Thursday, November 22, 2007

Does Mitt really think this is funny?



I watched this video of a reporter asking Mitt Romney about the recent push polling scandal. The essence of the question is "Are you sure no one in your camp did it?"

Watch his facial expressions. He likes the question. He immediately starts smiling. His lips say the words "that's offensive" but his face says "I'm so glad".

He says he wouldn't benefit from such a polling attack. On the surface that seems true but if you knew about the polling being done and were able to promptly put an end to it with a massive news release condemning it...then it could seriously be beneficial.

That's what we see. Limited number of calls, almost immediate condemnation, and widespread media coverage. Mitt benefits from that media coverage.

So I watched him and I think he is either lying outright or at the very least loving all the media attention this incident has gained him. Not sure. Certainly though he isn't insulted by that question. He loves it. His face tells the story.

I also must note, he didn't really answer the question. It's an implied denial but he didn't actually say it.

In truth we actually agree on one point. I share his "hope" that NH does figure out who is behind this. I am sure I speak for all Americans when I say I would not support that campaign.

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