It’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 6, 2012
If you're a small business owner for Obama, write a letter to share why you've got the President's back: http://t.co/sdnwlszz
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2012
https://twitter.com/JOEDOEchef/status/232576422051471361
@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 6, 2012
https://twitter.com/CaseyGeorge/status/232578625269030912
We don’t know what small business Rachael didn’t build.
https://twitter.com/indyconserv/status/232548932419481600
@BarackObama Yes, Rachael we do owe something. I plan on giving it to my community, not my government.
— Thomas Gregg (@ThomasJGregg) August 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2012
@BarackObama you should let Norman know that we all realize that's a high school musical quote. He's not fooling anyone.
— Jay Gatsby (@MrrSandman) August 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2012
Maybe we could save space by creating a composite small business owner. How are Julia and her graphic design business doing, anyway?
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