Yes, it does. It says that he used to be socially conservative on *some* issues.
The fact remains that in the last few years (roughly equating with his decision to run for national office) he has changed his formerly firm stances on several other issues.
Even if some choose not to acknowledge it.
Ronald Reagan: former Democrat. Barred from being a conservative today?
Yes, I’m biased. Romney is, in my estimation, the only candidate out there addressing the true problems in our immigration system (and not just the illegal aspects of it), in our regulations on businesses, and regarding healthcare.
That he’s really the only major candidate speaking on social issues and has a voting record (even if it’s only a more recent one) to back up his words sits fine with me. Perhaps not with others, which is only natural.