Romney's excuses betray his 47% mentality

Mitt Romney had a conference call yesterday with his national finance committee, and he tried to explain his loss by saying that Obama won because of the "gifts" he gave to special interest groups -- "especially the African-American community, the Hispanic community, and young people."

He specifically mentioned free contraceptives, being allowed to stay on parents' health insurance until 26, plus some help with student loan interest -- as the gifts he gave to get young people's votes.

And, of course, the whole Affordable Health Care Act is a  gift, especially to African-Americans and Hispanics.  According to Romney:

"You can imagine for somebody making $25,000 or $30,000 or $35,000 a year, being told you're going to get free health care, particularly if you don't have it, getting free heath care worth, what, $30,000 per family in perpetuity, I mean, this is huge. . . . Likewise with Hispanic voters, free health care was a big plus.  But in addition with regards to Hispanic voters, the amnesty for children of illegals, the so-called Dream Act kids, was a huge plus for the voting group."

Did anyone hear echoes in the background of "the 47%?"

Yes.   Loud and clear.  Of course he meant it the first time he said it, despite his denials when he got into political trouble for saying it.

And what were the groups you promised "gifts" to, Gov. Romney?   Millionaires, corporate executives, Wall Street, and corporations?   They are more worthy of government "gifts" in terms of tax breaks, loopholes, off shore accounts to avoid taxes, subsidies for corporate jets, and on and on?  Yes, we understand your position, more clearly than you realize;  and the voters rejected you for those reasons, among others.

Bah, humbug.   And good riddance.

Ralph