Romney Says Typical Middle-Class Homes Earn $250,000 A Year

[Brewman_Jax]

http://www.alternet.org/hot-news-views/r...50000-year

From the article:

Quote:Another day, another out-of-touch statement from Mitt Romney. Speaking today on ABC’s Good Morning America program, Romney said the typical middle-income household in America earned a quarter of a million dollars a year. Wouldn’t it be nice if, for once, we all lived in Romney’s America?

The actual figure is one-fifth of his estimate, the Associated Press reported this week relying on U.S. Census data. The federal agency found median household income—or the midpoint for the nation—is just over $50,000. Back to paying the bills…

“Both presidential candidates are fighting to win over working-class voters,” the AP said, stating the obvious. “President Barack Obama has defined "middle class" as income up to $250,000 a year. Obama wants to extend Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than $250,000. Romney wants to extend the tax cuts for everyone."

The Romney campaign sought to clarify his remarks afterward. You can decide what needs clarifying by reading the ABC account of the interview and appearance with George Stephanopoulos. The exchange starts with Romney saying he hasn’t read an economic study that he cites in his speeches:


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Another example of how out of touch Willard is. I know, esp. from reading Facebook, that the Obama-haters and rabid racists so desperately want to support Rmoney that they'll overlook the lies, but must Full-of-Mitt lie and distort the truth so much?

Really, Willard? $250K is middle-class? Not in US dollars.

[PoliticalTiger]

In his world, I bet what he really thinks is people making $250,000 a year are below the poverty level. The man gets a tax break for his wife's dancing horse that is more than what most people make in a year! He doesn't have a clue.

[Andy823]

(09-14-2012 02:17 PM)Brewman_Jax Wrote:  Another example of how out of touch Willard is. I know, esp. from reading Facebook, that the Obama-haters and rabid racists so desperately want to support Rmoney that they'll overlook the lies, but must Full-of-Mitt lie and distort the truth so much?

Really, Willard? $250K is middle-class? Not in US dollars.

Yes, and I think the more Romney opens his mouth the more likely it will be that the majority of his votes will be coming for the rabid racist, teabagger types. Seems like very week his idiotic ideas, his views on things, simply alienate more and more voters who will simply not be able to vote for him, no matter what. The "hold your nose" and vote for the guy, like many did with McCain, just isn't going to work with Romney. By catering the far right wing nut jobs of his party he has pretty much pissed of many of the more moderate republicans. I see his numbers going down from now till election day, especially after the debates. I heard today that he has begun making the claim president Obama will not tell the truth during the debates so he won't waste time responding, but instead will use the Palin method of debating, ignore the question and go off on your own little rant that has nothing at all to do with what the moderator asked! Should be a barrel of laughs though if he really does something that stupid!

[azmouse]

gee... I can hardly wait until I hit that 250K in income and am "middle-class" according to Willard.
I guess 'til then I'll just be one of "you people".

[pappy]

(09-14-2012 05:23 PM)azmouse Wrote:  gee... I can hardly wait until I hit that 250K in income and am "middle-class" according to Willard.
I guess 'til then I'll just be one of "you people".

If $250,000 is "middle class" then the Federal Poverty guidelines are really wrong. How many more people could be getting Food Stamps, Medicaid, heating assistance.

[azmouse]

(09-14-2012 05:29 PM)pappy Wrote:  

(09-14-2012 05:23 PM)azmouse Wrote:  gee... I can hardly wait until I hit that 250K in income and am "middle-class" according to Willard.
I guess 'til then I'll just be one of "you people".

If $250,000 is "middle class" then the Federal Poverty guidelines are really wrong. How many more people could be getting Food Stamps, Medicaid, heating assistance.

Good point. And one that would life easier for many hard working people.

[Blue_Roses]

(09-14-2012 05:29 PM)pappy Wrote:  

(09-14-2012 05:23 PM)azmouse Wrote:  gee... I can hardly wait until I hit that 250K in income and am "middle-class" according to Willard.
I guess 'til then I'll just be one of "you people".

If $250,000 is "middle class" then the Federal Poverty guidelines are really wrong. How many more people could be getting Food Stamps, Medicaid, heating assistance.

No kidding!

Another out of touch, delusional moment for Romney.

[Brewman_Jax]

Seriously, no one I know is in that income category.

I read the stupid stuff that Rmoney/Lyin' Ryan say, like the above, and I see the Likes for Romney and Ryan on FB. I know, the idiots that posted that are serious neo-cons, libertarians, and/or closet racists, but that's not news. Then I see the racist "Don't call us racists just because we didn't vote for/don't like Obama" lying-cons on FB posting either RW lies or asking "What did Obama do about (insert situation here)."

I would say that GIYF (Google is your friend), but they don't care. I could only think of 2 reasons to post a stupid question like that: you don't care to really know the answer, or it's to start a flame war.

[jaxx]

Once again Willard shows how out of touch he is with mainstream Americans. I also liked him admitting he and his mini-me haven't bothered to read the paper they cite....what else is new.

[SeattleGirl]

Really, Willard? Then I guess the I and everyone I know are living in abject poverty.

This guy is just too stupid for words!

[DFW]

And do you all know how many Republicans earning less than $150,000 year (which is most of them, just like it is most Americans) will now refuse to vote for Romney due to his insensitive and completely false statement?

Sadly, I'll bet, none of them. He could say that all non-millionaires would be executed the moment he took the oath of office, and they'd STILL vote for him.

That's the kind of idiocy we're up against.

[azmouse]