George Will Speaks Out Against Romney’s Association With Trump: ‘What Is Romney Seeking?’

But the campaign’s wink and nod to the birther crowd is unmistakable and this morning, during an appearance on ABC’s This Week, columnist George Will slammed Romney for sharing a stage with the self-promoting businessman. Describing Trump as a ”bloviating ignoramus,” Will said, “I do not understand the cost benefit here. The costs are clear. The benefit — what voter is gonna vote for him [Romney] because he is seen with Donald Trump? The cost of appearing with this bloviating ignoramus is obvious it seems to me.”

Trump, of course, was his usual calm, composed self in response:

Donald Trump Calls George Will The ‘Dumbest Political Commentator Of All Time’