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Why Mitt Romney Is Trapped By His Negative Narrative

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Howard Kurtz on how Romney can’t escape his narrative of failure—and why that could undermine Obama.

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Not since George McGovern has a trailing presidential candidate failed to get even a semblance of traction week after frustrating week.

But unlike the Democratic senator who lost 49 states, Mitt

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