Romney's held some liberal positions for decades, but he was only in office for four years. He has now changed those more liberal positions and is running on a conservative platform. Is he sincere? I can't say for certain, but after all the brouhaha, he simply cannot revert back to his more liberal positions. He would lose all credibility.
Some of his actions as governor, must be viewed in the context of the political situation in Massachusetts. The legislature was 85% Democrat. I have to admire that he pursued the governorship under those circumstances. It was bold and brave. Furthermore, that he was able to achieve anything at all, in such a situation, is a testament to his political acumen and fortitude. I would urge you to read Unmarked Package's homepage, which tells the rest of the story, the details many of his strongest detractor's like to omit.
I would feel better about Mitt Romney if he were a more proven conservative on the social issues. But I have to consider him in the context of other candidates who are also seeking the presidency. In my opinion, he is the only person running on a conservative platform, who can win the R nomination thereby defeating Giuliani running on a Liberal platform and also defeat the Democrat nominee, who ever it will be.
And I do like his strong family and faithfulness to his wife and his apparently clean personal life. He is a GOOD example that is sorely needed in our nation and our world. Our leaders must have this strong sense from their powerful and public positions, they must be a good example to those they govern, and it is more, not less incumbent upon them.
“Romney’s held some liberal positions for decades...”
Most Mormons I know who graduated from Harvard firmly reside in the liberal/progressive camp. Cambridge just has that affect on people.
Romney’s MBA/Law degrees from Harvard greatly impress me, but also leaves me a bit worried. He liked Cambridge so much he never left!
I sure wish he would alter his stance on immigration. I would vote for him in the primary in a second if he came down solid on that one issue.