Mitt's math for jobs plan doesn't add up either

[RunInRed 15,066]

Shocker, Part II...

This is a case of bait-and-switch. Romney, in his convention speech, spoke of his plan to create “12 million new jobs,” which the campaign’s white paper describes as a four-year goal.

But the candidate’s personal accounting for this figure in this campaign ad is based on different figures and long-range timelines stretching as long as a decade — which in two cases are based on studies that did not even evaluate Romney’s economic plan. The numbers may still add up to 12 million, but they aren’t the same thing — not by a long shot.

In many ways, this episode offers readers a peek behind a campaign wizard’s curtain — and a warning that job-creation claims by any campaign should not be accepted at face value. The white paper at least has the credibility of four well-known economists behind it, but the “new math” of this campaign ad does not add up.

As readers know, we tend to judge more harshly claims in prepared speeches or ads that were the result of considered discussion by political aides.

Clearly, some clever campaign staffer thought it would be nice to match up poll-tested themes such as “energy independence,” “tax reform” and “cracking down on China” with actual job numbers. We just find it puzzling that Romney agreed to personally utter these words without asking more questions about the math behind them.

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[autigeremt 6,167]

Not to support the labor of either of these clowns, but no one, and I mean NO ONE can make claims that they, and they alone, and do anything from a reform or legislative standpoint, as POTUS.

Some people, and may I suggest A LOT of people need to go back and read their High School Civics notes. Laws are created in Congress, and Presidents can only promote, sign, or veto.

Simple.

[Ouchyfish 67]

Should have voted Ron Paul in...soldiers home as fast as the boats can bring them..economy under control..government under control..states having the rights they were intended to..The saddest day in US History was when Mitt got the nomination instead of him.

[Rednilla 5,105]

Should have voted Ron Paul in...soldiers home as fast as the boats can bring them..economy under control..government under control..states having the rights they were intended to..The saddest day in US History was when Mitt got the nomination instead of him.

Unfortunately, no, that wouldn't have happened even if Dr. Paul had won. He would still have to rally the support of Congress.

[CCTAU 2,791]

or veto.Simple.

But a lot of weight rides with this one. Romney has said that if we have to borrow for it, he wold not allow it. If we follow JUST this principal alone for the next four years, we will be better off.

[AFTiger 282]

The part of the math equation that Dims don't understand is economic growth. It worked under JFK and Reagan and W until the Dim's Community Reinvestment bubble burst.

[wdefromtx 3,156]

The part of the math equation that Dims don't understand is economic growth. It worked under JFK and Reagan and W until the Dim's Community Reinvestment bubble burst.

^^^^^BIngo^^^^^

[Farmer Brown 2,386]

It is clear the present administration has no clue. Defend the record is all I ask. I am waiting. DEFEND THE RECORD OF THIS CLOWN!