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12. I think it was neither -- see what I posted below

Reply to JenniferJuniper (Reply #8)

Wed Aug 8, 2012, 12:38 PM

Aug 2012

I think he locked himself into a highly favorable deal with his former partners at Bain back in 2002 and couldn't change it. So his only option is to lie.

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How Romney Lost the Summer- Great article by Robert Shrum [View all] cali Aug 2012 OP

my avatar, Bubbles, says it all SemperEadem Aug 2012 #1

SPOT ON! Cosmocat Aug 2012 #2

Bingo and this is what happens when BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #3

Because he is a wealthy, arrogant asshole that got away with pissing on everyone else Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #4

"Yet another airhead son of a famous father." The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #5

highly recommended barbtries Aug 2012 #6

He didn't do it because he is greedy and no amount of money was enough. yellowcanine Aug 2012 #7

"The man has known he was going to run for president for eight years or more JenniferJuniper Aug 2012 #8

I think it was neither -- see what I posted below starroute Aug 2012 #12

He thinks he can pound home lies about Obama w/unlimited money and still win! Dustlawyer Aug 2012 #9

yep. that's the bottom line. cali Aug 2012 #10

I think it's becoming clear that Romney *couldn't* have done it differently starroute Aug 2012 #11