Why Mitt Romney Marched—my latest: theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
The path that led Romney to yesterday's protest began half a century earlier with his father—a man whose legacy has long shaped, and sometimes haunted, his son. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Romney has not always followed his father's example. While George famously defied members of his own party over civil rights, Mitt has often been cautious and calculating in the past—less than eager to push back against the toxic forces within the GOP. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
But in my conversations with him over the past year, Romney has often invoked his father's legacy at key moments—most notably when choosing to vote for Trump's removal. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
“I think of my dad,” Romney told me once last year. “My dad was an extraordinary man, but I don’t think history’s going to record George Romney’s impact on America … I don’t look at myself as being a historical figure.” theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
(As some folks take this opportunity to re-litigate the media's/Dems' treatment of Romney in 2012, it's worth noting that Romney himself has acknowledged he didn't always prioritize principle over politics. Our understanding of him has evolved as he has.) theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Anyway, if you're interested in reading more about George Romney's record, check out @nhannahjones' thread here and read her 2015 ProPublica investigation: propublica.org/article/living…
