You would think that the 47% bandwagon is abandoned. And after Mitt Romney’s disaster where he complained that 47% of Americans are moochers… you would think the Republicans would take that bandwagon and turn it into firewood. But you would be wrong. The Republican governor of Maine is determined to keep the bandwagon careening down… Continue reading Another Republican Jumps On the 47% Bandwagon
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Mitt Romney: 47% Comment Sounded Better In My Head
The 2012 election has long been in the history books, but Mitt Romney still laments some of the things he said in the campaign — like those secretly taped “47%” remarks. In an interview with CNN airing Thursday, the Republican presidential nominee said he was “very upset” after his comments at a fundraising event about… Continue reading Mitt Romney: 47% Comment Sounded Better In My Head
Scott Prouty – Mr 47% – Advise For Romney, “Respect The Will Of The People”
If Mitt Romney had only kept his big mouth shut, then none of this would have happened. He thought he was in his comfort zone among his millionaire friends, and he felt safe. And that was fine. Scott Prouty, the man who taped Romney’s infamous 47% statement, did not intend to make news when he… Continue reading Scott Prouty – Mr 47% – Advise For Romney, “Respect The Will Of The People”
The State of Dis-Union
In the state of North Carolina, the voters chose to go in a different direction. For the past 20-years, a Democrat had been the sitting Governor of North Carolina, but all that changed on one election night in November, 2012. The new Governor, Pat McCrory, a former Mayor of Charlotte NC., was elected as the… Continue reading The State of Dis-Union
Rosie Perez Addresses Mitt Romney’s Claim That Latinos Have It Easy
On the same secret recording that captured Mitt Romney disrespecting 47% of Americans calling them lazy and not able to care for themselves, Romney was also heard saying that if he was from Latino descent, he would win the Presidential election. Apparently, Latinos in his country are all living on easy street. Well, Rosie Perez… Continue reading Rosie Perez Addresses Mitt Romney’s Claim That Latinos Have It Easy
What Apology? Romney Said It And He Meant It – Dissing The 47%
It is done by some people because they are cowards – talking bad about others behind their backs. But when those people are listening, cowards change their tune and pretend all is well. Mitt Romney said it when he thought no one was listening, but now that the word is out, Mitt Romney is trying… Continue reading What Apology? Romney Said It And He Meant It – Dissing The 47%
Would You Buy A Used Car From This Party?
In February, I sounded the warning. Twice. But, evidently, there are still people out there who either haven’t heard the news or don’t want to believe it. The Republican Party is headed for a terrible crash that will weaken its influence and lead to a reassessment of its platform and direction. We’re already seeing the evidence, from… Continue reading Would You Buy A Used Car From This Party?
The Full Context of Obama’s “I Actually Believe in Redistribution” Statement
In an effort to change the topic, Fox News and the Romney campaign are trying to highlight a small snippet of a 1998 speech by Barack Obama. The part of the speech they are focusing on shows Mr. Obama saying,”I actually believe in redistribution.” But like any propaganda machine, Fox News and the Romney campaign… Continue reading The Full Context of Obama’s “I Actually Believe in Redistribution” Statement
Mitt Romney’s “Oops” Moment – Now Says He’s For 100% of Americans
Can you say a Rick Perry “Oops?” After showing his true colors in what he thought was a private gathering with his millionaire friends, where Mitt Romney expressed that 47% of Americans consider themselves “victims” who depend on the government for food, clothing and shelter and lack the ambition to “take care of themselves,” Mitt… Continue reading Mitt Romney’s “Oops” Moment – Now Says He’s For 100% of Americans
Harry Reid – “For All We Know, Mitt Could Be One of The 47%” Who Pays No Taxes
Democratic Senate Leader Harry Reid took to the Senate floor today and renewed his call for Mitt Romney to release his taxes. Using Romney’s own words that 47% of Americans pay no taxes, Reid said; “For all we know, Mitt Romney could be one of those who have paid no federal income tax,” he said.… Continue reading Harry Reid – “For All We Know, Mitt Could Be One of The 47%” Who Pays No Taxes
Peggy Noonan Sees The Light – “Mitt, This Isn’t Working”
Peggy Noonan, another respected voice in the Republican establishment is using that voice to let her party know that Mitt Romney isn’t working. Noonan voiced her opinion on the Romney debacle that is his campaign, and his recent statement that 47% of Americans are moochers. “My goodness,” Peggy wrote in the Wall Street Journal, “that’s… Continue reading Peggy Noonan Sees The Light – “Mitt, This Isn’t Working”
The Passion of the Mitt
Really, all that’s missing is the thorny crown. Mitt Romney all but threw himself under the bus this past week as he attempted to show his conservative bona-fides. The problem is that right-wing Mitt hasn’t quite reconciled with moderate Mitt. The result is a political dissonance not seen since Sarah Palin looked out her front… Continue reading The Passion of the Mitt