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49. about 10 days ago on NPR you could hear the panic in his voice
Sat Sep 22, 2012, 03:37 PM
Sep 2012

Last edited Sat Sep 22, 2012, 05:30 PM - Edit history (1)

he was talking way too fast and you tell he was under stress.

Romney's losing it bigtime... [View all] PCIntern Sep 2012 OP
Ryan knows it too livetohike Sep 2012 #1
I hope we double down on RAyn. He needs to go.... Wounded Bear Sep 2012 #2
+1 DonRedwood Sep 2012 #21
His opponent in the house race is named Rob Zerban DLnyc Sep 2012 #23
A good man! Send him $20, he needs it. I did! mountain grammy Sep 2012 #37
Or even a few bucks more, if you can swing it. mountain grammy Sep 2012 #38
Just sent $25 to Zerban and shared the page on Facebook. Greybnk48 Sep 2012 #107
yep. That would not only be delicious, but it would make me have faith we are moving away from this silvershadow Sep 2012 #81
I generally do mute the sound when I see either of them on television George II Sep 2012 #53
When was the last time a Vice Presidential Candidate DearAbby Sep 2012 #73
No, can't think of a time either.....and I was glad to see CNN, MSNBC and Current all had the story livetohike Sep 2012 #80
And, what happy go lucky world is lyin' Cha Sep 2012 #93
This message was self-deleted by its author monmouth Sep 2012 #3
Did you see this article in buzzfeed? Skidmore Sep 2012 #4
wow--lots of interesting stuff there renate Sep 2012 #8
LOL read this comment somebody made LittlestStar Sep 2012 #27
OK, which DUer posted that?? kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #32
DUzy! Foiled again? He used aluminum foil on cardboard to reflect the sun into his face maybe? calimary Sep 2012 #39
Hello and thx for the welcome! LittlestStar Sep 2012 #45
I watched both nights, and got a different impression.... lunamagica Sep 2012 #60
It's the difference between the human beings ... there will never be a "baby love" cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #72
You think watching a speech from Mitt-Witt is tough..... Left Coast2020 Sep 2012 #74
Were you able to tell if Romney spoke Spanish, or was it dubbed? Sorry, didn't see it. freshwest Sep 2012 #83
It was dubbed (simultaneous translation). IIRC he mentioned one of his sons speaks Spanish lunamagica Sep 2012 #86
Thanks, lunamagica. freshwest Sep 2012 #87
Not good. The audience won't hear all this backstage talk. Did Obama really come off that badly? freshwest Sep 2012 #82
If they kick his campaign schedule into high gear, he's only going to spiral more. Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #5
I'm just hoping he doesn't have a total collapse for another few weeks. gkhouston Sep 2012 #12
They will have to use Queen Ann more, too. central scrutinizer Sep 2012 #35
Yes, she's so warm and cuddly! I'm sure she'll win the unwashed masses over to their side. Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #52
You'll need more than a bowl come the debates. 50 gallon drum will be more like it. sarge43 Sep 2012 #50
Once you get on the down side of the press, in politics, your done. ThomThom Sep 2012 #63
As Romney gets more and more anxious, MineralMan Sep 2012 #6
Which will it be??? George II Sep 2012 #54
Dumbfounded and inarticulate is my guess. PCIntern Sep 2012 #57
"Stop asking about my taxes, just Stop It!!!" AnotherDreamWeaver Sep 2012 #59
Ann can say, "Stop it!" for him. tblue37 Sep 2012 #88
I almost feel sorry for her Kyad06 Sep 2012 #108
Why go back in time when his wife already made the perfect gaffe for him to steal: TexasTowelie Sep 2012 #84
Queen Ann says the ropeline overwhelms him too... alsame Sep 2012 #7
In other words, Mittens can't handle RUNNING for President and there's beac Sep 2012 #11
But it's HIS TURN! *princess stomp* Scootaloo Sep 2012 #24
LOVE IT! A new meme: "Princess Stomp" calimary Sep 2012 #40
Well I suppose "Clever Ann" is a bit oxymoronic. TheMadMonk Sep 2012 #89
If he's overwhelmed by the campaign CanonRay Sep 2012 #13
This is SO hard! n/t CitizenPatriot Sep 2012 #22
Also, think of all those unwashed peasants with their grubby, inelegant hands ... *shudder* Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #15
She doesn't give advice. She issues orders. lunatica Sep 2012 #16
Sounds like code for "I keep my mouth shut so he won't freak out on me." nolabear Sep 2012 #26
Both of them are extremely thin skinned and unsuited for alsame Sep 2012 #29
! Turborama Sep 2012 #68
If this keeps up ... BattyDem Sep 2012 #9
I agree Kyad06 Sep 2012 #109
I suspect his panic is because his SuperPAC donors are going elsewhere lunatica Sep 2012 #10
Ast the debates he's going to have to be either heavily drugged, Doctor_J Sep 2012 #14
This marks a milestone for Mittens Alwaysna Sep 2012 #17
Welcome to DU! I think you've nailed the pathology perfectly! calimary Sep 2012 #46
Very interesting analysis klook Sep 2012 #100
there is this schmuck foreman at my company pasto76 Sep 2012 #18
We'll know for sure when his donations dry up. DON'T GET COMPLACENT !! RBInMaine Sep 2012 #19
Hear Hear!!! Generic Other Sep 2012 #20
I half expected him to take a swing at that one reporter a while back. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #25
re:Romney's losing it bigtime... allan01 Sep 2012 #28
The debates are going to be pure video gold. n/t eggplant Sep 2012 #30
Your opinion on this subject matters a lot to me BECAUSE Mira Sep 2012 #31
thank you, Mira, for recalling that post... PCIntern Sep 2012 #36
I hadn't seen that... mimi85 Sep 2012 #97
If they had to retape the intro, where's that original tape? nolabear Sep 2012 #33
Mittantrum ruffburr Sep 2012 #34
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Welcome to DU, foghat rules and ruffburr! Glad you're both here! calimary Sep 2012 #47
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sometimes his eyes look red like he's been crying Liberal_in_LA Sep 2012 #42
I've noticed his red eyes, too. ywcachieve Sep 2012 #102
The shield of priviledge he's lived under his whole life has been pierced. alphafemale Sep 2012 #43
Kick him while he's down ErikJ Sep 2012 #44
I think he is suprised Epiphany4z Sep 2012 #48
about 10 days ago on NPR you could hear the panic in his voice Botany Sep 2012 #49
I want to hang this on my bedroom wall. eom proReality Sep 2012 #64
I really expect him to choke in the first debate... k2qb3 Sep 2012 #51
Please, God, Don't let me die before these two things- sevenseas Sep 2012 #56
STOP IT, THIS IS HARD! flamingdem Sep 2012 #58
Pawlenty knew it, which is why he bailed. sarcasmo Sep 2012 #61
I was made to understand by his wife that we're lucky Hutzpa Sep 2012 #62
he's the lifetimer spoiled child that expects everything to go his way Whisp Sep 2012 #65
The chimp... AnneD Sep 2012 #66
He threw a tantrum before the Univision taping? Blue Belle Sep 2012 #67
Scroll up to post 4. Nt PCIntern Sep 2012 #69
Also worthy of noting, xxqqqzme Sep 2012 #70
Primary Competition (or lack thereof) lobodons Sep 2012 #71
He really doesn't like ordinary people. I can't think of a pol like him in recent memory. reformist2 Sep 2012 #75
I'm hoping Obama keeps up the pressure Williard will fall apart during the debates. Historic NY Sep 2012 #76
hope it's the biggest political flame out it history!! bon voyage asshole! BREMPRO Sep 2012 #77
how many voters see Ryan as Romney's Dick? Cheney that is... SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2012 #78
K&R nt avebury Sep 2012 #79
YOU KNOW IT PCINTERN Skittles Sep 2012 #85
Maybe Justin Frank Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2012 #90
And I'd wager he told his "top advisors" that if they got him the nomination, he'd give them bonuses judesedit Sep 2012 #91
For now.. cyclezealot Sep 2012 #92
I like your analysis, PC.. Cha Sep 2012 #94
Just keep pushing those buttons ThoughtCriminal Sep 2012 #95
All that money wasted. B Calm Sep 2012 #96
I hate to disagree but Romney is not losing it.... LynneSin Sep 2012 #98
"wide-eyed, nearly-hysterical facial expressions and hand gestures" - he has always been like this geckosfeet Sep 2012 #99
Yeah, this is not the guy we want as our president. maddiemom Sep 2012 #101
Yes, VP Biden is an impressive guy. ywcachieve Sep 2012 #103
As predicted ... GeorgeGist Sep 2012 #104
What as wierdo.... Kyad06 Sep 2012 #111
He's desperate. valerief Sep 2012 #105
According to CBS today - all morning, all programs - the race is neck-in-neck and too-close-to-call. proverbialwisdom Sep 2012 #106
$$$$$$ Kyad06 Sep 2012 #110
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