Looks like Rooney's blown it then...

[TheFaQQer]

It's almost as if he realises that he hasn't got a chance, so keeps saying things like this.

If he were a decent Republican candidate against a Democrat with Obama's record, he'd be romping it home by now. Instead, he's at least 3 points behind.

[NotAllThere]

I couldn't agree more, but I don't think you'll hear many sensible politicians saying it.

Only daft ones... which is odd, because it is true.

[minestrone]

Romney you plonker!

[OwlHoot]

It's almost as if he realises that he hasn't got a chance, so keeps saying things like this. ...

"Things like this" suggests it was an accidental and frightful faux pas. But a lot of Americans will heartily approve of all his comments passed on or alluded to in this thread so far.

For example, with those comments about Palestine he should have the Jewish vote in the bag for a start, and I imagine there are far more Jewish people in the US than Muslims.

Also if 47% of Americans are on benefits then 53% aren't, and that's a majority(although I don't know how the percentages are distributed within states).

So maybe his supposed slips are actually craftily planned, to be all the more convincing as overheard and leaked and thus undeniable sincerity.

[Old Hack]

Only daft ones... which is odd, because it is true.

No, I agree, but you will not hear many say it, despite most probably thinking it.

As for the Jewish vote, well, he'll get some plaudits, but Obama has been fairly hawkish about Israel. I think it will be seen as a foot in mouth moment.

[TheFaQQer]

"Things like this" suggests it was an accidental and frightful faux pas. But a lot of Americans will heartily approve of all his comments passed on or alluded to in this thread so far.

For example, with those comments about Palestine he should have the Jewish vote in the bag for a start, and I imagine there are far more Jewish people in the US than Muslims.

Also if 47% of Americans are on benefits then 53% aren't, and that's a majority(although I don't know how the percentages are distributed within states).

So maybe his supposed slips are actually craftily planned, to be all the more convincing as overheard and leaked and thus undeniable sincerity.

47% don't pay income tax - they're not on benefits, they are low paid. Essentially telling them that you aren't bothered about them is unlikely to sway any of them that might have changed votes. I still can't understand how the poorly paid vote Republican, other than they cling to the "American dream" that someday they will make it rich some how, and so want to pre-empt this by having a government that cuts tax for the rich at the expense of the poor.

Either way, he needs to win the states which have a working class population like PA, which those remarks aren't going to impress.

[fullyautomatix]

If you want me to take your post seriously and you want to sound a bit credible, at least get the name of the guy correct !

Pacharan, you really are plumbing some low depths with your stupidity.

[Ketchup]

If you want me to take your post seriously and you want to sound a bit credible, at least get the name of the guy correct !

Pacharan, you really are plumbing some low depths with your stupidity.

I am just as bad, i didn't even notice

[palatino winotype]

If you want me to take your post seriously and you want to sound a bit credible, at least get the name of the guy correct !

Pacharan, you really are plumbing some low depths with your stupidity.

Pacharan?

Who he?

My predictive text to blame. Doesn't appear to be a feature that lets you edit titles