David axelrod, obamas senior strategist, felt he had been given a gift. Axelrod called the politico story garbage, and agreed with steele that any obama campaign staffer who used such an attack against romney would be fired. Strategist david axelrod and massachusetts state democratic leaders talked about mitt romneys economic record as governor of massachusetts. Romney aide disputes david axelrod s account of 2012 concession. David axelrod surprised by romney campaigns missed opportunities. Romney aide disputes david axelrods account of 2012. Romney admits his 47 per cent remarks were completely wrong but promises to be president for the 100 per cent the republican presidential candidate said his controversial 47 percent. David axelrod talked about president obamas reelection campaign strategy and targeting voters in key battleground states. The public image of mitt romney explores the image of 2012 presidential candidate mitt romney who has served as a business executive and governor of massachusetts. President obamas senior advisor, david axelrod, discusses iran. They reveled in biting negative ads, battering mitt romneys business career. Ann romney is currently promoting a new book, in this together. Anderson cooper interview with david axelrod anderson.
I find that a disappointing appointment on the part of the president. David axelrod, mitt romney, lindsey graham on meet the press. From the boisterous wards of chicago politics to the oval office, believer takes you inside the political warriors life, with its largerthanlife personalities. Throughout the interview, the three cbs hosts lobbed softball questions at axelrod but refused to ask him about a controversial portion of his book, that they themselves had previously boosted, in which axelrod claimed that obama was irritated with mitt romneys concession call in 2012 in which the republican allegedly suggested the president. Trial heats with mitt romney, the likely republican nominee, showed the. Feb 02, 2011 taped an interview with mitt romney about the new edition his book no apolgy.
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Axelrod also shies away from the hard questions of why president obama has fallen short of the dreams inspired by candidate obama. Obama shocked, slightly irritated by mitt romneys 2012. David axelrod is standing by his claim that president barack obama hid his true. Obama was shocked and irritated by mitt romney s concession call in the 2012 election, according to a new book by strategist david axelrod. David axelrod, mitt romney, lindsey graham on meet the. Axelrod and romney recorded an emotional hourlong interview for the axe files, axelrods podcast, in 2015. Mitt romney and lindsey graham discuss the mark sanford scandal. David axelrod recounts his years as obamas adviser and. Chief obama strategist david axelrod posts photo tweet taking a swipe at mitt romney. At byu, obama strategist david axelrod praises mitt romney, urges. Do americans want an economy that produces a growing middle class and gives people a chance to get ahead and their kids a chance to get ahead. President obama talks with gop nominee mitt romney on the phone at the. A new york times bestseller david axelrod has always been a believer. In a sign of the flooded market for campaign books, one of wolffes juicier.
The reselling of president obama, by richard wolffe. Mitt romney on a different planet, claims obama aide axelrod this article is more than 7 years old david axelrod attempts to downplay presidents remarks from friday that the private sector in. Anderson cooper talks to david axelrod, a senior strategist for the obama campaign. Instead, he makes a stout defense indeed, the best i have. Hundreds of hours of research and dozens of original interviews reveal new details and. Obama was shocked and irritated by mitt romneys concession call in the 2012 election, according to a new book by strategist david axelrod. Without those voters, according to david plouffe, obamas 2008. Feb 16, 2015 david axelrod talks to charlie rose about mitt romney s concession call to president obama following the 2012 election and about the assertion in his new book that obama appeared irritated by. President barack obama was not amused by mitt romneys 2012 presidential election concession call, according to a new memoir. Judging from his first book, obama has the talent to write the best presidential memoir in. Romneys family longed to tell the story of the real mitt, but advisers told them. The choice in this election is between an economy that produces a growing middle class and that gives people a chance to get ahead and their kids a chance to get ahead and an.
David axelrod and mitt romney had a thoughtful discussion about the. Interview with presidential candidate mitt romney realclearpolitics. May 31, 20 mitt romney and his wife, ann, were lying low after the election loss last fall. Feb 15, 2015 axelrod also shies away from the hard questions of why president obama has fallen short of the dreams inspired by candidate obama.
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Campaign adviser david axelrod says president obama did not appreciate mitt romneys concession call after the 2012 election because the republican opponent seemed to. Included is a discussion of romneys personal and political image as well as his values and affiliation with the church of jesus christ of. If romney runs he will compete in iowa, and he is skeptical about the nbcpolitico debate that the hard left network and lurching left website have announced will be held on may 2. A great rapid response effort by the mitt romney team on this one in an interview on fox news sunday this morning, david axelrod said the 2012 election will come down to a choice. But now theyre giving interviews and talking about obamas second term, washington scandals, and an. Chicago david axelrod sits in a booth in the upscale cafe at the foot of the towering obama campaign headquarters building and casts a cold eye on both on his ahi tuna salad and mitt romney. Now that romney has secured the necessary delegates to become the republican nominee, that challenge is front and center. Mitt romney r had an emotional and indepth interview with david axelrod, one of the men who once worked the hardest to defeat him in the 2012 presidential race. He criticized romney, though, for not repudiating strongly enough proposals to make obamas relationship to the rev. Romneys popularity has grown since his 2008 campaign for president of the united states. David axelrod questions romneys bain mentality video abc.
Obama strategist david axelrod has suggested that mormonism is off limits. Obama strategist david axelrod slams mitt romney for changing. David axelrod surprised by romney campaigns missed. David axelrod, mitt romney, lindsey graham on meet the press david axelrod, mitt romney, lindsey graham on meet the press by meet the press june 28, 2009. The story behind mitt romneys loss in the presidential. For the latest political news from cnns best political team, with campaign coverage, 247. Feb 04, 2015 campaign adviser david axelrod says president obama did not appreciate mitt romney s concession call after the 2012 election because the republican opponent seemed to attribute the result only to. Cbs ignores david axelrods controversial romney attack. Mitt romney sits down with david axelrod in san diego to chat about his childhood in michigan, his assessment of the 2016 race for the white house, and much more.
Axelrod stands by samesex marriage account politico. We actually cautioned the president against engaging too. Jan 31, 2012 chief obama strategist david axelrod posts photo tweet taking a swipe at mitt romney. A phone call from mitt romney to president obama following obamas 2012 presidential victory got testy, according to an upcoming book written. Whether as a young journalist investigating city corruption, a campaign consultant guiding underdog candidates against entrenched orthodoxy, or as senior adviser to the president during one of the worst crises in american. Theres a cool moment where axelrod talks at length about how george. Obama senior campaign adviser david axelrod told cnns candy crowley that the campaign never said that mitt romney was a felon, only that he might have committed a.
Jun 01, 2012 now that romney has secured the necessary delegates to become the republican nominee, that challenge is front and center. David axelrod, the founder and director of the university of chicago institute of politics, and cnn bring you the axe files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. In an interview with politicos glenn thrush, the former campaign guru. Updated read a full report of thursdays presidential campaign news here loud and rowdy supporters of mitt romney in boston drowned out an attempt by president obama campaigns top strategist to attack the former republican governor on his home turf in a morning news conference on the steps of the massachusetts statehouse, david axelrod, one of mr. Mitt romney supporters tried to shout down the speakers. Romney aide disputes david axelrods account of 2012 concession. The photo featured the president riding in his car with his dog, with the caption how loving owners. Governor mitt romney and governor deval patrick talk about healthcare, and a roundtable of bob woodward, katty kay, david axelrod, and bill kristol analyze the leadership of president barack obama. I expected a lot, having heard an interview with axelrod on satellite radio, and my. President barack obama was not amused by mitt romneys 2012.
The choice in this election is between an economy that produces a growing middle class, and that gives people a chanc. Obama adviser david axelrod offered some clear signs that mitt romneys attacks on him are taking their toll, twice referring to reaction hes received from romney operatives in boston in a 75. The choice in this election is between an economy that produces a growing middle class and that gives people a chance to get ahead and their kids a. Mitt romney had an emotional interview with obamas top campaign adviser. Mitt romney had an emotional interview with obamas top.
Barack obama and mitt romney have crafted their campaign narratives, telling you who. Feb 05, 2015 a phone call from mitt romney to president obama following obamas 2012 presidential victory got testy, according to an upcoming book written by david axelrod. For the latest political news from cnn s best political team, with campaign coverage, 247. Obama adviser david axelrod makes case for mitt romney for. Media declares open season on mitt romneys mormon faith. David axelrod interviews mitt romney business insider. Jun 12, 2012 obama adviser david axelrod offered some clear signs that mitt romneys attacks on him are taking their toll, twice referring to reaction hes received from romney operatives in boston in a 75. David axelrod recounts his years as obamas adviser and believer in his new book, the veteran political consultant tells stories about his years at obamas side. By the time the generalelection campaign began, romney had. Romneys hometown until early thursday morning, although word of it leaked out on twitter late wednesday. Jun 28, 2009 david axelrod, mitt romney, lindsey graham on meet the press david axelrod, mitt romney, lindsey graham on meet the press by meet the press june 28, 2009.
The cnn political ticker is the hottest destination for the latest political news with dispatches, behindthescenes reports, and expert commentary, 247. Obama moves to speak on romneys character the new york. For months, he had worried that the romney campaign would find a way to present its candidate in a compelling fashion. Mitt romney on a different planet, claims obama aide axelrod. David axelrod, one of the presidents top political strategists, made a statement on fox sunday morning that caused many to doubt his commitment to barack obamas campaign or, to doubt his abilities as a presidential strategist. Feb 10, 2015 david axelrod recounts his years as obamas adviser and believer in his new book, the veteran political consultant tells stories about his years at obamas side. Mitt romney and his wife, ann, were lying low after the election loss last fall. David muir follows the gop candidates final push to become the next president. David axelrod, former senior advisor to obama, reveals in his upcoming book that the president was unsmiling and slightly irritated during a 2012 concession call with mitt romney. But now theyre giving interviews and talking about obamas second term, washington scandals, and an issues summit. We did thousands of phone interviews with organizers and.
May 20, 2012 david axelrod, a top adviser for president obamas reelection campaign, said sunday that presumptive republican presidential nominee mitt romney s mormon faith should not be made an issue in the election. Obama strategist david axelrod slams mitt romney for. A senior obama campaign strategist has taken aim at republican nomination hopefully mitt romney over twitter ahead of todays florida primary. David axelrod, a top adviser for president obamas reelection campaign, said sunday that presumptive republican presidential nominee mitt romneys mormon faith should not be made an issue in the election. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. David axelrod has written a remarkable book, a deeply honest and unflinching memoir of his journey from cub journalist to political adviser to the president of the united states. Axelrods antiromney message gets drowned out the new. Axelrods antiromney message gets drowned out the new york. Once in boston, what had been billed as a news conference had the intensity of a lateoctober political rally, complete with dueling signs, noisemakers and competing chants. My 40 years in politics, former senior obama adviser david axelrod writes that. Apr 15, 2012 a great rapid response effort by the mitt romney team on this one in an interview on fox news sunday this morning, david axelrod said the 2012 election will come down to a choice. Mitt romney r had an emotional and indepth interview with david axelrod, one of the men who once worked the hardest to defeat him in the 2012.
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