Mitt Romney said this at the NAACP convention today: "If you want a president who will make things better in the African American community, you are looking at him." Really. But he neglected to mention a few important things during his speech to the nation's oldest civil rights organization.
Read MoreDemocrats
Blog
Romney economics isn’t welcome in Detroit
For many Detroiters, the "Middle Class Under the Bus" tour was a chance to stand up in support of the man who stood up for them in a moment of need—and to send Mitt Romney an unmistakable message: Romney economics isn't welcome here. For many Detroiters, the "Middle Class Under the Bus" tour was a chance to stand up in support of the man who stood up for them in a moment of need—and to send Mitt Romney an unmistakable message: Romney economics isn't welcome here.
Read More-
Mitt Romney said, "Let Detroit go bankrupt." Detroit hasn't forgotten. #RomneyRoadShow http://t.co/5H5dhcHn
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) Mon Jun 18 22:18:14 +0000 2012 Romney only gets credit for wanting to "let Detroit go bankrupt"
Just three and a half years ago, when the American auto industry was on the very brink of collapse, Mitt Romney had a suggestion: ''Let Detroit go bankrupt.'' But now that he's been proved so throughly wrong, Romney's trying to rewrite history. He's now making the laughable assertion that he deserves ''a lot of the credit.''
Read MoreA picture, and three headlines, worth a thousand words
Wonder if Mitt Romney caught these front-page headlines in the Detroit Free Press—his hometown newspaper—this morning. Wonder if Mitt Romney caught these front-page headlines in the Detroit Free Press—his hometown newspaper—this morning:
"Auto rescue remarks haunt Romney in Michigan"
"Detroit had second-highest gain in manufacturing jobs in last 2 years, report finds"
"Ford will boost production by almost 40,000 vehicles by reducing summer shutdown at 13 plants"
we made a bet on American workers
"When some wanted to let Detroit go bankrupt, we made a bet on American workers, on the ingenuity of American companies. And today, our auto industry is back on top of the world." -- President Obama Go
Over the past three years, we've rescued the American auto industry, brought Osama bin Laden to justice, and created 4.2 million jobs over 26 consecutive months of growth. But there’s still more to do—and that's why President Obama is running for re-election. Share this ad. -
Romney's taking credit for the Detroit rescue he repeatedly condemned. Ridiculous—"even by Romney standards." j.mp/J5c6h9
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) Mon Apr 30 17:38:38 +0000 2012 - LOAD MORE
-
Rep. Gene Green
@RepGeneGreenMy new e-newsletter discusses the Health Insurance Marketplace, how it affects you & resources to enroll. Read more @ bit.ly/19htujN
14m -
Maxine Waters
@MaxineWaters#CARDAct report shows how @CFPB is saving consumers money and protecting them from predatory practices. files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201309_cfpb_…
26m -
Bernie Sanders
@SenSandersRepublicans vs. Republicans: youtu.be/Q0VCyGEWe5Q #GOPshutdown
30m -
Maxine Waters
@MaxineWatersRT @FSCDems: RELEASE: Ranking Member @MaxineWaters reacts to @CFPB report on #CARDAct. 1.usa.gov/18P8oVP
31m
-
LA Democratic Party
@LaDemosNew website from navigators to help Louisianians #GetCovered: lahealthcarenav.com #ACAinLA
7m -
MI Democratic Party
@MichiganDems.@MiamiHerald editorial: "Another temper tantrum: Ten reasons why GOP is wrong to shut down government" ow.ly/pqfXq #GOPshutdown
14m -
MI Democratic Party
@MichiganDems.@DMRegister editorial: Senate was right to vote down Republicans' blackmail effort ow.ly/pqfJr
24m -
Georgia Democrat
@GeorgiaDemocratBefore the Affordable Care Act, women paid higher premiums than men, because in many ways, being a woman was... fb.me/2zrTk9KiA
26m