Why is Mitt mailing it in?

[Binders Keepers]

Why are Mitt and Paul barely campaigning? While Obama has embarked on a 48-hour marathon swing through the swing states, Mitt appeared at only one event today and Ryan none (have I got that right?). Is it because Mitt is one pooped plutocrat, or because he's assured the fix is in, so he doesn't really need to campaign?

[aletier_v]

1. Someone else wrote a very interesting post

that theorized Romney's real goal is to become head of the Mormon church, and he's using the presidency as a stepping stone. I liked the reasoning of it.

If true, then Romney might be less passionate about winning than previous candidates.

I think he's already had a small glimpse of how annoying it would be, particularly with his mindset vs the public and congress, etc, etc.

[CreekDog]

11. I thought because they are losing

the last time he was losing, he had about the same schedule....that is...light.

[Indpndnt]

16. I agree. It's because Willard's losing and he isn't going to work hard for no return.

His internal polls probably show the futility of heavy campaigning everywhere. If they can't flip Ohio (by whatever means), they're done. Lyin' isn't throwing himself into the constant spotlight right now, either. He's probably trying to disassociate himself from this sinking ship to keep his future hopes alive.

[defacto7]

21. Uhhhh... No

[grantcart]

31. He can't become President of the Mormon Church because he isn't part of the Quorum of the Twelve

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles

I do think he is trying to become one of the great LDS Iconic saints.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002436216

[rightsideout]

2. The campaign could be regrouping

I heard they are planning to go all out starting this weekend.

[JI7]

5. there is less than 2 weeks to go and they are regrouping ?

[ohheckyeah]

9. Where'd you hear that? n/t

[Ellipsis]

17. Oh Yah

?w=450&h=471

[defacto7]

22. Ha.. regrouping...

What's to regroup?

[Evergreen Emerald]

3. He is counting on the money.

Ads blasted.

[oswaldactedalone]

4. Mitt's a CEO type

who gives the orders and has everyone else do the work for him. He didn't realize how much effort it takes a for someone to run a national campaign and he thought he could use other people's money to saturate the airwaves and win that way.

[defacto7]

23. I might go with that idea...

[npk]

6. It's nappy nap time

Mitt has had a tough couple of weeks and now it is time to rest.

[defacto7]

24. hope he doesn't forget the cucumber slices...

[JI7]

7. i think he knows he has already lost

[krawhitham]

8. Ryan did one in Cleveland

[pointsoflight]

10. They're not mailing it in, I assure you.

[bluestateguy]

12. I have never understood what that phrase meant: "Mail it in"

I see it used in the media a lot, which tells me it is probably not a very meaningful expression.

[Floyd_Gondolli]

20. It means lack of effort

[doc03]

13. I read a scenario here on DU where they will give up on Ohio

the last few days and try to pick up a couple other states for a last ditch effort to
get 269 EV.

[defacto7]

25. They would have to be very specific other states.

I can't remember the scenario but it's an extremely small probability. The overall probability is less then .5%. I'm not sure it would be a bet they could invest in.

[MiniMe]

14. Makes sense if you think about it, it keeps Mitt from foot in mouth disease

It seems like whenever he starts campaigning hard, he manages to stick his foot in it.

[Jennicut]

15. Ryan will be in VA tomorrow, Romney in IA.

They will be campaigning but Obama is campaigning on 100. Something like 6 states in two days, today and tomorrow. Biden is in VA tomorrow too.

[Ellipsis]

18. Cuz he's fucked.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021627817#post1

[Alekei_Firebird]

19. Him campaigning can only hurt his chances

Mitt Romney is just not a likeable or inspiring candidate. He flopped in every debate since the first one, and he's still trying to ride the steam generated from that now-ancient political event.

It may be risky, but keeping himself away from the stage so that you don't generate another unflattering meme or commit a gaffe is probably the best bet he can make at this point. It's clear that he has no real plan to sell.

[defacto7]

27. I hadn't thought about that

but it's true... He really can hurt his own campaign. He always got his foot in his mouth when he was campaigning... even when he was campaigning in secret.

[progressivebydesign]

26. Romey sees to tire easily. nt

[amuse bouche]

28. He needs a few days to rehydrate

All that Flop Sweat he produced during the last debate was draining for the old codger

[Care Acutely]

30. The skin of his hands looked very strange during that debate.

I've been trying to think just what may have caused it that would be acceptable to him to use as a Mormon. I don't have any idea what was going on, but the guy just looked bad.

[imanamerican63]

29. Actually, I feel sorry for........

the Mormon people, if this moron takes over their church! He would outsource the choir, hide their taxes and give their donations to the rich! Um, just like he would do if would have won the election, but he does not have fire Big Bird!

[Smarmie Doofus]

32. It's Obama's Department of Justice. I doubt if Romney would be confident...

... that "the fix is in".

(Did I say "Romney? I meant "Money Boo-Boo". Props to whomever down the page coined the aforementioned.)

[Egalitarian Thug]

33. Because nothing enhances Rmoney's appeal as much as his absence. n/t