Mon Oct 29, 2012, 08:57 AM

WOW. The new Romney ad that lies about Jeep and China is getting CREAMED by the press.

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ESPECIALLY in car country. Just a sample.

Detroit Free Press: “Not only was the story wrong, Romney took criticism for not knowing better and repeating it without questioning it.”

Toledo Blade: “‘The latest Romney ad, I will grant you, is a clever play on words to avoid saying things that are utterly false,’ Mr. Rattner said, referring to a new Romney ad out today. But he said the implication of the ad is ‘just not true. Chrysler is adding people. It's made major investments in the Toledo Wrangler plant.’”

Huffington Post: “Where the ad goes from misleading to something more nefarious is in the text it shows. At one point, it displays a line from a Bloomberg story stating that Chrysler "plans to return Jeep output to China," the implication being that the company is moving operations there as opposed to expanding operations that are already there.”

Wall Street Journal: “So far, the Romney campaign hasn’t issued a public statement on the flap.”

Sam Stein ‏@samsteinhp i asked this morning and am still waiting this evening: anyone have a sound defense of this Romney Jeep ad?

Ron Fournier ‏@ron_fournier Nope "@samsteinhp: i asked this morning and am still waiting this evening: anyone have a sound defense of this Romney Jeep ad?"

Ben White ‏@morningmoneyben Wait, not only did Romney camp not back off the erroneous Jeep to China canard, they made an ad out of it? My god

Ben White ‏@morningmoneyben @davidshepardson it's astonishingly misleading

Joe Vardon ‏@joevardon Wait, Jeep isn't considering moving manufacturing to China? But Romney said in Ohio ... http://bit.ly/ScsbsY

McKay Coppins ‏@mckaycoppins There's really no good explanation or excuse for it. Mitt Romney's Jeep ad is misleading. Full stop.

Tim Dickinson ‏@7im"Jeep has no intention of shifting production of its Jeep models out of North America to China" http://on.freep.com/VRbWVD

Michael Cohen ‏@speechboy71 The mendaciousness of Romney's new auto ad is breathtaking even for him: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121028/POLITICS01/210280314 …

Travis Waldron ‏@Travis_Waldron Mitt can't tell the truth about GM/Chrysler, because the truth is simple: At every turn, he was wrong.

Sam Stein ‏@samsteinhp The Romney campaign did defend the Jeep ad to me, by citing the Bloomberg piece that has been called wrong by Jeep http://huff.to/PAZCWY

Blake Hounshell ‏@blakehounshell OK, @CitizenCohn has persuaded me: this is pretty despicable http://www.tnr.com/blog/plank/109256/romney-ohio-chrysler-jeep-china-toledo-obama-gm-rescue# …

Andrew Kaczynski ‏@BuzzFeedAndrew Interestingly, this Romney ad cites the Detroit News, which also debunked the Jeep production moving to China claim.

Josh Greenman ‏@joshgreenman Who's acting desperate now? http://www.tnr.com/blog/plank/109256/romney-ohio-chrysler-jeep-china-toledo-obama-gm-rescue …

Kurt Eichenwald ‏@kurteichenwald Do GOPers believe Romney when he repeatedly says Chrysler' moving jeep job to china, when company says it's a lie? He'll say anything to win

A sampling of headlines the ad has received:

Detroit Free Press: Romney's latest ad claims he will do more for the auto industry than Obama

Columbus Dispatch: Jeep/Romney question lingers

Detroit News: UAW denounces Romney comments on Jeep production

Detroit News: New Romney ad: 'Italians' plan to build Jeeps in China

Detroit Free Press: Romney returns topic to auto industry bailout, his weak spot, in crucial swing state Ohio

Detroit Free Press: Romney camp silent on his Jeep-to-China gaffe

Detroit News: Romney picks up incorrect story about Jeep production moving to China

Detroit Free Press: Romney repeats false claim of Jeep outsourcing to China; Chrysler refutes story

Detroit Free Press: Tom Walsh: Romney keeps returning to auto industry, a vulnerable spot

MLive: Romney wrongly claims Chrysler may move all Jeep production to China (video)

NBC 24: Jeep not leaving Toledo for China, Chrysler assures

Toledo Blade: Romney worries about Jeep going to China

Toledo Blade: Romney tweaks Jeep production to China claim

Toledo Blade: Auto czar protests Romney plan for auto industry

WFIN: Unions Protest Romney/Ryan Appearance In Findlay

CBS: Romney cites incorrect auto manufacturing claim in Ohio

The Hill: Chrysler: Romney is wrong, Jeep not leaving US for China

NBC: Politics of auto bailout haunt Romney in Northwest Ohio

Wall Street Journal: Romney Ad Escalates Detroit Rescue Controversy

Huffington Post: Mitt Romney Releases Auto Ad That Misleads On Facts

Think Progress: Romney Auto Bailout Ad Tells Four Myths In 30 Seconds

The New Republic: A Desperate, Deceptive Gambit for Romney in Ohio

The ad, if you have the stomach for it:

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WOW. The new Romney ad that lies about Jeep and China is getting CREAMED by the press. (Original post)	WilliamPitt	Oct 2012	OP
k&r.. and tweeted and faced and emailed. The people have	annabanana	Oct 2012	#1
MITT: 'Italians' plan to build Jeeps in China, where they make my campaign buttons.	Coyotl	Oct 2012	#31
An Trump Ties Too!	AAO	Oct 2012	#34
Letterman sure nailed his lips shut on that one	Coyotl	Oct 2012	#38
Great moment in television	PMcDee	Oct 2012	#66
Some of the Right-wing nutjobs are blaming President Obama	justiceischeap	Oct 2012	#2
I think this one is my favorite:	Motown_Johnny	Oct 2012	#3
Is that an old clip of Ann Romney driving a convertible in the last frame?	madaboutharry	Oct 2012	#4
I was going to ask the exact same question... we must be right! LOL	reformist2	Oct 2012	#49
I would rather...	heppcatt	Oct 2012	#5
Most of these are local news sources.	WilliamPitt	Oct 2012	#6
Yeah I noticed...	heppcatt	Oct 2012	#12
Truth Be Damned...This Is Kitchen Sink Time...	KharmaTrain	Oct 2012	#7
He will continue to lie and lie	BumRushDaShow	Oct 2012	#8
Heres the thing...	Phillyindy	Oct 2012	#9
Welcome to DU	WilliamPitt	Oct 2012	#10
Thanks! Been a long time reader...	Phillyindy	Oct 2012	#11
Who the Hell is "undecided" ?????	Raggaemon	Oct 2012	#50
well it's ABOUT TIME you got here, Phillyindy!	Skittles	Oct 2012	#68
Wonder if mittload knew the "media" would call them out	Cha	Oct 2012	#69
There you go again, devastating the meme of the CONCERN Trolls	Coyotl	Oct 2012	#13
"Detroit News: Romney picks up incorrect story about Jeep production moving to China "	ProSense	Oct 2012	#14
They won't go hungry.	Zalatix	Oct 2012	#16
Hahah...my new favorite phrase	Evergreen Emerald	Oct 2012	#41
Eeewwww! n/t	kag	Oct 2012	#43
Chrysler should close anything that they have in China.	Zalatix	Oct 2012	#15
Nonsense	ProSense	Oct 2012	#18
they make jeeps in china for the chinese market	madrchsod	Oct 2012	#23
Call your local dealership	Loudestlib	Oct 2012	#17
I got a better idea. Just don't buy from them...	jenw2	Oct 2012	#19
Wait, what?	WilliamPitt	Oct 2012	#21
JAB = Just Another #Bullshitter	Coyotl	Oct 2012	#79
Waiting for someone in the MSM to say it : he's a L-I-A-R.	AzDar	Oct 2012	#20
The Pres already called him a liar	demwing	Oct 2012	#24
When hell freezes over,which is what to expect from a RMoney presidency.	mountain grammy	Oct 2012	#25
Integrity is optional for Romney/Republicans. Winning (Power) is more important.	Maineman	Oct 2012	#22
I was taught a long time ago	SmittynMo	Oct 2012	#26
If his lies are so blatant now......	Sheepshank	Oct 2012	#27
Are there any advertising rebuttals to this?	jumptheshadow	Oct 2012	#28
Good to see momentum--->we need as much as possible!!!	hue	Oct 2012	#29
Unbelievable that with that being totally false they would continue with an actual ad about it!	George II	Oct 2012	#30
Lies need to be exposed by the press	UCmeNdc	Oct 2012	#32
OK, news media, take your cue from that ad and CRUSH Team Romney!	reformist2	Oct 2012	#33
Willard is a bald face liar.	gademocrat7	Oct 2012	#35
Very nice work, WilliamPitt.	dchill	Oct 2012	#36
My husband's take:	tavernier	Oct 2012	#37
It is about time they report the truth	still_one	Oct 2012	#39
Living in car country, voting for Romney ???	Raggaemon	Oct 2012	#40
MSNBC has been covering it this morning, republican interviewees have refused to refute the ad!	George II	Oct 2012	#42
Obama camp	Dman292	Oct 2012	#44
Bishop Holy and Pious	SoapBox	Oct 2012	#45
Would be so great if this lie delivered Ohio to the President.	GreenPartyVoter	Oct 2012	#46
And gave him amazing coattails	ItsTheMediaStupid	Oct 2012	#62
My favorite part: "And he sold Chrysler to ITALIANS who are going to build JEEPS in CHINA!" LOL!	reformist2	Oct 2012	#47
I'm sure Italian-Americans will be pleased to hear that	formercia	Oct 2012	#55
Let Honest Abe at him!	ProudProgressiveNow	Oct 2012	#48
Even Ron Fournier? The world has ended! :P n/t	Bossy Monkey	Oct 2012	#51
and did you see CNN? All over it. here are some examples:	grantcart	Oct 2012	#52
Heh.	WilliamPitt	Oct 2012	#54
This little episode is a perfect summary of Romney	jsr	Oct 2012	#53
He will do and say anything to win	Evergreen Emerald	Oct 2012	#56
Pants on Fire	LisaMCdonald	Oct 2012	#57
Even the conservative leaning Detroit News is slamming this.	louis-t	Oct 2012	#58
There may be a lot of local press in the post, but Huffington Post, and Wall Street Journal co-sign.	bigregg4838	Oct 2012	#59
Mitt is a mess.	sarcasmo	Oct 2012	#60
Is Detroit News going to rescind their endorsement?	ecstatic	Oct 2012	#61
Wouldn't that be awesome?	Curmudgeoness	Oct 2012	#65
oh boy, wouldn't THAT be delightful!	renate	Oct 2012	#70
Detroit Free Press: Romney camp silent on his Jeep-to-China gaffe	Buns_of_Fire	Oct 2012	#63
HUGE K & R !!!	WillyT	Oct 2012	#64
In sports, it's "Go big or go home". In the GOP, it's "Lie big or lie down".	Mister Ed	Oct 2012	#67
That's the TRUTH..they know how propaganda works	SoCalDem	Oct 2012	#73
rmoney is out of control	Dalai_1	Oct 2012	#71
Quite a round-up	Kurovski	Oct 2012	#72
Even Yahoo "News" talked about it.	lexw	Oct 2012	#74
Still not nearly enough coverage about this atrocity.	dsharp88	Oct 2012	#75
fantastic, maybe now the msm will stop pumping "It's tied!"	flamingdem	Oct 2012	#76
Seems Romney can't tell the simple Truth	q_e_d	Oct 2012	#77
There is the obvious truth.	nolabels	Oct 2012	#78
It's amazing that he would bring the topic up, after all the jobs he exported to China...	Media Lies	Oct 2012	#80

Response to WilliamPitt (Original post)

Mon Oct 29, 2012, 08:59 AM

annabanana (45,567 posts)

1. k&r.. and tweeted and faced and emailed. The people have

the right to know!

WOW. The new Romney ad that lies about Jeep and China is getting CREAMED by the press.

1. k&r.. and tweeted and faced and emailed. The people have

31. MITT: 'Italians' plan to build Jeeps in China, where they make my campaign buttons.

34. An Trump Ties Too!

38. Letterman sure nailed his lips shut on that one

66. Great moment in television

2. Some of the Right-wing nutjobs are blaming President Obama

3. I think this one is my favorite:

4. Is that an old clip of Ann Romney driving a convertible in the last frame?

49. I was going to ask the exact same question... we must be right! LOL

5. I would rather...

6. Most of these are local news sources.

12. Yeah I noticed...

7. Truth Be Damned...This Is Kitchen Sink Time...

8. He will continue to lie and lie

9. Heres the thing...

10. Welcome to DU

11. Thanks! Been a long time reader...

50. Who the Hell is "undecided" ?????

68. well it's ABOUT TIME you got here, Phillyindy!

69. Wonder if mittload knew the "media" would call them out

13. There you go again, devastating the meme of the CONCERN Trolls

14. "Detroit News: Romney picks up incorrect story about Jeep production moving to China "

16. They won't go hungry.

41. Hahah...my new favorite phrase

43. Eeewwww! n/t

15. Chrysler should close anything that they have in China.

18. Nonsense

23. they make jeeps in china for the chinese market

17. Call your local dealership

19. I got a better idea. Just don't buy from them...

21. Wait, what?

79. JAB = Just Another #Bullshitter

20. Waiting for someone in the MSM to say it : he's a L-I-A-R.

24. The Pres already called him a liar

25. When hell freezes over,which is what to expect from a RMoney presidency.

22. Integrity is optional for Romney/Republicans. Winning (Power) is more important.

26. I was taught a long time ago

27. If his lies are so blatant now......

28. Are there any advertising rebuttals to this?

29. Good to see momentum--->we need as much as possible!!!

30. Unbelievable that with that being totally false they would continue with an actual ad about it!

32. Lies need to be exposed by the press

33. OK, news media, take your cue from that ad and CRUSH Team Romney!

35. Willard is a bald face liar.

36. Very nice work, WilliamPitt.

37. My husband's take:

39. It is about time they report the truth

40. Living in car country, voting for Romney ???

42. MSNBC has been covering it this morning, republican interviewees have refused to refute the ad!

44. Obama camp

45. Bishop Holy and Pious

46. Would be so great if this lie delivered Ohio to the President.

62. And gave him amazing coattails

47. My favorite part: "And he sold Chrysler to ITALIANS who are going to build JEEPS in CHINA!" LOL!

55. I'm sure Italian-Americans will be pleased to hear that

48. Let Honest Abe at him!

51. Even Ron Fournier? The world has ended! :P n/t

52. and did you see CNN? All over it. here are some examples:

54. Heh.

53. This little episode is a perfect summary of Romney

56. He will do and say anything to win

57. Pants on Fire

58. Even the conservative leaning Detroit News is slamming this.

59. There may be a lot of local press in the post, but Huffington Post, and Wall Street Journal co-sign.

60. Mitt is a mess.

61. Is Detroit News going to rescind their endorsement?

65. Wouldn't that be awesome?

70. oh boy, wouldn't THAT be delightful!

63. Detroit Free Press: Romney camp silent on his Jeep-to-China gaffe

64. HUGE K & R !!!

67. In sports, it's "Go big or go home". In the GOP, it's "Lie big or lie down".

73. That's the TRUTH..they know how propaganda works

71. rmoney is out of control

72. Quite a round-up

74. Even Yahoo "News" talked about it.

75. Still not nearly enough coverage about this atrocity.

76. fantastic, maybe now the msm will stop pumping "It's tied!"

77. Seems Romney can't tell the simple Truth

78. There is the obvious truth.