Cognitive dissonance is holding two conflicting opinions at the same time. Romney says he has changed his mind or undergone a conversion, which is quite a different matter.
I will continue to follow the various Republican candidates with interest, and make up my mind when it's time.
Romney demonstrates cognitive dissonance more than any politician I've ever seen. He is known as, not middle of the road, but "cover the road," for very good reasons.
Here's my favorite example:
"I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be allowed to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation." -- Mitt Romney, Boston Globe Oct 27, 1994
Now, think about that quote, if you would. Can you see that the man took BOTH sides of an important issue in ONE BREATH?
And here's the worst part: If you really look at his record, it is easy to see that while he is always careful to pay lip service to a modicum of conservative ideals, while at the same time paying proper homage to liberalism as well, his POLICIES tend to fall almost exclusively on the liberal side.
Are you aware that Romney appointed more Democrats than Republicans to the bench during his term as Governor?