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  1. 2013 or 2016? Bobby Jindal and Rand Paul Visit NH and Iowa

    Sat, 11 May 2013

    and, in a clear reference to Mitt Romney 's failed attempt at the White single vote, not 53 percent to 47 percent , we need to fight for 100 percent caucus results that initially put Mitt Romney on top, only to be corrected two

  2. Rand Paul Reaches Out to Black Voters at Howard University

    Wed, 10 Apr 2013

    and the poor. Mitt Romney only received doesn't pull a Mitt Romney (and say that's What Mitt Romney did ..and I referring to Romney ' s " 47 percent " video where fundraiser saying 47 percent of Americans

  3. From F-Bombs to Insults, Politicians Have a History of Open Mic Candor

    Wed, 20 Mar 2013

    presidential nominee Mitt Romney was caught by an what" he does, 47 percent of the population wig donors the 47 percent of Americans who people who pay no income tax ." Obama and Medvedev election rival Mitt Romney quickly jumped

  4. Five Questions at CPAC

    Fri, 15 Mar 2013

    SS: Why did Mitt Romney lose? FF: I don't SW: Why did Mitt Romney lose? SB: Governor better CEO than Mitt Romney because he ran SW: Why did Mitt Romney lose? AA: Oh says things like 47 percent of Americans depend

  5. The Lesson of Mitt Romney's 47 -Percent Video: Be Nice to the Wait Staff?

    Thu, 14 Mar 2013

    Mitt Romney may have lost the presidency filmed the famous " 47 percent " video of Mitt Romney at a closed-door fundraiser his now-infamous " 47 percent " remark, Prouty said are people who pay no income tax . "My job is not to

  6. The 47 Percent Guy Comes Out of Hiding

    Wed, 13 Mar 2013

    filmer of the infamous 47 percent video-we now know he's a devastating blow to Mitt Romney 's campaign. It was that he told donors that 47 percent of Americans consider he was saying," the 47 - percent filmer told Schultz

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  1. PM Note: No Budget, No Cry

    Wed, 13 Mar 2013

    headliners always make news; this year, Mitt Romney will deliver a speech, as will Rick Santorum ws/ZJqOon (George Stephanopoulos) 47 Percent Filmer Will Come Out of Hiding - http favor the GOP over Obama on immigration by 47 -36 percent, while nonwhites (blacks

  2. Stuart Stevens, Romney Campaign Adviser: 'Campaigns Are About Actions, Not Feelings'

    Wed, 6 Mar 2013

    This week we asked Mitt Romney 2012 campaign senior He also criticized Mitt Romney 's endorsement of was it a mistake for Mitt Romney to embrace "self-deportation must have been when Mitt Romney ' s " 47 percent " comments were made

  3. The New Normal (The Note)

    Mon, 4 Mar 2013

    FALCONE: After nearly four months of silence, now we have Mitt Romney 's own take on one of the biggest reasons he came up short HOUSE LOSS: 'IT KILLS ME NOT TO BE THERE.' A reflective Mitt Romney blamed his loss in the presidential election last November Obama, the former Massachusetts governor who received 47 percent of the vote to the president's 51 percent, spoke candidly

  4. In First Interview, Romney Says He Lost Because He Failed to Reach Minorities, 'Kills' Not to Be in Washington

    Sun, 3 Mar 2013

    Bello/Getty Images) A reflective Mitt Romney today blamed his loss in the presidential Massachusetts governor who received just 47 percent to the president's 51 percent As for Romney's infamous " 47 percent " comments, in which the presidential

  5. The Note's Must-Reads for Friday February 22, 2013

    Fri, 22 Feb 2013

    thanked his grandson following release of Mitt Romney ' s ' 47 percent ' footage " Mitt Romney 's presidential campaign may never have sunk it not for the disclosure of his notorious " 47 percent " comments - and President Obama is apparently

  6. Jimmy Carter: Obama Thanked my Grandson for '47 Percent' Tape, Helping Him Win 2012 Election

    Thu, 21 Feb 2013

    who brought the now-famous " 47 percent " tape to light, connecting Mother source who secretly filmed it at a Mitt Romney fundraiser. When Obama was in Sept. 26: Romney Responds to ' 47 Percent ' Comment "I think it was the

  7. Obama's Favorability Best Since '09; 2-1 Approval for Inaugural Address

    Wed, 30 Jan 2013

    middle-income brackets. By contrast, his favorability drops to 45 percent among whites - a group he lost to Mitt Romney by 20 points - and 47 percent of those with household incomes more than $100,000 a year. The president's inaugural speech

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Videos

  1. The 47 Percent : Are You Part of the Club?

    Mon, 24 Sep 2012

    slice of this Six or 47 %. Make less than 30000 credits things like your income tax credit. And a child dollars this year. Payroll tax will collect about 850 progressive federal income tax treatment. Lower income Are easy to grasp when Mitt Romney says that 47 % of Americans don't

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    which there combination of their deductions and tax credits things like your income tax credit. And a child credit they bring their overall rate down 20 action. The next -- and you can do it -- by being. Social Security benefits are not taxed the rich -- pay more in federal income taxes but everyone takes it on the chin with state and local tax. Federal taxes almost as. That is -- compact but people don't realize this federal -- -- of black. About one point 15 trillion dollars this year. Payroll tax will collect about 850 billion so it's it's a really big tax it's a substantial burden on people even if they're not paying the -- tax. They're also about one point four trillion in state local taxes and those tend to be a lot less progressive federal income tax treatment. Lower income people harder especially sales tax and where's this point 7% live in the country. It's it's generally in the south so this is actually part of a broader disconnected fights that we have over taxes and spending in this country the State's. There are the biggest net payers of taxes relative to what they get benefits tend to be -- Blue States in the northeast -- incomes -- high. -- as -- began here people who don't pay federal income tax are disproportionately. In states that are heavily. Knee -- in all of these numbers it's no wonder percentages have become the new black a politics. Percentages. Are easy to grasp when Mitt Romney says that 47% of Americans don't pay federal income tax . That's much easier to grasp -- actually saying. -- look at what the real number. -- people presents it's getting a little
  2. Joe Biden, Paul Ryan Make Closing Statements

    Thu, 11 Oct 2012

    tankers. Robin it points 47 % of the people. It won't You deserve better. Mitt Romney and I want to earn your recovery for every American. Mitt Romney . His experience. His opportunity and jobs. Mitt Romney and I will not duck the

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    This is not what a real recovery looks like. You deserve better. Mitt Romney and I want to earn your support. We're offering real reforms for a real recovery for every American. Mitt Romney . His experience. His ideas. His solutions. Is uniquely qualified to get this job done at a time -- we have a jobs crisis in America would be nice to have a job creator in the White House. The choice is clear. -- stagnant economy. A promotes more government dependency. For. A dynamic growing economy -- promote opportunity and jobs. Mitt Romney and I will not duck the tough issues. And we will not blame others for the next four years we will take
  3. How Can Romney Avoid '47 Percent' Mistake in Debate?

    Wed, 3 Oct 2012

    debate that Tennessee. Mitt Romney makes some movement in Obama will bring up it Romney ' s 47 %. Comment which created If you're advising. Mitt Romney . How does he deflect the past now former. Mitt Romney . To actually run again

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    expectations. Do you expect coming out of this debate that -- Tennessee. Mitt Romney makes some movement in the polls. We'll that would be great eniac I don't know the answer to that I think a
    it Romney's 47%. Comment which created so much controversy. If you're advising. Mitt Romney . How does he deflect the potential for repeated references to that 47%. You know I think -- what he's got to do
    their optimism about the economy. This -- in the past now former. Mitt Romney . To actually run again. What people see as an economy that's may be getting all the better. Well -- We all of
  4. Mitt Romney Says 47 Percent Comments Were 'Wrong'

    Fri, 5 Oct 2012

    go. And this morning, mitt romney , riding high from his make? David muir is with mitt romney in harrisonburg, virginia performance this week. As mitt romney in virginia looks to build his comments about the 47 %? The people romney

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    the stage, i met this very spirited fellow who claimed to be mitt romney . But I know it couldn't have been mitt romney because the real mitt romney's been running around the country for the last year, promising $5 trillion in tax cuts that favor the wealthy. Reporter: Many supporters
  5. Mitt Romney Responds to '47 Percent' Comment

    Wed, 26 Sep 2012

    pressure. Today abc's david muir went one-on-one with mitt romney not long ago and he's here now. David. Reporter: Diane videotape last week. Talking about the donor, talking about the 47 %. My job is not to worry about those people. I'll never

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    challenger under so much pressure. Today abc's david muir went one-on-one with mitt romney not long ago and he's here now. David. Reporter: Diane, good evening from ohio where I did talk with the governor moments
  6. Carney on Romney's '47 Percent' vs Obama's 'Guns and Religion'

    Tue, 18 Sep 2012

    course electorate and similar remark also fattening. Earth is under Obama never said that he did not worry about what not about 47 % population. A lot of folks we travel around the country ask. Why the president is campaigning on bus in towns and communities

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    never said that he did not worry about what not -- about 47% population. A lot of folks we travel around the country ask. Why the president is campaigning on -- bus in towns and
  7. Mitt Romney Fundraising Video Fallout: Obama Lead Grows in Polls

    Wed, 19 Sep 2012

    Good evening, today mitt romney lost a brand-new argument block. Today in atlanta, mitt romney fighting back after the he told wealthy donor, 47 % of americans see themselves behind these doors mitt romney calls half of the american

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    it tonight? David muir leads us right now. Reporter: Good evening, today mitt romney lost a brand-new argument how he'll help the poor and middle class and he's making that argument inf florida in front of the hispanic block. Today in atlanta, mitt romney fighting back after the fallout from the fund-raiser, telling voters this. It's not the question, who cares about the middle class? I do, he does. The question is who can help the middle class. I can, he can't. He's proven it. Reporter: Comes after he told wealthy donor, 47% of americans see themselves as victims. They should take personal responsibility. Reporter: Today euch super pac reporting the president -- behind these doors mitt romney calls half of the american people -- victims behind these doors? Middle class families struggle. Reporter: Paul ryan defending him in interviews
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Photos

  1. PHOTO: Scott Prouty revealed that he filmed the famous "47 percent" video of Mitt Romney on MSNBC's "The Ed Show".
  2. VIDEO: Biden revisits Romney's "47 Percent" comment; Ryan on "government dependency."
  3. PHOTO: New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez talks to reporters about GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's comments in a secret video to wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans "believe they are ...
  4. VIDEO: Carney on Romney's '47 Percent' vs Obama's 'Guns and Religion'

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