Obama campaign mocks Romney ’47 percent’ comment on Twitter
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Q for Mitt: So how DO you “elegantly state” that half of America sees themselves as “victims,” who refuse to take personal responsibility?
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) September 18, 2012
Axelrod went on to link to columnist reaction to the story throughout the night.
Must read:Brooks on Romney’s 47% slur.nyti.ms/Qy7WSH
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) September 18, 2012
No apologies.Mitt stands by slam of 47% of U.S. he brands as shiftless, entitled “victims.” Ezra Klein explains why:wapo.st/RlGWES
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) September 18, 2012
Others on the Obama campaign team jabbed Romney over the news, including deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter, who re-tweeted a tongue-in-cheek post from Nevada journalist Jon Ralston.
The only thing missing from that Romney video is him revealing how much he REALLY paid in taxes. #princeharry
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonFlash) September 17, 2012
And the Obama campaign’s rapid-response team made hay of the comments, further evidence the Obama campaign will push the clip in coming days.
Tonight it was revealed @mittromney thinks 1/2 the ppl in the country he seeks to lead won’t take responsibility for their own lives #bold
— Danny Kanner (@DannyKanner) September 18, 2012
“@mittromney‘s campaign did not dispute the authenticity of the video” hosted.ap.org/dynamic/storie…
— Lis Smith (@Lis_Smith) September 17, 2012
The Romney campaign Twitter feeds, by contrast, showed little interest in engaging with Democrats over the comments, with no top campaign officials tweeting late Monday night.
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