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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: "Will Americans overlook their deeply held conviction that he’s a jerk?" [View all]tularetom
(23,664 posts)7. If anyone is voting for Romney there is really only one reason
No matter how much they try to camoflage it with bullshit about the deficit, or jobs, or Obamacare, what really bothers them is having a black guy in the white house.
Let's face it, the guy has done an admirable job especially when you consider the obstacles created for him by the opposition and the mess he was left by the previous administration. Frankly, I don't know why he even wanted the job, but I'm glad he took it.
But Romney is indeed a jerk. Even if he did drink beer he would be the last person in the world I'd want to drink it with. Although it might be fun to watch him squirm with discomfort as he tried to relate to a low class individual like me.
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"Will Americans overlook their deeply held conviction that he’s a jerk?" [View all]
babylonsister
May 2012
OP
Exactly. Not only does he look like the guy who laid off your dad--he actually did. nt
SunSeeker
May 2012
#49
You're right as long as you're talking about the average ignorant wingnut.
Jackpine Radical
May 2012
#8
Basically, ever since the GOP became emboldened by the success of Nixon's "Southern Strategy",
Iceberg Louie
May 2012
#48
Wonder if the Dems would fold again - sure hope the people would be in the streets.
polichick
May 2012
#31
Yeah, well I sure can't wait to hear from the five people for whom Mitt has performed a kindness.
bluesbassman
May 2012
#33
What's funny is that he doesn't even realize that those locations would be a problem!
Chemisse
May 2012
#42
Great article, but... if. I. see. One. More. Sentence. Written. Like. This. I. Will...
wakemewhenitsover
May 2012
#34