Thu Oct 4, 2012, 01:22 PM

Obama Mocks Mitt Romney: 'Thank Goodness Someone Is Finally Getting Tough On Big Bird'

Source: Business Insider

DENVER — President Barack Obama was back on message this morning, attacking his opponent Mitt Romney in a way he was not able to do during last night's debate.

"When he was asked what programs he would cut, the only thing he mentioned was public television," Obama said. "Thank goodness someone is getting tough on Big Bird."

Then, responding to someone in the audience, he laughed and said, "Elmo too."

It was a very different version of Obama than the one that appeared on stage here last night, when he struggled to compete against Romney's dominant performance.

Speaking to supporters at an outdoor rally in Denver this morning, Obama seemed content to dismiss last night's upset as a big fluke.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/obama-romney-debate-big-bird-debate-pbs-2012-10

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Obama Mocks Mitt Romney: 'Thank Goodness Someone Is Finally Getting Tough On Big Bird' (Original post)	trailmonkee	Oct 2012	OP
No fluke -- I think Obama had an ulterior motive	rocktivity	Oct 2012	#1
I think you misspelled "fluke".	russspeakeasy	Oct 2012	#3
You're on the right trail.	politicaljack78	Oct 2012	#13
I think you're right. He did it knowing that if Mitt feels confident he can take an inch,	woodsprite	Oct 2012	#19
And THAT's what I'm talking about!!!! nt	MADem	Oct 2012	#2
That's exactly what I planned to write when I opened this thread. LOL	Hassin Bin Sober	Oct 2012	#4
Great minds! nt	MADem	Oct 2012	#5
Thank you	littlemissmartypants	Oct 2012	#6
He's back!!!!!!	skeewee08	Oct 2012	#7
O draws his energy from the "smallfolk"	tosh	Oct 2012	#8
I noticed a smile a couple of times while he was looking down at notes. I loved it and knew	monmouth	Oct 2012	#10
He just gave Mitt the big bird	Mnpaul	Oct 2012	#9
Chickenhawk slays Big Bird	ellie50	Oct 2012	#11
Well the attack on Big Bird + the falsehoods will lead the post debate debate.	yellowcanine	Oct 2012	#12
Now that's my president!	StarryNite	Oct 2012	#14
Jerkstore...JERKSTORE!!!	hexola	Oct 2012	#15
Thanks!	Quantess	Oct 2012	#18
Once again I follow a link and spend the next half hour watching reruns	Tanelorn	Oct 2012	#22
I wish he had said that last night	Heather MC	Oct 2012	#16
That would mean he came up with the line himself. Candidates, and probably not just President Obama	24601	Oct 2012	#20
The crowd was great.	CBHagman	Oct 2012	#17
Last night was Rmoney's best shot. He fired....meh	Tanelorn	Oct 2012	#21

Response to trailmonkee (Original post)

Thu Oct 4, 2012, 01:33 PM

rocktivity (36,621 posts)

1. No fluke -- I think Obama had an ulterior motive

Last edited Thu Oct 4, 2012, 01:34 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1)

Let Mitt be Mitt -- at which he succeeded beautifully.

I think he intentionally gave Mitt the spotlight, where his policies (and personality) could receive full view of the public. Heck, the press was going to find any excuse to give him the victory anyway. I think he'll come out swinging in Round 2.

rocktivity

Obama Mocks Mitt Romney: 'Thank Goodness Someone Is Finally Getting Tough On Big Bird'

1. No fluke -- I think Obama had an ulterior motive

3. I think you misspelled "fluke".

13. You're on the right trail.

19. I think you're right. He did it knowing that if Mitt feels confident he can take an inch,

2. And THAT's what I'm talking about!!!! nt

4. That's exactly what I planned to write when I opened this thread. LOL

5. Great minds! nt

6. Thank you

7. He's back!!!!!!

8. O draws his energy from the "smallfolk"

10. I noticed a smile a couple of times while he was looking down at notes. I loved it and knew

9. He just gave Mitt the big bird

11. Chickenhawk slays Big Bird

12. Well the attack on Big Bird + the falsehoods will lead the post debate debate.

14. Now that's my president!

15. Jerkstore...JERKSTORE!!!

18. Thanks!

22. Once again I follow a link and spend the next half hour watching reruns

16. I wish he had said that last night

20. That would mean he came up with the line himself. Candidates, and probably not just President Obama

17. The crowd was great.

21. Last night was Rmoney's best shot. He fired....meh