To: puborectalis who wrote (644329 ) 2/2/2012 11:37:30 AM From: tejek Read Replies (2) | Respond to 'What's wrong with this guy?' Steve Benen telling "I'm not concerned about the very poor." As First Read noted This one certainly fit the bill. In seven words, Romney reinforced doubts about his candidacy -- he comes across as an out-of-touch elitist; his agenda is heavily stacked to help the wealthy; he's indifferent towards Americans struggling most -- in the clumsiest way possible. the right seemed dumbfounded, too . The Weekly Standard 's John McCormack called It's obvious that Romney's statement that he's "not concerned about the very poor" is incredibly tone-deaf . A candidate can say he's "focused" on the middle class without saying he's "not concerned" about the very poor, just as a candidate can say he's "focused" on the economy without saying he's "not concerned" about national security or even less vital issues like education.But Romney's remark isn't merely tone-deaf, it's also un-conservative. The standard conservative argument is that a conservative economic agenda will help everyone.... Had Mitt Romney picked up his conservatism sooner, perhaps he would know these arguments by heart.McCormack wasn't alone. Michelle Malkin was dismayed, as was The American Spectator and Rush Limbaugh . One conservative joked asked Continue reading this entry ...
