I don’t have much of a problem with this. He was asked a question and replied with an honest assessment based on his experience. It was impolitic to be sure, but I’d prefer honesty to pandering any day.
Romney, speaking during a fundraiser in London, said that if elected president, he would return a bust of Churchill that was given to President George W. Bush in 2001 - and later returned by President Obama - back to the Oval Office.
President Obama famously sent Churchill’s bust back to Britain soon after coming into office. As the Telegraph reported then:
A bust of the former prime minister once voted the greatest Briton in history, which was loaned to George W Bush from the Government’s art collection after the September 11 attacks, has now been formally handed back.
The bronze by Sir Jacob Epstein, worth hundreds of thousands of pounds if it were ever sold on the open market, enjoyed pride of place in the Oval Office during President Bush’s tenure.
But when British officials offered to let Mr Obama to hang onto the bust for a further four years, the White House said: “Thanks, but no thanks.”
Honesty in politics? Wow, what a novel idea, probably be widespread once we get that squadron of flying pigs operational.
Willard was setup on this question, as it is well known he can not help blurting out his ideas on running the Games to anyone who asks. He needs to smile, wave and STFU if he wants to even have a chance in Nov.
This is another non-issue to avoid discussing obama’s record.
When you are a guest, show respect to your host and keep your mouth shut.