EPIC FAIL: Romney as MA Governor after the 2006 Floods

[OkieGranny]

Tried to kick this DU thread from September, but I guess it's too old. It seems pretty relevant today.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021249316

An excerpt from the original thread:

How bad did it get? The following article from the right-wing (very right-wing, 2004 George W. Bush endorsing) newspaper The Lowell Sun shows what MA got from their "I'm a great manager" Governor":

No relief from Romney
The Lowell Sun,
8/7/2006
Lead Editorial

We find it inconceivable that Gov. Mitt Romney claims the state can do nothing to help those residents still struggling to rebuild homes and businesses after the May flood.

Massachusetts is sitting on millions in unspent emergency funds from Hurricane Katrina and more than $1 billion in cash reserves, yet Romney has failed to even respond to the Lowell delegation's requests to discuss additional aid for victims.

The governor's spokesman -- since Romney can't be bothered to comment now that the photo opportunities have dried up even though some residents' basements haven't -- said the state will not consider spending its own money for flood victims until it's clear how much cash the federal government will give.

<snip>

It's been two months, governor. Many Massachusetts residents are still living in temporary housing or trying to rebuild destroyed basements and first floors, racking up credit-card debt and taking out home-equity loans.

What's wrong with fronting the money and having those loans repaid when, and if, federal agencies come through with more cash?

If ignoring the pleas of legislators and constituents is the way Romney's going to handle a crisis situation, why would anyone vote for him for president? How would he handle a national crisis, by flying in for photo ops and then hiding in his White House office?

There were many epic fails in the Romney occupation of Massachusetts. The Governor raised fees, neglected education and practiced crony hiring for State offices. But this one really shows Romney's true relationship to voters.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/06/05/1097537/-EPIC-FAIL-Romney-as-MA-Gov-The-2006-Floods

[lillypaddle]

1. Kick

Is there any doubt this guy would be a disaster?

[NYtoBush-Drop Dead]

2. Not only is he a disaster...

Doing what this clown wants to do with FEMA giving it to the states? EPIC DISASTER!!!! Folks, Mitten's MAGIC UNDERWEAR is not going to help you. OPEN YOUR EYES!

[rox63]

3. That RW rag is my hometown paper

And they were right about Romney in that article, even though they are endorsing him for president this year. They must have a very short memory. My Mom and brother had to evacuate their homes during those floods. Romney was too busy running around the country trying to start his presidential campaign to be bothered with problems here in Mass. He is such a monumental asshole. Mass residents know him well, which is why he will lose this state by a huge percentage next week.

[theinquisitivechad]

4. K&R nt

[madrchsod]

5. and a reccomend to prosence

[MaeScott]

6. K and R. nt

[demgrrrll]

7. K I C K