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In reply to the discussion: Romney: Chicken and Noodles - 'Good German Food' [View all]soccer1
(343 posts)75. Ann's remark is even more puzzling....
"Romney and his wife, Ann, have played up their Michigan roots each time they campaign in the Great Lakes state."
"I love coming here and showing a hand," Ann Romney said on stage in Frankenmuth while pointing to her pinky finger. "I spent my summers right here in Manistee on Lake Michigan."
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120619/POLITICS01/206190382/1361/Romney-in-Frankenmuth-this-morning-as-tour-hits-Michigan
Anyone know what "showing a hand" means? And what's with the pointing to her pinky finger?
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Really? So you don't like my opinion of the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party?
livetohike
Jun 2012
#76
I honestly had hopes that rMoney wasn't stupid...I'm disappointed by not surprised
uponit7771
Jun 2012
#2
He needs a handler with a spray bottle. Every time he goes off script he gets a little squirt.
LeftyMom
Jun 2012
#7
I've heard Romney lives on a diet of Chicken Noodle Soup. Apparently he likes the little bits of
Erose999
Jun 2012
#17
Right, so, that's two egg mayonnaise, a prawn Goebbels, a Hermann Goering, and four Colditz salads..
SidDithers
Jun 2012
#23
I keep waiting for Romney to have his "Hello Cleveland" moment. You know its coming, haaha
Erose999
Jun 2012
#20
Guys...Frankenmuth, Michigan is a "German" enclave known for its roasted chicken...
Romulox
Jun 2012
#32
NP. People still don't seem to get it, though. As for noodles not being German?
Romulox
Jun 2012
#51
It could backfire if National pols run with it though--it shows that people don't know Michigan. nt
Romulox
Jun 2012
#52
From the OP: "@GarrettNBCNews Chicken & you know noodles. Good German food? ..." nt
Romulox
Jun 2012
#59
Was it Kung Pao Chicken with Chow Mian noodles? That good ole German food?
aint_no_life_nowhere
Jun 2012
#70