The Obama campaign has mounted a fierce attack on Mitt Romney, portraying the Republican party’s presumptive presidential nominee as a ruthless businessman who put profit over workers during his career as a private equity executive.
The new advertising campaign marks the first time that Barack Obama’s re-election team has forcefully hit out at Mr Romney’s business record – which the former Massachusetts governor has suggested is his most important qualification to become president – and in particular his career at Bain Capital, the private equity group.
“Romney economics are not a prescription for a stronger economy,” said Stephanie Cutter, deputy campaign manager, who accused Mr Romney of putting “wealth creation” before jobs.