In 2006, Romney started a program to provide welfare recipients without access to public transportation with free cars. The idea was to provide them with a way to get to work so they could eventually get off welfare.
The cars were donated by charities, while Massachusetts taxpayers funded as the Boston Herald reported in 2009 repairs, registration, insurance, excise tax, the title and AAA membership for one year.
Romneys Department of Transitional Assistance started the program, officially called Transportation Support, and nicknamed Welfare Wheels by the Boston Herald.
Even liberal Republican, Scott Brown couldn't stomach “Welfare Wheels.”
I dont care who started it, said then-state senator (now U.S. Senator) Scott Brown, a Republican. In this day and age, its not appropriate. I mean, were paying for Triple A? Youve got to be kidding me.
Tapper's entire article is HERE
You can read all about the “Welfare Wheels” program HERE
Posted by Right Wingnut at 12:57 PM
Newt's downfall was his decision to attack Bain Capital. Oh, I'll vote for him in the primary, but only because Santorum and Romney are so distasteful.