With an Economy in Crisis and Questions on His Benghazi Scandal Rising, Barack Obama Chooses to Focus on Rape

This afternoon, the official Twitter feed of President Barack H. Obama sent out the following tweets in succession.

Many GOP leaders are cutting ties with Richard Mourdock for his outrageous rape comments—but Romney still supports him: OFA.BO/rEwWLL

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 25, 2012

Romney’s endorsement of Mourdock is just the latest example of the severely conservative candidates he supports.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 25, 2012

FACT: Romney’s running mate Paul Ryan referred to rape as a “method of conception” and co-sponsored a bill to redefine rape with Todd Akin.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 25, 2012

FACT: Rep. Steve King, who Romney called a “partner in Washington,” said he’s never heard of anyone getting pregnant from statutory rape.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 25, 2012

President Obama: “Rape is rape. It is a crime.” OFA.BO/iNwBCE

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 25, 2012

The president’s tweeted priorities speak for themselves.