Dear Mitt Romney:
There are politics, there are lies, and then there's you. You take it to a whole 'nother level.
OK, I admit that I have a particular animus toward you, as a guy that knifed us in the back when Michigan was on its knees, but you simply cannot be our president. It cannot happen.
As you know, Mitt, I was governor of Michigan during that horrible time, when the financial industry was melting down and the auto industry was in free fall. And you were running for president. You saw the polls about the unpopularity of bailouts and you lumped the auto industry in with the bank industry -- the auto industry, where your father and so many of your family members had worked.
You raised your finger into the air, saw which way the wind was blowing, and followed it. Way to lead, Mitt.
You weren't looking into the eyes of autoworkers getting laid off as factory after factory closed.
In the six month period surrounding the president's inauguration, more than 1,018 Michigan companies had announced mass layoffs in response to the crash.
Our unemployment office was receiving more than 800,000 calls per day from people desperate for help. The auto industry was heading over the cliff, we were begging for help, and you were coolly standing behind us giving your home state a shove over the ledge. And now you have the nerve to claim credit for the auto industry's rebound? It's a joke, right?
Steve Rattner, who headed the president's auto task force said it succinctly today when he said, "Mitt Romney is nuts." If only that's all it was.
So Mitt, here's my request: Just stop it. Stop denying that you were pandering to a national audience when you wrote that Detroit should "go bankrupt" and then stop taking credit for the success of the Obama administration's intervention to save the auto industry and more than a million jobs that went with it.
The Obama team wasn't taking advice from you. So just. Stop. Talking. Just stop.
And to you, reading this in The Huffington Post -- let's be honest, most Democrats aren't going to vote for Mitt Romney anyway. This latest example of his deception and distortion is just that, the latest example.
But to the Republicans and Independents who are reading this: Could you honestly see George H.W. Bush, or John McCain or Bob Dole, or even George W. Bush, demeaning the intelligence of the American people like this? Acting in a way so devoid of integrity?
It's ironic that on a day in which we focus on the auto industry, we're debating the merits of a guy who exhibits all the clichés we unfairly assign to used car salesmen.
America is not a business. It's not about ROI. It's not a trophy to mount on your wall.
America is an idea. And it's the solemn responsibility of each "temporary" president to protect and nurture that noblest of all ideas -- with integrity.
This man, Mitt Romney, has shown -- not through his experience, but through his actions and words -- that he is unqualified to carry out that responsibility.
Cross-posted at "The War Room" blog. Follow Jennifer Granholm on Facebook and Twitter and "The War Room" on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Obama | Romney | |
|---|---|---|
| Electoral Votes (270 to win) |
332 | 206 |
| Obama | Romney | |
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| Total | 65,899,660 | 60,932,152 |
| Percent | 51.1% | 47.2% |
| Democrats* | Republicans | |
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| Current Senate | 53 | 47 |
| Seats gained or lost | +2 | -2 |
| New Total | 55 | 45 |
| Democrats | Republicans | |
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| Seats won | 201 | 234 |
, you know you've got problems.
While the rest of the nation enjoyed a robust economy our state, Michigan, had the worst unemployment and some of the highest tax burdens under your so called leadership. Jenny was handed a surplus when she took over yet squandered this on union raises and dumb ideas-like "cool cities".
She also signed the emergency manager legislation-which I support but then later she denounces it.
Sorry Jenny, you were a failed governor and no one short of a devout leftist cares what you opinion is.
I never cared for President Bush. Never voted for h
For 10-12 years before the 1929 crash, the GOP was in charge, the same thing is happening now... including repudiation of GOP policies.
http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/history/one_item_and_teasers/partydiv.htm
"But to the Republicans and Independents who are reading this: Could you honestly see George H.W. Bush, or John McCain or Bob Dole, or even George W. Bush, demeaning the intelligence of the American people like this? Acting in a way so devoid of integrity?"
Thank you Gov. Granholm!
Now reconsider "integrity." Reconsider "intelligence." Reconsider "demeaning."
1. None of the Gay vote.
2. None of the Auto workers vote.
3. None of the black vote. Except for those that think they are white.
4. None of the democratic vote.
5. None of the womens vote, except those that are under the influence of delusional lies.
Congratulation President Obama for your second term.
Furthermore, since Romney is so eager to talk about the economy and jobs, Obama and company should emphasize the number of jobs Romney supported for going over seas. Those jobs would certainly help unemployed Americans. The economy would also benefit from the millions of dollars loss on all of Romney and friends Swiss bank accounts and other accounts outside of the country. And he wants us to believe that he is the man to restore America???? That is really stretchinggggggggggggggggggg it! NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL THINKING AMERICANS TO COME TO THE AID OF OUR BELOVED COUNTRY. Romney and company are dangerous for all of us. There is no way to reason with pathological liars and unreasonable persons! They need prayer!
How many years did Jennifer Granholm have to help the people of Michigan!!!!! and did nothing!!!!
Mitt suggested Detroit be allowed to "go bankrupt".
Detroit WAS allowed to go bankrupt.
Therefore he gets partial credit for saving the auto industry!
Except for that part about spending billions of dollars we're never going to see again, that's ALL OBAMA!
...only in the legal sense.
"didn't you conservatives predict Armageddon if there were a bailout"
No. And I'm not a conservative. And even if I was, they don't ALL agree with each other on every issue! Don't you realize how silly you sound lumping everyone into one group? Democrats have already lost a ton of allies by painting everyone with the same brush!
"as the bailout has been paid back"
Hate to burst your bubble, but:
http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/beltway-confidential/2011/05/truth-behind-chrysler%E2%80%99s-fake-auto-bailout-pay-back/145552
"the administration clearly made the right choice, and anyone, like Romney, who claims otherwise"
Don't lie. Romney claims nothing of the sort! The administration followed Mitt's advice to declare bankruptcy so obviously they made the right choice by listening to him.
"who claims otherwise is either intellectually or mentally challenged"
Well, YOU're the only one making that claim so what does that say about you?
Romney doesnt even get partial credit for tying his shoes.