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.
Ronald Reagan: former Democrat. Barred from being a conservative today?
No, of course not. The only way the party will grow is by embracing folks of all backgrounds.
I just question Romney's sincerity.
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.
It's the admittedly recent nature of that voting record that troubles me. I might be more willing to give him a break were he to run for the Senate. He could earn some credit, put his money where his mouth is. But it's an awfully big leap to make, trusting that the man who was awfully liberal just a few years ago is now a solid conservative.
Right now, Romney reminds me more than a little of Mike Bloomberg.
I won't fault you for being willing to trust he'll do what he says (now) if he gets into the White House. It's just not a leap of faith I'm willing to make.