The bartender — um, videographer — who set up a camera at a Mitt Romney fundraiser last May and caught the candidate’s “47 percent” comment on tape has gone public and is being lauded as perhaps the greatest American hero of our time. Ed Schultz devoted a full hour tonight to Scott Prouty, focusing at length on the great risk he took by anonymously handing over a videotape that was shot in a room filled with cameras.
Scott Prouty, Mr. 47 Percent, watching his interview from the green room pic.twitter.com/NZlVTwPB8I
— Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) March 14, 2013
He says "many cameras" were in the room taping Romney's words. So, MANY could have released this, but only ONE had the courage to do so…
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 14, 2013
Cue the booming movie trailer voice for Moore’s next film: “In a ROOM FULL OF CAMERAS, only ONE MAN had the COURAGE.”
He was afraid 2 release the 47% video- his life could be "ruined." Then 1 nite he looked in the mirror & said "You're a coward." That did it
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 14, 2013
Who plays Scott Prouty in the HBO movie? #gamechanger
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) March 14, 2013
Whatever the danger, Obama’s supporters have Prouty’s back.
It's up to us to keep the wolves from tearing up Scott Prouty, who did the right thing without any desire to be in the limelight.
— Karoli (@Karoli) March 14, 2013
@edshow Scott Prouty, you are a hero; a truly courageous man. Now it is time for Progressive community to stand behind, protect him. #mr47%
— Ellens2Cents (@Ellens2cents) March 14, 2013
National hero Scott Prouty, what an amazing and courageous man doing what was right for our country. Thanks @DavidCornDC and @edshow.
— Janise Turso (@Janiset) March 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/311997516759572480
I just wish there were more Scott Prouty's in the world…. Imagine a world of Principled men. THX GOD, The lies of Romney revealed. @edshow
— Freelancer (@2Freelancer) March 14, 2013
Scott Prouty is my hero! Scott Prouty, videotaped Mitt Romney in the %47 video. God Bless that man. I might name my first son Scott @estn82
— Chatty216 (@chatty216) March 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/LeftsideAnnie/status/312001135797993473
Thank you, #Scott Prouty. You are an American Hero. @MittRomney @AnnDRomney
— liberalease (@liberalease) March 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/MeikeeyWill/status/311993916822024192
Mitt Romney tried to divide US. Scott Prouty let America know about it and #WeSaidNo! ◆ #UniteBlue pic.twitter.com/WDpnRGtum5
— Left Out Loud (@LeftOutLoud) March 14, 2013
Prouty’s right about not having to pay $50,000 to find out what a candiate really thinks. Obama’s fundraiser with Jay-Z and Beyoncé was only a reasonable $40,000 a head. What kind of person has $50,000 for a fundraiser? (Or a cool half-million for quarterly face-time with the president?)
Can a presidential phone call be far behind? A beer summit maybe?
https://twitter.com/tcmccall/status/312004302321364993
I think President Obama should personally thank Mr Prouty. He helped him a great deal in his reelection! !
— Salmma (@SalmmaB) March 14, 2013
What career advice does Prouty have for Romney?
"Mitt Romney should do something for America other than vulture capitalism." –Scott Prouty
— Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) March 14, 2013
Scott Prouty's advice for @MittRomney on what Romney should do with the rest of his life: build businesses in Bain-blighted towns, do good.
— Karen J (@KaJo503) March 14, 2013
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