2012 U.S. Presidential Election

[Dark Sage]

Come to think of it Roy, that's a good example. As the Washington Post admitted, "outrage is hard to maintain", and the comments that Rush made aren't much of an issue now...

How can you be sure that this whole thing with Rosen won't be forgotten about in a month when people just lose the outrage they had over it? If Mrs. Romney wants to present herself as a potential First Lady, she has to do more than respond to this.

[Roy Karrde]

Come to think of it Roy, that's a good example. As the Washington Post admitted, "outrageis hard to maintain", and the comments that Rush made aren't much of an issue now...

How can you be sure that this whole thing with Rosen won't be forgotten about in a month when people just lose the outrage they had over it? If Mrs. Romney wants to present herself as a potential First Lady, she has to do more than respond to this.

Oh I bet it will, but here is the thing.

A: It potentially chips away at Obama's lead with women.

B: It unites Republicans around Romney after a hard primary.

C: It gives a wonderful starting point to introduce Ann Romney.

D: It takes away the opening week in which Obama could define Romney as he became the nominee.

The Romney campaign could not ask for such a wonderful gift from the Democrats.

[Dark Sage]

This isn't Obama's fault, I hope you realize. He publically expressed disapproval of the statement.

[Roy Karrde]

This isn't Obama's fault, I hope you realize. He publically expressed disapproval of the statement.

Nor is Limbaugh, Romney's fault. However it still effected both of them negatively.

[Dark Sage]

I didn't hear Romney saying he disapproved of what Limbaugh said. Or Santorum for that matter.

Boehnir did, but his job is pretty secure.

[Roy Karrde]

I didn't hear Romney saying he disapproved of what Limbaugh said. Or Santorum for that matter.

Boehnir did, but his job is pretty secure.

Limbaugh is also further removed from Romney than Hilary Rosen is.

[Dark Sage]

Of course. Limbaugh isn't even a real politician. In fact, here's one thing Fluke has that he doesn't: a degree.

But on the other hand, Roy, he is part of the media, and some would say that the media is far more powerful than politicians. And that one is NOT a joke.