"We who are privileged to be in that position DO owe the country something for our success." —Rachael, small business owner in Wellesley, MA
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2012It’s been more than three weeks since President Obama said to small business owners, “You didn’t build that,” and nearly as long that he’s been trying to unsay it. The TV commercials that claimed the quote was taken out of context haven’t made the words go away, so the White House is reaching out to small business owners to make the case the president just can’t seem to make.
We asked small business owners to write in about why they support President Obama—here are just a few of their responses.—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2012
If you're a small business owner for Obama, write a letter to share why you've got the President's back: OFA.BO/MN2L8P—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2012
@BarackObama let him do something for me first. Had his back in 08. He bailed out banks and auto and left everyone else hung out to dry—
1st St. Chef (@JOEDOEchef) August 06, 2012
@BarackObama I have a small business and you havent helped at all. Too many regulations, healthcare costs rising another 7% next year.—
Gary T (@GTHOMSE) August 06, 2012
@BarackObama LOL..Surely you jest! You are the worst thing to happen to small businesses ever. This has gotta be a joke. Someone hack u?—
Casey George (@CaseyGeorge) August 06, 2012
We don’t know what small business Rachael didn’t build.
@BarackObama Rachael will feel differently when all the Obmatax taxes hit her 'small business" so whats the name of Rachaels company?—
(@indyconserv) August 06, 2012
@BarackObama Yes, Rachael we do owe something. I plan on giving it to my community, not my government.—
Thomas Gregg (@ThomasJGregg) August 06, 2012
Creepy RT @BarackObama: "We who are privileged to be in that position DO owe the country something for our success." —Rachael,—
William L (@WDLKD) August 06, 2012
The letters are pouring in now. Meet Norman and Rodger.
"America prospers when we're all in it together, and President Obama knows that."—Norman, a small business owner from Juno Beach, FL—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2012
@BarackObama you should let Norman know that we all realize that's a high school musical quote. He's not fooling anyone.—
Sanford Williams (@MrrSandman) August 06, 2012
"Small business owners can't afford the failed policies of the past. And Americans can't afford a Romney presidency." —Rodger, Santa Monica—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2012
@BarackObama With Cass Sunstein's departure, perhaps it's time to consider someone with a business background who could help small business.—
TJ O'Hara (@tjohara2012) August 06, 2012
Maybe we could save space by creating a composite small business owner. How are Julia and her graphic design business doing, anyway?
