Media Matters Staffer Attacks Ann Romney for Writing a Book About Her Multiple Sclerosis

Media Matters research fellow Oliver Willis attacked former First Lady of Massachusetts Ann Romney on Twitter for daring to write a book detailing her battle with multiple sclerosis.

Willis was (for whatever reason) upset that the wife of former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was writing another book after having already written a cookbook and an advice book for college graduates…

https://twitter.com/owillis/status/622823693312479232

https://twitter.com/owillis/status/622825241283268608

When challenged by a conservative Twitter user about her multiple sclerosis, Willis started downplaying the disease, saying Romney’s “got it great” and accusing her of looking down at the poor:

https://twitter.com/owillis/status/622826139195736064

https://twitter.com/owillis/status/622826707737837568

https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/622827357305372672

https://twitter.com/owillis/status/622827516533805056

[h/t Twitchy]

[Image via Oliverwillis.com/Amazon.com]
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