Gov Romney Aide Tells Press What They Can Kiss

**Clyde** · Jul 31, 12, 09:32 AM

Romney Aide Rick Gorka To Reporters: 'Kiss My A--'

He is right that the reporters were not at a place where shouting questions was acceptable.

Mr Romney would keep these things out of the news if he availed himself more often to the press. It sucks but you have to do it.

**Bluegrasscard** · Jul 31, 12, 09:51 PM

I just saw a long TV interview with Romney. What is the problem?

**Clyde** · Jul 31, 12, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bluegrasscard

I just saw a long TV interview with Romney. What is the problem?

Problem?

**Bluegrasscard** · Jul 31, 12, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Clyde

Problem?

He availed himself to a reporter for a long interview. On another channel they were playing up that he is 'hiding' since he would not shout back at reporters in solemn place.

**Bluegrasscard** · Jul 31, 12, 10:48 PM

Now my sarcastic side says that if Romney does call a general press conference (as if candidates do those) he should do it in Arlington Cemetery then the reporters can kick over some crosses on the way out.

**mcpapa** · Aug 1, 12, 06:16 AM

^ My understanding is that there was a "press corps" that accompanied the Romney entourage overseas; and that he answered a total of three of their questions in three days. I can't speak for Clyde, but maybe that's what he is referencing.

On a related note, if candidate Romney is elected in November (perish the thought), maybe the aide in question has his sights on an ambassadorship to a troubled Middle East nation. That would put a punctuation mark on the "getting to know Mitt" tour.

**Clyde** · Aug 1, 12, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by mcpapa

^ My understanding is that there was a "press corps" that accompanied the Romney entourage overseas; and that he answered a total of three of their questions in three days. I can't speak for Clyde, but maybe that's what he is referencing.

On a related note, if candidate Romney is elected in November (perish the thought), maybe the aide in question has his sights on an ambassadorship to a troubled Middle East nation. That would put a punctuation mark on the "getting to know Mitt" tour.

You are correct in what I was referencing. Media complaints from all sides including Fox.

**75center** · Aug 1, 12, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Clyde

Romney Aide Rick Gorka To Reporters: 'Kiss My A--'

He is right that the reporters were not at a place where shouting questions was acceptable.

Mr Romney would keep these things out of the news if he availed himself more often to the press. It sucks but you have to do it.

Agree, although I don't know if that would help with the press these days.

**Bluegrasscard** · Aug 1, 12, 07:39 AM

I guess they just want their 10 second sound bites and unguarded comments for the nightly news or their cable talking heads.

They really did not need to shout at him exiting a national memorial and grave site.

**Clyde** · Aug 1, 12, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Bluegrasscard

They really did not need to shout at him exiting a national memorial and grave site.

Agreed.

**mcpapa** · Aug 1, 12, 08:36 AM

[QUOTE=Bluegrasscard;4401818]I guess they just want their 10 second sound bites and unguarded comments for the nightly news or their cable talking heads.

They really did not need to shout at him exiting a national memorial and grave site.[/QUOTE]

Agree 100% on that score. It was bad form, as was the response.