Romney Gives Struggling Black Woman Cash, NBC News Sees Racism, Calls Her 'Mascot'

FoxNation.com ^ | Jan 16 | Staff

[americanophile]

Ripped for a private charitable act. No good deed goes unpunished. Why would anyone run for president?

[pawpawrick]

I an as sickened as anybody about Mittens getting the nomination because its ‘his turn’,but the establishment pubs made sure there were no viable conservative candidates in a position to win.And,of course,we’ll hold our noses and vote for Romney because the alternative is unthinkable.

[WOBBLY BOB]

“cannot buy a vote for $60”...yes you can, for a pack of smokes in Milwaukee.
That was proven in 2008 by ACORN.

[SuzyQue]

No kidding!

[donna]

When he’s President, he won’t have give away his own money.

[Prokopton]

There is no correlation. Some people just want to express their hatred toward Mitt Romney at every opportunity, even if they have to devise complicated conspiracy theories or make things up.

This is actually getting to the point of psychosis, and I don't think it is hurting Romney.

[Zevonismymuse]

And,of course,we’ll hold our noses and vote for Romney because the alternative is unthinkable.

I've had to do that every election since I voted for Reagan. I did not vote for GWB in either primary; I voted for Alan Keyes. I voted for Buchanan in the previous two primaries. There are no perfect candidates, including the great President Reagan. I voted for Reagan in the primary and I love him but he fell short in some areas also. IMHO Mitt Romney was the best of the field in 2008 and again in 2012. He is not perfect but he certainly understands the Free Market and loves America. Although Romney is not perfect I will not have to hold my nose to vote for him. Remember Ann Coulter's "Get Drunk and Vote for McCain" movement? For those folks who do hate Mitt, now might be the time for a beer run ;)

[andy58-in-nh]

I don't think it is an exaggeration to say that no one here wants to see Mitt Romney win the GOP nomination. But voluntarily helping out a person in need (especially one that you know) is not something to be mocked. Liberals do that instinctively because they abhor volunteerism and private charity, in favor of involuntary taxation and government dependency.

But the episode also demonstrates Mitt's poor judgment - one does such things privately, or at the very least, without calling undue attention to one's self.

[Jay Santos CP]

Sounds like a very smart move by Mittens. Obama has just lost the black vote. Very well executed Republican strategy!

[samanella]

It’s ColUmbia, the capital of South Carolina. ColOmbia is a South American country.

[fantom]

Romney gave money to an unemployed woman ! My God the end is near . The pretzel vendors are getting all wee wee’d up. This is hilarious .

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks JesseWatters.

¡Mexican Mitt! Romney makes appeal to Latino voters, can literally be Mexican if he wanted

[Political Junkie Too]

Where are all the "we all know what THAT means" people who speculated on Cain's intentions when giving money to a poor black woman?

-PJ

[Bob]

Also, calling her a ‘mascot’? Jeez.

Minor point: I don't see a quote from Willard calling her a "mascot" - the bimbo on NBC is the one who did that.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

Sounds like he gave her a job.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Isn’t it obvious that if a white Republican helps an unemployed black woman then they are racist?

Conversely, if a white Republican does NOT help an unemployed black woman, then they are racist.

[JoeGar]

It’s only OK if the pol is giving away someone else’s money.

Didn't Obama promise to pay off your student loan, pay off your mortgage, pay off ...

[Christie at the beach]

Didn't she say it was a divine intervention.

Personally, he could have ask an aide of his team, to have done this privately. He does looks a bit out of touch, very embarrassing for all involved.

[livius]

I agree...definitely looked out of touch and like the massa handing out some coins.

Candidates should all know enough to tell the person to see a campaign aide designated for this purpose.

[CommerceComet]

I don’t criticize Mitt Romney for an act of charity. It is commendable. However, I do question his wisdom in doing it publicly. He has to know that such an act will be seen by most as nothing more than a cheap, cynical political ploy.