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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRomney’s policies are still deeply unpopular, which is why he relentlessly obfuscated about them
Romneys policies are still deeply unpopular, which is why he relentlessly obfuscated about them
By Greg Sargent
Mitt Romney decisively won last nights debate in a way that may or may not change the fundamentals of the race. But here are a few fundamentals that his performance has not altered:
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2) Romney supports unpopular tax cuts for the rich. Romneys proposed 20-percent across the board tax cut would disproportionately benefit the rich. Romney got around this by saying: I will not reduce the share paid by high-income individuals. But this is a ruse: He can still reduce the amount they pay, without reducing the share of the overall burden they pay indeed, thats what an across the board tax cut is.
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3) Romney supports a deeply unpopular plan to change Medicare. When you get past the noisy exchanges, Romney confirmed his support last night for reforming Medicare by transforming it into a voucher system in a manner that will, over time, end the programs core mission. Solid majorities in key swing states oppose this plan.
4) Romney would repeal the the popular ban on discrimination against people with continuing conditions. Romney tried to obfuscate this fact, too, claiming: pre-existing conditions are covered under my plan. Romney has made this claim on national TV before, only to have his campaign clarify that he only would guarantee protection for those with preexisting conditions who have had continuous coverage, such as from an employer just before getting fired.
After Romneys claim last night, the Romney camp again clarified this difference. This is now a pattern: While millions are watching, Romney claims he favors the ban on those with preexisting conditions. Then his campaign issues a clarification watering it down that almost no one will see. The reason for this is obvious: Polls show strong public support for keeping that ban. The fact is: Romney would repeal it.
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By Greg Sargent
Mitt Romney decisively won last nights debate in a way that may or may not change the fundamentals of the race. But here are a few fundamentals that his performance has not altered:
<...>
2) Romney supports unpopular tax cuts for the rich. Romneys proposed 20-percent across the board tax cut would disproportionately benefit the rich. Romney got around this by saying: I will not reduce the share paid by high-income individuals. But this is a ruse: He can still reduce the amount they pay, without reducing the share of the overall burden they pay indeed, thats what an across the board tax cut is.
<...>
3) Romney supports a deeply unpopular plan to change Medicare. When you get past the noisy exchanges, Romney confirmed his support last night for reforming Medicare by transforming it into a voucher system in a manner that will, over time, end the programs core mission. Solid majorities in key swing states oppose this plan.
4) Romney would repeal the the popular ban on discrimination against people with continuing conditions. Romney tried to obfuscate this fact, too, claiming: pre-existing conditions are covered under my plan. Romney has made this claim on national TV before, only to have his campaign clarify that he only would guarantee protection for those with preexisting conditions who have had continuous coverage, such as from an employer just before getting fired.
After Romneys claim last night, the Romney camp again clarified this difference. This is now a pattern: While millions are watching, Romney claims he favors the ban on those with preexisting conditions. Then his campaign issues a clarification watering it down that almost no one will see. The reason for this is obvious: Polls show strong public support for keeping that ban. The fact is: Romney would repeal it.
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Romney’s policies are still deeply unpopular, which is why he relentlessly obfuscated about them (Original Post)
ProSense
Oct 2012
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porphyrian
(18,530 posts)1. . n/t
pansypoo53219
(20,906 posts)2. how does the rite feel about his denying what he said he wants to do?
or don't they care anymore?