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26. Gee, I haven't had to do this since college. I'm lucky I remember how to push one of these things!"

Mon Aug 6, 2012, 12:46 PM

Aug 2012

"I bought some hardware stuff. Bob, who's holding my car door, can tell you what this stuff actually does."

“I’ll make my own dinner. That’s not exactly cooking. But Pierre will be making my dessert. Oh, you should see the creations he comes up with! The Pepsi is for Bob, the Coke is for Pierre, and the Poland Spring is mine."

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Romney has a busy day running errands - pics [View all] Kadie Aug 2012 OP

Why is be buying nail polish remover? Renew Deal Aug 2012 #1

Romney said he bought �hardware stuff�� - link Kadie Aug 2012 #20

Sure Mitt got some TSP, rubber gloves, and a sponge to scrub out the grill Botany Aug 2012 #81

He already had some rubber gloves, did they get dirty? Bjorn Against Aug 2012 #94

He got ripped off. I just bought sweet corn 4 for a dollar. Robb Aug 2012 #88

That was his economic stimulus program...n/t Blue Meany Aug 2012 #2

Boy does he look awkward. And I thought Mormons didn't drink caffeine. denverbill Aug 2012 #3

He even flip flopped on that. FightingIrish Aug 2012 #5

No caffeine. Caffeine Free Diet Coke. RebelOne Aug 2012 #37

Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi has Caffeine itsrobert Aug 2012 #80

That must be for his guests DesertRat Aug 2012 #97

ssshhhhhhhh!! eShirl Aug 2012 #101

they changed the rules when they invested in Pepsi, and I believe bought a distributorship. n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #29

Mormons are not allowed coffee or tea but are allowed caffeine. hedgehog Aug 2012 #67

Hot drinks demwing Aug 2012 #86

ohhhhhhhhhh! eShirl Aug 2012 #103

Quite seriously - I believe it's possible to take a photo and catch anyone in hedgehog Aug 2012 #4

"My, these wheeled baskets are a magnificent invention." Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #6

Trying to prove he's just like one of the commoners. Bet he doesn't sinkingfeeling Aug 2012 #7

My thought exactly. ananda Aug 2012 #15

If those pics were supposed to make me think LeftofObama Aug 2012 #8

Yes BUT since he bought all that stuff for the photo op he can write it off on his taxes KurtNYC Aug 2012 #54

He'll demand a mileage reimbursement, too! Cheap soandso! nt MADem Aug 2012 #84

Phony Ass Thrill Aug 2012 #9

aw, bless his little heart datasuspect Aug 2012 #10

If I were a contributer, I'd be asking "Don't you have people to get your God damn groceries for you" RB TexLa Aug 2012 #11

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2012 #14

Oh FFS... tallahasseedem Aug 2012 #12

photo ops....nothing else...wanna bet he never shops for himself? spanone Aug 2012 #13

This looks very awkward to say the least, where the hell is is security. Too many nutjobs on the... uponit7771 Aug 2012 #16

Why, he's just regler folk! Ishoutandscream2 Aug 2012 #17

An Oscar-worthy performance... Blue Owl Aug 2012 #18

We've seen this before... trumad Aug 2012 #19

Home improvement shit?...... Sheepshank Aug 2012 #21

Nice photo op there Mitt Marrah_G Aug 2012 #22

Talk about desperation! lunatica Aug 2012 #23

Who the fuck is he kidding. warrior1 Aug 2012 #24

Do you think he could identify a single thing he purchased? LonePirate Aug 2012 #25

Gee, I haven't had to do this since college. I'm lucky I remember how to push one of these things!" JHB Aug 2012 #26

This guy is so plastic Cali_Democrat Aug 2012 #27

Oh gosh.. he looks like "one of us!" That's the idea, but his stupid GRIN shows it's a photo op. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #28

Contrast that with images of Michelle Obama shopping incognito at Target. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #30

Plan for the day... Wounded Bear Aug 2012 #31

Noticing a lack of pics from inside KatyMan Aug 2012 #41

Who falls for this fakery? procon Aug 2012 #32

Did get a bit of a giggle madamesilverspurs Aug 2012 #33

Too funny! n/t countingbluecars Aug 2012 #60

When I go shopping... Aviation Pro Aug 2012 #90

Actually, I often do unc70 Aug 2012 #102

HAHAHA Great catch underpants Aug 2012 #98

*Two* ears of corn, and some soda that he is forbidden to drink... AzDar Aug 2012 #34

big of him to buy two ears of corn. Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 #35

I'm convinced! Romney is obviously a regular person renate Aug 2012 #36

Well I, for one, think his shopping cart is just the right height. MichiganVote Aug 2012 #38

Why does he do this? ecstatic Aug 2012 #39

Merrily we go a shoppin' siligut Aug 2012 #40

Where are the freaking people? Fla Dem Aug 2012 #42

I went back to look, and thought I found one with other people, but... Kadie Aug 2012 #50

How many busy working class folk had to wait while the Fawke Em Aug 2012 #43

I agree with you scorpiogirl Aug 2012 #44

Wow you're on a bumpy road right now! JNelson6563 Aug 2012 #59

Thanks. Fawke Em Aug 2012 #78

Awww..he's just a regular joe..he's one of us.. HipChick Aug 2012 #45

I expect the Secret Service emptied the stores before went in. n/ t BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #46

I remember my first time grocery shopping too. tridim Aug 2012 #47

LOL n/t Kadie Aug 2012 #51

I see he's on a cell phone Jack Rabbit Aug 2012 #48

He's getting a description of how to make his purchases The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #71

Mitt's two ears of corn �. discopants Aug 2012 #49

Only 2 ears of corn?? I call BS!! JoePhilly Aug 2012 #52

they had to bomb sweep and secure that whole store for this stupid photo op KurtNYC Aug 2012 #53

Just you average mega rich job killing dog abuser doing his shopping. Lint Head Aug 2012 #55

Kinko's in concord NH must be too far... Historic NY Aug 2012 #56

Failed attempt at looking like a common folk. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #57

he does laundry too Enrique Aug 2012 #58

Am I the only one who noticed Heywood J Aug 2012 #96

Why? Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #61

So funny! MissMarple Aug 2012 #62

right up there with bush hammering nails wilt the stilt Aug 2012 #63

God! He creeps me out! Just creepy. n/t Raven Aug 2012 #64

Is that bucket for the shit he constantly spews? 6000eliot Aug 2012 #65

Sorry, Willard, your photo op doesn't convince anyone Zoeisright Aug 2012 #66

Compare and contrast: hedgehog Aug 2012 #68

Mittens' pre-shopping briefing: The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #69

Good skit. Melissa G Aug 2012 #85

That wants awesome.... msanthrope Aug 2012 #87

thanks for the comic relief! TalkingTina Aug 2012 #92

Hilarious! n/t DesertRat Aug 2012 #99

ROFL!!! Kadie Aug 2012 #107

Love that dress shirt with those faded Levi's. demosincebirth Aug 2012 #70

Oh, look! It's trickle down! Deb Aug 2012 #72

I don't know what was worse. amandabeech Aug 2012 #73

Bet he has no idea what he bought. graywarrior Aug 2012 #74

What? No grocery elevator? n/t lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #75

Once again Willard avoids paying taxes ... DreamGypsy Aug 2012 #76

I'll give him credit; at least he stepped out of his comfort zone. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #77

He went past "regular guy" to disheveled slob. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #79

I will bet you a dollar... AsahinaKimi Aug 2012 #82

Noodles. Salty. Good. n/t DesertRat Aug 2012 #100

Ketchup? Catsup? Ketchup? Catsup? Ketchup? Catsup? Ketchup? Catsup? Ganja Ninja Aug 2012 #83

The guy's giggling like a kid who's had his mom do everything for him. cottonseed Aug 2012 #89

Those photos look like scenes from a sitcom Island Blue Aug 2012 #91

Maybe he can try a pool hall next - TBF Aug 2012 #93

Adorable! zappaman Aug 2012 #95

DORK Skittles Aug 2012 #104

How I picture him once the shot was done... toddwv Aug 2012 #105

Cringe worthy. He's trying too hard. nt Proles Aug 2012 #106