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2016 Postmortem

grantcart

(53,061 posts) Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:05 PM Feb 2012

Howard Fineman on Hardball reacting to Romney's statement that he "isn't willing to light my hair on fire to get elected".

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"He's tried to light his hair on fire many times, but the problem is, it isn't flamable" (Original Post) grantcart Feb 2012 OP

When did Romney say this? This is an incredibly stupid thing to say. morningfog Feb 2012 #1

He has plastic hair - it won't ignite aint_no_life_nowhere Feb 2012 #3

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1. When did Romney say this? This is an incredibly stupid thing to say.

Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:46 PM

Feb 2012

I am almost certain he is going to lose Michigan now. He is sounding increasingly angry and obstinate about what is happening today.

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2. Actually in context it was the smartest thing he has said in weeks, too little too late.

Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:10 PM

Feb 2012

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3. He has plastic hair - it won't ignite

Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:18 PM

Feb 2012

If it melts, he'll just have an entirely new plastic head placed on his plastic shoulders.