The word “stole” has also now become a racist, dog-whistle, code-speak. The list gets longer every day.
Romney’s people don’t even need to relply or ask for clarification. Their use of the word itself energizes their base that are voting for him anyway. And it helps to clarify to Joe 6 pack how unhinged the left has become.
Our press (talk radio, Fox, etc)should however ask and continue to ask for clarification from MSNBC. Keep their acceptance of the term in the spotlight.