Mitt Romney is responding to the attacks on his inconsistant opposition to abortion with a new radio ad touting his support among “Christian Conservatives.”
Romney-Backer Nikki Haley: ‘No,’ Not Fair To Hold Romney Accountable On 100,000 Jobs Claim
On the trail, GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney often touts that his former company, Bain Capital, created 100,000 jobs, even though his campaign has yet to provide supporting evidence. Fact-checking outlets have called the claim “shaky,” “short on evidence,” and “untenable,” and Romney’s campaign may now be backing off the assertion.
But last night, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) — who gave her much-sought after endorsement to Romney — told Fox News host Sean Hannity that it’s not fair for people to hold Romney accountable on the jobs claim:
VIDEO: Mitt Romney Vs. The GOP — Bain Capital EditionHANNITY: Newt’s saying, though, that the governor’s record, whether or not he created 100,000 jobs net net net is fair game. Do you agree with that?
This past week saw one of the most interesting developments yet in the ongoing Republican presidential primary: former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney greatest strength — his experience in private enterprise — has suddenly begun to look like a serious liability. Various news stories, attack ads, and most prominently, a 30-minute attack video released by a super-PAC associated with Newt Gingrich have focused in on Romney’s time as head Bain Capital.
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