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32. That's exactly why Obama didn't bring it up....

Fri Oct 5, 2012, 01:30 AM

Oct 2012

...because he knew that Romney would have a very well-rehearsed retort to it--that he had practiced over and over and over and over.

Why give Mitt Romney a chance to refute and spin one of the worst and most revealing things that he's ever said?

Better to let it lie. Good on the President.

Also, Hannity asked Romney this on Hannity's show on Fox News. You can damn well bet that Romney WANTED to be asked this question. He was most likely disappointed that Obama didn't. Cuz, he really had a few soundbytes waiting to finally put his 47 percent remarks to rest. Hannity's show is scripted to help Romney. If Hannity asked Romney about the 47 percent, it's because Romney was chomping at the bit to give a big speech.

As we can all see, the answer was a big, ridiculous lie!

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Romney On 47 Percent: �I Said Something That�s Just Completely Wrong� [View all] DonViejo Oct 2012 OP

Like Obama noted, five weeks before the election and it's "never mind�. gateley Oct 2012 #1

Exactly right n/t adamuu Oct 2012 #63

So when was he lying, then or now? Lasher Oct 2012 #2

There is no honesty with this guy. Fgiriun Oct 2012 #20

Pres Obama denied Mitt the chance to say this while 60 million folks were watching...... FrenchieCat Oct 2012 #3

Makes total sense EarlG Oct 2012 #6

Precisely, Frenchie! Bet he had a real Zinger Cha Oct 2012 #7

He probably had more than just a zinger LynneSin Oct 2012 #61

Exactly. All the bed wetters need to just relax. BlueStreak Oct 2012 #8

this is what I meant here in this post nadine_mn Oct 2012 #12

Yes, AWESOME that it sucks for Romney :) I'm watching the rerun of Piers Mogan right now and ... Tx4obama Oct 2012 #24

and they would have connected it to his winning the debate and how this issue was settled JI7 Oct 2012 #40

I caught that too. He instead chose the comfortable surrounding of Faux for this. I guess the silvershadow Oct 2012 #75

As always, his timing is impeccable Canuckistanian Oct 2012 #4

I know! How will the media spin this??? nt barnabas63 Oct 2012 #5

The media is still awfully busy tonight....... FrenchieCat Oct 2012 #9

lol..that pic made me laugh! nt barnabas63 Oct 2012 #11

Great cartoon! eom BlueMTexpat Oct 2012 #43

Mitt, Mitt, full of shit GoddessOfGuinness Oct 2012 #10

Mittshit goclark Oct 2012 #87

Why Mr. Romney? Were your comments starting to affect your personal aspirations? FrenchieCat Oct 2012 #13

wait- he never apologised... he said "it didn't come out right". stlsaxman Oct 2012 #85

Which time? (I said something that was completely wrong!) SaveAmerica Oct 2012 #14

So Romney Flip-Flops About "47 Percent" DallasNE Oct 2012 #15

Mitt said something completely wrong Flatpicker Oct 2012 #16

Which version of the Mittbot2012 will be on the ballot? freshwest Oct 2012 #17

Come on, you Twitter Litterates... DreamGypsy Oct 2012 #18

Now he's really lying for the Lord jsr Oct 2012 #19

Why are we all calling him Mitt, the guy's real first name is Willard. politicaljack78 Oct 2012 #21

The Etch-A-Sketch is shaking so fast it will catch fire SHRED Oct 2012 #22

+1 AsahinaKimi Oct 2012 #28

You know, those things really don't last forever Maeve Oct 2012 #54

50.1% NICO9000 Oct 2012 #23

Well, allow me to submit something "not elegantly stated." calimary Oct 2012 #25

Now we know what Romney would have said NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #26

That's exactly why Obama didn't bring it up.... CoffeeCat Oct 2012 #32

What a pantload of malarkay. He's trying to head off what he knows is coming. nt babylonsister Oct 2012 #27

You were completely wrong? Oh. Okay. I'll vote for YOU then. Kablooie Oct 2012 #29

Exactly. If you're running for president of the F'ing US-of-A, VWolf Oct 2012 #53

Indeed... dchill Oct 2012 #82

Mitt, the Bait and Switch guy.. what a piece of lying, elitist crappola he is. He panders to so crunch60 Oct 2012 #30

You can't make this stuff up. He is literally undebatable andym Oct 2012 #31

and that's exactly what happened to Obama... CoffeeCat Oct 2012 #34

Nice! daleanime Oct 2012 #69

those types of folks used to be called "crazymakers" shanti Oct 2012 #71

He said quite a few wrong things there... jmowreader Oct 2012 #33

I think Romney jumped the shark on his flip flops. Herlong Oct 2012 #35

I guess when you're wealthy, you can afford to take every position. LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #36

. jsr Oct 2012 #37

Gees! DemKittyNC Oct 2012 #38

Now to be fair he has taken one stand that he refuses to back down from..... daleanime Oct 2012 #70

Ouch... DemKittyNC Oct 2012 #78

BULLSHIT MOTHER FUCKER. YOU GOT CAUGHT! nt cbrer Oct 2012 #39

I don't think "demonstarted" is a typo. Nostradammit Oct 2012 #41

Yes. He has "demonstarted" his 100% support Tracer Oct 2012 #55

47% of what he asserted in the debate was completely wrong .... rizlaplus Oct 2012 #42

Everything you say is completely wrong. SamKnause Oct 2012 #44

Nah...I believed him the first time. /nt Ash_F Oct 2012 #45

What about the 2000% Wrongny. Festivito Oct 2012 #46

If he had not caught lying, he wouldn't have changed his mind Blue Yorker Oct 2012 #47

So I'm to surmise that the Crack Fourth Estate will call Mitt on his "flip-flop" . . . . HughBeaumont Oct 2012 #48

What?? Romney lied again?? Shocker!!! nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #49

Reading this thread makes me Rustycup Oct 2012 #50

OK, so according to posters here, that makes him better than Al Sharpton graham4anything Oct 2012 #51

too late asshole........no one will believe you...no one..nt. Stuart G Oct 2012 #52

I want to know: WHO WAS MITT TALKING TO? hexola Oct 2012 #56

My guess is standard C-Level types DaveJ Oct 2012 #76

Sorry Mitt- can't put that genie back in the bottle Marrah_G Oct 2012 #57

Is anyone keeping the count on these etch-a-sketch moments? SacoMaine61 Oct 2012 #58

Liar. nt onehandle Oct 2012 #59

Mitt, you've said many things that are completely wrong. gkhouston Oct 2012 #60

something, many things, how about everything he has said. olddad56 Oct 2012 #86

And you wonder why Obama didn't bring this up during the debate LynneSin Oct 2012 #62

Well Romney, most your followers are saying 47% are moochers now. DaveJ Oct 2012 #64

Flip Flop Blue Gardener Oct 2012 #65

a bell cannot be unrung SemperEadem Oct 2012 #66

Due to the latest jobs report. Third Doctor Oct 2012 #67

**cough Bullshit**cough bamacrat Oct 2012 #68

Sorry Mitt. that was NOT a Q&A, you had the floor at a fundraiser. Period. progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #72

Exactly. He didn't answer a question incorrectly. kcass1954 Oct 2012 #81

"Completely Wrong (but I still believe it)" progressoid Oct 2012 #73

So does this mean he's NOT doubling down? Arkana Oct 2012 #74

flip flop mitt samgreatuncle Oct 2012 #77

How long ago was that xxqqqzme Oct 2012 #79

"Mitt Happens IS a liberal." alp227 Oct 2012 #80

Good lesson he does no believe what he says, question is what does he believe? gordianot Oct 2012 #83

Except for firing Big Bird and Jim Lehrer, no one knows. kiranon Oct 2012 #84

Flippity floppity floo bushisanidiot Oct 2012 #88

Kick! sarcasmo Oct 2012 #89