“While Mitt Romney throws $10,000 around casually in friendly debates and calls $1500 temporary little Band-Aids, his economic record and policies failed middle class families. Mitt Romney’s record as governor of Massachusetts certainly wouldn’t win any bets – as 47th of 50 in job creation, his failed leadership led the state in the wrong direction. His work in the private sector isn’t worth a bet either – he made hundreds of millions of dollars laying off thousands of workers and bankrupting companies. And his economic plan as a candidate only offers middle class families a $54 tax cut. Voters shouldn’t bet 50 cents on Mitt Romney’s record or leadership – and it’s definitely not worth $10,000.”
DNC National Press Secretary Melanie Roussell: