13 Sep Mitt Romney says he will not seek a second term in the Senate

Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek a second Senate term, citing time for new generation to lead. He says he believes a second term would be less productive due to House Republicans’ disarray and lack of confidence in Biden and Trump’s leadership. Romney, a Trump critic, was the only Republican to vote to convict Trump in both impeachment trials. Despite speculation of a difficult re-election due to opposition to Trump, Romney was confident of victory, citing a rebound in approval ratings.

Romney, who served as Massachusetts governor before his Senate term, sees three key challenges for the country requiring presidential leadership: dealing with authoritarian leaders abroad, addressing global climate change, and tackling the nation’s fiscal issues. He doubts either Trump or Biden are prepared to address these issues. Despite the Republican party’s shift towards populism, Romney remains hopeful for a return to traditional conservatism. He emphasizes the need to attract young voters who care about issues like climate change. Romney remains concerned about the state of democracy in the U.S. and affirms his belief in the country’s resilience.

I worked for Sen. Romney on both his Presidential campaigns; I will always admire his ability to do what he believes is right no matter the consequences.

Source: www.msn.com