DUBUQUE, Iowa - Mitt Romney loves statistics. The former venture capitalist pores over charts and grafs. He analyzes situations and data from every angle. It's little wonder, then, that as he campaigns for president, the Republican sometimes shows his wonkish side.
He pours over charts and "grafs." Indeed.
I suppose the only consolation here is that for once this is happening to someone who I have no intention on voting for, but damn. From the same article:
Romney's style contrasts with that of his top rival in Iowa.
Mike Huckabee is the easygoing ex-governor of Arkansas who charms his audiences with homespun stories of growing up in a family of modest means while sprinkling in broad policy stances under the themes of patriotism and core values. The former Southern Baptist minister tends not to dwell on the details of policy matters, choosing instead to tug on his audiences' heart strings.
Conversely, Romney's pitch is heavy on policy — and details.
Can we get any more glowing praise for not knowing jack shit about policies? Because that is basically what the criticism is here. Sidoti seems to be saying, "Romney seems to know a lot about the job he is after, and I hate how stupid that makes me feel in comparison." This is the same kind of bullshit peddled about Gore that got Dubya elected the first time around.
You can find a screenshot here in case they've fixed the article.
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