Southern whites troubled by Romney's wealth, religion

[stu2002]

LYNCHBURG, Virginia (Reuters) - Sheryl Harris, a voluble 52-year-old with a Virginia drawl, voted twice for George W. Bush. Raised Baptist, she is convinced -- despite all evidence to the contrary -- that President Barack Obama, a practicing Christian, is Muslim.

So in this year's presidential election, will she support Mitt Romney? Not a chance.

"Romney's going to help the upper class," said Harris, who earns $28,000 a year as activities director of a Lynchburg senior center. "He doesn't know everyday people, except maybe the person who cleans his house."
She'll vote for Obama, she said: "At least he wasn't brought up filthy rich."

http://news.yahoo.com/southern-whites-troubled-romneys-wealth-religion-050312040.html

[dbill27]

She thinks obama is a secret muslim, won't vote for romney because he was brought up rich. voted for bush twice, all signs point to her being an idiot.

[erowe1]

If I'm right about my hunch that southern blacks are also troubled by Romney's wealth and religion, then what is the point of saying "Southern Whites" in the headline, rather than just "Southerners"?

They're just pushing racial buttons.

[dbill27]

If I'm right about my hunch that southern blacks are also troubled by Romney's wealth and religion, then what is the point of saying "Southern Whites" in the headline, rather than just "Southerners"?

They're just pushing racial buttons.

Maybe but I think it has to do with obama already having shored up 90% of the black vote and everyone already knowing that.

[stu2002]

She thinks obama is a secret muslim, won't vote for romney because he was brought up rich. voted for bush twice, all signs point to her being an idiot.

Ha--hope she stays home on Nov. 6

[AuH20]

LYNCHBURG, Virginia (Reuters) - Sheryl Harris, a voluble 52-year-old with a Virginia drawl, voted twice for George W. Bush. Raised Baptist, she is convinced -- despite all evidence to the contrary -- that President Barack Obama, a practicing Christian, is Muslim.

So in this year's presidential election, will she support Mitt Romney? Not a chance.

"Romney's going to help the upper class," said Harris, who earns $28,000 a year as activities director of a Lynchburg senior center. "He doesn't know everyday people, except maybe the person who cleans his house."
She'll vote for Obama, she said: "At least he wasn't brought up filthy rich."http://news.yahoo.com/southern-white...050312040.html

Obama wasn't brought up by the filthy rich??????????????????????????? Are there any people in this country with functioning brain cells?? Who was Obama's primary political bundler???? Who was Obama's director of the White House NEC???? Who is Obama's Treasury secretary???

[QuickZ06]

Guess these people never use the.......innnnttttterrrrrnettttt *redneck voice*

[QuickZ06]

NEW YORK CITY????

[RickyJ]

She thinks obama is a secret muslim, won't vote for romney because he was brought up rich. voted for bush twice, all signs point to her being an idiot.

Does it matter? Either way we are getting a puppet for a president that does not answer to us.

[cajuncocoa]

Apparently there are people right here on RPF who are troubled by his wealth (Rmoney?)

I don't care how much money he has, that has nothing to do with why I won't vote for him.

[nobody's_hero]

Nor does his religion matter.

I hear excuses people use for supporting/not-supporting candidates these days and I wonder if the American people are even ready to have a debate on issues related to their own freedoms.

[seyferjm]

Apparently there are people right here on RPF who are troubled by his wealth (Rmoney?)

I don't care how much money he has, that has nothing to do with why I won't vote for him.

Same.

[opal]

*lives in the south.. is white.. couldn't care less about his personal wealth or religion*
I won't be voting for Mr - I'm glad you asked that question, but I prefer to answer this one

[unklejman]

Guess these people never use the.......innnnttttterrrrrnettttt *redneck voice*

Don't you mean "innernayet".

Internet is one of those words that I'd rather not ever hear a person with a southern accent say again in my life.

[pcosmar]

Title of this thread.

Southern whites troubled by Romney's wealth, religion

I'm a Yank,,I guess,,? but I lived down south. I would say Southern Folk are troubled by Romney.
I'm guessing that folks all over the place are troubled about both of them. They just have to decide which one is less troubling.

I'm not sure they even get a choice.

[tangent4ronpaul]

I'm not sure they even get a choice.

They don't!

-t

[Sola_Fide]

"Mormons don't believe like we believe," said Dianna McCullough, a retired factory worker, as she tossed salad in a Tree of Life Ministries soup kitchen. "Like the wives -- Romney's probably got more than one."



Why does it seem like they interview the least informed people around?

[Zippyjuan]

Obama wasn't brought up by the filthy rich??????????????????????????? Are there any people in this country with functioning brain cells?? Who was Obama's primary political bundler???? Who was Obama's director of the White House NEC???? Who is Obama's Treasury secretary???

Obama was brought up filthy rich? Doesn't seem he had much money until after Law school.

[thelaibon]

She thinks obama is a secret muslim, won't vote for romney because he was brought up rich. voted for bush twice, all signs point to her being an idiot.
Paraphrasing George Carlin: "311 million people in America... half of them are dumber than us. And they all vote."

[pcosmar]

Title of this thread.



Oh, I'm sure I could come up with some colorful sterotypes,,
Given the thread title.

[alucard13mmfmj]

Most voters blow.

People are voting based on religion, race, skin color, ethnic group, gender, age. We are talking about the majority of people that are doing this.

Not voting on substance or record.

[UpperDecker]

Most voters blow.

People are voting based on religion, race, skin color, ethnic group, gender, age. We are talking about the majority of people that are doing this.

Not voting on substance or record.

My new favorite is "Well, Romney is richer than Obama, so I will not vote for him because we have nothing in common." even though Obama is worth millions himself.

[stu2002]

My new favorite is "Well, Romney is richer than Obama, so I will not vote for him because we have nothing in common." even though Obama is worth millions himself.

Bingo--many of my co-workers are voting for Obama since he is "middle class." :confused:

[belian78]

Why does it seem like they interview the least informed people around?
Because they usually do. It fits with the narrative they are creating.

[fisharmor]

I just want to add, as a Virginian, that we are not all mouth-breathing morons.
Thank you for your consideration.