A question for both sides of the political spectrum:

[FunkyTown]

I was reading an interview by Fox News. Mitt Romney was asked to comment on the economy.

Here's the transcript:

FOXNews.com - Mitt Romney on Obama's Spending Frenzy - Hannity

I think Mitt Romney is right. Economically, he's talking sense. He's not predicting doom, he's suggesting that we should be wary because what the US is doing now threatens middle class America. I'm disappointed, however, that it was Hannity and Fox News who decided to give this interview. So my questions are this:

1) How can Mitt Romney speak economics in a way that the average American will understand? He's clearly reaching the educated market, but missing out with a very large portion of the populace. How can he communicate effectively on very complex issues without being labeled 'Elitist' by the left-leaning media.

2) How is it that we can get more reasonable rhetoric out on the airwaves? The right-leaning media is every bit as bad as the left. Hannity sounded more like a rabid dog than someone trying to communicate with a reasonable populace.

[Palerider]

Because of his Political leanings , thats the reason it was only on Fox.....if say CNN(Clinton News Network) showed that, it would be heavily ridiculed and we would hear nothing but a Democrat negative response to it.

This is the part of politics I don't like....right now is not the time to worried about which side of aisle your on. We got a problem and we need solutions not handouts.

[Hemidakota]

Mitt was a former CEO of AMC and other businesses, could easily bring a better solution to the nation versus what is being seen right now. We are need of someone that is truly business savvy and can look at the problem and apply the necessary tools correct it no matter the political fallout. Who cares what people may feel or think on how we can truly saved our nation from an economical collapse.

[BenRaines]

AMC, wasn't their last hit the Gremlin or was it the Pacer or the Hornet. :)

Ben Raines

[bytor2112]

I think George Romney, Mitt's father was the CEO of American Motors. Mitt owns Bain Capital.....

[aranyborju]

1) How can Mitt Romney speak economics in a way that the average American will understand? He's clearly reaching the educated market, but missing out with a very large portion of the populace. How can he communicate effectively on very complex issues without being labeled 'Elitist' by the left-leaning media.

2) How is it that we can get more reasonable rhetoric out on the airwaves? The right-leaning media is every bit as bad as the left. Hannity sounded more like a rabid dog than someone trying to communicate with a reasonable populace.

1)Well, the problem is that if he brings his message down a notch, he will still be ridiculed. I remember Ross Perot bringing out charts and graphs to explain his economic plan in a way that people without post-secondary education could understand, and he was the butt of jokes for years to come.

2) We won't until ratings are affected, which will never happen. I think that people tend to forget that cable news is an entertainment business, not a public service. The two most balanced news sources on television, PBS, and C-SPAN are virtually unwatched and would not be able to stay afloat without public donations, because they present the news with minimal commentary. People don't like to think about the issues long enough to form their own opinions, so they find a network that they are comfortable with/entertained by, and allow the network to make up their minds for them.

[Hemidakota]

I think George Romney, Mitt's father was the CEO of American Motors. Mitt owns Bain Capital.....

You are correct...thanks for the correction.

[Just_A_Guy]

How can Mitt Romney speak economics in a way that the average American will understand? He's clearly reaching the educated market, but missing out with a very large portion of the populace. How can he communicate effectively on very complex issues without being labeled 'Elitist' by the left-leaning media.

Mitt can't. Too many Americans don't separate between the good guys and the bad guys on Wall Street. They view Romney and his ilk as the reason we're in this mess.

I think the politicos and the captains of industry are going to have to step aside on this one, and let the standard be carried by people who have established a reputation for a) financial savvy, and b) a concern for the financial well-being of the common man. I'm thinking more along the lines of people with shows dedicated to helping others with their money--Dave Ramsey, for example.

[Palerider]

I think we need a financial panel made up of some people from both sides of the aisle to offer input.....I mean real buisness types....not current elected Politicians......

[talisyn]

I think we need a financial panel made up of some people from both sides of the aisle to offer input.....I mean real business types....not current elected Politicians......

I think Pres. Obama made a mistake in not asking the Mittster to help out in some way, like treasury secretary. You can bet he paid his taxes

That one guy, the republican who gave up the opportunity to be commerce secretary? I think he made a bigger mistake. I understand why he didn't want to be involved politically-speaking, but this is no time to be a timid political mouse worried about the next election. This is the time to bring our country out of a huge hole and if politicians don't want Obama's sweeping changes then they need to bring a different view to the table, not a sign saying 'Heck No We Won't Vote'

And that's my opinion

[aranyborju]

I think Pres. Obama made a mistake in not asking the Mittster to help out in some way, like treasury secretary. You can bet he paid his taxes

And that's my opinion

Mitt would probably do a great job, but he would have said no even if given the chance. I think he plans on running again in 2012, and so he has to play the political game, and not throw any bones to the other side, even if it would benefit the country as a whole.

[talisyn]

Mitt would probably do a great job, but he would have said no even if given the chance. I think he plans on running again in 2012, and so he has to play the political game, and not throw any bones to the other side, even if it would benefit the country as a whole.

Yeah I think so too. And that's really shows what's wrong with politics