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Romney Receives Standing Ovation for Straight Talk at NAACP Convention

C R A C K E R B A B Y Wrote: Jul 11, 2012 4:30 PM

Yeah, Willie, like yesterday's ABC poll that had it dead even...with a D+9 sample. I hope you keep thinking like this right up to the day after the election. When somebody asks you what those two stripes are running down your back you can tell them, "Mormon tire tracks."

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Romney Receives Standing Ovation for Straight Talk at NAACP Convention

GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney just wrapped up his speech to the NAACP convention in Houston, focusing mostly on the economy and education reform. Right out of the gate, Romney received laughs from the crowd after cracking a joke about President Obama.

“I appreciate the chance to speak first – even before Vice President Biden gets his turn tomorrow. I just hope the Obama campaign won’t think you’re playing favorites."

Romney framed his speech in general economic terms and tailored parts of it specifically to the African-American community. He focused on the family and...

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