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I never said Romney or Republicans should be concerned with the 95% who are struggling. In fact, I don't agree with that statement at all.
Moreover, your view that his entire statement is "ok" is complete gibberish. I understand what Romney meant by his entire statement, but he said it badly. In fact, the articulation of Mitt's point was so woefully poor that it should disqualify him as a politician.
In the end, only 10% of the country (active Romney supporters) will view his comments favorably.
40% of the country (Democrats) will use Romney's comments to bury him with another 25% (independents). And the Democrats will be aided in that effort by the 5% nutjob Paulistas and the remaining 20% (principled conservatives who can't stand Mitt).
In what universe is it "ok" to make an inarticulate comment that is viewed negatively by 90% of the population?
Well you certainly think you know exactly what every percent of the population will think. I don't know that 90% will view it negatively. Most people don't care. Those who care enough to read the entire statement will probably agree with it. People whose minds are already made up won't change their opinions.
But I don't pretend to have taken an in depth opinion poll of the entire population.
My point is simple. I agree with his statement. I agree we should be concerned about the 95% of people who are struggling. Taking one small part of it out of context misstates what he said.