Is it fair to judge Romney for the comments of his donators?

[SoutherDem]

We are seeing how these people were paying $50,000 a plate and $75,000 per couple say things like "We are V.I.P." and "The common people don't' understand". I just heard a GOP talking head say that wasn't fair.

Well, first YES! It is because Romney showed during the primary he would do anything to win. So, if showing the vast separation between Romney and the 99%, it is completely fair.

[russspeakeasy]

1. No brainer...Yes.

[JoePhilly]

2. Nothing stops Mitt from condemning that donor's comments ... nothing but common decency.

[liberal N proud]

3. He does answer to them

Probably more than any recent candidate.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Hell, yes.

[madaboutharry]

5. As if the GOP gives a crap about fairness.

[morningfog]

6. Boo fucking hoo. Yes, judge him for their comments unless he denounces them.

[elleng]

7. I don't like to 'judge,' but

its reasonable to look at peoples' friends and associates as a reflection of the values of those people, imo.

[procon]

8. Birds of a feather...

Why not?

Palin's race baiting comments attracted those with a similar mindset. Romney's remarks about how he plans to reward those in his own class, is likewise drawing the attention of the aristocracy who would benefit if he were ever elected.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

19. And it was McCain's responsibility to stop her but he didn't. He's a coward

just like Robme!

[flobee1]

9. This is the crowd he wants to be associated with

you lie down with dogs......

[bluerum]

10. Are you joking? Did you read the quotes from that arrogant entitled pos?

Those are his suppoters. His donors. The people he will cow tow to if he is elected.

[SoutherDem]

13. I said in my OP yes ...it was fair

The question was posed by a republican talking head, I was answering just as you.

[yellowcanine]

16. I think that is kowtow. No bovines involved. Mandarin or something like that.

Meaning bowing very low.

[Igel]

24. Still, you have to admit.

The image of cow-towing has a certain appeal.

Even if Romney is towing cows to only the wealthy.

"Whoa, Betsy! I'm supposed to be dragging you! Stop, you damned cow!"

[yellowcanine]

29. I know from personal experience it is impossible to tow a cow against her wishes.

You can call a cow and get it to come if it knows your voice, you can chase a cow, but you aren't going to tow one if they object.

[Cary]

11. Of course it's fair

Whom, exactly, do you suppose he would serve if God forbid he is elected? You and me?

Pfeh.

[333maxwell]

12. You can tell a lot about a man by the company he keeps.

Just sayin.

[babylonsister]

14. Yes! And welcome to DU!

[bigwillq]

17. Hello

Welcome to DU!

[yellowcanine]

15. Yes it is. He is free to denounce their elitist comments - or not. So yes.

[IndyJones]

18. I would like to say no, but I think that the mindset of his wealthy supporters is the same as his

and his wife's. So it's difficult to separate his donors comments from his. It's the sense of "we're better and they are less intelligent" that seems to be so pervasive. It's like when he made a comment about how his wife drives American cars, and he was talking about her having several. Or when he made the $10K bet with Perry. Just so out of touch and grossly offensive. It's almost impossible to not think of the "let them eat cake" comment.

[Igel]

25. Don't see a difference here.

Many wealthy--not all, by any means--are jackasses whatever their politics.

Like the wealthy that donate to Obama don't think that most Americans are dolts. Just hang out in Malibu for a while, or try going to some snooty places frequented by the rich. There are a lot of right asses, but there are also quite a few left behinds.

[avebury]

20. Heck yeah.

Romney would sell his soul to anybody who will make him President. The voters have a right to know who is behind the curtain pulling his strings should he be elected. A vote for Romney is a vote for the 1%, his lords and masters.

[DCKit]

28. His lords and masters my ass, he's one of THEM. nt

[Proud Liberal Dem]

21. Why not?

They don't hesitate to hang the actions/comments of Democratic donors, activists, etc. around us whenever they think that they might gain some political advantage from doing so, right? Remember, the Obama campaign has had to denounce Bill Maher, as well as Hillary Rosen for comments they've made. What's good for the goose.................

[bemildred]

22. When did fair have anything to do with US politics?

Not lately, that's for damn sure.

[HopeHoops]

23. Absolutely.

[Wounded Bear]

26. There's no "fair" in politics...

so, no crying about it either. (Apologies to Tom Hanks )

The Repubs are working the refs, nothing else.

IF W. Mitt Romney would denounce said comments, then it would not be unreasonable to drop the subject. I've yet to hear W Mitt Romney do anything but parrot the same types of comments. So screw 'em.

[southernyankeebelle]

27. Here is something my momma use to say at nauseum.

Tell who your friends are and I will tell you who you are. She does have a point.

[shanen]

30. Fire for effect!

I think we should view this topic within the scope of how to use it effectively against Romney, which in today's American politics mostly means the most effective ads, usually negative ads. The topic has been added to the thread below, but in the context of Thurston Howell, perhaps the most famous fake millionaire in America.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=37926