Today, Explained There’s Something About Romney
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Nov 7, 2023 McKay Coppins, author of "Romney: A Reckoning," provides an insider's view of Mitt Romney's political journey, revealing insights from unprecedented access to his emails and texts. He discusses Romney's disillusionment with the Senate, highlighting the moral struggles during impeachment. The conversation dives into Romney's fears for personal safety amid rising political extremism and his reflections on the January 6 Capitol riots. Coppins also explores the former senator's concerns about the Republican Party's shift toward authoritarianism and social media's impact on political discourse.
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Romney's Map
- Mitt Romney kept a map charting civilizations' rise and fall in his office.
- After January 6th, he became fixated on it, highlighting democracy's fragility.
Senate Entry
- Mitt Romney entered the Senate hoping to steer the Republican Party away from Trumpism.
- He planned to focus on policy, but found the Senate largely performative.
Impeachment Juror
- During Trump's first impeachment, Romney sought to be an impartial juror.
- He was dismayed by other Republicans' overtly political approach.
