By Judd Legum
In the race for the Republican presidential nomination, the media has focused on a succession of colorful Republican contenders and pretenders...Meanwhile Mitt Romney...has entered the “
Mittness Protection Program,” avoiding scrutiny whenever possible...To solve this problem, ThinkProgress has compiled
99 key facts about Mitt Romney. Some examples:
4. Mitt Romney set up shell companies in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda to avoid U.S. taxes.
(Los Angeles Times,
12/19/2007)
9. In 2008, Mitt Romney proposed a $233 billion “stimulus package” to boost the economy. (USA Today,
01/20/2008)
30. Mitt Romney said he “cannot see that a Cabinet position would be justified” for an American Muslim.
(Politico,
11/27/2007)
62. Mitt Romney has signed the National Organization for Marriage anti-gay campaign pledge, calling for a federal amendment outlawing same-sex marriage.
(ThinkProgress,
08/4/2011)
85. Mitt Romney said he finds “it hard to disagree with Rush Limbaugh on topics.” (ThinkProgress,
03/9/2010)
Each of the 99 facts can be shared individually on Facebook and Twitter. So be sure to share your favorites.
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