Do you think that Mitt already knows he will probably lose the election?

[Tx4obama]

Romney seems to be messing up every day. Some days it seems like he messes up on purpose.

Seems to me like Mitt already knows (by looking at the electoral predication maps) that President Obama will win in November.


So, do you think that Mitt probably knows that he will more than likely lose?

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[Drunken Irishman]

1. It depends...

Some campaigns work in a bubble and don't let their candidate see the hard news. If that's the case, his campaign could be feeding him a boatload of BS.

In all reality, though, Romney has outside sources, namely his family, and I'm guessing they've been candid with him and told him his standing and it's not good. It's probably why he picked Ryan.

[elleng]

4. You think his family would tell him the truth,

after he shoved their faces into their dinner plates, plays as rough with him as they've said, AND they also said, 'He doesn't like to lose.'

[Drunken Irishman]

5. I think Ann would.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Yup...

[elleng]

3. He knows what the polls are showing,

that is, its not looking good for him, but he (and they) hope their game playing with disenfranchisement works in their favor.

[Tx4obama]

6. Ryan has nothing to lose by accepting the position on the ticket, see link below

See here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/125167328

I think that maybe Ryan is the only person that accepted Mitt's offer

[davidpdx]

8. Everyone else turned their phone off

or let it go to voicemail.

[SheilaT]

7. No. Candidates are always in a bubble, presidential candidates more so

than those for other offices. In addition, Romney has spent his entire life in a bubble but has absolutely no clue that he is in a bubble, or that there really are others out there, outside.

[roguevalley]

9. I don't think he has that much self awareness.

[Sugarcoated]

10. He's arrogant and feels entitled

He lied and bullshitted his way to the Governorship in MA, without releasing his taxes or giving straight answers to whether he
was still in control of Bain. Since the voters there had already seen this when he ran against Teddy, it was sort of old news and didn't have the impact. He's arrogant and thinks he can BS and evade like he did before and win. He's playing in the big leagues now. It's his arrogance that will be his downfall.

[Kalidurga]

11. I was torn about how to vote...

On one hand Mitt is that stupid. But, on the other hand he picked Ryan so that reeks of desperation. I think he knows, but he will keep going like he has a chance.

[Rowdyboy]

12. I think he knows the odds are bad...too much money has already been spent with no effect....

Obama still leads, he still trails and people have largely made up their minds. But I don't think he's given up by any means and he has more money than God so we'll see.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

13. What I'd like to know is

when Romney/Ryan are defeated, isn't Ryan finished politically? He can't run for VP and the House simultaneously, can he???

[Tx4obama]

14. Yes, he can for both.

@AlexNBCNews: Should note, per WI law, Ryan is able to stay on ballot for his congressional re-elect AND be on Romney's ticket as VP
http://twitter.com/AlexNBCNews/status/234142174625808384

That is one of the three reasons I listed as to why he was probably picked - here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/125167328

[ellisonz]

15. Mitt figures he can buy it. n/t

[HopeHoops]

16. I'm certain he knows.

[magical thyme]

17. Not yet. He still thinks his money will bury Obama.

Also that this morning's "game changer" announcement will stop the momentum against him.

As opposed to the reality of it potentially surging momentum away from him, as dem candidates everywhere tie their opponents to Ryan's plan to destroy SS/Medicare.

[Coyotl]

18. Yes, with a big BUT. He is still hoping he can buy it though.

The Republicans still think this is the 50's, when you could sell anything on T-V.

[dsteve01]

19. Networks Have Already

Networks Have Already forgotten his flops in international 'diplomacy'. Even MSNBC seems to forget that he is a meandering oddball. I guess as long as he has money--people will take him seriously.

[dmosh42]

20. I think he's counting on the 'rigging' and voting ID intimidation to pull it off.

He knows he has the 'dumb' states, no matter what, and some 'same old' tricks in Ohio and Florida will pull it off.

[CabCurious]

21. No, but all of his fundraisers do.