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denem

(11,045 posts)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 03:43 PM Feb 2012

Today's Mittspeak: “Working as a lobbyist ... is great".

The quote: "Working as a lobbyist and working as an elected official is great".
Just great, equally great, maybe even greater,
if you are working as a lobbyist and as an elected official at the same time.

Romney Boosts Michigan Bid Facing Tough Fight in Birthplace

... Campaigning in Michigan today, Romney took a veiled swipe at his rivals, contrasting his work as a private equity executive with the congressional records of Gingrich, a former U.S. House Speaker, Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator, and Obama, a former Illinois Senator.

“Working as a lobbyist and working as an elected official is great but in my view is it’s more important to also have private sector experience,” he told voters gathered at a galvanized steel factory in Monroe this morning. “I’ve had that experience.[div]http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-16/romney-boosts-michigan-bid-facing-tough-fight-in-birthplace.html
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Today's Mittspeak: “Working as a lobbyist ... is great". (Original Post) denem Feb 2012 OP
I sometimes think that, contrary to what many think, that Mitt would be... WI_DEM Feb 2012 #1
Hey, I have private-sector experience, too! subterranean Feb 2012 #2

WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
1. I sometimes think that, contrary to what many think, that Mitt would be...
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 04:17 PM
Feb 2012

the easiest republican to beat in November. He just doesn't wear well.

subterranean

(3,427 posts)
2. Hey, I have private-sector experience, too!
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 07:01 PM
Feb 2012

However, unlike Mitt Romney, I don't think that qualifies me to be President. If Mitt loves the private sector so much, why didn't he go back to it?

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