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Nine-times Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis on Mitt Romney's shambolic trip to the UK.

By Caroline Crampton Published 27 July 2012 14:03
Mitt Romney's visit to the UK hasn't exactly gone to plan
Mitt Romney's visit to the UK hasn't exactly gone to plan. Photograph: Getty Images

"Seriously, some Americans just shouldn't leave the country," Carl Lewis told The Indpendent.

#RomneyShambles indeed.

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5 comments

John Cheese's picture

Sun, 2012-08-12 15:47 — John Cheese (not verified)

He's an accusing crybaby & now Bolt (or NBC) won't speak his name...

John Cheese's picture

Sun, 2012-07-29 18:56 — John Cheese (not verified)

Carl Lewis now relevant? Please. Per Joe Biden, the London Olympics brings that great 3 letter word to the area: J O B S !

Lynda's picture

Sat, 2012-07-28 01:29 — Lynda (not verified)

As a leaving present perhaps he would like a copy of "How to win friends and influence people"

Hope he enjoyed our history lesson at 2012 Opening Ceremony.

Robert Taggart's picture

Fri, 2012-07-27 17:03 — Robert Taggart

WMR - in the running or on the run ?!

Des Demona's picture

Fri, 2012-07-27 16:19 — Des Demona (not verified)

In that photo Romney does the almost impossible of making Flashman Cameron look honest in comparison

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