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To: Unam Sanctam
I believe that Romney is more socially conservative, but has made some compromises to get elected in Massachusetts.

For which you have only your blind faith.

One could as easily believe that Romney is a liberal extremist -- he ran to the LEFT of Ted Kennedy on social issues, after all -- who has tried to avoid taking any strong stands so he could redefine himself based on whatever political office he decided to run for in the future. US Senate? He's a liberal! Republican primary for governor? He's a conservative! General election for governor? He's just to the right of his psycho liberal opponent! Republican presidential primary? He's a conservative! General election? He's a moderate again!

38 posted on 09/10/2006 7:19:20 PM PDT by JohnnyZ ("I respect and will protect a woman's right to choose" -- Mitt Romney, April 2002)
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To: JohnnyZ
For which you have only your blind faith.

Um, no, actually, he actually pretty much said exactly that when he was running for Governor.

I'm paraphrasing, but I believe the statement that got the most press was, "Personally, I'm pro-life, but I recognize I'm in the minority in our great state, and as Governor, I will not change the abortion laws and will protect a women's right to chose."

Is it a bit of a dodge? Sure, but it makes it pretty clear where he is coming from. Besides that, he wasn't even so much taking a stand as he was conceding the truth. He wasn't going to be able to change any abortion laws as Governor even if he wanted to with the legislature as overwhelmingly D as it is. What's more, actions speak louder then words, and he's vetoed several pieces of legislation favored by the pro-choice crowd, as well as been on the forfront in the fight against gay marriage.

41 posted on 09/10/2006 8:00:55 PM PDT by zbigreddogz
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To: JohnnyZ

Given the rest of the politicians in this crazy state, Romney is a breath of fresh air, despite his squishiness and compromises. I do think his heart is in the right place.


49 posted on 09/11/2006 8:02:29 AM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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