Romney Conflated Different Groups With '47 Percent'

by Scott Horsley, NPR

In secretly-recorded comments released Monday, GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney referred to some 47 percent of Americans who pay no income tax, are dependent on the federal government for assistance, and will vote for President Obama no matter what. Something near 47 percent falls in each category, but they are three distinct groups.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 18, 2012