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David Goldman / AP, file
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on election night in Boston. He is spending inauguration day in La Jolla, Calif., according to an aide.
The former Republican presidential contender is spending Inauguration Day at his home in La Jolla, Calif., where it’s sunny with a forecasted high of 73 degrees.
An aide told NBC News that the former Massachusetts governor and his wife have "no big plans."
Asked if the governor was likely to watch the inaugural ceremonies today, the aide said, "Doubtful."
It’s not surprising that Romney is keeping himself far from the fanfare and tri-color bunting; he’s kept a low profile since losing the election in November.
Romney’s son Tagg told The Boston Globe in December that his father was never really all that into winning the nation’s highest office anyway.
“He wanted to be president less than anyone I’ve met in my life,” Tagg told the newspaper. “He is a very private person who loves his family deeply and wants to be with them, but he has deep faith in God and he loves his country, but he doesn’t love the attention.”
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He must have been so relieved when he lost the election. GOP pick a better candidate next time around,
Yea they are trying to reinvent themselves and learn from the last two elections, I guess the first thing would be to make sure the man they pick to run really wants to be running America and secondly understands he has to be in the public. This stupid offspring of theirs is a moron and because of the silver spoon shoved down his throat hasn't learned to play well with others and lose graciously.
I AM SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. I am a mentally ill senior female, born in poorest Appalachia, I have a mixed race family. I am so proud of my Gay son who is a 70% disabled Army veteran of Iraq who possesses 2 Purple hearts. My father is 89% disabled in Korea and has 1 arm and a Purple Heat earned in Korea. I possess 2 college degrees. I also am permanently disabled in a wheelchair. I am a Christian. I love America. I love my President Obama. My family works and supports America in every way. Each of us Vote. Could life be any better? We are free in America. We love and support our President OBAMA. Thank You America.
Thanks to your father and son for their service and sacrifice on behalf of their country.
Vanessa, why did you vote Republican in the last 6 elections?
That explains the recent cold front California is going through.
I think Mitt waited until today to submit those amended taxes for last year to include the millions in charitable deductions he left out of his 2011 returns so they wouldnt show him paying less than 10 percent in fed taxes.
Mitt is frustrated. The US media supported Obama. Obama comes from Chicago - 500 murders per year, 500 kids shot, tough -very tough- gun laws, 50% Black HS graduation rate, 20% public school students reading at grade level! The people elected the top politician of a massive failure. Obama has done nothing to address the Chicago violence and non-acceptance of education. The US news media loves the Chicago model. News journalists will be a little smarter than these drug using HS dropouts - but only a little. The US is still in the longest recession recovery in history. People are leaving Blue States to avoid fiscally irresponsible taxes to support morons! Obama is more likely to be impeached than praised in the next four years. I would hope that Chicago Blacks get tired of being murdered!
Awww....Another sore loser. His candidate lost so the end of the world is near.
rober34 -
If you're trying substitute an intelligent reply with brainless banter you’ve succeeded.
Common, WHO CARES?
We all know ann scrubs the floors on mondays. I might catch a glimpse of them tomorrow when the two of them tackle the windows. Tagg, the brown nosed son helps by carrying the bucket. Now that's family!
I never thought he acted like he really wanted this position, potus. He made to many mistakes & seemed disconnected from too many things & people. So, it's great that he lost & has moved on to whatever it is he does. We don't need a "maybe" potus!
This country is in deep trouble and we are going deeper with the reelection of Obama.
Michael 1949480 You can believe anything you choose, however winning an election means getting more votes than the other candidate, your comment has clearly revealed the lunacy that has taken over the GOP…they’re quickly on a path to self-destruction.
Yes, the genuine conservatives are outnumbered.
The GOP as a rule are not conservatives, and they are doomed. So are the rest of us as a result of the default of leadership.
The good Lord has in large part given the leadership in this country over to a reprobate mind. We are headed for a great depression this generation is woefully unprepared for.
I believe that Tagg is lying. Mitt sold his soul to the devil and because the devil is a loser, so is Mitt. He wanted to win the White House more than anything, with all his lies and deception. No, Tagg, you daddy wanted the white house and so did your mamma.
Is that why tagg was in russia making deals with putin before the election? A chip off the old lying block for sure.
I would vote for Mitt Romney again...anytime....any day....you who didn't should not be proud of yourselves.
I've never been prouder to behind a president who represents all our countries citizenry. It is you who need to re address your criteria.
star, you have very low standards
Best of luck to you Mitt wish it was you being sworn in......
But instead we have this deadbeat for four more years UGH....
Just stay in La Jolla Mitt. Leave the rest of San Diego for us.
Yes and your run down broke state. lol
Our broke state was caused by another republican...so what is your point?
sbstarlite, are you for real?? You want to blame republicans for the mess Calif. is in. What a moron!!
Joe....last i heard the prior governor, schwarzenegger was a republican or are you naive enough to believe brown created the mess in less than one year.. I'll be nice and not call you a moron.... the fact speaks for itself
Temp in San Diego: 72 Degrees. No clouds. No wind. So joe, what's your problem? Sounds like you have a major one.
star, , that state has been in ruins for decades and run by democrats. Arnold didn't have a prayer.
Arnold was proven to be a complete idiot or shall I say ignorant to facts. Limited by his small mind. When he couldn't get his way, he'd retreat to name calling. Very similar to how Republicans respond to real truth and facts posted on Newsvine.
sunset, and you are proven to be both ignorant and an idiot.
Let's see joe..dukmagian (sp), wilson.... are you telling me they were democrats?? Get some facts to go with your irrational blather....or do you just like reading about joe the jerk?.
It is an article about Mitt. Why is there a family picture of the Obama's?
He obviously wanted to be President more than I did. I didn't even run.
"Romney’s son Tagg told The Boston Globe in December that his father was never really all that into winning the nation’s highest office anyway."
So why the fricking hypocrite kept lying and lying during the campaign? All the basterd is doing now is counting his loot.
In the other hand, the sack of feces was not invited to the ceremony. Nobody wants a loser next to you.
Nelson.
Envy is one of the 7 deadly sins and bastard is spelled with 2 a's.
too bad americans deprived themselves of a man who would have been a great leader and president...obama is an ass..
Surely you don't mean romney! The man did not even know our allies from our enemies! He was a male sarah palin with a bit more grey hair and a ton more bull@!$%#.
The GOP screwed up. Why did so many people vote for him during the primary? The GOP had the chance to win with Huntsman, but for for some reason Romney was selected. He never had a chance.
For amoment I thought he might have been in the Cayman Island, counting the millions we still don't know how were made.
Well, America, you voted for EXACTLY what you deserve as a nation. Bigger,more expensive government, providing a host of useless services, to those who will absolutely never EVER pay for it. Nice going folks. And as for Mitt, I too would have little interest in the affairs of a nation who turned their backs on financial repair and prosperity.
Why any sane person with 200 million dollars in the bank would want to be President is beyond me.
Mitt did a fairly good job of letting us know last year that he wasn’t that interested in the position to begin with
Wow,
that must make all the people who slaved for his campaign feel REAL good about themselves right now...after a Statement like that!
Tagg, Tripp, Track, TRON....Go away!!! please!
America voted how it did and it deserves every ounce it gets - good or bad.
Could you imagine what could have happened today if Myth had won the election? Right after the swearing in, he'd move to chambers and sign the repael of Obamacare leaving millions at risk.
We had a choice to see that happen and we SAID HELL NO!
yhbua, "we" as in the rest of your fellow free loaders
Yawn joe...please get a second job please, I need a new car .
scary thing, is that you are telling the truth
Mitt, I really hope that you did watch. The Inauguration is one of the great things about America.
This one maybe.....Russia or Cuba
Ricky,
The Inauguration is one of the great things about America? Really?
That may be one of the craziest things I have ever heard.
The Country is Broke, Let;s have a giant parade and hire Beyonce and Lady Gaga to perform!
Lobster and Bison Steaks for Everyone! Except you.
Let them eat cake!!!
What will the pundits at Fox and on the radio say now. The first time he won because he was a novelty, a historuc figure, lets vote for the first balck American President. This time around it was: his convictions, his principles, ideas and vision.
Say what Hannity? Happy days are here again!
Turning the country into a third world *hit hole.
Nobody cares!!! Leave the man alone for goodness sakes.!!!!