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babylonsister

(171,112 posts)
Sat Jun 16, 2012, 07:07 PM Jun 2012

Romney: Employees Should Know Political Implications of Their Votes

Not too subtle, is he. And I know this is a few days old, but it's the first I'd read of this.


Romney: Employees Should Know Political Implications of Their Votes

By Rebekah Metzler
June 6, 2012


Mitt Romney is hoping business owners will "make it very clear" to their employees what their political views are and how the November election results could impact their jobs.

At least that's what he told about 100,000 members of the National Federation of Independent Businesses during a Wednesday tele-townhall.

"I hope you make it very clear to your employees what you believe is in the best interest of your enterprise and therefore their job and their future in the upcoming elections," the Republican presidential nominee said. "And whether you agree with me or you agree with President Obama, or whatever your political view, I hope you pass those along to your employees."

Chuckling a bit, Romney added, "Nothing illegal about you talking to your employees about what you believe is best for the business, because I believe that will figure in to their election decision, their voting decision."

more...

http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ballot-2012/2012/06/06/romney-employees-should-know-political-implications-of-their-votes

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Romney: Employees Should Know Political Implications of Their Votes (Original Post) babylonsister Jun 2012 OP
Willard is an ass, liar and fraud Angry Dragon Jun 2012 #1
In other words, tell them they may lose their jobs if they vote for Obama... rfranklin Jun 2012 #2
Isn't that... oh, what's the term... Scootaloo Jun 2012 #3
Well, he's certainly made clear rocktivity Jun 2012 #4
I would think it is illegal Politicalboi Jun 2012 #5
but if Romney wins the economy will hit rock bottom Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2012 #6
FUCK YOU RMONEY!! I hope you and all of you 1%er's die a horrible death. madinmaryland Jun 2012 #7
Wow, I can't believe he said this Papagoose Jun 2012 #8
Disgusting, isn't it, and blatant. I never considered people like your boss. UGH! So sorry. nt babylonsister Jun 2012 #9
 

rfranklin

(13,200 posts)
2. In other words, tell them they may lose their jobs if they vote for Obama...
Sat Jun 16, 2012, 07:09 PM
Jun 2012

what a frigging sleazebag.

rocktivity

(44,588 posts)
4. Well, he's certainly made clear
Sat Jun 16, 2012, 07:23 PM
Jun 2012

the impact our political views will have on his GETTING Obama's job.

Who's writing his material -- Tony Soprano?



 

Politicalboi

(15,189 posts)
5. I would think it is illegal
Sat Jun 16, 2012, 07:51 PM
Jun 2012

To threaten employees who don't agree with the CEO of the company. Obama's team should call this just what it is, a threat.

Papagoose

(428 posts)
8. Wow, I can't believe he said this
Sat Jun 16, 2012, 11:34 PM
Jun 2012

My boss already routinely makes veiled threats of cuts to pay and benefits if the President is reelected. I guess this will really embolden him.

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