Rob Portman and Wisconsin Rep. Paul D. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who are both seriously weighing a presidential run, were invited to the Park City conference, but were unable to attend because of scheduling conflicts.
One potential Democratic contender for president, former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer , also will speak to the group during the conference, which occurs the same week that Hillary Clinton is setting out on a coast-to-coast book tour that could presage her run. While Clinton has effectively managed to clear the field as she considers her presidential plans, Schweitzer recently raised eyebrows by telling Time Magazine that he would make a better president than she would.
This year, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, a rising star in the Republican Party , is slated to be part of a panel that will discuss how Republicans can enhance their appeal to women voters. Options include mountain-biking with Portman and skeet shooting with Paul Ryan. Guests can also go horse-back riding with the Romneys. Jeb Bush 'clears decks for run'.
Romney The 'definition of insanity'? Mitt Romney's English Mormon roots. Image source, AP. Image source, AFP. Image source, Getty Images. Mr Romney seen here in was hobbled by his image during both runs for president, Nick Bryant says. Related Topics. US politics United States. Published 1 January The Wall Street Journal first reported the comments. Though his loyalists and supportive donors have floated his name as a potential candidate for the better part of a year, Romney himself has been more reticent about mounting another White House bid after his and losses.
But Romney's outlook has changed in recent weeks, according to people who have spoken with him recently, and he seems to be more serious than ever before. Romney has kept in close touch with his donors, many of whom have become close friends over two presidential cycles, according to one source close to Romney who was not at the meeting in New York but is familiar with his thinking.
Romney hosts an annual retreat each year in Park City for policy discussions—and used the two most recent gatherings in and to introduce them to potential presidential candidates including Rand Paul and Chris Christie. Jeb Bush was invited to speak last summer, but could not attend because of previous commitments, including his father's birthday.
Read More. Many of Romney's New York donors, who are in frequent touch with him, had suggested a lunch or get-together when Romney was in New York, which resulted in the meeting with donors on Friday as he was on his way back from Charlie Baker's swearing in as the new governor of Massachusetts, this person said. Former aides to Romney have said that his thinking about the race has evolved over several months, particularly after he had time to reflect on being back on the campaign trail for the midterm races.
As former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has moved toward a bid, many donors had pressed him for a signal about his level of interest. He's very concerned with America's role in the world.
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