I mentioned at the Lunch Buffet that Twitter had been down for a good chunk of the morning. Well, it’s back, and if you’re looking for some afternoon fun, be sure to check out the hashtag #romneyshambles, which is carrying a lot of updated coverage and commentary about the slow motion riot of Mitt Romney’s trip to London. I mean, it really does keep getting worse for the Mittster, including, most recently, mocking references to Romney’s doubts about British Olympics preparations by London Mayor Boris Johnson in front of a huge crowd.

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