Michigan: where the trees are 'the right height' [View all]

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Trees and lakes and cars, oh my! This was too bizarre. He just wants everyone to love him!

http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/21/10469653-michigan-where-the-trees-are-the-right-height

Michigan: where the trees are 'the right height'
By Steve Benen
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Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:32 PM EST


The clip has been making the rounds -- we aired an excerpt on last night's show -- but for those who still haven't seen it, Josh Marshall argues the video "has been scientifically proven to be the best Mitt video in history."

Video at link~

For those who can't watch clips online, here's Mitt Romney, speaking in Michigan, trying to explain why he loves the state:

"A little history -- I was born and raised here. I love the state. It seems right here. Trees are the right height.

"I like -- I like seeing the lakes. I love the lakes. Something very special here. The Great Lakes but also all the little inland lakes that dot the parts of Michigan.

"I love cars. I don't know -- I mean, I grew up totally in love with cars.... I love cars. I love American cars."

There was apparently some glitch in Romney's programming during that appearance, but I've been assured the campaign tech team has given the candidate a full diagnostic.

As for why Michigan trees "are the right height" -- unlike those other rascally states, where the trees are either too tall or too short -- I'm yet to see someone explain what on earth Romney was talking about.