50 years old examples are irrelevant. The Rep establishment doesn't allow double runs anymore. You get one chance only. Add that even Reps didn't like the Mittens, so why would he run again? Jeb Bush, Jindal, Christy are all ready...
So are ALL of your comments on trading. http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=113413&perpage=30&pagenumber=2
Romney is done, perhaps his kids for some state post or something. Mitt's trouncing was solid enough to keep backers away. No money, no campaign.