When Romney ran for President in 2008, he based his claim on what were
generally considered to be three success stories: founder of Bain
Capital; rescuing the Salt Lake City Olympics; and his achievements as
Governor of Massachusetts.
This time around, Romney has won the nomination by repudiating
'Romneycare', the main achievement of his only time in elected office.
This was always going to create a problem for Romney in the general
election, as voters expect Presidential political campaigns to run on
political achievements, not experience in business or public
administration.
Having walked away from his first success story, Romney has just thrown
away his Olympic story, turning it into a source of embarrassment. His
graceless behavior in London was an unforced error, he only has himself
to blame.
That leaves Romney with only Bain Capital left on his resume, a legacy
that Obama has already successfully framed as a career as a corporate
raider rather than a captain of industry.
From a campaign perspective, Romney's resume is shot. His policy
platform consists of promising to cut taxes, increase military spending
and balance the budget without any explanation of how he would
accomplish this feat. What has Romney got left?
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