There were many factors that hurt Mitt Romney and favored Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election. The Democrats portrayed Romney in the worst light possible; as a wealthy, out of touch millionaire who wanted to return women to the 1800's. The left wing media predictably did everything it could to perpetuate that false caricature. Obama's race was an advantage; voters of all persuasions, particularly minorities, still cannot get over the allure of the first black president. The 47% of Americans on welfare were predisposed to vote for the food stamp president over Romney, wanting the free goodies to keep...
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erick24 Wrote: Nov 16, 2012 9:22 AM
Good point!
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The Spear Wrote: Nov 13, 2012 3:39 PM
It's not possible to believe in God and be an Al Franken fan. Al would be ashamed of you.
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