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fiorello

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Mon Oct 8, 2012, 06:10 AM Oct 2012

A hidden gem: Romney as 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' or 'Richie Rich'

Thomas Edsall at the nytimes is always worth reading - but I found the following gem buried at the bottom of today's article on polls and advertising strategies. Sums Romney to a T:

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According to a Republican media specialist who requested anonymity because he does not want to damage future client prospects, “Romney has a Little Lord Fauntleroy quality. He’s Richie Rich. People enjoy taking down the top dog.”
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http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/edsall-toe-to-toe/?ref=opinion

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A hidden gem: Romney as 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' or 'Richie Rich' (Original Post) fiorello Oct 2012 OP
richie rich wasn't an asshole. don't know anything about little lord fauntleroy ejpoeta Oct 2012 #1
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