Becoming Quote by George Will
“Romney, supposedly the Republican most electable next November, is a recidivist reviser of his principles who is not only becoming less electable; he might damage GOP chances of capturing the Senate... Republicans may have found their Michael Dukakis...”
About This Quote
Source Opinion Column: New York Times, 2023
He criticizes Romney as a principle‑shifting, less electable Republican, likening him to a failed candidate.
In simple terms: Romney is seen as unreliable and damaging to GOP.
Beware politicians who shift principles for power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- voter outreach
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities truly make a candidate electable?
- How can parties enforce principle consistency?
Voters may still support familiar names despite flaws.