The Real Mitt Romney

[Adak]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

It certainly appears Adak has not yet watched the actual video of this event.
Romney's statement was in same context as the media and Dwellars here are stating.

How does Adak justify/rationalize saying it "should have remained in the room" ?

After Romney's statement about "not worried about" the poor,
I can easily believe his 47% statement is a good reflection of his true feelings.

As a public figure, if you don't want something made public by the media,
don't say it... even "in private"... or be prepared to be labelled a hypocrite.

Conservatives don't focus on the poor, as much as the Liberals do. Our idea is to first, get a rousing economy working, and let the poor help themselves into the middle class, as much as possible. Those that still need help, try and make programs to give them a way OUT of being poor. We don't want to help the poor with a hand out, we want to help them stop being poor, with a hand up, when needed.
Paying healthy, working age people, a stipend every month for the rest of their lives, and dependent on the dole, is not a function of government.

However, Romney was discussing his demographics of likely voters in his speech. He wasn't talking about his policies.

Clearly, those who are on some form of welfare, are not likely to vote for Romney, no matter what he did in the campaign or debate. That's why "he doesn't worry about them" - he knows he can't get their votes.

Political strategy sessions should be kept secret from your political opponent. (of course) You have to say it, because it's a political strategy session fact, being shared with supporters at a fund raiser. Getting that "inside story", is what big supporters, love to hear.