Mitt Romney lies about abortion

Red State ^

[SDGOP]

In his latest interview with RedState, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney responds to a question about his abortion position by saying that he's never adopted the label "pro-choice."

That's all well and good. Mitt Romney wants to be called pro-life. I'd like to be the King of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

But let's not kid ourselves: there is no substantive difference between the position labeled "pro-choice," declaring your support for "the right to choose." And that is something that Mitt Romney has done repeatedly over the course of his political career. To say otherwise is to tell a lie.

[SDGOP]

He shouldn't have lied about his past, there is this little thing called the internet. He should have just fessed up and said he changed his mind.

[SteveMcKing]

I will vote for him.

[Moral Hazard]

"I will vote for him."

I won't vote for him, but it has nothing to do with abortion. It has to do with him spending a year going door-to-door annoying people. Admittedly he did it in France which is better than doing it in the USA, but it still sucks.

[rhombus]

If he wins the nominiation I will vote for him.

[dimeadozen]

I believe it was two years-and what happens if he ends up the candidate for 2008?

[conservative_2001]

Romney can't possibly deny he's been for abortion in the past. If he's changed his mind on the issue, he needs to admit it and clearly explain what caused the change. But the way he's acting now it looks like a convenient switcheroo to make himself a more palatable candidate for President.

[zendari]

He is from Massachusetts; given the voting demographic I would expect him to be pro-choice.

That said, I agree. We have enough pandering politicians, just state your position and move on. One thing I admire about GWB is that he takes some unpopular positions.

[msnimje]

You have a religious test for political positions?

[theDentist]

...spending a year going door-to-door annoying people. Admittedly he did it in France...

Huh? Please explain...

[Moral Hazard]

"I believe it was two years-and what happens if he ends up the candidate for 2008?"

Then I'll probably write a name in.

[Maceman]

I never thought I would vote for Romney for president, but compared to all the other serious likely Republican candidates I've seen, he is far and away the best one out there.

He may not be my ideal candidate, but I think he is definitely the best choice of the current pack.

If he runs, there's a good chance I'll vote for him unless some better dark horse comes along.

[Antoninus]

I won't vote for a pro-baby-killing Republican--in a primary or general election.

Enough is enough.

[MikeA]

What a truly bigoted and narrow minded reason not to vote for someone. Really shameful. I'm not necessarily going to vote for this guy, but to hold someone's religious commitments and service against them is the height of mean-spiritedness. To me it would be like a liberal saying "I won't vote for so-and-so because he was an Iraq War veteran and murdered babies."

[mpackard]

I'm really so torn on this subject. Truly. I cannot believe that I wont be held responsible for a decision to vote for ANYONE responsible for the advancement of abortion in any fashion by my Lord, Jesus Christ. Abortion is the greatest deception that satan uses against young people and they carry this burden for decades in the form of sorrow, shame and separation from God. I'm not a single issue voter other than to say that abortion is a deal breaker. OTOH, I do know that having a H Clinton in the WH virtually assures less restrictions on this barbaric practice. Torn!

[Moral Hazard]

"You have a religious test for political positions?"

I suppose. I wouldn't ever elect a cult member, like say a scientologist. I might vote for a Mormon who hadn't done a mission, but I don't think I could ever vote for one who had.

[Pukin Dog]

What a nice little hit piece.

Shows that you Romney-haters are getting nervous out there.

Not a single quote where Romney says he's pro choice, so instead you folks just decide for him what he means by the quotes you can find, then say he lied about it.

Did you learn that at DU?

Either find a quote where he calls himself pro-choice, or admit you cant, and that by calling him a liar, it is YOU who is lying.

Be against the man if you wish, but cant you do any better than to put words in his mouth that he didn't say?

I'll be laughing at you in 2008 when Romney wins.

[zendari]

Al Gore did the same thing; back in the 80s he was more rational, then drifted towards the far left.

It worked for him.

[SDGOP]

I've always said i'll vote for the nominee with the exception of mccrazy. If mccrazy is nominated and dems put up a conservative likable dem, i just might vote for them. But if its her thighness i'll just sit it out.

[Sloth]

What do the words "pro-choice" mean?

[kitkat]

***I will vote for him.***

I won't. Not only does he support the killing of millions of Americans, but he's now lying about it.