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'Is that a record to be proud of?'
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maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com — There's a spirited debate underway on the relevance of Mitt Romney's controversial private-sector background -- even the party lines have been blurred -- but I continue to think the Republican's record while in officeis arguably the greater vulnerability.

On "Fox News Sunday" yesterday, host Chris Wallace asked a series of pointed questions to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Austan Goolsbee, the former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers for President Obama, but there was one question in particular that stood out for me.

Wallace asked Ryan:

"You know, it's not just a question of vision, it's also a question record because of these men have served in office and have records in office. So, let's take a look at that.

"Mitt Romney was governor of Massachusetts for four years, Congressman Ryan. And during that time, Massachusetts ranked 47th of the 50 states in job creation. The only reason the unemployment rate went down [was] because so many people left the work force -- more than any other state in the country except Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Is that a record to be proud of?"

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Is Mitt Romney's record as governor of Massachusetts something to be proud of?'
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lastbaldeagle
Posted 365 days ago
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47th in job creation is probably not all that bad in a state over run with liberal politicians. Obama's would likely be 50th if he ever had done a real job before his selection and coronation. What difference does it make, both are liberals and the only real difference I can see is Obama's anti-Americanism and attraction to radicals and communists where Romney loves America and favors capitalism. I would see this as the choice between the two liberal politicians. One more election of choosing between the lesser of two evils.
Free
Posted 365 days ago
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Haha!

The only evil one here is the one who destroys american jobs and calls himself a "severe conservative" and that make you an idiot to believe in his lies. Keep selling yourself LBE
lastbaldeagle
Posted 365 days ago
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Now, now Stay Free that was so harsh and I hold you and your soaring intellect in such high esteem. Coming from the site's expert on idiocy and group thought makes is especially hurtful. I sure hope your knees have quit jerking and you can get back to whatever state is normal for you. Do you hate everyone or only those who disagree with your factless opinions?
grandmakdw
Posted 364 days ago
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Free, Good for you for hanging in there! All the other libs fall out one by one after awhile. Proud of you for staying, it gets boring around here when everyone agrees!
lightdude
Posted 364 days ago
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@grandmakdw I agree, but in free's case, it's an other example of DUMB-a-crap.
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