe democracy has failed and we should try "something else". I'm pretty sure if there's a WW3, we'll be on the wrong side.

[@seanyoung9014]

​@@davezadEducation is basically free now. You just have to want it and they'd rather wallow in ignorance because it feels safe for them.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

@@seanyoung9014 davezad did say "a much better education". Knowing what I know about the school where Mitt did high school, I can attest to that.

[@HomelessOnline]

uh, Antifa?

[@robertwright0n]

I could listen to Mitt Romney speak all day and never tire because he speaks the obvious truth in a mature and sincere manner. No baby talk or lies like you hear every time Donald Trump speaks.

[@shiddykiddy]

I will always remember mitt as being the one who said, "CORPORATIONS ARE PEOPLE, MY FRIENDS ".

[@andrewturco3896]

Yeah that was an example of the disconnect between the ultra wealthy non tax payer and the regular citizens.

[@sohailakmal3384]

Unfortunately, he is not wrong. That is federal law as they are identified as such. It is a problem indeed, but what have dems done to change that? I'm an independent, but I'm also trying to gage your logic and rationale behind the dumb comment

[@marialewis6432]

It may be a true statement BUT he should stand with the people, not Corporations.

[@sohailakmal3384]

@@marialewis6432 he owns Bain Capital. I'm OK with this. America has a greed problem for sure. I just don't see that changing anytime soon when everything we do is commoditized. We don't own any assets, everything is either rented or a subscription fee, etc. The business model has made it so that consumers always lose. He's not the guy that's going to change that pivot. DC has to do this collectively

[@peterbedford2610]

Citizens united. What a travesty

[@jonathanrossddsmhs1271]

If Senate Republicans had voted with Romney on Trump impeachment, that party would be rid of Trumpism by now. That doesn’t mean they would have policies that would help the majority of Americans.

[@marohan]

😅😅😅😅

[@surlypiratewench1969]

They don’t have any policies now

[@RS-tz2zn]

Pretty sure that Americans were doing better financially with Trump as President than Biden.

[@Dont_Play_Me]

I miss the generation of politicians where even a quarter of Congress had a moral backbone like Mitt.

[@darrelljohnson5764]

LMAO ! One lost leftist .

[@user-mw1rn6ud7l]

Weird, I find it immoral to vote against the wishes of those who sent you to Congress to represent them.

[@Mrwnbingham]

😂😂 are you serious?

[@Dont_Play_Me]

@@Mrwnbingham As serious as the need for punishment for BOTH the Capitol vandals as well the everyday smash and grab clowns! Mitt is a principled guy without being a reality tv show, talk show, cable news stooge like so many other politicians, left 💩or right💩 leaning who put their political careers over governance and reasonableness LMFAO

[@arunsivan1530]

Lol, they just werent put in a position or caught.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Senator Mitt Romney and Ann . Thank you for your service’s.

[@juliecotter5348]

I have been a Democrat and an Independent and I Remember a day when no one cared and no one asked. I knew things had changed when I mentioned Obama positively at a lunch and a woman in her 60’s at that lunch almost lost it. Her face actually turned red and her lips pursed and in that moment I knew there was a shift in the paradigm of our “United we stand divided we fall” patriotism. Look at us now, we are fractured and divided and a big part of us voted for a hateful, vindictive, racist, narcissistic. Thank you to the few: Mitt Romney, Jeff Flake, Lisa Chaney, Adam Kissinger and the late John McCain for being brave and honest and caring more about our democracy than genuflecting to a Sociopath!

[@romahona]

I hear ya! I've experienced the very same thing.

[@ryhk3293]

Mitt Romney, like John McCain, is another one-time GOP presidential nominee who is just plain wrong on the issues but was of the Old Guard, a man who you could trust on character, to do know that he at least some idea of the ideals, principles and integrity that he was supposed to live up to. Growing up in a military family, I thought I was a Republican, and despite attending one of those East Coast liberal elite colleges, I remained one. Until one day while listening to that buffoon Rush Limbaugh, I realized I wasn't. Right up until the 90s you could expect House Republicans to be decently mannered. Right until Newt Gingrich happened. To me, he really set trend in motion for where the GOP stands today, a hollow caricature of itself. Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney were the last of the Old Guard House Republicans, as young as they were. These remaining Republicans can't find two scruples to rub together among them and couldn't hold a candle to the old ones. The Party of Lincoln is dead.

[@scatterbrainart]

One of the last sane Republican congressmen. The inmates have taken over the asylum.

[@ArtemAndrusov]

Romney is one of the very few publicly vocal Republicans in Congress who demonstrate integrity and ethics. While this is a sad and challenging time for America, I still maintain hope for the future. Thank you for this interview

[@nathanielalgernon975]

Oh sure, Biden/Hunter is the role-model for ethics, LOL.

[@lcarolynghearing854]

While I don’t always agree with Mr Rodney’s politics I do highly appreciate his character. He is an unabashed follower of the Constitution. He adores his wife and family. He loves America and we Americans. He is an honorable man. 🇺🇸

[@garyschultz7768]

no he's not hes a poser & the people of Utah wised up to him..That's WHY HES RETIRING FROM POLITICS..

[@MrMojo271]

As an Independent, I would vote for him, even though I probably disagree with him on lots of stuff. He seems more sane than most of the politicians nowadays.

[@michaelt3280]

I'm a Democrat. Mitt is one those Republicans, YOU like and NOT at the same time. But I what i like is he doesn't like Trump and MAGA. SO I GIVE HIM A 👍ON THAT. VOTE BLUE STAY TRUE TO AMERICA 🇺🇸 💙 .

[@livingmombirth4005]

What Mr. Romney says he is and what he really is are two different things.

[@davidfrey5654]

He's proven his integrity in many instances. If you think it's easy to stand for truth in Washington, you're mistaken. You might be a Trump supporter (and yes, I'm a republican)

[@tcarewofky]

This is a man who puts America first, not blind faith to hios party! He is a profile in courage! God Bless and Keep You!

[@keernhaslem1845]

History will remember Mitt Romney well

[@savanahmclary4465]

Don't let the door hit him.

[@clarkisaac6372]

No matter what Romney speaks or does, he definitely represents a typical model of what a U.S. classic and normal, rational politician should be.

[@seyibbatope9408]

Only Senator with a spine and conscience in the Trump Era. A legacy well earned Sir

[@stoltzman2960]

disagree you do know what this cat did for a living right ? he destroyed companies for his own personal benefit while putting employees in the poor house he should be shamed, not exhalted

[@jenbenton6884]

Humans are so naive 😂 Watch: “u.s. politicians buying war stocks while ukraine, Israel conflicts heat up: why is this legal? (by The Hill).

[@ComradeStiv]

Hoo man this got me right in the feels 😢 This show always does that lol. Seeing kind genuine strong people of principle should make me happy. These days it makes me cry, because it feels like they're a dying breed.

[@HamiltonStIves]

Uh huh Too bad a dandy like you a still breathing

[@brianzembruski5485]

Right back at you

[@hcube]

LOL good one

[@JohnE9999]

You must be sad all the time, not seeing any.

[@Gina-fl9sk]

There are plenty of his kind and they are on both sides. They just are usually not so outspoken so seem to be sparse. They are out there though. And every one of them is an asset to the planet we call home.

[@vannpatrickjr1353]

That you for your years of service Mitt, and I am a Democratic. Wish more Republicans could be like you again

[@yenchun6252]

I’m a Democrat but I would absolutely have no problem voting for Mitt Romney if he had decided to run as Democrat,Republican or Independent, though an Independent would never win , but my point is I’d definitely vote for him as I would definitely vote for Liz Cheney, those two are true examples of what a Patriot should be

[@PhuongMalkin]

He did run for President and lost ! Romney and Liz Cheney cannot count on Democrats' vote just like Robert Kennedy Jr cannot count on Republicans' vote !

[@MA_808]

The Cheney family ordered up a war that killed over 1 million people. You love Bush now, too, dont you?

[@eric2500]

Any real Democrat would never vote for any of these people.

[@espressoaddict69]

Real RINO 👍

[@adamw7290]

@@eric2500 Any Patriot would not vote for them. They are enemies of the State.

[@TheMadHatter248]

Never thought I’d say this, but God Bless Mitt Romney.

[@meursaultscourtroom8886]

We have vastly different social and political views, but without doubt he has the courage of his convictions and he is a person of high moral character.

[@HomelessOnline]

Exactly. Not a good presidential candidate.

[@plaidzebra5526]

May not like some of his politics but he's a good decent person, who didn't let pear pressure tell him who to vote for, especially within his own party

[@Swansong-recorders]

Your right on that,👍 I don't let anyone else tell me who to vote for either....there are certain freedom's we have that I will not give up

[@TheOne1One1One1One]

Funny. Romney should ask himself what has he done for the people that elected him to represent them. All he did was just get rich while in politics

[@clarisamompremier8005]

We remember you in HIGH regard Mr. Romney. We miss your class and character in the Republican party. So much respect.

[@joeg9478]

One of the last descent and principled members of the GOP. I may disagree with many of his political positions, however, I have nothing but respect for this man. God help us.

[@PerfectoKiss]

I didn’t vote for him in 2012 but if he were to run again, I would seriously consider voting for him.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

Really one of the few voices of reason left today in the political sphere. I feel like sanity is literally dying.

[@martyburd6127]

He so said the truth. One of few Republicans who stands up to Trump and speaks the reality of why we need to help Ukraine.

[@Ronnieleec]

Great man. I miss the old days of integrity, debate and compromise.

[@junesmith4159]

76 and still so handsome. He’s a class act.

[@aguerra1381]

He definitely looks Presidential. More than any other.

[@christineburkhardt5546]

He is a man with integrity hard to find these days

[@leeboriack8054]

Thank you, Mitt for speaking up.

[@tmyers84]

Romney, I am an old Republican and support you. You are a honorable hero for what you have done. Voldemort is extremely jealous of you and what good you've done. There are plenty of Utahans who support you. You will leave a good legacy and will shine good in the history books.

[@RS-tz2zn]

Thankfully, most of us don't and that is why he chose not to run for re-election in Utah. I'm hoping for another Mike Lee!

[@tbc9096]

Funnily enough, Romney sought Trump’s endorsement twice: 2012 and 2018 and even sought to be Secretary of State. (And no I’m not a Trump fan, but Romney is full of $hit)

[@nacarreira777]

But no more so than the average politician. He DID vote to impeach Trump twice.

[@tbc9096]

@@nacarreira777 That’s my point. Like all politicians, he goes with what carries the most political clout at the current moment. No different than Trump talking about how much he loved the Clintons in the 90s/00s to turn right around and trash them. Politics is a circus.

[@brianlogan4907]

@@tbc9096 Trump is no politician

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

When Romney actually sounds like someone I would vote for 😳 I really hope we can get back on a page of honor and true communication.

[@analienfromouterspace]

No ma'am, my generation has plenty of idiots would vote against their own freewell, and I do not see a ray of hope any time soon.

[@Marykraus]

He is a good man. He really is an honest caring person. Calmly said he comes from a different party and wants the new people to be in charge

[@manipulatortrash]

1:30 this is so spot on, it hurts. Its almost ridiculous that the GOP is essentially the opposite on every single one of these issues these days.

[@jackiealmada1602]

Thanks for standing up for the people.

[@philipdamask2279]

He did not stsndup for the people. He let our jobs go to China and that is why Trump got the support of people who were hurt by globalization.

[@surfwriter8461]

His tardy candid comments are not that impressive as a show of integrity or honesty. He's been mostly complicit with the anti-truth and anti-democracy R swamp gang during the trump reign of madness and beyond, making only occasional and rather feeble remarks to counteract the sick conduct of his cohort in the congress. Now that he's retiring and is the subject of a book coming out authored by his favorite apologist, he's finally mustered some real courage? Where have we heard that before?

[@bloatedsodium7301]

How do these public servants accumulate net worths in the hundreds of millions?

[@lewstone5430]

Use common sense, it’s not complicated. Yes, it’s what you’re thinking.

[@slicktheslickster]

Once elected, they get bombarded with stacks of 100s by all manner of miscreants. Even George Santos is going to leave the House with, maybe not millions but, several hundred thousand dollars of cash...book it. He'll be able to buy all the eye liner and mascara he wants.

[@windycityliz7711]

They were wealthy before they ran for office and then chose public service. Congressional pay isn't that high.

[@tflg3257]

Mitt Romney is a thief.

[@slicktheslickster]

You and me would have to find some relatives to stay with in D.C. if we were elected. The cost for food and lodging is sky high. Only the rich can possibly afford to run for office in the U.S., sad to say. @@windycityliz7711

[@ElaineEncke-m6u]

He's the best Republican of the bunch! I respect him above all!