Why Romney's Gaffe is SO Damaging - Michael Kinsley: a "gaffe" is when a politician tells the truth.

[kpete]

Why Romney's Gaffe is So Damaging
Of course, Mitt Romney's comment -- "I like being able to fire people" -- was taken out of context. But Brad Phillips argues it doesn't matter.

"Gaffes that reinforce an existing narrative about a candidate are almost always the most harmful ones, and Gov. Romney is already enduring increasing attacks from opponents and Democrats alike for being more of a job 'cremator' than job creator during his tenure at Bain Capital."

As Michael Kinsley once said, a "gaffe" is when a politician tells the truth.

Romney's comment is actually quite similar to John Kerry's infamous, "I voted for it before I voted against it." The context didn't matter and the damage was done.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/01/09/why_romneys_gaffe_is_so_damaging.html

http://www.mrmediatraining.com/index.php/2012/01/09/mitt-romney-i-like-firing-people/

[frazzled]

1. Plus, he seems to be awfully gaffe-prone

(when he isn't lying and flip-flopping).

[onehandle]

2. The President is going to dissect him like a lab rat. nt