Why America doesn't like Mitt Romney By LZ Granderson

[maddezmom]

Grand Rapids, Michigan (CNN) -- For the past few months, I have been trying to figure out why Mitt Romney is so unlikeable.

It can't be because he's rich, because there are a lot of rich people we like. Hell, President Obama's rich and 56% of the country views him favorably.

It can't be because he's Republican, because Republicans don't like him either. Last month, when a woman reportedly asked House Speaker John Boehner, "Can you make me love Mitt Romney?" he said, "No... the American people probably aren't going to fall in love with Mitt Romney."

The latest CNN/ORC International Poll found that 48% of Americans view him unfavorably, which isn't exactly breaking news because Romney's been unable to get much likeability traction since announcing his first run at the White House five years ago. For a sex scandal-free politician, that's got to be a bit perplexing.

more: http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/14/opinion/granderson-romney-likeability/index.html

[demwing]

1. "For a sex scandal-free politician.."

That's part of the problem. If Romney were a fictional character, he would be unbelievable. He needs a fault - a beauty mark on his career. A sex scandal...

[Zoeisright]

2. Here's another big difference.

The President actually earned his money by writing books. R(money) inherited his, and earned some by slashing jobs and hurting people.