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    Romney Takes the Presidential Race Across the Pond

    On his trip to London, Jerusalem and Gdansk, Mitt Romney says he’s touching three “pillars of liberty”—nations which share American values.   After infuriating the Brits about Olympic security, he embraced Jerusalem as Israel’s capitol and dismissed Palestinian culture.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    On his trip to London, Jerusalem and Gdansk, Mitt Romney says he’s touching three “pillars of liberty”—nations which share American values.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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      The Economist

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Romney Takes the Presidential Race Across the Pond
    1. 0:00Aurora Shooting Suspect Charged
    2. 7:36Romney Takes the Presidential Race Across the PondYou’re reading this
    3. 40:28Red State, Blue State: Romney’s Trip and the Politics of Gaffes
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