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Article posted: 8/28/2012 7:43 AM

Romney twists ’you didn’t build that’ remark: reality check

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney

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In the heat of the presidential campaign, both sides have made statements that don't square with reality. Here's a look at some claims compared with the facts.'You Didn't Build That' The Claim: Mitt Romney's campaign says President Barack Obama denigrated entrepreneurs with a campaign-trail comment, "You didn't build that," suggesting they can't claim credit for their businesses.Romney accuses Obama of "attacking success" and trying to "diminish the achievement of the individual."