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Mitt Romney: “The president has set about a bus tour today, going to swing states. And frankly, I think the American people would…”

On the recordAugust 14, 2011
The president has set about a bus tour today, going to swing states. And frankly, I think the American people would rather see him in Washington working on getting this economy going again. He seems to be more intent on trying to save his job than to try and create jobs for the American people. I saw this morning that his approval ratings are at an all-time low for him that is not because he is not campaigning. It's because he is not leading.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

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Mitt Romney criticizes President Obama's bus tour, suggesting he should focus on job creation instead.

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