Steyn takes Romney to task over his "I'm not concerned about the very poor" comment. The comment was politically maladroit; it is conventional to express concern for the very poor. Steyn, however, seems to believe solving the problems of the very poor actually is important.
I agree that Mitt should have been less transparent about his values in this case. However, Mitt's point was that what is important is fixing the situation of those who are willing and able to work, who generally are not the "very poor." Because of disability or substance abuse. most of the very poor cannot hold a job even in good times.
Creating growth will generate jobs - jobs are what those willing and able to work need. What Mitt revealed was the correct value - put the unemployed back to work. His mistake was telling the truth.
