'He sneers, snarls, and condescends, even as he maneuvers to undermine social programs that millions of people depend on.'
Romney's rudeness is evident from the start, as he insults Lawson and Nancy Altman, both of Social Security Works, for being part of what he calls the"think-tank" world. Describing think tanks as places for"failed politicians are anxious to stay involved"—neither Lawson nor Altman have ever run for office—Romney sneeringly adds,"We don't need more think tanks; we need more 'do' tanks.
This is also false. While the vote totals were roughly 50/50 in 2020's Senate races, today's Senate is the result of earlier elections as well. Democrats won a total of 28,011,244 more votes than Republicans did in 2016 and 2018. Today's 50/50 split is the result of archaic election rules and the ruthless cynicism of Romney's own party.Ah, there we have it.
It's hard to read the real emotions of someone who worked in finance, an industry whose favorite motto is"Sincerity: Once you can fake it you've got it made." But Romney seems genuinely aggrieved. I half expected him to start reciting the bipartisan's favorite quote, Teddy Roosevelt's"The Man in the Arena." You've probably heard it:
The quote has been deployed by Republicans and centrist Democrats alike. It's typically used when somebody is, as Romney does here, using the brokenness of our political system as cover for their own misdeeds. This kind of talk lets them feel brave for acting in a cowardly fashion. They usually pair these diatribes with calls for"civility," even as they defend theThese people aren't"the man in the arena.
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