Hour 1
Segment 1
Ben Mankiewicz and Michael Shure hosting. Story about how supporting our troops has become a passing thing. Ending the war in Afghanistan has been totally forgotten. Ann Romney talks about how they released as many tax returns as legally required. The Obama campaign offered to not talk about Romney’s tax returns anymore if the Romney camp releases 5 years of his returns. Romney’s campaign responded by declining the invitation. David Simon of The Wire lambasted Romney for the 13% he paid and bragged about.
Segment 2
Tax Policy Center’s findings on Romney’s tax plan that would raise taxes on the Middle Class. After Conservatives attacked them as being biased, they re-ran their numbers and proved the case all over again. The campaign has been particularly unclear on what their plans are for fixing the country’s financial woes. Paul Ryan is reeling, trying to explain why he requested stimulus funds that he constantly railed on. Paul Ryan talked about how he enjoys Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, more for the sound, but not so much for the lyrics. Morello responded. Video of Bruce Springsteen and Morello playing.
Segment 3
Hannity yelled at a Democratic guest outlining the obvious problems with the voter ID laws. Talk about Biden’s “unchained” comments. Talk about Toure’s “niggerization” comments.