Mitt Romney Quotes Michael Moore To Denounce Newt’s Bain Attacks

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Mitt Romney invoked liberal documentarian Michael Moore in dismissing Newt Gingrich’s attacks on his record at Bain Capital.

“Michael Moore apparently said today, I think Newt Gingrich is one of the escaped members of my staff,” Romney told FOX News’ Sean Hannity after Monday’s debate, suggesting that Gingrich was “carrying Michael Moore’s water” in making his attacks.

The original quote Romney was paraphrasing, from the New York Times:

“I wondered who they stole from my crew,” Mr. Moore said in a phone interview. “It was fun to hear what I have been saying for 20 years, not just by any Republican candidate, but Newt Gingrich.

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