But a sympathetic portrayal in a Netflix documentary , entitled `` Mitt , '' combined with his fund-raising for midterm candidates in the 2014 elections , has generated considerable buzz . Mitt Romney 's former advisers are denying rumors that he might run for president in 2012 . David Herman : If Romney does decide to run , he may end up at the top of the GOP ticket . He says each of the current presidential contenders in the GOP is flawed . Zelizer : Romney 's focus on issues appeals to Republicans , and he 's great at fund - raising .
Mitt Romney 's former advisers are denying rumors that he might run for president in 2012 . David Herman : If Romney does decide to run , he may end up at the top of the GOP ticket . He says each of the current presidential contenders in the GOP is flawed . Zelizer : Romney 's focus on issues appeals to Republicans , and he 's great at fund - raising .