Is Mitt Romney a 'Williams-Sonoma Republican'?

by SodaHead News Posted 2012/05/28 19:00:00

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Though he's only recently acquired the GOP nomination, Mitt Romney has had it firmly in his grasp for months. But there's still one glaring issue that some Republicans have with the guy -- he's what The Atlantic called a "Williams-Sonoma Republican." Statistically, his "sweet spot" seems to be a very specific demographic of upscale voters: people who make $75K to $150K a year, family-centered, amateur gourmet cooks.

A lot of this Williams-Sonoma talk originated in a Los Angeles Times article that described how Team Romney mined for consumer data to construct a specific, accurate model of potential support, and Williams-Sonoma shoppers apparently scored exceedingly well. That would suggest that other Republican demographics -- religious, low-income, or socially conservative -- are being ignored in favor of these upscale voters. Does that sound like an accurate assessment, or is it just political scruff? Is Mitt Romney a "Williams-Sonoma Republican"?

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banzaibuckaroo 2012/05/29 02:37:30 (edited)

Yes

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I haven't forgotten how much Romney is well liked. Nice turn out, Romney. Paul 2012

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JP to David 2012/05/29 23:04:28

I didn't notice the teleprompter?

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David to JP 2012/05/30 04:26:36

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Please don't tell me that he is reading his palm!

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JP to David 2012/05/30 13:21:04

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first smile of the day, thanks!

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USAF Vet 2012/05/29 08:18:33

No

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What the hell is a Williams-Sonoma Republican..another feeble attempt at bringing him down? No matter how you ill-informed anti-Romney zealots feel, his vision for America will get us off the path to socialism and back on track to the Republic which we are. As a Catholic, my vote is for the Mormon, he's being vetted 24/7 by the media, we know where he stands and from whence he came, and from what I have gleaned, his credentials far outweigh that of BHO. Call me what you want.

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betz to USAF Vet 2012/05/29 09:34:45

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I will call you intelligent, USAF!

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rdmatheny to betz 2012/05/29 12:56:08

I don't.

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AM to USAF Vet 2012/05/29 14:48:09

I call you far smarter than most.Those who believe everything they read hear or see are out in full force on this thread -pathetic really that so few choose to check sources and separate fact from fiction.

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sunniday to USAF Vet 2012/05/29 15:46:14

I am not a wiz at politic's but what I have seem of Mitt Romney he stands for UNITED STATES & Obama seems to stand for anyone else.

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scbluesman13 2012/05/29 07:55:46

No

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He's a crony capitalist, and a morally corrupt, pathological liar.

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betz to scblues... 2012/05/29 09:35:32

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And what pray tell is wrong about capitalism? If the future president is a capitalist what does that make this prez?

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sunniday to betz 2012/05/29 15:53:31

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CAPITALISM has worked in this country many years Truthfully I have not been 1 of the 1%,but I do not envy those that are. Its a lot of hard work & they earn every penny,I would much rather give my money & get something for my money than just live on hand-outs from others its called PRIDE in oneself.

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scblues... to betz 2012/05/29 16:17:45

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Nothing is wrong with capitalism. But everything is wrong with CRONY capitalism. There is a big difference.

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betz to scblues... 2012/05/29 18:42:28

Uh ok...You go Mitt.

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GoatHorns to betz 2012/05/29 21:33:09

crony capitalism, aka corporatism, aka fascism

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betz to GoatHorns 2012/05/29 21:51:53

uh ok....now go away.

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GoatHorns to betz 2012/05/29 22:41:21

i read your comments in this vioce

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GoatHorns 2012/05/29 06:27:06

Yes

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Tinka123 2012/05/29 06:15:00

Yes

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"Though he's only recently acquired the GOP nomination, Mitt Romney has had it firmly in his grasp for months."

Oh? Has the National Convention been held? No. Has he won the majority of delegates in state conventions? No. So when did he acquire the nomination? When sh decided to give it to him? lol Think if you repeat the lie enough times it will become the truth? Just saying...

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Technot... to Tinka123 2012/05/29 11:35:06

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Bunch of freaking liars, the lot of them.

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tommyg ... to Tinka123 2012/05/29 12:12:38

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I heard on the radio this morning he should have enough delegates after the Texas primary today.

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rdmatheny to tommyg ... 2012/05/29 13:06:25

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With only 496 Delegates as of date confirmed so far in the Delegate process with TX having 155 Delegates, that's assuming he would get ALL 155 would only equal 651 Delegates. That's a far cry from the 1144 needed to be declared the nominee.
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Tinka123 to tommyg ... 2012/05/29 14:21:33

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I hope so - I'm voting today. It's not even two blocks from house. Can literally see it from my back porch! Haaa!

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mae 2012/05/29 05:36:21

No

What these statisticians failed to mention is that despite the yearly wage demographic, 70% of Williams Sonoma shoppers are WOMEN. Why not call him a Harry and David republican, or a Volvo republican, or a slew of other trendy, yuppie terms. Romney's appeal is to a wider range of demographics than those the Republican party would like to think are representitve of Democrats.

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nobiggov 2012/05/29 05:28:30

No

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Go Romney!!!! You seem to be a man of character who loves this country so please go do what you say you're going to do.....#1 is get our debt under control and balance the budget! Those 2 things alone with give businesses more certainty.

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betz to nobiggov 2012/05/29 09:36:24

I could not agree more, nobiggov.

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Lady Wh... to nobiggov 2012/05/29 10:51:07

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Go home, Romney!!!!

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GoatHorns to nobiggov 2012/05/29 21:31:00

a man of character? i think he loves the donations he's getting more than he loves this country.

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nobiggov to GoatHorns 2012/05/30 17:35:33

What? Romney answered his question......he said he was not in favor of medical marijuana. The guy asking a question is an idiot. Of course he would be arrested if medical marijuana is illegal.....Romney would not personally arrest him because he is not in law enforcement. Liberals are so weak with their arguments...too funny.

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GoatHorns to nobiggov 2012/05/30 21:37:01

lol who is liberal? i'm just stating the facts

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nobiggov to GoatHorns 2012/06/01 20:14:13

Liberals don't understand that businesses are in business to make a profit...they must make a profit to survive. Liberals do not understand as Obama doesn't how to manage money. Romney has business experience...excellent business experience...Obama has none. Hence, the results of big Government spending and no business sense over the last 3 1/2 years.

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hasher 2012/05/29 04:20:00

No

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just because hes rich doesnt mean he doesnt relate to the average american. i think romney will do fine. im starting to like him more and more i just hope he becomes a little more outspoken.and says whats really on his mind i think he holds a lot of comments back

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betz to hasher 2012/05/29 09:37:36

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I have always loved him darlene. Why are so many resentful of those with money? Is that not the American dream?

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Lady Wh... to hasher 2012/05/29 10:51:36
Technot... to hasher 2012/05/29 11:37:00

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Then why is he lying about his net worth if being rich is not an issue? His own campaign says he is worth 250 million. Truth is, he is a billionaire, and continues to hide that fact with his off shore accounts. Yeah, he is straight forward and honest. Him and BO ought to run together, both have idiots supporting them on both sides. Sheeesh!

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sunniday to hasher 2012/05/29 16:01:49

I agree the only thing is he has a lot on his place with government alone to many there do not want a powerful U.S. What people should remember ,yes, he's rich & he made that money he did not get it from you,so you can do the same in this country the way it was,WE have values
& it seems he does to & thats what counts.

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Starman 2012/05/29 03:34:12

Yes

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I match this demographic, but will not be voting for Mr Romney

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dvd to Starman 2012/05/29 06:55:54
USAF Vet to Starman 2012/05/29 08:05:40

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Good for you....

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Sokratis 2012/05/29 02:47:31

No

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No. He is a a corporatist just like every other Republican.

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GoatHorns to Sokratis 2012/05/29 06:24:34

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and Democrat

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