- Here's the original story by Mother Jones magazine, which was tweeted more than 70,400 times, according to the site.
SECRET VIDEO: Romney Tells Millionaire Donors What He REALLY Thinks of Obama VotersDuring a private fundraiser earlier this year, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told a small group of wealthy contributors w...- On Monday evening, New York Times columnist Nick Kristof encouraged readers to use the hashtag #RomneyEncore, which started trending on Twitter.
What will Romney do for an encore? Condemn people who don't save enough for a weekend house? Use #RomneyEncore hashtag- A tweet sent by a parody account pretending to be comedian Chris Rock got more than 7,800 retweets. Other Twitter users joined in by making jokes with the hashtag.
Mitt Romney, the guy who pays no taxes on millions of dollars thinks you're a welfare freeloader. God Bless 47% of America! #RomneyEncore
Mitt Romney should just talk to an empty chair this morning. That way he can't offend anyone. #RomneyEncoreWe asked Wall Street Journal Twitter followers what they thought of Romney’s comments in the videos. His supporters pointed out that President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden had also made controversial remarks on the campaign trail.
Shock: folks "on the ground" not as outraged by #RomneyVideos as media anticipated. Many see Obama's "guns and antipathy" remarks the same.- I would really enjoy a video of Biden's greatest hits from his events #Romneyvideos
Not a good look, but I think he's telling it like it is. Less offensive than Obama's "cling to guns and religion" comment too. #RomneyVideos- A few readers commented that they appreciated the candid nature of Mr. Romney's remarks.
Take note. The first politician to tell the truth since Thomas Jefferson. #RomneyVideos
@WSJ prob too direct for the PC crowd, not politically astute, but a statement of fact, not so? #RomneyVideos- Several @WSJ followers said Mr. Romney's comments were proof that he has trouble relating to half of the country.
I believe he is showing his true colors. The facade of actually caring about those who aren't wealthy can only last so long. #RomneyVideos
@WSJ Romney just continues to prove that he can not relate, I suggest he visits some of those 47% and hear there story. #RomneyVideos
@WSJ someone who shows such disdain for "47%" of the country should NEVER BE President. #biasedmillionaire #RomneyVideos- On the other side, many readers offered their support of Mr. Romney's remarks.
@WSJ This video revealed strategy, not attack. Just because it offended some people does not mean that it's inaccurate. #RomneyVideos
@WSJ we were founded due to taxation without representation. We are now a nation of representation without taxation #RomneyVideos
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