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It's Gov. Mitt Romney to the rescue (AP, 7/8/2003)

Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney interrupted a quiet vacation to help rescue six people and a dog from a sinking boat in Lake Winnipesaukee over the weekend.

Meanwhile, back in Boston, Dems throw water on hero Mitt (Boston Herald, 7/8/2003)

But some Democrats complained that Romney was vacationing while lawmakers debate vetoes he imposed cutting dozens of human service programs.

"There are lots of people drowning in the commonwealth right now who would certainly welcome a rescue," said Rep. Jay R. Kaufman (D-Lexington).

Democrats are coming to resemble the Iraqi snipers. They get in a few shots here and there, but each shot hastens the day when they lose the war. Samuel Johnson knew the value of such sniping. Posted by Paul Jaminet at July 9, 2003 5:38 PM