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Mitt Romney Explains Why He Lost

Calvin Trillin

November 20, 2012

Obama was clever as clever could be; To targeted groups he gave gifts that were free: Say, healthcare for free until age 26, And free contraceptives (for sex just for kicks). Debates in the primaries left our team bruised From harsh accusations the White House then used. Whatever the reason for losing might be, Of one thing I’m sure: it could not have been me. I’m perfect.

Calvin TrillinCalvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”


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