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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMediaite: Ann Romney Delivers Mitt Romney His Very Own ‘Brainwashing’ Moment
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/ann-romney-delivers-mitt-romney-his-very-own-brainwashing-moment/Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has refused to follow in father George Romneys footsteps when it comes to releasing his tax returns, but if the Beltway media are paying any attention, he may just have repeated his fathers campaign implosion. George Romneys 1968 presidential campaign was fatally wounded when the elder Romney told an interviewer hed been brainwashed into supporting the Vietnam War, while Mitt Romney suffered an attack on his own gray matter this week from an unlikely, but trusted, source: prospective First Lady Ann Romney.
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Similarly, prospective First Lady Ann Romney gave an interview to local Nevada CBS affiliate KTVN, on Thursday, in which she launched what ought to be a far more devastating attack on her husband than the gotcha brainwashing remark. Mrs. Romney told KTVNs Wendy Damonte that her biggest concern if husband Mitt were elected president obviously would just be for his mental well-being.
As you can see, Mrs. Romney went on to express confidence in Mitt Romneys ability, in his decisiveness, in his leadership skills, in his understanding of the economy, as long as he doesnt, you know, crack under the pressure, which is a big concern.
Thats as devastating a soundbite as Ive ever heard from a political opponent, let alone a political spouse. Even Bill Burton, whose Priorities USA SuperPAC has been going at Mitt like a pit bull on Lady Gagas meat dress since early last year, hasnt suggested Mitt will crack up under the pressure of the presidency. Yet. If Burton isnt already cutting an ad using this clip, he really ought to be.
Theres plenty of material, from Romneys many paranoid declarations (most hilariously that he feared some sort of action by the White House to shut down his secret field trip to Solyndra. Im not kidding.), to pretty much any clip of Romney laughing, to his loopy assessments of tree heights and lakespotting, to his recent remarks to HuffPos Jon Ward, who asked Romney if he would be campaigning more extensively. Romney replied, Ha, ha. Were in the stretch, arent we? Look at those clouds. Its beautiful. Look at those things.
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The only thing that could save Romney is the medias knee-jerk reticence to involve political spouses (who arent Michelle Obama) in what could be perceived as a political attack. This is different, though. Mitt Romneys mental state is one of the few areas in which Ann Romney is a bona fide subject matter expert, so if she says shes concerned about his mental well-being, that despite the wonderful qualities she sees in him, shes not sure hes emotionally up to the job, its up to the media to report on that, and to follow up on it. We already know campaigning is hard; presidenting is harder. When that 3 am phone call comes in, Americans need to know their president wont be curled up in a fetal ball whispering to himself about lakes and trees and all the pretty clouds.
magical thyme
(14,881 posts)"When that 3 am phone call comes in, Americans need to know their president wont be curled up in a fetal ball whispering to himself about lakes and trees and all the pretty clouds."
OUCH!!!!!!
Gal Friday
(87 posts)I'm e-mailing it to every damn outlet whose addy I can find.
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Control-Z
(15,682 posts)would be all over the place within 24 hours. I've only heard it repeated once. It does seem like an important one to pass over.
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)Maybe Big Eddie will cover it....Let's hope!
JanetLovesObama
(548 posts)from the top of my lungs but nobody is listening. I have never heard any politician's spouse say they are concerned about his/her "mental well being" if they win. Never. Ever. How can the MSM completely ignore her statement?
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)be a a game changer!
oldhippydude
(2,514 posts)making him totally unelectable
awake
(3,226 posts)keep this story alive. The MSM needs to take notice, this is more than a horse race this is about the mental state of the POTUS
longship
(40,416 posts)R&
Cha
(297,323 posts)like all the manufacted shit they come up with?
DearAbby
(12,461 posts)I can almost taste sanity...it isnt me. This insane alternate universe on the right...had me worried I woke up in a Monty Python skit.
One would have to question a party who would nominate such a flawed person...its the Come to Jesus moment for the GOP.
<insert "Oh Sweet Jesus" - Joe Scars>
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)as of 1 minute ago turned up 741,00 results so I'm thinking it has legs alright.
But...will the Obama campaign do anything with it? That's to be seen, but I sure as hell hope so.
(your trees are the right height..look at the pretty clouds..the guys a certified, fucking fruit-cake)
Eugenian
(191 posts)is too smart to touch it. There's no need to. Leave it to bubble up through the Net into the mainstream media. It's more damaging to Romney if it's not coming from the Obama campaign.
So let us Bubble it UP UP UP
CakeGrrl
(10,611 posts)and letting the dirt surface through other channels.
Buzz505
(92 posts)Palin running for president, just everything about this guy is bad.
George II
(67,782 posts)nc4bo
(17,651 posts)What the what is going on with Mitt that Anne knows all too well but we don't?
highplainsdem
(49,005 posts)have given her that nickname.
Link to one of the news stories mentioning that nickname:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57408318-503544/ann-romney-well-have-to-unzip-the-real-mitt/
nc4bo
(17,651 posts)Off the rails? I can take that two ways but knowing that Mitty has a temper problem leads me to believe that his temper causes him to do irrational things or to behave in an irrational way.
that's the last thing we need!
nolabear
(41,987 posts)I thought Hal Sparks was going to bust a vein. I expect at least the left leaning media will jump up and down on it, but it's up to those who are at least noticed by the middle to bring it up.
But people are afraid to think this. People who are fair are afraid it'll make them unfair and people who are oblivious just don't see it. Heck, I wouldn't think anything of it if it wasn't for all those other things that make me think she knows something no one will say out loud, that Mitt is brittle and might well have poor judgement under stress.
Care Acutely
(1,370 posts)aint_no_life_nowhere
(21,925 posts)There was a book by a psychoanalyst entitled Bush On The Couch during the Bush administration. Has any psychoanalyst in the media looked at all Romney's strange behavior to offer an opinion on his mental health?
txwhitedove
(3,929 posts)TahitiNut
(71,611 posts)All he'd have to do is use the phrase "mental well-being" in any off-the-cuff remark to light the Mitt-Wit's fuse.
Then stand back.
aletier_v
(1,773 posts)QUALITYCONTRoll
(48 posts)An ad posted online for the vaginal tightening gel shows a couple dancing while stealing lines from the Madonna classic Like a Virgin and claims to empower the new age woman....maybe Ann should buy a gallon and spread it over her mouth....
awake
(3,226 posts)true but not nice
Liberalagogo
(1,770 posts)is so mentally frail, is it REALLY a good idea for him to run for the PRESIDENCY?
awake
(3,226 posts)he may all ready be starting to crack up.
Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)Iliyah
(25,111 posts)becoming president after something ??? happens to McCain. 2012 I'm scared shit-less because if Mittens gets in our nation and the world in my opinion will be in a much worst situation than what it is now. Greed along with power which the money people think they have the "right" to can control life as we know it which I believe they think they are entitled to. The very rich (not all) feel that they are the GAWDS who are the privilege because they are the ones closer to the ultimate maker of life and earth and the universe, and no one else matters.
aletier_v
(1,773 posts)Then Mitt and Ann have to agree on when Armageddon begins.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)I'm lovin' this.
MADem
(135,425 posts)Are his trees all the right height?
I am convinced he was on some sort of 'tranq' during his convention speech. His tone and timbre were affected, and he slurred a few words.
I do not think he is very capable under pressure. I would be very concerned to see his finger on the button, to put it bluntly.
Madmiddle
(459 posts)of Mitts younger days as a school kid points to a bully, as long as his friends are behind him, although he did show a little leadership. Let's not forget his college years dressin' up like a cop and pickin' people up. That looks a little suspect. Who would dare to do something like that. Dexter?
tavalon
(27,985 posts)Oilwellian
(12,647 posts)K&R