At an appearance at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 11, Romney got into a spirited argument with some fairgoers over whether the wealthy should pay higher taxes to fund Social Security and Medicare. Romney opposes raising taxes.
“Corporations!” a protester shouted, an apparent suggestion of where to raise taxes.
“Corporations are people, my friend!” Romney replied.
Some in the audience objected. Romney pushed back: “Of course they are. Everything corporations earn ultimately goes to people. Where do you think it goes?”
Score another one for the argument that Romney is a friend to big business but not the little guy. Thus was born more fodder for Democratic ads.
