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DaveJ

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5. This must embarrass the Republican base

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 08:22 PM

Apr 2012

It draws attention to how twisted and sadistic their base is, when their leader acts sensibly. I do not want Romney to win, but I'd be satisfied he could demonstrate to a few wingnuts what decency is like (even if unintentional).

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Romney backs student loan proposal Obama supports [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2012 OP

Mitt needs students more than he orpupilofnature57 Apr 2012 #1

My gawd Iliyah Apr 2012 #2

Wait a few days, his position will change. liberal N proud Apr 2012 #3

Has Romney disavowed RomneyCare yet? alp227 Apr 2012 #9

Yes, he has on a federal level. He says it is what his state wanted and that healthcare issues IndyJones Apr 2012 #11

Playing Romney off House Republicans will be interesting jberryhill Apr 2012 #4

This must embarrass the Republican base DaveJ Apr 2012 #5

Until next week when he recants... and then a month from now when he says it's a good idea... n/t Fearless Apr 2012 #6

He'll walk it back or his campaign spokeperson will neverforget Apr 2012 #7

It's etch-a-sketch time kiddies.. annabanana Apr 2012 #8

Wash. Post: Obama, Romney focus on student debt as campaign issue alp227 Apr 2012 #10

I wonder if Romney has mentioned the fact that the Ryan plan cut federal funding to education. joshcryer Apr 2012 #13

Heh, politics at its height of cynicism. joshcryer Apr 2012 #12