President Barack Obama speaks out about claim that GOP candidate Mitt Romney's wife doesn't work
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement at the White House December 17, 2011 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Senate approved a two-month payroll tax cut and extension of unemployment benefits today, with a provision that requires …
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Posted: 04/12/2012
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is denouncing criticism of Republican candidate Mitt Romney's wife by a Democratic consultant who said Ann Romney "hasn't worked a day in her life." Obama says there is no tougher job than being a mom.
Obama cited his wife, Michelle, and his own mother as examples. In an interview with Cedar Rapids, Iowa, television station KCRG, Obama said raising a family is work. He said anyone who would argue otherwise should rethink their statement.
Obama's remark was in response to comments by Democratic consultant Hilary Rosen on Wednesday that sparked a political furor.
Obama also says families of candidates should not be fair game for attacks in political campaigns. He said he doesn't have "a lot of patience" for comments about spouses of political candidates.
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