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Monday, October 15, 2012

BuzzFeed Politics: Making Mitt: The Myth Of George Romney And More!


Making Mitt: The Myth Of George Romney

The Republican nominee's father didn't walk out of the '64 convention. And George Romney didn't teach Mitt that you lose by being honest — he taught him that you change your positions to win.

Wisconsin Senate Candidate's Son Says We "Have The Opportunity" To Send Obama Back To Kenya

Jason Thompson, the son of former Governor and Wisconson Senate candidate Tommy Thompson, speaking this morning at a brunch attended RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said that "we have the opportunity to send President Obama back to Chicago -- or Kenya." A woman in attendance then chimed in "we are taking donations for that Kenya trip." A spokesman for Thompson did not immediately return a request for comment. Update The Thompson campaign emails: "The Governor has addressed this with his son, just like any father would do. Jason Thompson said something he should not have, and he apologizes." The spokesperson added that Tommy Thompson himself was not in attendance at the event.

Rosie Perez On Whether Romney Would Have It Easier If He Was Latino

"Actually..." is a new anti-Romney video series featuring monologues written and performed by celebrities, beginning with Rosie Perez addressing Romney's comments – from the 47% video – that he would have an easier time being elected if he was Latino. The group behind the series, the Jewish Council for Education and Research and the SuperPAC American Bridge, says the videos will address "Romney's most outrageous lies and most out-of-touch statements."

Obama Campaign: This Time "He's Energized"

Worries about the moderator.

Romney Camp: Obama Not Macho Enough For Latinos

Romney gains in Florida. Democrats say the polls are skewed.

Dreams From Their Fathers

In trying to understand both Obama and Romney, we've been trapped in their family histories. Flattering and selective.

Speaker At Ryan Rally Compares Obama To Castro

"We were duped in Cuba by Castro. Let’s make sure it doesn’t happen again."

Romney Campaign Keeps Trump Event Private

A secret speech!

Obama Camp Blasts Gallup Poll

The polls turn agains the president. "Gallup’s data is once again far out of line with other public pollsters," Joel Benenson says in a defensive memo responding to new swing state polling showing Romney leading by five points.

LGBT Group Admits Casino Interest Paid For Maryland Mailing

After refusing to answer questions all summer, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force acknowledged that a gaming group funding its mailer seeking to link marriage and gambling measures in Maryland. The "in-kind" contribution of $343,125 came from Penn National Gaming.

Where Gibbs Was During Debate Prep

Speaking to financial and health care consulting firm

Will Lance Armstrong Lose His Friends In Congress?

"You have to be tone-deaf not to be concerned."

Ryan Compares Romney Campaign To Aaron Rodgers

Six TDs for November 6th.

Biden To Appear On Network Morning Shows After Obama-Romney Debate

Sign of confidence from the Obama campaign. And a correction from the first debate.

Obama Scares Donors: "This Race Is Tied"

But the campaign continues to argue it's winning in key states.

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