There's a huge degree of cognitive dissonance involved in being a Republican candidate for US President and of course many examples that could be picked out, but here's a strange one from Saturday. Mitt Romney in South Carolina, with Governor Nikki Haley, Senator John McCain, and Moustache of Doom John Bolton on the podium. Video links to C-Span, each quote within a minute of the click.
[link, 17m] Europe isn't working in Europe, it sure as heck won't work here!
[link, 47m] You're making BMWs here and selling them around the world!
UPDATE: Mitt's quote is also discussed today by Nicholas Kristof, who however probably doesn't do his credibility any good with a Paris dateline.
[link, 17m] Europe isn't working in Europe, it sure as heck won't work here!
[link, 47m] You're making BMWs here and selling them around the world!
UPDATE: Mitt's quote is also discussed today by Nicholas Kristof, who however probably doesn't do his credibility any good with a Paris dateline.
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