Look Out, Big Bird!
We all know Romney likes firing people, but is he willing to spare Muppets? In tonight's debate, the GOP candidate told debate moderator and PBS host Jim Lehrer that he wants to slash the federal government's subsidy to PBS, but assured: “I love Big Bird! I actually like you too!”

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