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- Herausgeber: Emily Whiteman
- Kategorie: Sachliteratur, Reportagen, Biografien
- Sprache: Englisch
Did ambition and political realities warp Mitt Romney's core principles, or did he manage to stay true to his conscience despite the demands of a polarized era? This definitive biography explores the winding path and complex legacy of a man out of step with today's extremes.
From moderate Massachusetts governor to presidential contender, Romney brought pragmatism and integrity amid demagoguery. But his White House ambitions exposed tensions between principle and political reality.
In early 2023, Romney again shocked pundits by announcing he wouldn't seek reelection, stepping back with dignity to make way for new voices.
Get the full story in this fair-minded portrait spanning a singular American life:
- Trace Romney's journey from Michigan auto executive's son to building a private equity empire.
- Relive his successes and struggles as a Republican governor in heavily Democratic Massachusetts.
- Understand the rise and fall of his presidential campaigns against Barack Obama.
- Examine his complicated relationship with Donald Trump while fighting to save the GOP's soul
- Revisit Romney's surprise decision to retire from politics at a pivotal moment.
Mitt Romney inspired intense loyalty and criticism over a fabled career in business, politics and public service.
Discover the whole man in this illuminating biography for our polarized era. Whether you're a political enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the enigma that is Mitt Romney, this book is a must-read.
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Mitt Romney
Biography
Emily Whiteman
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Conclusion
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2023 by Emily Whiteman.
Introduction
In the fall of 2022, Mitt Romney made the long walk down the hallway of the Russell Senate Office Building, flanked by family. Upon reaching the chamber, the stoic Republican Senator from Utah delivered a speech that shocked the political establishment - he would not seek re-election in 2024.
Just like that, Romney stepped off the stage that framed his celebrated career. This oddly conventional scene for a retirement announcement belied the extraordinary journey it capped off. For over a quarter century, Willard Mitt Romney captivated the national spotlight as businessman, governor, presidential candidate and elder statesman. His winding path traced the arc of a changing Republican Party and a divided nation.
Love him or loathe him, Romney cut a unique profile across this fractious era in American politics. His patrician bearing and pragmatic philosophy evoked Republican moderates of the past, increasingly rare today. Romney brought civility and competence to counter demagoguery. But his presidential ambitions laid bare the tensions between principle and political necessity. To his critics, Romney molded too easily to circumstances. Yet through defeats and shifting fortunes, Romney persevered as a leader devoted to country before party.
From his early days in Massachusetts politics to feuds with Donald Trump decades later, Romney’s life parallels the rightward march and polarization of the GOP. His complex legacy defies neat categorization. Was Romney an unprincipled shape-shifter or a decent man strained by forces diminishing the space for political moderation? The truth likely lies somewhere in between. But in word and deed over five decades in public life, Mitt Romney brought virtues out of fashion today: integrity, pragmatism, and compassion. This book aims to make sense of his winding odyssey at a time when such virtues are sorely needed.
The Romney mythology starts with his charmed background as a Michigan auto executive’s son later building a private equity empire. This molded Romney’s technocratic, business-centric approach to governance. As a Republican governor of heavily Democratic Massachusetts, Romney tacked to the center with mixed success. His signature policy achievement, bipartisan healthcare reform, later proved a liability in courting conservatives for his White House bids.
Romney’s first presidential run in 2008 faltered amid charges of flip-flopping and lack of authenticity. His second run in 2012 grew more ideological but ultimately fell short against Barack Obama’s hope and change vision. Through it all, critics saw Romney as an out-of-touch plutocrat who failed to connect with everyday Americans.
In the Senate, Romney found renewed purpose as a sober elder statesman. He led principled opposition to Donald Trump’s threats to democracy, though he supported Trump’s agenda. This tightrope walk encapsulated Romney’s complicated place in the modern GOP. Now entering his twilight years, what is Mitt Romney’s true legacy? And what can this enigmatic leader teach us about navigating principle versus political reality? This biography explores those questions and more about a man who has fascinated and confounded the public through decades in the arena.
Chapter 1
Early Life and Family
In the quiet of a Detroit morning, on March 12, 1947, a newborn's first cries pierced the crisp air. It was a day like any other in post-war America, but within the walls of Harper Hospital, a significant chapter of American history had begun. Willard Mitt Romney, the man who would go on to leave an indelible mark on the nation's political landscape, had taken his first breath.
Mitt Romney's family history was a rich tapestry woven with the threads of American ambition and the pursuit of the ever-elusive dream. His roots ran deep in the soil of the United States, tracing back to early Mormon pioneers who embarked on a treacherous journey across the plains in the mid-19th century. This legacy of resilience and faith was the cornerstone upon which Mitt's life would be built.
From his very beginnings, young Mitt was nurtured in an environment that prized the virtues of hard work, devotion, and unwavering commitment to family. His father, George W. Romney, was a towering figure in both business and politics. George's tenure as the Governor of Michigan and his role as the president of American Motors Corporation spoke to his prowess as a leader and an advocate for civil rights during a tumultuous era.
