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Yadira Rodriguez

Romney's 'big bird' comment ruffles feathers | WTNH.com Connecticut - 2 views

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Romney Big Bird Comment controversy

shared by Yadira Rodriguez on 05 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Romney ruffled some feathers in one Connecticut community
  • 'Big Bird.'
  • Big Bird is somewhat of a local hero because it is Big Bird's hometown.
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  • iconic character
  • the subject of almost as much social media as the debate itself
  • may have lost some votes in Woodstock.
  • n Woodstock,
  • defenders a
  • leave Big Bird alone
  • horrible
  • She was able to contact Spinney who said he did not watch the debate and has "no comment."
  • Yadira Rodriguez on 05 Oct 12
     
    Article talks about Romney's BIg Bird comment. It brought a lot of controversy in Woodstock , Connecticut the home town of Big Birds creator.  It just further more proves how the debates are more of a chance to observe the candidates.  
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  • Sabrina Rosenfield on 06 Oct 12
     
    This is getting totally blown out of proportion. Romney was just using Big Bird as an example of something that he would like to cut-and whether you approve of those cuts is another matter-but it wasn't like he was attacking Big Bird or its creators. I think this is an example of people latching on to the most colorful thing said in the debate and making it seem like the biggest issue of the election.
  • Danielle Polevoi on 07 Oct 12
     
    I think everyone needs to take a deep breath. The quote "Big Bird is an important part of every child's education" also seems a bit ridiculous although I do love Sesame Street. I do think debates are a great time to observe the candidates (like Yadira said) but it doesn't seem like this is an effective use of the discussion afterwards.
  • Abby Schantz on 08 Oct 12
     
    Agreeing with what has been said, it was one small comment that got totally blown out of proportion. After the debate I was watching some commentary on it and heard a lot being mentioned about that comment. Apparently, throughout the debate after it was said, twitter was cluttered with people discussing that singular comment. According to one of the news reporters I was watching discuss the debate (who I do not remember the name of), she said that in this debate it particular, and partially because Obama not going for making so many jokes (as Danielle's article talks about), this was one of the few things viewers were able to blow out and discuss which is why it has gotten so much attention.
  • Will Rothman on 15 Oct 12
     
    I think that it was more inappropriate that he directly told Jim Lehrer that he was going to cut his job. Yes Big Bird is an icon, but he is fictional. Jim Lehrer is a real person who was specifically told that he is going to get fired if Romney wins.
  • Sami Perez on 15 Oct 12
     
    Will brings up a good point. Romney's campaign is all about making jobs, but should we think about those who work for federally run businesses? Jim Lehrer would just be one of many to actually lose their job if government spending was decreased...
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