Topic: NASCAR

Romney's NASCAR Comment Is Rich

Reuters

By visiting a NASCAR race Sunday, Romney was trying to play the part of a racecar-loving average Joe, but instead by saying "I have some great friends who are NASCAR team owners," he yet again manages to out himself as a clueless rich guy.

By Adam Clark Estes

Nov 18, 2011

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