Polite. Calling for end to partisan bickering (despite a heckler calling out in the midst of him saying so).
It would appear he had rehearsed his concession speech, though he had said earlier he had only written one speech, a victory speech. Many of the tropes tired: this great country, fulfill hopes, this great nation, God bless America.
His wife Anne has on the smile. Her face appears puffy. Their grandchildren come on stage. Some have been crying.
Anne urged Romney to run for president after he had said he wouldnt do it again.
The room is silent considering how many people are there.
Paul Ryan is still in Congress, is still a principal of the budget committee.
He lost nothing, really. He’s still set.
The father-son situ was obvious when Romney said after choosing Anne to marry, Paul Ryan was his best choice.
Romney’s family on stage, despite brave faces, you can tell, it’s like running a long long race, and in the home stretch when you are exhausted, a contender finds his fire and passes you handily.