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(5,331 posts) Mon Apr 16, 2012, 12:25 AM Apr 2012

Ann Romney: Hilary Rosen Controversy Was 'My Early Birthday Present' [View all]

Source: Huffington Post

During a closed-door fundraiser in Florida, Ann Romney described Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen's recent criticism of her choosing to be a stay-at-home mother as an "early birthday present," according to a report by NBC News.

While speaking at the fundraiser for her husband Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, Ann Romney told the audience that Rosen's slam was a boon to her and her husband's campaign.

"It was my early birthday present for someone to be critical of me as a mother, and that was really a defining moment, and I loved it," Romney said.

Romney also said that the media's nonstop coverage of Rosen's criticism, along with the ensuing "war on moms," was a "gift" in the early stages of her husband's general election push.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/16/ann-romney-hilary-rosen_n_1427419.html?ref=politics

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Ann Romney: Hilary Rosen Controversy Was 'My Early Birthday Present' [View all] Galraedia Apr 2012 OP

Wow. Maybe Anne is getting bored buying luxury items, and is seeking something Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #1

Obviously, inappropriate remarks run in the family BeyondGeography Apr 2012 #2

Well you just blew any sympathy you got from this, Ann... Drunken Irishman Apr 2012 #3

Clueless and tone deaf Tom Ripley Apr 2012 #4

that's how much they suck , they look for anything to try to exploit to make themselves JI7 Apr 2012 #5

So, opening up a discussion of the privileges rich women receive, Kalidurga Apr 2012 #6

I agree. EC Apr 2012 #41

Ann Romney Is As Out Of Touch As Her Husband DallasNE Apr 2012 #7

Critical of her as a mother? Seriously? dkf Apr 2012 #8

That's the irritating part. Mitt was being criticized for using Ann as an ECONOMIC ADVISER. It was Pirate Smile Apr 2012 #12

I think they are equally smarmy. mulsh Apr 2012 #31

But what does he give your nannies, cooks, gardners and horse dressagiers for their birthdays? nt DRoseDARs Apr 2012 #9

What does Ann Romney make for dinner? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2012 #43

Here's the answer to that question: Brigid Apr 2012 #51

One of the characteristics of a sociopath is that they are Galraedia Apr 2012 #10

Maybe its just me, but I find Ann and Mitt to be a bit dull witted. DeschutesRiver Apr 2012 #11

I think Mitt is a complete dipshit Skittles Apr 2012 #14

I doubt that a dipshit would lie and flip-flop as much as Romney does. Jamaal510 Apr 2012 #23

It takes no intelligence to either lie or flip flop - in fact, his flip flopping also suggests DeschutesRiver Apr 2012 #38

used to be I would feel secure in the knowledge that dip shits wouldn't have a shot at presidency Kali Apr 2012 #45

KALI NAILS IT Skittles Apr 2012 #50

Tone deaf/out of touch. Dawson Leery Apr 2012 #13

= false outrage for political gain. n/t deacon Apr 2012 #15

Yeah, and your whining about "suffering" because you had to sell stock to "survive" was Obama's! nt MADem Apr 2012 #16

And below is an awesome PRESENT for the DEMOCRATS Tx4obama Apr 2012 #17

"Controversy?" Not outside the partisan MSM controversy factory. PSPS Apr 2012 #18

And our Early xmas present was finding out Mitt doesnt really think its work Ann. So ho ho ho to you cstanleytech Apr 2012 #19

Mitt found his perfect match in Ann. aquart Apr 2012 #20

Nice... cilla4progress Apr 2012 #21

How does one remark by a pundit equal a war on moms? 6000eliot Apr 2012 #22

This non story has gone on for days now chelsea0011 Apr 2012 #24

And didn't her last "child" move out over ten years ago? JoePhilly Apr 2012 #28

She still won't acknowledge that she had resources few people have. Cass Apr 2012 #25

Wonder what the non-early birthday present might be. Vinca Apr 2012 #26

Can't figure out who I dislike more: her or her husband. Here's yet another example of the Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2012 #27

There is something seriously wrong with the Romneys. randome Apr 2012 #29

I really can't stand this woman Marrah_G Apr 2012 #30

The media coverage of a non issue was a gift for sure liberal N proud Apr 2012 #32

The media has done their part to help Mittens Thrill Apr 2012 #33

Pu-leaze! BigDemVoter Apr 2012 #34

No sympathy for Ms Rosen? marshall Apr 2012 #35

Is This Their Strategy otohara Apr 2012 #36

I don't get this. Mz Pip Apr 2012 #37

Because they have their orders to help Mittens Thrill Apr 2012 #39

Once again Ann shows just how far out of touch she is from society LynneSin Apr 2012 #40

Get over yourself Ann. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2012 #42

She just keeps showing how out of touch Romney is with the common woman/man. Fearless Apr 2012 #44

Speaking of Ann Romney, have you seen this? avebury Apr 2012 #46

So she considers it a good thing that she was somehow victimized treestar Apr 2012 #47

So the snarkiness Worried senior Apr 2012 #48

And Ann Romney is my early birthday present. nolabear Apr 2012 #49