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Subscribe to RSSIn an interview with NBC's Brian Williams, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shared her concerns about America's economic future. When asked about the headline-grabbing speech from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Ann Romney said he "clearly came out and supported my husband." She was pleased with her RNC debut, as well. "My intent was to speak from my heart to other people's hearts and I think that happened," she said.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Ann Romney today placed blame on the Democratic Party for creating "biases" in the Latino community that, she argued, are anti-Republican.
The wife of the soon-to-be GOP presidential nominee said she, like many Republicans, understands and sympathizes with Latinos and how many came to this country for a better life.
"So it really is a message that would resonate well if they could just get past some of their biases that have been there from the Democratic machines that have made us look like we don’t care about this community. And that is not true," she said. "We very much care about you and your families and the opportunities that are there for you and your families."
But Democrats and even some Republicans -- like former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush -- say that it has been the Republican Party's tone toward illegal immigration that has hurt the GOP with this demographic group.
Ann Romney talks about her marriage to Mitt Romney, her children and their lives together as she characterizes the GOP nominee as a trustworthy, compassionate leader.
For his part, Mitt Romney has been accused of using illegal immigration as a political weapon against his intra-party rivals.
In 2007-2008, Romney's campaign aired a TV ad with the candidate stating, "I opposed driver's licenses and in-state tuition for illegal aliens. As president, I'll oppose amnesty, cut funding for sanctuary cities and secure our borders. Legal immigration is great, but illegal immigration -- that's got to stop.”
NBC News' Andrea Mitchell joins Morning Joe to discuss Ann Romney's speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. Mitchell was on hand at the Tampa Bay Times Forum for the speech.
During this GOP primary season, Romney touted the endorsement of Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach (who helped co-author Arizona’s controversial immigration law), and he recommended that illegal immigrants self-deport.
Speaking to nearly 150 members of the Latino Coalition at a luncheon as part of the convention, Ann Romney tried to emphasize the magnitude of the November election that pits her husband against President Barack Obama.
"It's also very important that the Latino community recognize how important this election is for them. And they are mistaken if they think they are going to be better off with Barack Obama as their president," she said. "There really is only one way for prosperity, for small business, and that is this is the simplest way I can say this: If Mitt Romney wins, America wins."
Obama won two-thirds of the Latino vote during the 2008 election. In the recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Telemundo poll, Obama held a similar lead over Romney among that demographic group.
Ann Romney said reaching out to specific pockets of the electorate, like the Latino community and females -- as she did this morning and in her speech Tuesday night -- is a key role of hers during her husband's campaign for the White House.
"For me, I feel like my importance in speaking out is making sure those coalitions that would nationally be going for another party wake up and say you better really look at the issues this time. You better really look at your future and figure out who's going to be the guy that's going to make it better for you and your children. And there is only one answer," she said.
Did Ann Romney humanize her husband? Did Chris Christie talk about himself too much? The National Journal's Major Garrett and The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson share their thoughts on the big RNC speeches Tuesday night.
Craig Romney, Mitt and Ann's youngest son, who introduced his mother at the luncheon, is fluent in Spanish and has played a big part in Hispanic outreach in the Sunshine State -- a state with 29 electoral votes up for grabs.
"It's very important that we get our message out in Florida to the Latino community, in particular. And I know this boy right here has been doing a great job of representing my husband with a great voice," Ann said "I know he’s been doing a lot of advertising, radio advertising and TV interviews and everything else. We’re so proud of him."
And showing off her motherly side, Ann Romney added:
"I have no idea what he’s ever saying when he’s speaking Spanish, but I’m so proud. I just sit there and beam when I hear him speak, as a mother always would."
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Republicans are the ones passing legislation allowing police to pull someone over just because of the color of their skin.
Sorry Ann, but it's Republicans fault, including Gov. Romney for his "self deportation" stance and his support of Republicans who attack legal American citizens just because of the color of their skin.
Annie dear, Can you say SB1070! That's not a bill being pushed by Dems. Besides, Latino's can think for themselves, and they know a good man,"O", when they see one.
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O&Joe 2012
Indeed, sorry ann. actions speak louder than words. Just as driving latino voters away so do the gop party drives women voters away.
Wonder if this is what he is saying, as she beams on?
Besa mi culo, puto!
GOP/Koch has worked very hard to denigrate and put the latino community down in every possible way.
And they've worn it as a badge of honor - just ask the Governess of AZ.
So that's all you got Ms. Privileged, 2012? The Whopper Blame Game?
PATHETIC.
Real nice and respectful there RedDevPS.
BTW, it's PUTA no O. Puto is a rice cake. How'd those Spanish classes work out for ya?
Just like she is so proud of Mitt, EVEN THOUGH NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT HIM FOR REAL.
hey Talk did you expect RedDev to actually be insightful? It's a liberal LOL.
Backhouse do you ever get tired of being a racist puke? Why dont you go back to pretending to be a disabled navy vet. You know the stolen valor act was shot down so you dont have to hide anymore
Is Ann Romney still luring kids into her gingerbread house?
Just askin'.
Rombot.Has.Nothing.
With the roof built of out "Welsh cakes" lol
So typical of the Romneys to just expect a group to vote for them instead of trying to woo them. For starters, they could have supported the Dream Act.
How do we get this woman to STFU? I haven't seen a nag this lame since Mrs. Mitt doped up her horse and sold it to the highest bidder.
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My God. Ann is starting to talk like Rush and Carl.
It is not our fault that we are changing the Election Laws to eliminate the Latino voters. It is not our fault that we want to deport all the Latino's that are in the US Illegally. It is not our fault that we want to cut off any benefits to the children born here in the United States.
She is much like her Husband she doesn't have a clue about common Americans.
Blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
RedDev, mucho ouch Ann.
Obama 2012
Oh, for the love of--Mrs. Romney, with all due respect, you should get out of the way of the political line of fire, unless you want to run for office yourself. Just ask Hillary. I get you want to stand by your man, but you really should let him take point on this--if he ever develops a position on it--and on anything else, for that matter...
Obama/Biden 2012
Is Ann telling the Latinos they can’t think for themselves?
Yes, the Dems are unfair to minorities. That is why the republicans want to restrict voting in battleground states. It's called affirmative action to make up for their minority status.
The Democratic party should really pick up on the whole "self deportation" theme. Google self deportation and you will find that the idea was a joke, intended to ridicule the plans of Republicans and Gov. Pete Wilson with Prop. 187. The joke has since expanded to include making the economy so bad in the US that illegal immigrants will be running TO border patrol agents to be deported. Even South Park has done a satirical bit on it.
The funniest thing is, President George W. Bush and the Republicans did tank the economy and Willard Mitt Romney actually did talk about self deportation as a real, viable idea.
If the Romney/Ryan supporters get their way and Romney/Ryan win, the ultimate irony will happen and US citizens will be illegally crossing the border INTO Mexico, getting away from the destroyed US.
Bwaahahahahaha.
How about some of that good 'ol PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, Republicans?
"you people"
Ann, you crack me up. Democrats didn't create a bias against Republicans with their words, Republicans created that bias with their deeds. Actions speak louder than words Ann. Something you and Willard need to understand.
Just trust me.. it's good for you.
I love it. Ann's argument for Latino voters...Vote for Mitt despite his record because I say so. Does she speak to all minorities like she's speaking to her gardening staff??
Ann-toinette. "Let them all eat tortillas".
What an insulting thing to say. Does she think Latino voters can't sort the issues out for themselves like the rest of us. Another example of how out of touch and dismissive she is.
It also might be your husband is a thief ! Maybe he stole some Latino workers pension funds ?
Too bad her husband didn't choose a Latino (Marco Rubio) as his running mate or there might have been some substance to back up her words !!
I think the poor standing Republicans have with Latinos has to do with the fact that too many Republicans would support a blanket deportation policy and cut social services, just as too many Democrats support blanket amnesty to deal with the complex problem of illegal immigration, which when combined with their smorgasbord (I know that's not Spanish but it fits) of social service giveaways to ANYONE, legal or illegal, who puts their hand out, puts them in better standing with the majority of the voting Latino community.
Illegal Immigration is a complex problem, and it's going to take complex solutions to solve it. I favor the deportation of Illegals who get caught thumbing their noses at other laws (besides the ones they ignored to get here) and some sort of conditional recognition and eventual back of the line path to citizenship for the majority of the rest. That doesn't make me liberal or conservative, just realistic !!
Let's see, just which party is that continually redraws political voting districts so as to disenfranchise as many Latinos, blacks, and other minorities as possible? Here's a hint: it's not the Dems.
Ann, if you want to find someone to blame for the GOP's poor standing with Latinos, you, along with your husband and most of his republican brethren need only look into a mirror.
Now, now ... don't insult Witches (Wicked, Good or Neutral) by comparing Queen Ann to them. It's really not nice.
Once again, Republicans love Hispanics for cleaning their houses and mowing their lawns for under minimum wage.
Of course - Miss Mittsy has a wonderful record of giving jobs to Latinos. After they "self-deport" to Mexico, he'll send thousands of American jobs their way!
It's pretty scary to see and hear a real Stepford wife.
Such a perfect example of GOP mentally......IT'S NOT MY FAULT....IT IS NEVER MY FAULT...IT IS ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE'S FAULT...........................GOP TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS....
JUST A PRECURSOR OF THE KIND OF GOVERNMENT ROMNEY AND THE GOP HAVE IN STORE FOR EVERYONE.
Shame on them for not taking responsibility or being held accountable............
not the kind of people I want making the laws that govern my life.........or yours.
By making this claim she just proved how very out of touch and how "party line" she is. Yes, the Dems discuss the Republican policies in a negative fashion... but it's the policies that cause the GOP their poor standing with Latinos. Name one policy coming from the right that would make any Latino feel supported... there are none. And even if there were, they would make them show their papers before talking to them. The 4 years of hate and vitriol coming out of GOP policy and statements trumps Ann saying she "understands" every time.
LMAO... nice try Ann.... This quote from the story says it all...
People like Ann Brewer are screwing you over for Latino votes, not Dems...
Is it really favorable to have Ann Romney making comments to the press that prove that she has absolutely no clue as to what her husband has been running around the country saying for the last year?
If Miss Mittsy lacks this much communication in "his" personal life, how can we expect him to communicate with people in our government and foreign governments?
Either Miss Mittsy can not communicate, Ann Romney is completely oblivious, or they are both filthy liars. My guess is that it is a mix of the three.
This is one sick evil woman. She is comig off sicker and more evil than her husband. Lady Mcbeth is with us again.
What do you know, another lying Romney?? Does the whole godam*ed family lie so much that they truely believe what they say even though they know they're lying?? Mis-speaking is one thing, but flat out fantasy lies are another. The Tea-Republicans sure lie alot for being so God fearing so I guess they just pick and chose their sins and claim brain-fade. No Ann Romney you don't know how the average woman feels because you're not average. You never had to wonder where you'd get the money to feed your kid's, or if they had health insurance, or picking between Prom, a class ring, or a yearbook, and don't even bring up college. You come from another world and class so stay where you are and we'll get along just fine without you and Nit-Wit Mitt!! Now, you know that you, Nit-Wit Mitt, and the all the rest of the Tea-Republicans made your beds against non-whites so now it's time you all lie in them!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
Racists rarely take responsibility for their bigoted words and deeds. Therefore, it's no wonder that Ann is blaming the Democrats for the lack of support they receive from Hispanic peoples: most Latinos are Democrats because the GOP hates minorities.
Yeah, I wonder how Latinos feel about Romney telling them they don't vote republican because they are brainwashed by the democrats.
Just keeeep talking.
They knew they would not get the Latino vote even if Rubio got the VP nod so they anointed the cheese wiz kid to flavor the ticket with some semblance of knowledge in how the Government works.
I'm overwhelmed with the ignorance being displayed here on this post...again SB1070 does not allow for pulling people over at random here in Arizona...the police have to have just cause; a clear reason for pulling a motorist over or any person not in a vehicle. All you have to do is read the law...it's only 2 pages...not that difficult if you all really apply yourselves.
All of talk of racism...pull the race card when don't have anything else...because you certainly can't defend our President's record...almost $16 Trillion in national debt and the unemployment rate is 8.3%....and the ACA...not even fully rolled out...adding even more to our national debt...my 2 grandsons are already in the hole and they're not even school yet.
Juanita,
You do understand that the three biggest reasons we're in debt are Medicare Part D, two wars, and the Bush Tax Cuts. None of which were implemented by Obama. Blaming him for the debt is disingenuous at best.
By the way, the police nead to have reasonable suspicion to check the immigration status, of someone who's pulled over, which increases the government's power to search and seize. And let's keep it real, what do you think that "reasonable suspicion" is based on. Just because the law doesn't say, "Go ahead and racially profile" doesn't mean it isn't allowing for exactly that. Furthermore, that "clear reason" for being pulled over, most likely has NOTHING to do with someone's immigration status, so where is that "reasonable suspicion" coming from again?
Disappointed!!!
Before Ann Romney blames Democrats, I at least have bought GOP's argument that GOP is a party that promotes tough love and wants people to take personal responsibilities for themselves.
Obviously Ann Romney hasn't done that in this case.
Hey, Queen Ann, blame yourselves and take responsibilities for your own acts.
"So it really is a message that would resonate well if they could just get past some of their biases that have been there from the Democratic machines that have made us look like we don’t care about this community. And that is not true." - Ann Romney.
Pure, utter BUSHWAH!
Here is what "resonates" about Mr. Romney and the GOP in general, and not only with Latinos but every voter who's not one of the 1%:
"Gov. Mitt Romney's campaign toasted its top donors Wednesday aboard a 150-foot yacht flying the flag of the Cayman Islands.
"The floating party, hosted by a Florida developer on his yacht "Cracker Bay," was one of a dozen exclusive events meant to nurture those who have raised more than $1 million for Romney's bid."
(http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/romney-party-yacht-flies-cayman-islands-flag/story?id=17105028#.UD6yCaAuf0c)
Quite a nice follow-up to Ann Romney's mealy-mouthed "We Feel Your Pain" MALARKEY at the "convention" last night!
Sarah: how do you know where the reason for "reasonable suspicion" comes from? Are you a cop? Have you ever been a cop? Do you know anything about the law? From your comments, I seriously doubt it.
Ann Romney, Latinos can think for themselves. The Democrats can't sway them.
Even though your husband is easily swayed, the Democrats didn't tell your husband to tell the Latinos to Self-Deport.
He did it all by himself honey. Sorry, as a matter of fact, Rick Perry talked him into it
Wow! The Robme family is so out of touch with reality that they actually think EVERYBODY is beholding to them, and that EVERYBODY is supposed to worship THEM!
Ann, neither the Democratic Party nor the American People owe you, The Robme Family, or the Republican Party any "duty" to try to make bad people look good!
Fruit cake!
Obama/Biden 2012
TO: xrayspex who wrote:
Mitt Robme COULDN'T choose Latino Marco Rubio as his running mate, or he would have lost the KKK vote.
Obama/Biden 2012
Here is Barack Obama's Main Accomplishments
Barack Obama's Main Accomplishment:
Signed the National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) Bill into Law allowing any US citizen to Be Detained WITHOUT trial (A federal Court Blocked it in May because it Violates the Constitution, but Obama is not trying to get it UNBLOCKED!). (Source: )
He has Killed HUNDREDS of Innocent people (Including 3 American Citizens) in Pakistan and Yemen with Drone Strikes (He’s Ordered even more drone strikes than Bush!).
The rate of National Debt under George Bush was Around $60 Billion a Month. Under Obama, it’s been $190 Billion a Month, so that would be Nearly $600 Per US Citizen (Thanks Obama!)
Obama Care: Page 22. MANDATES, The Government will Audit Book of ALL Employers who Self Insure. Page 50, Section 152, Health Care WILL be Provided to ALL Non US Citizens, Illegal or otherwise. Page 126, Lines 22-25, Employers Must Pay for Their Part time Employees Health Care AND Their Families. Page 127, Lines 1-16, The Government WILL Tell you How much Money you can Make.
Obama has By-passed Congress to Enable the DREAM Act (Unconstitutional to By-Pass Congress, and the Illegals he allowed to become Legal Citizens has Committed over 19 Murders and Over 142 Sex crimes).
Obama Claims he Campaigned in 57 States (Maybe he wasn’t Born in this Country?).
50 states
7 territories
Most people don't know that. Apparently MG from IL is one of those.
She's got to be kidding me. The Democrats made us do it?
That's one of the silliest things I've ever heard. Does she even listen to the things that come out of her mouth?
@juanita dominguez read the dang bill you're arguing in support of! What else informs "reasonable suspicion" for a bill regarding immigration besides country of origin? Who else would the police possibly stop?
Ann Romney certainly is 52 card short of a deck.
What a stupid statement. What the heck did Democrats have to do with Romney's poor standing with Latinos??? She desperately needs to read/learn more so she doesn't make an idiot of herself. It's not too late. She better be a fast learner.
Ann Romney! What a complete moron!! She blames her lack of understanding of other cultures and other nations on OBAMA!!
Anyone so one-sided and rigid would have to look at many things, but she chooses to look nowhere and simply blame the Democrats!
I've seen ignorant people in my life, but the Romney's are the GREATEST IGNORANT AS*HOLES I EVER CAME ACROSS IN MY LIFE!
I spit on the Republicans this year!! More than ever!! They are the biggest fools and liars!! THey ruined everything and now they want to say Obama didn't fix their HUGE CLUSTER F*CK quick enough!!
Romney, you're the biggest piece of Sh*t anyone ever thought about!! And that's without a vote!!
You're sleezy business practices make all Americans want to throw up on YOU!!! Why would anyone elect a guy who steals jobs and then says: It was all for the good of America! YOu're un-employed!! Aren't you happy now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They economy is ruined!! Can't you vote for me and my stupid vice president??
Ann "Marie Antoinette" Romney might be better off just baking cookies and smiling. Her foray into political policy has been an utter failure.
Contrast Ann, who followed Mitt to Brigham Young where she majored in French, married while still in school and complains of 'having to sell stock' as a young married couple... to Michelle Obama who was always a stand-out student, graduated from Princeton with honors and then went to Harvard Law School, had her own career and as First Lady has devoted herself to helping Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and improving the health of America's children.
What has Ann Romney ever done for the poor? For minorities? for Hispanics? Yet she's practically begging for their votes with the lame promise that Mitt will make their lives better. HOW exactly? Her philosophy: Let them eat tacos.
ann.. so ugly and mealy mouthed. so out of touch with.. well everyone whom isnt a white millionaire i guess. please keep your mouth shut ann. go ride one of your million dollar writeoffs.
She does cherish all the latino immigrants, she needs and relies on them to clean "Rancho Costo Too Mucho"
Ann can lie with a straight face just like Mitt the Twit and Lyin Ryan. Go home Ann - don't you have some horse dancing to do?
Typical conservative...
They talk a good talk about personal responsibilty but when it comes to actually practicing what they preach it's always someone elses fault!
I'm sure Queen Annie will bring hispanics into the big tent in droves, she is so easy for them to identify with! lol
Why, just look at my hubby Mitt - he fired your lazy goddamn asses so you freak illegals couldn't be tied to his presidential campaign. I on the other hand was more than willing to pay you ten cents an hour to clean my @!$%# stained toilets. Ann - providing caring opportunities to one illegal alien at a time.
Good lord, and what is the bloviating blatina blathering about now?
They talk a good talk about personal responsibilty but when it comes to actually practicing what they preach it's always someone elses fault!
Yeah Feist, Like the Repubes beating women with Vag-probes over abortion, and then blaming the Democrats for it because they want to provide good reproductive care for women.
Because Princess Ann SAID so .... in her light pink suit! (who on earth thought that little tidbit was newsworthy????)
Willard tells Latinos to self-deport and it is the Democrats fault? Whatever happened to your husband taking reponsibility for his own positions? Oh year, that right, Weathervane Willard flops so often on everything that even Gumby gets a backache watching Willard in action.
typical race baiting Charlene Manson (Feisty) and the Family
Guess Willards' 'self-deportation' method is A OK with Queen Anne!
After Ann's husband did not support the DREAM Act and advocates "self-deportation", does she really think that Latinos will flock to vote for him? Don't blame the Democrats, Ann---your party has alienated the Latino vote all on its own.
Romney is so enlightened on immigratoin issues, as he pointed out duringhte Republican Primary debates:
Paul Ryan - The Deficit? I Built That!
Well,well, well if it isn't FR's "Village Idiot". How ya doing today Caesar?
BTW, Where's your little retarded buddy,"Red-Sux". I haven't seen him around today.
Clara,
I thought Blatina held that title..? lol
i've been around GT but village idiot? Now now we know you're Attila the Hun, Fisty holds that crown and now way will relinquish it without a fight. I dont know where Redsox is, you guys are the control freaks on here go look for him lazy azz.
btw Fisty called you Clara. Clara = GT no surprise there
Ah Layton - I liked it - it's so Jackie-O, although she's doesn't hold a candle to the tasteful Jackie!!
Wonder if Ann's suit was an Oscar de la Renta?
Most certainly not - to far beneath her station in life. She got hers from the esteemed designer Coscto Channel - it was a six-pack special.
Right next to bundles of his & her magic underwear! ;o)
rac·ism
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noun
1.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2.
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
#3 really fits the NBC Lovers to a T. way to go. Last i checked people of 'color' were American too (if they are here by legal means) But you touchy feely shlthead libbies insist on putting labels on people and seperating them into various grievence classes. Truly the racists, mysogonists, bigots are in the Democrat party. Don't believe me, read what you all write.
I thought Blatina held that title..? lol
Feisty, There's two titles one male, and one female.
PS- I'm not Clara...Caesar Retardus will start spreading conspiracy theory's....
That's funny!....I betcha' she ironed it all by herself!
Whoopsy!
Sorry about that!
I caught your avatar out of the corner of my eye & didn't have my glasses on! lol
conspiracy GT. surely you jest. I think Fisty mistakened you just because it is a Dumfux nothing more. oh birds of a feather right GT? Clever with the mock of the moniker, especially from a guy that is into beastiality.
Caesar - Its spelled Bestiality
Now let me explain the facts of life to you. When two animals are getting it on, it is not bestiality.
Bestiality is best descibed when, lets say, Gomer heads off to the barn to dittle a few chickens, and do the nasty with his favorite cow Bessie, before going to his weekly Tea party meeting..
Now, in nature, Jackass's and elephants have no interest in each other. The jackass can't reach that high, and it really pisses of the elephants.
I hope this helped, little nimrod. Any more questions, feel free to ask.
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O&Joe 2012
Ok Gomer and that is what i am implying. What dense fvck you are. look you might be a voyeur but that is where it starts. No kidding an azz cant get that high (except Obama Choomin'). look its your fetish and your avatar shepard. Nice attempt at 'schooling' me.
GT, whoo hoo. Funny
Obama 2012
Dang Caesar, don't you have Anything to add to the conversation? Just trolling around until you get shut down? With you're dirty mouth you sound like you have SMS (Small Man Syndrome)
[I hope this helped, little nimrod.]
Looks like "caesar" got owned....or schooled...take your pick, either way that's some funny @!$%# right there...
Ain't that right "caesar"? That some funny @!$%#, right?
"LOL"
I did Mickey, Eric in Oregon and skyparrot? I got owned by a person who has a fetish with animals? not hardly, not even on a bad day. Mickey you're missing the boondogle at the black rock hippie commune. Finish that bridge to Nowhere yet? keep on truckin big guy.
By the way Erica in Oregon. I have discussions, its just this time of the day when the Occutards come out like you and cant discuss anything.
Keep this dumb blond talking and Obama will win by default.
"Republicans poor standing with Latinos are the dems fault ?" Yeah, right, it has nothing whatsoever to do with republican legislatures and Governors who pass laws to detain and search Latinos to make sure they are in America legally, nothing to do with sheriffs who round up people suspected of being illegal aliens and nothing whatsoever to do with republicans opposition to allowing some children of illegal immigrants to get a temporary card to work in America
Though I share many of the Republicans feelings on free passes and compensation to law breakers and line crowders, I am rational enough to know republicans problems with Latinos are not the fault of democrats.
Poor Little Caesar...not having a good day huh...maybe this will make you feel better:
PIZZA! PIZZA!
Yeah, you got owned...or schooled...whichever you prefer.
Hey, just messin' wit ya little man...but hey, the bright side is that there is still time for you to catch the fun at this years Burning Man...
Now run along...just make sure you hav on clean underwear...'cause, see...your mommie says so.
no way mickey you couldnt upset me. you're not even funny. clean underwear? WTF is that about. you libs are weird.
"Clean underwear? WTF is that about." With your dirty mouth talkin out your azz and all, I could see where you wouldn't know anything about clean underwear.
I wouldnt give Mickey that much credit, im pretty sure it doesnt really know what its talking about. Dont wet your pants eric, not like im the only foul mouth vulgar beast in here. seriously look in your backyard.
PS where is the outrage on the collapse cowards? yeah im not part of the libsrus KKK..
Be careful "caesar", eric is about to give you another ass-handing..."LOL"...on a public forum no less..."LOL"...
[PS where is the outrage on the collapse cowards? yeah im not part of the libsrus KKK..]
Aww...not asked to join in any reindeer games? Poor "caesar"...oh by the way, your posts get collapsed because, well, you're an @!$%#, nothing more, nothing less. Get it?
Yeah, you got it...
PIZZA! PIZZA!
Ann Romney would compliantly wear a Burka if Rombot told her to.
Ann can identify with Latinos....
as house keepers, maids, groundskeepers, drivers, etc....
Like Mitt said...
It must run in the family.
When will whiney Republicans stop blaming others for their mistakes and positions, and accept responsibility?
This attitude of entitlement is ridiculous. You are not held blameless when you continue policies that hurt the people. It is the height of hypocrisy for the wife of the no-longer-presumptive-nominee to point fingers elsewhere. The blame lies securely at the feet of the party that wants to build a fence along the entire border. You know, the one that calls them 'wetbacks'. The one that threw peanuts at a black camerawoman and said, "Here is how we feed the animals."
RedDev ...
My apologies to you. You are so correct that she doesn't hold a candle to Jackie. I also think that Michelle is a very classy dresser. She can make a Target sweater look great! And as Seeking is fond of saying, it's not where it's from or what it costs, it's how you wear it.
Caesar (in response to post 2.16)
How is it that the democrats are the racists on this issue? The republicans are the party that have historically demonized minorities as a whole. Do you really think that blaming the other party of your party's actions is going to resonate? Unlike Ann Romney's strategy, we are not idiots and we won't believe lies just because she's telling them.
@Caesar Augustus - Racial identity is very important to minorities. We're not just voting pawns. The issues we face are unique to each group. For Latinos, the immigration discussion is very important. As African-Americans whos families were the products of being enslaved, welfare and education are very important to us. Each group is different and white-washing it and minimizing our unique histories diminishes that and makes Republicans look insensitive.
And regarding your sense of privilege in telling minorities what they should and shouldn't care about- Get over yourself. Who are you to tell minorities what to do? You're not our keeper and that's exactly why you're not getting our votes. Responses like this are the reason Republicans have such low standings with minorities. You just Don't. Get. It. I don't like people pulling the race card any more than you do but when we're talking about politics, you need to understand that race does inform a lot of factors in an election and different groups would like their interests recognized. Republicans haven't done that. Democrats have.
Blatina says you are both liers. Condi, Mia love, Artur Davis, ME, Rubio, should I keep going.
feisty i thought is was Bush fault and no one elses? So says President Obama Chaves JR.
Correction
Beisty I thought it was Bush fault and no one else? So says President Obama Chaves JR.
ha I get it. thats funny coming from the Brown shirt and tie party.
Is chaving something one does to their inner thighs in preparation for their bikini trim?
Godwin law you lose!
Condi, Mia love, Artur Davis, ME, Rubio, should I keep going.
CC - Is this your list of minority GNOP? @!$%#ing impressive!!!
You forgot Sperman Herman and that jerk-off Congressman from Florida...
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O&Joe 2012
Littledev,
The similarity between Obama and Chavez is that they are on TV talking every day. I hope Obama does not start to talk about cooking rice and beans like Castro use to. I'm not kidding, Google it.
Chris@SLC - No, you never had it.
WTF does Obama, Chavez, and Castro have to do with rice and beans? Are you making some lame racist joke? What's next, asking people to Google Obama, watermelons and fried chicken?
RedDevPS
You are barking up the wrong tree Reds. I can say it since I'm black, Latina, and woman. Also known as Blatina you a------. Did you ever find you cigar? All three of these men talk allot and they end where the conversation starts. They say nothing but love the limelight
Did it really just say that it can make disgusting race comments because she's of that race as well? Now if that's not the most asinine reason I've ever heard for being a racist . . . .
Perhaps, after months of intense therapy, miss concern will learn to love herself. Obviously, stupidity does not discriminate...only Republicans do.
"I have no idea what he is saying" Hmm, somehow I think that is more truth about Ann Romney and her style of "mothering" then she has ever told. Hard to know those kids when you are out and about, and nannies and boarding schools do your work for you.
Queen Ann, so divorced from reality: it is the Democrat's fault? REALLY? After the Republican machine has been calling the Latinos parasites, writing laws that they must present papers, and trying to deport them? Good, Annie, you stay on that line, won't you?
The rest of us will laugh ourselves silly.
By the way, Ann, when did one of your "children" serve this nation in the wars? Or is that just for "you people".
Come on NDD... lol
Trust fund babies don't go off to war, it's beneath them!
Plus they look terrible in camouflage and how in the world could they eat their rations with a platinum spoon?
I keep forgetting, Feisty: According to Mittens, they were helping to get him elected, that of course being more important in is narrow little world.
did you feel this way with Clinton and Joe Biden? pretend to have me on ignore too Charlene Manson, it wont make you look less stupid.
NDD, During the 08 race, Willard said his sons were serving the nation by working to get him elected.
I guess they're still on duty and will fail again!
I grew upset with Ann Romney wagging her finger last night and telling us how to raise our children:
I would ask if Romney's parents raised him to be a liar.
What kind of example is Romney setting for his children by making the main theme of his convention a deliberate misrepresentation of President Obama's words?
I teach my son that Honesty is the most important thing, and that Trust is earned not given.
Ann wants us to trust Mitt? He hasn't earned it.
Not to be nasty (really I just want to see who is the pot and who is the kettle) NDD, chilled, and Fisty, did you have children that all served? Just curiosity. Course you could lie and how would I know it.
If so, thank you and them. If not, STHU with the stone throwing.
Why couldn't ONE of them enlisted in say... 2002, 2003, 2004?
Oh that's right... their old man has been running for President for over 10 years! lol
I knew Queen Annie wouldn't be able to resist - scolding us!
cuz its a VOLUNTEER MILITARY. you guys b*tched about the draft and complain you can't conscript anyone you want now. Grow up losers
As if she actually raised hers, Feisty!
RIIIGHT?
Having to listen to her whine about being stuck in the house with 5 boys was so over the top it was ridiculous!
If life was so rough for her, maybe she should of thought about keeping her legs closed & an aspirin between her knees!
Which will be the only contraceptives left if Mitty and Ryan get their way.
All 5 of Romney's sons registered with the Selective Service as Contientious Objectors, at their daddy's request. Serving their church as missionaries in France or Switzerland or Florida is much more important to the Romney family than serving their country.
JD what branch were you in again? what about Feisty? Newday? Hell what Branch was Obama in?
Romney and the Vietnam War
1965: Mitt Romney protests in favor of the Vietnam War and draft.
1965-1969: Applied for and received 4 (four) draft deferments. Apparently he was cycling around Spain handing out religious literature.
1994- Romney quote: "It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam, but nor did I take any actions to remove myself from the pool of young men who were eligible for the draft."
Yeah, he only "removed" himself from the United States.
2007- Romney quote: "I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and be representing our country there, and in some ways it was frustrating not to feel like I was there as part of the troops that were fighting in Vietnam."
Huh...so Romney "longed to be in Vietnam"...apparently he didn't "long" hard enough....
...apparently...
Caesar - For the love of God - STFU!
I always put Caesar on IGNORE , itmakes my blood pressure go back down and the computer runs faster Too !
What branch of service did YOU serve in, Caesar? I grew up in the Air Force, my father AND uncle served during Vietnam, my grandfathers were in WWII, Great-Grandfathers in WWI ... all the way back to the REVOLUTIONARY war. I have cousins who volunteered in the Air Force and Navy (I personally am disabled so I couldn't serve) and I will let my son know when the time comes that serving his country in the military is a proud tradition in our family. Now, I'll admit that I didn't register for the Selective Service, but as I'm a WOMAN (and now over 40) it just wasn't something that anybody would have taken seriously. Most of the boys/men I dated either were former military dependents or former military themselves. Two served in or during the FIRST Gulf War.
Granted, I am a moderate Independent, but your constant harping about military service has me curious about YOUR service or your (I suspect) lack thereof.
I'm sure Caesar never served anywhere but the local Denny's
Kim, that's an insult to those hardworkers at Denny's! ;-) Caesar has probably served nothing in his life except himself!
While thinking about fiesty and bev.....It's a creepy little crush he's got going. (my apologies to fiesty and bev...I will understand the need to shower after that thought...I need to...)
But it was funny all the same, Shockedanddisgusted. He does seem to follow them EVERYWHERE!
yes kim because it doesnt compare to serving men on the streets as your prefered profession. Please kim which libshlt school did you capt the debate team? was it FR U? 1st amendment sucks for you libbies. Night Night Harpies
Newday - If he was a dog, he'd be humpin' their legs!! The fact that he is posing as a human is what makes it a little creepy...
Ok, even as a Democrat I have been known to give the Devil his due but given that past GOP conventions have loaded with "Flag wrapping Pageantry and general Rugged Gun Touting " I'm a real American Imagery" this particular convention if one of the lamest and dullest ones ever recorded by the GOP. I mean comparing this one to the Regan convention years is like comparing it to a Hillbilly outlier hoedown.
I have never seen such a display of "cattiness"...hope you all feel much better getting all the jealousy out of your systems.
You know the truth when you hear it don't you. I mean they sent Ann out to humanize Romney and she make him sound like a machine. All the previous speakers highlighted "Love" then Chris Christie came out saying the opposite. We learned nothing about Mitt's polices nor about him specifically which is what I thought the convention was all about. It's a mess and you know it but it's OK if you can't acknowledge it in mixed company we understand.
Mitt takes a stand on both sides of every issue...examples:
"The Arizona immigration policy is a good model" – Mitt Romney.
"I didn't really support the Arizona immigration policy" – Mitt Romney.
“The Massachusetts healthcare plan should be a model for the nation” – Mitt Romney.
“Healthcare reform should be left to the states” – Mitt Romney.
"Let Detroit go bankrupt" -Mitt Romney.
"I'll take a lot of credit for saving the auto industry" -Mitt Romney.
“I believe Roe v Wade has gone too far.” – Mitt Romney.
“Roe v Wade has been the law for 20 years we should sustain and support it.”– Mitt Romney.
“I respect and will protect a woman’s right to choose.” – Mitt Romney.
“I never really called myself pro-choice.” – Mitt Romney.
“It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam.” – Mitt Romney.
“I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and represent our country there.” – Mitt Romney.
“I’m not trying to return to Reagan-Bush.” – Mitt Romney.
“Ronald Reagan is… my hero.” – Mitt Romney.
“I think the minimum wage ought to keep pace with inflation.” – Mitt Romney.
"There’s no question raising the minimum wage excessively causes a loss of jobs.”– Mitt Romney.
“I saw my father march with Martin Luther King.” – Mitt Romney.
“I did not see it with my own eyes.” – Mitt Romney.
“I would like to have campaign spending limits.” – Mitt Romney.
“The American people should be free to advocate for their candidates without burdensome limitations.” – Mitt Romney.
“I supported the assault weapon ban.” – Mitt Romney
"I don’t support any gun control legislation.” – Mitt Romney.
“The stimulus that was passed in early 2009 will accelerate the recovery…” –Mitt Romney.
“The stimulus passed in early 2009 has been a failure.” – Mitt Romney.
Notice I never got my answer at 4.6. Just as I thought.
Caesar - I never said I was captain of a debate team, I said I was on one. As far as me serving men on the streets is concerned, I don't have the energy for that anymore. You never answered the question Cat asked you about which branch of the service you served in. Oh, and by the way, what do you do for a living? Are you married? Do you have children" Do you have any hobbies? Just curious - I'm trying to humanize you a little
I must say NDD's comment was incredibly mean..... and hilarious!
However, I do Ann credit for even speaking out on something because it gives us great insight onto the political partner and whether we like them or no. This woman obviously wants to be first lady. Unlike Barbara Bush, she really has very little sense of humor. Unlike Laura Bush, she doesn't know when to shut up. Unlike either of the Bush ladies, she has no idea of what her son is saying in Spanish. It is when she starts to plead and try to cajole that she almost sounds bratty, but she has a right to speak.
And the more she does....the more we seem to not want to know...or do we? Our nation has grown up so much, what would we do with a Mrs. Cleaver like that?
Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL (4.10):
Hilarious!
Sorry, Mrs. Romney. The Republican Party has alienated Latinos, gays, Blacks, women, the poor and the elderly with the harsh policies that they have put forth over the years.
How are Republicans supposed to win over Latinos, when they already rely on stoking the rage of poor whites against immigrants to win elections?
On another blog Maria1119 provide this EXCELLENT "Free advice for the Republicans who are trying to attract Latinos and women:"
Thank you again Maria!!!
Yes, exactly. It is not our fault, and in fact, the Democratic party has been advocating for women and minorities this whole time. To try to shift blame from the Republicans for their own actions is inexcusable.
Bali Bob: you make a lot of assumptions that are simply not true...I'm a woman of hispanic heritage and I will be voting for this wonderful woman's husband in November. $16 Trillion in national debt and 8.3% unemployment...our President's policies have failed American citizens. No one can't dispute these numbers.
It takes time to clean up an enormous 8 year mess. Yes, Bush IS to blame. Here's an idea, let's go back to even more radical strategies that nearly collapsed our entire country and hope it doesn't happen again.
Ann Romney, you are a stupid broad!!!!!
i had alot more respect for you because you seem to just be there for your husband, but to blame the other party because they see though all the garbage you said last night and see him as a rep for the party that is against the brown, black and any people what are not like you, you old wrinkle face broad!!!!
Jeff-1541632
Ann Romney, you are a stupid broad!!!!
Wow jeff, better cool it, people might think you are one of those insulting Liberals. lol
An i though the lib's were the compassionate party for women, old people and children. Is that the way you would talk to your mother mooochel?
Concern Citizen-856329
Jeff-1541632
Ann Romney, you are a stupid broad!!!!
Wow jeff, better cool it, people might think you are one of those insulting Liberals. lol
An is a wrinkle face old lady that need to shut the he&& up, she is going down a road she knows nothen about.
i bet she never seen a latino unless they are cutting her grass or taking care of her kids.
Will you latinos hurry up and elect Romney Dont Care so he can get a break to go back home to the Camen Islands to visit his money pile he stole from some of you.
That is really amusing after all their speeches about Leadership, and accountability, and facing the hard truths that they gave last night. First thing out of their mouths today is passing the blame for their actions onto others. Irony at its best...
Thank you. It would be nice if the heartland of the country could get it. I imagine they are just busy trying to keep their heads above water after Party Boy Bush brought on the worst economic crisis in 80 years.
Of course, the Republicans will tell you it is ALL Obama's fault. Everything was FINE in January, 2009. What did he do to us?
NBC, You are an embarrassment to journalism..... ROMNEY/RYAN 2012
Thank you. UAW.
If that is not Racism than what is. NBC you are Racist. You only like Obama, because you helped to elect him and you are now in the can as they say.
We (non-libs)on the other hand do not care about the color of their skin or the language that they speak.
Ann Romney calls it like it is. No matter how the liberal media tries to spin it it. We need a better leader in the White House who can move all Americans forward and stop pandering to polls and misleading Americans. That game didnt work in 2010 and it's not going to work in 2012....
If you want American to move forward, stop voting for Teabaggers.
You guys are HILARIOUS!
Ann Romney call it like it is??? She said nothing and her reality is askew. All she talked about was herself. So far nothing has been said about policy by anyone. It's a joke...and might I add what a waste of money!
I'm still waiting for Pat Robertson to blame Hurricane Isaac on the fact that Republicans are nominating a Mormon.
LOL @#9.6
Cruel but funny.
CC and UAW - you are totally lost. We have written you off as such.
"We love you and really, really care for you" That is why the Republik Party wants all 11,000,000 of them to self-deport immediately.
I'm not falling for this latest serving of bs from the Republik Party. Nobody should.
Yet another example with how out of touch the Romneys are.
Ann get you head out of the clouds your husband and rebubs want people to self depot have you forgotten. oh you people reoget everything that you do. BE FOR REAL WOMAN BLAM MITTENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of democrats who want to paint Republicans as racists...
Yahoo! News has fired their Washington bureau chief David Chalian, after he made a joke about Mitt and Ann Romney being “happy to have a party when black people drown.”
But wait...there's more
Notorious PBS liberal Gwen Ifill took to Twitter to defend David Chalian, the former Yahoo Washington bureau chief who was fired for claiming that Mitt and Ann Romney are "happy to have a party with black people drowning," claiming that he was unjustly fired. Her defense was markedly over-the-top:
"One mistake does not change this. @DavidChalian is God's gift to political journalism.
Read more: #ixzz24yLkrff6
Holy crap on a cracker. You libs take the racist cake. No really, you do.
Anything to try and distract from the no plans GOP. i realize that there really is nothing going on in Tampa. I guess the right is grateful for anything they can exploit as a distraction.
Yeah, the RNC planned that hurricane just for the "distraction".
Chef.. What was really meant was that they were drowning in debt!
These last few nights at the RNC have been about as entertaining and inspiring as a bad meal. Ann Romney and the Republican platform of twisted words, twisted meaning, bad hair, and just plain lame! Republican's blamming Democrats for their image within the hispanic community is classic. Wonder how those Latinos in AZ feel about what Ann Romney said? As in the last RNC, big names, big words, big accusations, big dreams, big promises, and they still have no clue as to what is best for America. They do know what's best for them, and they will say whatever it takes to get control.
Just wait till Obama gets Romney in a National Debate. The sparks are gunna fly and Americans will see the real Romney and what a dead fish he is.
Obama wins in a landslide.
In 2007-2008, Romney's campaign aired a TV ad with the candidate stating, "I opposed driver's licenses and in-state tuition for illegal aliens. As president, I'll oppose amnesty, cut funding for sanctuary cities and secure our borders. Legal immigration is great, but illegal immigration -- that's got to stop.”
I took this to be something that he stated in the primary run. So..... he himself tried to turn Hispanics against the party when it was against a party foe, but now that he is in the big show, the Dems are the villains that are poisoning the Hispanics against his party? My head spins trying to keep up with all that noise.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2007/11/09/v-print/21253/out-of-bounds-romney-misleads.html
November 9, 2007
Governor Flip Flop
Racist !!!!!!!!!!!!! that is the repub party all day.
The truth is that any millionaire/billionaire latino will be better off with lower taxes. Mitt's their guy.
I think that's what she meant.
Oh yes, the blame game. The least she could do is at least be honest about how racism is very much alive and rampant in the Conservative party today, and how tolerated it seems to be. Of course, honesty is not a Conservative trait.
Five seconds until someone derails this with "WELL, DEMOCRATS ARE RACIST TOO!!"
Do you call it racist when two people at the RNC throw peanuts at a black CNN camerawomen and say, "That's how we feed the animals"? I do.
Of course, right now, they are shredding records and replacing those delegates. I think Oliver North had to be called in.
So THAT'S how you win the Latino vote., have the Romney spawn speak Spanish! George W. Bush spoke some Spanish and that worked out well for Latino's, didn't it? Gee, I guess with the spawn speaking Spanish and Trump having a fine relationship with "the blacks", they really are a big tent aren't they? LOL
Buenos Dios!!!!
(Good God!)
Well, yes, it is our fault. We have the Dream Act after all. What do the Republicans have besides papers please and self deportation.
Its a wonder Ms Romney doesn't say "Let Them Eat Cake!"
OH Queen Ann- Did you forget about the clown show that was the republican primaries and those"hundreds"of debates? It only seemed like hundreds!
But Ann they were televised, and they were ugly and nasty. You remember wall's with razor or barbed wire, armed soldiers, moats, flying dragons, you get the idea now, we all did!
And I don't think self deportation was smart answer!
We still want to see your papers please!
Shut up you ignorant slut.
Sorry Ann, I do not know a single Republican who sympathizes and identifies with any minority who has come to our country for a better life. Republicans I know (and that is MANY), are only concerned with sending them back to their country.
For the Record Mrs. Romney, the Hispanic and Latin communities should never be called "they"... period. The RNC does not represent the overall makeup of this country. The republican party has constantly expressed a desire to return this country back to a status that it was founded upon, however that place in time is marred with the stench of slavery, the heartache of woman's suffrage, the dominance of an all white society and the separation of social, economic, cultural and ethnic groups with elite whites making the decisions and everyone else feeling the pain of their decisions.
It's easy to say your husband worked hard to gain his wealth... even easier when he is white, a male, the son of a political parent, attended private schools, and has opportunities afforded him that most others don't get. I do not negate your struggles with breast cancer or MS, but it is easier to recover and fight these illnesses when you have resources to experiment with the alternative treatment plans money can afford. For the vast majority of Americans, we don't get those same opportunities, we don't share the RNC's views on a woman's right to decide what to do with her body, and we can't go ask "mummy and daddy" to finance our ivy league education.
You want to impress me and get my vote: live a life that reflects care and concern for all people, not just the white faces and the few specks of color shown on tv at your convention.
PS: The two hecklers who were removed from throwing food and calling the black CNN employee an animal is representative of the climate the RNC has created and allowed. Shame on you for not denouncing their actions and having charges pressed!
Well, at least she didn't say "you people" again... It looks like you really can teach an old hausfrau new tricks.
Bravo, Valarie!! **stands and applauds**
YES, let us welcome our foreign brothers and sisters to the U.S.
And let us ensure that they are afforded real wages by their employers
And also ensure the employers that hire them pay for their medical costs
And tax the employers for the addition use of resources, such as education of illegal's children, food stamps, rent assistance, day care, crime, etc, etc
Who wouldn't want illegals to be treated fairly? It just shouldn't be the taxpayers picking up the tab.
Have OdumbO denouce the way B Maher call women in general the C word. Oh I forgot he got the money and ran.
great post Valarie,
While Ann R. seems like a nice lady, she should now remove herself from the chats with interviewers.
Her husband has dug his own hole, over so many days, months that there is no rope or ladder long enough to bring him up.
Last week ... he opened up another attack, with a joke as in NO ONE HAS ASKED FOR MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE. And I was thinking----robots do not have birth certificates. This one is programmed by Grover and Ryan and the neocons..... Not his own man at all
Valerie Williams -
Well written response - you touched every important issue and expressed yourself beautifully. One of your important statements, regarding Ann's breast cancer and MS - you are spot on. Most Americans could not afford the treatments, surgery and experimental drugs for her illnesses. My cousin's wife has MS and I know that only those who can afford the best treatments get the drugs. As far as breast cancer, I watched my sister suffer through chemo, radiation, and other ugly medical side effects - without insurance she would not have lived the 21 months she had after diagnosis. Not all Americans have good insurance, some none - where would they stand in a Romney/Ryan administration? Bringing up another topic - birth control, invetro, etc. Most of the Republicans are against many forms of birth control and invetro for childless couples. However, it has been stated that some of the Romney grandchildren were conceived in this manner. Would a Romney/Ryan administration deny others the chance of becoming parents? Ann Romney and others cannot dig Mitt and Paul Ryan and other Republican/TP members from their holes - the party set itself up for this criticism and rightfully so.
That was awesome Valerie!
Mitt tell your wife to STFU and get back in the kitchen.