Avoiding the press for 3 weeks, Romney's Echo Chamber Campaign Tour Promises No Compromise Leadership.

I've always been fascinated by the way the media plays dead to Mitt Romney’s claim he achieved “change” as governor of Massachusetts; yeah, if you ignore the Democratic legislatures veto overrides and liberal political agenda, where they balanced the budget, cut spending, improved schools, etc.. It wasn't because of Mitt, it was in despite of Mitt. But compliant low information voters aren't bothered by such wonky details I guess, so in West Allis the crowd roared with approval:

WSJ: "President Obama promised change, but he could not deliver it. I promise change, and I have a record of achieving it," the former Massachusetts governor told the cheering crowd.

And like the 2010 Republican tea party campaigns, Mitt has decided to stay away from the media for a whole month. Really, can he do that and get away with it? The public’s need to know, their desire to make an informed vote, was just too much to ask so close to the election. For Mitt Romney, if elected, he will lead and do what he wants because it’s his turn, as Ann Romney insisted in a recent interview.  

He hasn't done interviews with local TV stations in weeks. His last newspaper interview, with the Columbus Dispatch editorial board, was on Oct. 10. His most recent press conference was Sept. 28.

Romney told the crowd that only he will be able to work with congress and avoid the fiscal cliff, if of course, the Democrats allow the Republicans to extend the Bush tax cuts and kill any proposed tax increases. Lawrence O’Donnell and Ezra Klein make a few clarifications to Mitt’s bluster:

Similar to Romney’s promise to go on a “jobs tour,” Mitt’s presidency will be filled with nothing but empty symbolism, like his chances to win:

The candidate is arguing he has momentum. Advisers say a perception that Romney is heading to victory is critical to maximizing GOP interest in the race.