Posted on 07/26/2012 10:15:42 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
(Rush just talked about this. I changed the title to reflect the content of interest.)
NBC’s Brian Williams sat down with Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, conducting a wide-ranging interview that touched upon gun control, his tax returns, and Romney’s Mormon faith.
Romney explained that his previous legislation regarding limits on assault weapons had been a compromise, reiterating that, as he sees it, more laws won’t solve the issue of gun violence. He also echoed his previous statements regarding American voters’ general disinterest when it comes to his tax returns, prompting Williams to say that people are curious about things “expensive horses” he may have purchased.
When Williams brought up the argument that Romney “cannot” discuss his past and family history because of its roots in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is, as such, a “hidden man,” Romney began speaking about his dad’s experience and struggles, adding that he’s very proud of his heritage and of his religion.
“I know how much you love quoting unnamed Romney advisers,” Williams joked, quoting a source close to the campaign who said Romney is looking for a “boring white guy” as his VP running mate. Romney laughed in response, (“You weren’t available,” he told Williams in a genuinely funny moment) adding that a decision has yet to be made.
Romney played the punch line perfectly. Williams really looked like a stooge.
Freepers— don’t shoot me, but that line from Romney was down right Reaganesque...he torpedoed the media-enemy while seeming witty and engaging, instead of radical and angry.
Need to see more of this from all republicans and conservatives.
And yes, for the record, Romney was not my first choice, but I am with him all the way over Zero.
I am sure Brian Williams will be asking 0bama all about his past soon, and when he will release all his college records, etc., just like he went after Mitt on his “history” and tax returns. (NOT)
signed - someone who didn't vote for Romney in the primaries, but will likely vote for him in the finals. :)
Agree heartily.
Quick thinking on Mitt’s part.
Wonder if it registered with Williams.
You're absolutely right. And Williams was a good sport about it.
Please delete this post then.
No one will care about it without knowing the part Rush just talked about.
Only obama can pick boring white guys.
Williams turned red faced.
Look hike he’d been hit with a large striped bass.
I saw this piece last night on Nightly.
Mitt looked like he was primed and ready with the perfect squelch.
” will be asking 0bama all about his past soon”!
That is a load of crappola as the hardest thing Williams has ever asked obammy is whether he had a good round of golf today,,.
He thinks it's cute when he calls other people "incredibly boring," though.
I love hearing stuff like this come out of his mouth. I’m still thinking about what I’ll do when I step into that voting booth but more of this may help me make a decision.
Absolutely! I about busted a gut when he said that!!!!
When I hear Willard say something that I wish I had been able to say to the enemedia, and at the same time, when I hear Obama say things that I thought I've heard come from Kruschev or Mao, then I cannot understand how anyone can say with a straight face that "there's not a dime's worth of difference between them."
LIEBERMAN: I can see my wife and I think she's thinking, "I wish he would go out into the private sector."
CHENEY: I’m going to try to help you do that, Joe.
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