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Why Did Mitt Romney Lose?

Wallac Wrote: Nov 08, 2012 1:49 PM

That's right - it's that mentality which boarder on racism, judging others by a few, demonizing those who ask for a hand up. It's that image of heartlessness that conservative wear so proudly is why Mitt lost, and conservative will continue to do so. Despite your faulty claims that the 4% of our society which receive welfare is the major problem, common sense people know better. While you continue to circle the drain, the rest of us are moving forward, while you are worry about the 4% on welfare.

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Why Did Mitt Romney Lose?

Of course, virtually every American who follows politics closely will posit an explanation for why Mitt Romney came up short in 2012. But Sean Trende’s analysis over at Real Clear Politics seems to be the most insightful -- and plausible. Take a look at the following chart embedded in his must-read article:

Conventional wisdom tells us that Republicans lost because they failed to reach out to Hispanics, African-Americans and young people. And to a certain extent that is

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