Mitt Romney – “I’m not concerned about the very poor”

Dear Commons Community,

One day after the biggest primary win of his presidential campaign,  in an interview with CNN, Mr. Romney said, “I’m not concerned about the very poor,”   The comment captivated the media, news shows, and political blogs.  Gail Collins, for instance, devotes her entire column today to Romney’s comment.

The quote taken out of context sounds like he is out of touch with everyday people and unable to relate to struggling Americans.

However, taken in the full context, his statement seems tamer “I’m not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs a repair, I’ll fix it. I’m not concerned about the very rich; they’re doing just fine.”

Still not a good choice of words for someone running for president.

Tony