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 Dave Ross

Mitt Romney utters the five most terrifying words in politics

August 17, 2012 @ 8:44 am (Updated: 8:07 am - 8/18/12 )

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He was at the Spartanburg Airport in South Carolina when he took out the whiteboard and said: "So I"ve prepared a small chart here." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

He was at the Spartanburg Airport in South Carolina when he took out the whiteboard and said:

"So I've prepared a small chart here." - terrifying reporters, who quickly changed the subject to his tax returns.

But let's look at the whiteboard and how Romney would add competition to Medicare.

"Having various private plans compete to provide Medicare benefits with the government, I think it will make the goverment more efficient and the private plans more efficient," said Romney.

So a private option competing with a government option -- the very idea Obama proposed in the health care debate. And then he says how he would reform the program for future retirees.

"As you know, I means test the support that is given to next generation retirees. When I say 'means test' it means that higher income people won't get as big a benefit as lower income people."

Rich Americans would get less help than poor Americans. And then at another appearance, talking about his plan to eliminate tax deductions, like the home mortgage deduction -- it turns out he would not eliminate those deductions for people who depend on them the most.

"For middle income people there will have to of course continue to recognize the importance of those deductions. For higher income people, I think some of those deductions will be limited," said Romney.

So he's saying "of course we're going to tax the rich more." The numbers are calling the tune, both candidates are on the same dance floor and despite all the sound and fury, I think they know it.

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  • William Lawn wrote...
    All entitlements should be means tested
    August 17, 2012 8:08 am
    Do away with the cap on Social Security while your at it and the entitlements problem is gone.
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  • Forrest wrote...
    End the Bush tax cuts for everyone, cut spending across the board by 2.5% per year till the budget is balanced, bring the troops home.
    August 17, 2012 9:07 am
    That's all anyone has to say to get my vote.
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  • eric von zipper wrote...
    actually...
    August 17, 2012 9:08 am
    the five most terrifying words in politics are: "Dave Ross is running again"
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  • The Chuckster wrote...
    Dave Ross United States congressman
    August 17, 2012 9:13 am
    That's terrifying. Losers that are concerned with Mitt Romneys taxes are the same as birthers and truthers
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  • Citizen of Krazy Town wrote...
    I would rather have Dave Ross than Darcy Burner or Suzan Delbene
    August 17, 2012 9:47 am
    Seriously
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  • Roark wrote...
    Three socialists?
    August 17, 2012 3:30 pm
    Pick one, there's no difference!
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  • Milred wrote...
    Five words......
    August 17, 2012 9:55 am
    really?
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  • The Chuckster wrote...
    To quote Joe Biden
    August 17, 2012 10:06 am
    " this election is about a three letter word. J. O. B. S. jobs!!!"
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  • CaravanBee wrote...
    5 most terrifien words to welfare scum
    August 17, 2012 10:10 am
    I found you a job.
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  • Huskies&Hawks Fan wrote...
    The 5 most dreaded political words
    August 17, 2012 10:29 am
    I didn't inhale that woman
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  • clevesside wrote...
    Neither candidate....
    August 17, 2012 10:33 am
    ...can deliver an end to gridlock, no matter how much they proooomise. Either cooperate, or expect worse than today.
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