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xchrom

(108,903 posts)
Thu Jan 5, 2012, 11:22 AM Jan 2012

Romney invokes Bachmann's 'crony capitalist' theme

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/10026262

Associated Press= SALEM, N.H. (AP) — Mitt Romney on Thursday labeled President Barack Obama as a "crony capitalist," invoking a theme that Rep. Michele Bachmann used before she left the presidential race.

"This president is a crony capitalist. He's a job killer," the former Massachusetts governor said during a morning town hall meeting here. "This president has engaged and is engaging in crony capitalism."

Bachmann used similar language before she dropped out of the race Wednesday after a poor showing in the Iowa caucuses.

As examples, Romney pointed to controversial appointments Obama made Wednesday to the National Labor Relations Board and to the bankruptcy of California energy company Solyndra after a $528 million federal loan from the Obama administration.
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Romney invokes Bachmann's 'crony capitalist' theme (Original Post) xchrom Jan 2012 OP
Occult Republicon Mindf*ck Strategery. As usual. SpiralHawk Jan 2012 #1
As the "crony capitalist" theme worked so well for Bachmann with right wing voters...... yellowcanine Jan 2012 #2
I'm Sorry - But What Is A "Crony Capitalist"? ....... global1 Jan 2012 #3
Accumulation of bad Viewpoints liberal N proud Jan 2012 #4
LOL! Romney's lies have hit liftoff! applegrove Jan 2012 #5
 

SpiralHawk

(32,944 posts)
1. Occult Republicon Mindf*ck Strategery. As usual.
Thu Jan 5, 2012, 11:36 AM
Jan 2012

Deliberate Psychogical Projection (R). Some stanky Republicon shit going down...


yellowcanine

(35,693 posts)
2. As the "crony capitalist" theme worked so well for Bachmann with right wing voters......
Thu Jan 5, 2012, 11:43 AM
Jan 2012

It is bound to work like a charm for Mitt "Bubba" Romney with the rest of the electorate!

Romney trying to paint himself as the the blue collar "jus folks" candidate. You could not make this shit up.

global1

(25,219 posts)
3. I'm Sorry - But What Is A "Crony Capitalist"? .......
Thu Jan 5, 2012, 11:44 AM
Jan 2012

What exactly does that mean and how is it being hung on Barack Obama? Hey Mitt - give me an example.

liberal N proud

(60,332 posts)
4. Accumulation of bad Viewpoints
Thu Jan 5, 2012, 12:12 PM
Jan 2012

As one candidate drops out of the race, someone else gets to take thier campaign slogans.

Sounds like a train wreck!

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