Romney praises Obama WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney praised President Obama at a GOP fundraising dinner Wednesday .. "I also think it's important for us to nod to the president when he's right," Romney said.... Romney, who spoke at a dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said he's pleased with the president's plans to "finish the job" in Iraq and Afghanistan -- lines that drew applause from the partisan audience. He also applauded the president for standing up to the auto industry. "I hope he continues to be tough ....The former businessman even offered faint praise for Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, saying that after a series of initial missteps, "I think he's finally getting close to the right answer."
Standing up to the auto industry ? More of a giveaway to his union buds. What's Mitt smoking? Comments like that won't play well come next presidential season.