Mitt 'Romneyshambles' Visit To London Turns British Conservatives Against Him
Having questioned London's preparations for the Olympics, Romney's visit and attempts to stride descended into what quickly became christened by the British political press as a "Romneyshambles."
"Our head is with Romney, but our heart is with Obama," a Conservative cabinet minister told The Huffington Post UK on Friday. "Romney would be a fantastic CEO president, but in our hearts there's connection that we all have with Obama."
Prime minister David Cameron appeared less than impressed that after seven years of planning, and with just 48 hours until the opening ceremony, the Games and the Olympic spirt of his people were being questioned by the possible next leader of the United States.
"We are holding an Olympic Games in one of the busiest, most active, bustling cities anywhere in the world. Of course, it's easier if you hold an Olympic Games in the middle of nowhere," he said, in a barbed dismissal of Romney's handling of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games.
Romney's frantic attempts to row back on his earlier comments on NBC were compounded by further gaffes. His comments about the "backside" of Downing Street prompted childish sniggering from politicos, and his decision to casually reveal that he had met with the head of the British Secret Intelligence Service raised eyebrows -- not something visiting dignitaries are supposed to announce.
The "Tragical Mitt-ery Tour" and "Excellent Adventure" continue... I supposed we should send the Cabinet some flowers from "The Colonies" and try to apologize...But I think it's too late...
Mitt 'Romneyshambles' Visit To London Turns British Conservatives Against Him
Having questioned London's preparations for the Olympics, Romney's visit and attempts to stride descended into what quickly became christened by the British political press as a "Romneyshambles."
"Our head is with Romney, but our heart is with Obama," a Conservative cabinet minister told The Huffington Post UK on Friday. "Romney would be a fantastic CEO president, but in our hearts there's connection that we all have with Obama."
Prime minister David Cameron appeared less than impressed that after seven years of planning, and with just 48 hours until the opening ceremony, the Games and the Olympic spirt of his people were being questioned by the possible next leader of the United States.
"We are holding an Olympic Games in one of the busiest, most active, bustling cities anywhere in the world. Of course, it's easier if you hold an Olympic Games in the middle of nowhere," he said, in a barbed dismissal of Romney's handling of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games.
Romney's frantic attempts to row back on his earlier comments on NBC were compounded by further gaffes. His comments about the "backside" of Downing Street prompted childish sniggering from politicos, and his decision to casually reveal that he had met with the head of the British Secret Intelligence Service raised eyebrows -- not something visiting dignitaries are supposed to announce.
The "Tragical Mitt-ery Tour" and "Excellent Adventure" continue... I supposed we should send the Cabinet some flowers from "The Colonies" and try to apologize...But I think it's too late...
I'm sure he announced he met with the head of MI-6 in an attempt to impress voters back home. There, they don't talk about the head of the English CIA.
The Brits are claiming they found Mitt was a twit as soon as he landed there and did voters here a favor. They've dubbed him "Mitt the Twit," since they are so fond of rhyming slang.
FredHayek wrote: Since this is the objective HuffPo they probably polled 100 British conservatives and only printed the opinions of the three who don't like Mitt.
Sorry you don't understand how Twitter works.... But that's not my problem. Looks like you need remedial education in more areas than just reading-comprehension.
The Brits are not voting for Romney. And this shows your lack of understanding European politics. A Conservative in Britain is like a left leaning Independent here. Ask a British Conservative if he wants to get read of national health care? As a French Conservative if they want to get rid of national health care. A European Conservative is in no way like a Tea Party conservative.
