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White House: President Represents All Americans

By AP

WASHINGTON, D.C. - White House spokesman Jay Carney says the president of the United States is the president of all the people, not just those who voted for him.

Carney was responding to Republican Mitt Romney's comments at a private fundraiser that the 47 percent of people who will vote for Obama "believe that they are victims." Carney said Obama "deeply believes that we're in this together."

Carney says he didn't know if the president has seen the video of Romney's remarks.

Romney says he is planning no apology, after the video surfaced in which he said nearly half of Americans believe that they are entitled to extensive support from the government.

Romney is expected to respond to questions about the statement by reinforcing what he said last night -- that President Barack Obama favors a "government-centered society" in which people are dependent on public support.

Published 11:01 AM, Tuesday Sep. 18, 2012
Updated 05:42 AM, Monday Sep. 24, 2012

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- Name: M C.
  
  9/21/2012 6:07:07 PM
  
  Careful there Daniel. Gerald will accuse you of being entitled and looking for a handout.
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  9/21/2012 12:50:50 PM
  
  Gerald if the US is headed for financial catastrophe then can I have your money? It will be worthless after all according to you? Anyway are you planning on paying all the money you made from the government while working for the post office or give up your government pension? I work a private sector job where I get my insurance and pension through my employer. I am not Mitt Romney's 47%, but you are.
  
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  Name: M C.
  
  9/21/2012 10:30:42 AM
  
  That did occur to me after I had posted, Dan. I guess I just worry more that it's actually going to be some tea bagger militia guy "taking his country back!" THAT guy would probably use a 45. You know, because he is compensating for something.
  
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  Name: Dan t.
  
  9/20/2012 11:43:23 PM
  
  M.C. who do you feel is standing behind you with a .45? Thought our comrades in arms use 9mm or 40's now. your about 15 years behind times..
  
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  Name: M C.
  
  9/20/2012 5:53:35 PM
  
  I don't equate not being manipulated by Fox News Pundits and Right Wing propaganda with "not paying attention, not informed, or simply being a fool" or a sleeping sheep. If the man was a white republican, right wingers wouldn't be frothing at the mouth with Obama Derangement Syndrome. I suppose when the Comrades have me kneeling blindfolded before some lime filled ditch with a 45 to the back of my head, I will know then that Gerald was right, but until then I choose to believe in reality.
  
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  Name: Gerald C.
  
  9/20/2012 4:42:24 PM
  
  I think our country is strong but it is being weakened by a Liberal Socialist leader. Financially we a broke, and morally we a bankrupt. This leader and his administration could very well do what no foreign power could do. He could destroy the America we know. If he wins reelection he can do so much damage in the next 4 years that we may never recover from it. If the man was a white republican you and all other Democrats would be calling for his head on a platter. He gets a pass because he is African American and a Democrat. The main stream media ignores all the ignorant things this sorry administration has done. Reason being they are all Liberal Progressive Democrats. Obama and his administration all have Socialist leanings and anyone who does not know that is either not paying attention, not informed, or simply a fool. He and all other Progressives are very dangerous people who are destroying this nation from within. And all the while the sheep sleep.
  
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  Name: M G.
  
  9/20/2012 1:23:27 PM
  
  God I'm sick and tired of listening to people defending our veterans!! They chose to go into the military, they get their housing paid for, meal allowances, free medical and it's still....Our poor veterans. I respect them for the job they do, but that's what they want to do! Alot of our older veterans are proud of what they did and want no praise for it, but most of these new ones like to cry about everything. I served four years in the military and saved my money, no not alot, but i didn't go out and buy an expensive car and put big 22's on it and curb feelers and then drive it to get my foodstamps.
  
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  Name: M C.
  
  9/20/2012 1:17:23 PM
  
  Yeah, Gerald. Obama is going to do what the Soviets, Japan, Germany, Spain, the Confederate Rebellion, Mexico, and the British could not do. Its sad that you think your country is so weak.
  
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  Name: Gerald C.
  
  9/20/2012 12:49:07 PM
  
  Romney spoke the truth and the Obama administration jumped at the chance to spin it. A few Facts: Senator Barack Obama called George W. Bush “unpatriotic” for raising the debt $4 trillion in eight years. President Obama has raised the debt over $6 trillion in less than four years. In 2009 the unemployment rate was 7.2% and gas was $1.80. Even with manipulation by the administration (not counting people who have simply given up looking for work) the unemployment rate is now 8.1% and gas approaching $4.00. Even if their claim of creating 4 million jobs is true, we still lost a net 740,000 jobs. Obama says, it was “worse than we thought” and he needs more time. Made this statement in 1998 at a conference at Loyola University in Chicago “because I actually believe in redistribution, at least at a certain level, to make sure everybody’s got a shot.” This is Socialism 101. Obama has been a total failure as President. He makes Carter look brilliant. He will go down to defeat by a landslide if the America people are paying attention. If not this country is doomed.
  
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  Name: Gerald C.
  
  9/20/2012 12:30:19 PM
  
  Notice how the Liberal Atheist Daniel brought religion into the discussion once again. He never misses an opportunity does he? The man is obsessed with religion and doesn't even believe there is a God. Logically this makes no sense at all.
  
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  Name: eddy a.
  
  9/20/2012 8:50:35 AM
  
  Romney speaks out of both sides of his mouth at the same time.He is nothing but a mouthpiece.
  
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  Name: m t.
  
  9/20/2012 7:29:49 AM
  
  D. E.You are correct there many comtributors on all networks such as ED Rendell ex. gov. of Pen, to name a DEM. The only reason I selected FOX is simple that' who Chao is working for.
  
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  Name: mt s.
  
  9/19/2012 10:20:48 PM
  
  I am drawing my Social Security. I have a small pension from the state. I do not feel like a victim. I pay for my insurance premiums out of these checks. Out of these checks I buy my food, clothing and living requirements. Romney is way off base. I would have voted for him. NOT Now! I feel our soldiers earn their pay. I am embrassed that their salary is so small they qualify for food stamps. For over 40 years I paid my Federal tax and worked for my pension. I don't want someone in the White House that thinks like he does.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  9/19/2012 9:09:24 AM
  
  Richard B: Sorry, I thought the work was required, it is done by volunteers. The relief for the poor was set up in 1842 to provide relief for its suffering members. they also provide relief for others.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  9/19/2012 1:03:06 AM
  
  B.L. Yes and no. Yes because it would get all of those people who are working "under the table" and get rid of the IRS. NO because it would hurt those who can barely afford food now and if it had the same effect on the wealthy as the taxes on yachts had they would find a way to avoid it on the big ticket items. The lower paid workers pay very little now, the top .01 percent probably spend a very small percentage of their average $236 million per year income so the burden would once again fall on the middle class. I would rather see tarrifs on all incoming products. As for being medicated, no thanks, my age has slowed me down enough. AS for all of the questions, it is because I see so many republican talking point statements made without people putting any thought into what they are saying. Hopefully by asking the questions people will think instead of repeating the talking points.
  
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  Name: B. L.
  
  9/18/2012 10:39:50 PM
  
  Judy - Once again you are all over the place. You ask 100 questions in your rant and expect others to try and decipher what you are saying. You may want to talk to Chris M and get some of what he self medicates with to slow you down a bit. I have one question for you: Do you think a flat sales tax instead of the current IRS regulated system would be better? Explain why/ why not.
  
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  Name: Richard B.
  
  9/18/2012 8:15:14 PM
  
  Judy, yes you are wrong.
  
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  Name: Judy T.
  
  9/18/2012 6:33:01 PM
  
  Why are 47% not paying taxes? Could it be because their income is so low they don't have any tax due? Is it because many of the good paying factory jobs were sent overseas and we have now become a "service economy"? Will that "service" job at McDonalds or in a retail store really earn you enough to survive? I keep hearing - get an education, what would happen if everyone had a college degree? Are the big corporations going to pay them enough to survive? If everyone has a degree then the servers at McDonalds will still be making low wages while paying on their college loans. Why is it that everyone who gets earned income credit or foods stamps is deemed to be a lazy bum? Is a mother working 2 jobs to survive and still qualifing for food stamps and earned income credit really lazy? It might be a different story if we had a booming economy with good paying jobs, then would be the time to gripe and critize. Oh, and would you really find a mormon on food stamps? I thought they were all pretty much required to work in their factories at harvest time to provide food for all. Maybe I'm wrong.
  
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  Name: D.E. m.
  
  9/18/2012 5:20:24 PM
  
  Hey m t. try watching msnbc, cnn, or any other news org. and you will see quite a bit of "double dipping". Or are you just mad at FOX?
  
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  Name: M C.
  
  9/18/2012 5:18:55 PM
  
  Or maybe, B.L. that 47 percent number does not reflect those who "pay 'payroll tax' to the government, without getting it all back"? Are you really so positive of that? It's not like those people who love to throw that number around a lot explain how they come up with it to often.
  
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  Name: m t.
  
  9/18/2012 3:26:54 PM
  
  How about Elaine Chao Mitch's wife draws pension from Bush Cheney admin. now works for Rommey and is a FOX contributor she has taken double dipping to a new level. WHAT A COUNTRY! Could working in Rommey's camp and being a FOX contributor be a conflict of interest?
  
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  Name: B. L.
  
  9/18/2012 2:47:55 PM
  
  So, Chris - I pay $8,000 in federal income tax every year and don't get a refund, a co-worker may pay in $3,000 a year and get back $8,000 ($5,000 more than they paid in), but that's alright, because they pay the same "other" taxes I do, such as fuel taxes and sales taxes? If they pay "payroll tax" to the government, without getting it all back (and usually even more than they paid) then they are not part of the 47% living federal tax free. Get educated Chris or stop toking on your bong long enough to make a valid argument.
  
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  Name: S. T.
  
  9/18/2012 2:20:55 PM
  
  I'm glad Mitt is not going to apologize. Apologize for truth?? Truth sometimes hurts, when it hits so close to home.
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  9/18/2012 1:50:54 PM
  
  They don't get anything for them? The discussion is about federal income tax, so the argument is bad but they don't get anything for them? What are payroll taxes anyway? Social Security? Medicare? It is a stretch to call them taxes, but that seems to be the current vernacular. If they never draw Social Security they won't get anything from their withholdings, but that is true for everybody that has Social Security withholdings. It is a flawed argument to begin with, but "They don't get anything for them" is a flawed phrase inside of the flawed argument.
  
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  Name: B. L.
  
  9/18/2012 12:48:44 PM
  
  I'm not a fan of Obama or Romney, for that matter, but Romney did say something that is true, for a change. The 47% of Americans that live without paying any Federal Taxes will keep voting for those that keep handing them money. Sad thing is that the Liberals keep talking about "fare shares" and totally skip that only 53% of the workforce actually pay any kind of Federal tax. This is the very reason that a flat tax or "fair tax" would be the best way to gain revenue for our government. Everyone would pay the same rate, the IRS would be dissolved, you wouldn't have to hire someone to do your taxes, you wouldn't have to stress about getting audited or keep up with receipts, you would pay based on what you spent. Don't want to pay? Don't spend it, just save it. You make $200 a week, your check is $200 a week, do with it what you want and not have $50 of it going to the fed right off the top. And Daniel – Why do you always have to try and interject religion into every comment? To be so anti-religion you always seem to want to talk about it. Mormonism is a false religion, based on a perverted man’s lusts (polygamy, eternal celestial sex with many wives, etc. – Joseph Smith’s teachings), Romney is twisted in his theology, that is for sure, but he was spot on with these remarks.
  
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  Name: Richard B.
  
  9/18/2012 12:42:33 PM
  
  MG you are right on target...ol danny boy and his husband are just whiners and name callers!
  
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  Name: Jason P.
  
  9/18/2012 12:31:26 PM
  
  Niether one of these men will change anything. You can blame this or that on Obama or Dubbya or Clinton etc. etc.....it isn't going to change until the money gets out of politics. Money and power are what these men are after. Its funny how people get so wraped up in what they said during election time and get mad when they don't do what they say they would. I would shocked if they did keep thier promises. Surprise surprise hope and change didn't come, it won't come with Mitt either. We are screwed either way.
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  9/18/2012 12:14:33 PM
  
  Do Obama supporters really want to get into a discussion about religion or unusual names?
  
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  Name: Daniel B.
  
  9/18/2012 12:11:03 PM
  
  Is Mittens going to criticize all his mormon bretheren with sister wives and 25 children who live on food stamps?
  
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  Name: Dan t.
  
  9/18/2012 12:03:13 PM
  
  Well said M.G. & Bobby M.. Obama has to go.
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  9/18/2012 11:59:12 AM
  
  Clearly, Romney was talking about his job as a candidate not the job of the president. Of course, people that bought the revisionist explanation that President Obama is inarticulate and meant something else when he said, "...you didn't build that" will not understand this clear statement either.
  
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  Name: M G.
  
  9/18/2012 11:46:17 AM
  
  This is nothing new.....everybody already knows that Obama wants people dependent on the government. We have more Americans on foodstamps now more than ever. They extended unemployment payments, passed Obamacare.....all this so people need the government and will vote him back in office to keep it. I can tell you one *$@# thing, Obama doesn't represent me. When he took office, I told myself....ok give him a chance, he wants to make government transparent, lower the deficit and all his hope and change B.S. Well look at America now....it's time for someone else and Romney is that man. I'm glad he said what he did!!!
  
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