Thursday, April 19, 2012

CookieGate: Romney Offends Bakery Business

What in the world is Mitt thinking? Why would he even talk about the cookies?


“Initially, we were incensed that he would think that Bethel Bakery is comparable to the 7-Eleven,” said bakery owner John Walsh, a Republican. Mr. Walsh, whose parents opened the bakery in 1955, said he thinks the comment was made in jest and would like Gov. Romney to try the bakery’s offerings in the future. But some bitterness remained. “Let him eat cake next time,” Mr. Walsh said. WSJ