Obama Camp: Romney’s Remarks Disqualify Him From Serving

Talk Radio News Service ^ | September 18, 2012 | Justin Duckham and Geoff Holtzman

[2ndDivisionVet]

UPDATE 3: In an interview Tuesday afternoon with Fox News host Neil Cavuto, Romney discussed the remarks he made that have landed him on the hot seat this week. At one point in the interview, Romney said his statement about the roughly 47 percent of Americans that don’t pay federal income taxes was meant to differentiate his economic agenda from President Obama’s.

“Frankly,” he said, “we have two very different views about America. The President’s view is one of a larger government. There is a tape that just came out today where the President is saying he likes redistribution. I disagree. I think a society based upon a government-centered nation where government plays a larger and larger role, redistributes money, that’s the wrong course for America. That will not build a strong America or help people out of poverty.”

The tape Romney cited was actually recorded at a conference Obama participated in back in 1998. It was uploaded to YouTube today.

Romney added that “the right course for America is one where government steps in to help those that are in need. We’re a compassionate people, but then we let people build their own lives, create enterprises. We believe in free people and free enterprise, not redistribution. The right course for America is to create growth, create wealth, not to redistribute wealth.”

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UPDATE 2: As expected, the White House was asked to weigh in on Romney’s comments. Here’s what Press Secretary Jay Carney had to say during a briefing with reporters today:

“When you’re president of the United States, you are president of all the people, not just the people who voted for you.”

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UPDATE: The Obama campaign put out a statement Monday evening criticizing Romney’s comments, which were documented in the video released by Mother Jones. Here’s the full statement from President Obama’s campaign manager, Jim Messina:

“It’s shocking that a candidate for President of the United States would go behind closed doors and declare to a group of wealthy donors that half the American people view themselves as ‘victims,’ entitled to handouts, and are unwilling to take ‘personal responsibility’ for their lives. It’s hard to serve as president for all Americans when you’ve disdainfully written off half the nation.”

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WASHINGTON — A candid video of Mitt Romney writing off 47 percent of voters as “dependent on government” and therefore defacto Obama supporters was released online by the news outlet Mother Jones Monday.

“There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the President no matter what,” Romney states. “[They] believe they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them.”

The video, which appears to have been shot at a fundraiser, blurs out those in the room but clearly shows Romney’s face.

[Sirius Lee]

Romney’s kinda growing on me. Keep it up Mitt.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Is the “felon” thing over? Or, do I have to keep some mental room for the “Bain” thing still? I get so confused as to which direction I should be looking in so I don’t see the utter disaster of this administration, but I am shallow and superficial in that way.

[DonnDe]

“When you’re president of the United States, you are president of all the people, not just the people who voted for you.”

Remember back to 2010?

"President Obama said he didn't mean to refer to Republican opponents of immigration reform as "enemies" in an interview"

To which Boehner replied:

"Sadly, we have a president who uses the word 'enemy' for fellow Americans, fellow citizens"

[2ndDivisionVet]

You forgot the “war on women” as well as free contraceptives for everyone, abortion-on-demand even after the child is born, “Thurston Romney III” and so much more. Be prepared for shipment to your nearest re-education facility. Enjoy the gruel, citizen!

[NoobRep]

Actually, being an avowed Communist and illegaly breaking Constitutional law disqualifies Odumbo from being President.

[2ndDivisionVet]

His uncle would’ve been a better president! LOL

[JaguarXKE]

You gotta hand it to these people - they have chutzpah!

[NowApproachingMidnight]

Question for the likely Obama voter. Are you a victim? Do you feel like you could be? If so, vote Romney/Ryan. Brilliant stratagem, fellas. Force Obozo to talk about the economy again. The rats are scared!

[SoldierDad]

As expected, the White House was asked to weigh in on Romney’s comments. Here’s what Press Secretary Jay Carney had to say during a briefing with reporters today:

“When you’re president of the United States, you are president of all the people, not just the people who voted for you.”

I've been watching all that has transpired since Obutthead was elected. Where did I miss how Obutthead has been the President for ALL Americans?????

Obutthead has bowed to foreign leaders, especially Muslims. Obutthead has apologized to other countries and/or the leadership of Muslim nations/groups, including our enemies. Obutthead has sent ginormous amounts of U.S. taxpayer monies to foreign countries (along with jobs) in order to promote his "Green" agenda. Obutthead has bent over backwards for SEIU, ACORN, The Muslim Brotherhood, Planned Parenthood, teachers unions, etc, etc, etc. Obutthead has insulted people in America who believe in God, self-defense, independence, and honest hard work.

Carney is a blowhard idiot. Obutthead IS NOT MY PRESIDENT!!!

[a fool in paradise]

Disqualified? Violation of the Constitution like not being a natural born citizen? Or disqualified because he belongs to the “Wrong” political party?

[dandiegirl]

BO has totally dismissed the other half of us that do pay taxes and thus pay for all these people. He wants to punish with more taxes. Ultimately there will be no more money for them if they keep voting BO and the dems in office.

[cyclotic]

Carter’s Grandson must be a complete dolt. To be unemployed when your Grandfather was POTUS and you share the same name (even if it is Carter) is pretty hard to believe.

[dandiegirl]

Send those statements to Romney. That’s exactly what he needs to hammer home.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Really. Every other descendant of a president has their pick of jobs, business opportunities, board memberships, etc. He must be a total loser.

[freeangel]

“His uncle would’ve been a better president”

I have a friend tht went to school with the “boys”. She laughs because they were the biggest bunch of beer drinkin’, potheads you have ever seen. Not what history writes.

[2ndDivisionVet]

I heard that they treated blacks like the emancipation proclamation never happened.

[sergeantdave]

Allow me to add one more, good lady -

I think it’s shocking for the President of the US not to place his hand over his heart when the national anthem is played or the pledge of allegiance is stated.

[publius911]

Obama Camp: Romney’s Remarks Disqualify Him From Serving

Publius911 Camp: Hussein's Arrogant Illegal Executive Order Keeping His Entire Life Hidden From U.S. Citizens Disqualify Him From Even Thinking Of Serving.

"Most transparent administration since The First Rapist?"

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[Baklava]

I wish Romney wouldn’t be so apologetic when he’s caught being conservative. I wish we’d gone with a REAL unapologetic conservative like Santorum.

[publius911]

Yep. That's why Barry has done SOOOOOO much for me! /sarc

Dude!
You're the wrong religion and the wrong race!