Romney Defends Himself Against Idiotic Reporter

As Mitt Romney made a statement to the press, further distinguishing himself as a Washington outsider with no dues to pay to lobbyists an argument of sorts broke out between an AP Reporter and the Presidential candidate.

Romney’s specific quote in contention was, “I do not have lobbyists running my campaign,” to which AP Reporter Glen Johnson loudly objects. He notes that one of Romney’s senior analysts, Ron Kaufman, is indeed a lobbyist. Romney’s defense of the objection is that he isn’t “running” the campaign… sure he is an advisor but he’s not the one running the show.

When he finishes his point about being a Washington outsider who is spending his own fortune to make the country a better place, he quietly leaves the room. Scratch that… on his way out, he approaches the reporter and the disagreement continues before a campaign supervisor gets between the two, telling the reporter to “be professional” and not to, “argue with candidates.”

This reporter should be ashamed of his behavior. Taking this type of action in this type of setting was simply unjustified. Not only does he interrupt Romney to basically call him a lier and bicker with him, but there is a time and place for that type of dialogue and that certainly wasn’t it. Have some dignity…

Considering the circumstances, Romney handled himself well although the press will likely blow this out of proportion by saying that Mitt Romney flips out on an innocent reporter. In any case, it’s a video you should watch so you can formulate you’re own opinion.

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