A character on the show says, 'Romney’s a clown and I don’t want him standing next to him.' | REUTERS 'Mad Men' cites Romney, but not Mitt

“Mad Men” is a show set in the past, so you don’t expect much in the way of current affairs from the AMC show.

And, yet, there it was on Sunday night: A mention of Romney.


Of course, since the show, in its current season, is operating in the year 1966, that would be George Romney, the father of Mitt and the then-governor of Michigan.

Henry Francis, a character in the show who had served as director of public relations and research for New York governor Nelson Rockefeller in past seasons and now works for New York City Mayor John Lindsay, is heard on one scene saying into the phone:

“Well, tell Jim his honor’s not going to Michigan. Because Romney’s a clown and I don’t want him standing next to him.”

Tagg Romney, one of Mitt Romney’s sons, sounded off Monday morning on the mention of his grandfather on the popular TV show, saying on Twitter, “Seriously, lib media mocking my dead grandpa?”

He tweeted a few minutes later, “George Romney was as good a man I’ve ever known. Inspirational leader, worked for civil rights, promoted freedom. We need more like him.”

Via Mediaite, Watch the clip below: