Posted on 05/09/2007 4:47:37 PM PDT by wagglebee
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he's getting tired of the questions about his shift a few years ago from supporting to opposing abortion. In a television interview last night, he said he wouldn't be barraged with so many questions if he had switched from pro-life to pro-abortion.
The comments came during a Monday night interview on the Fox News Channel program "Hannity and Colmes."
Romney has frequently explained how he became pro-life a few years ago after having to deal with the issue of embryonic stem cell research as governor -- after campaigning as a pro-abortion candidate on previous occasions.
"What I find interesting is, had I been pro-life and then changed to pro-choice, no one would ask the question," the former Massachusetts governor said.
He added: "But if you go the other direction, as I have and as Ronald Reagan did and (former Illinois Rep.) Henry Hyde and (former president) George Herbert Walker Bush, it's like the media can't get enough of it: 'Oh, well, why did you change?' "
Romney talked about his abortion views during the Republican presidential debate last week.
Asked whether "the day that Roe v. Wade is repealed" would "be a good day for Americans" Romney replied, "Absolutely."
The former governor was also asked about his position change -- something that presumably led to the Fox News comments.
"I've always been personally pro-life, but for me there was a great question about whether or not government should intrude in that decision. And when I ran for office, I said I’d protect the law as it was, which is effectively a pro-choice position," Romney explained.
"About two years ago when we were studying cloning in our state, I said, look, we have gone too far; it’s a brave new world mentality that Roe v. Wade has given us; and I change my mind," he added.
"And I said I was wrong and changed my mind and said I'm pro-life. And I'm proud of that and I won't apologize to anybody for becoming pro-life," he concluded.
Hey, T, do you have the Romney ping list? If so, put me on it, if not, could you direct me to the person who does? I’ve been a luke-warm supporter of Mitt, but the more I read and find out about him, more and more I support him.
EV, Bonaprte and Sitetest have already mad eup their minds and can’t see the forest for the trees. Post #169 debunks every thing they have said about Romney and then some. Everyone should read that information. If they can’t support a mna for President with those credentials, then the candidate they can support doesn’t exist.
Their opposition is biblical in a way. It reminds of the Jews at the time of Christ who kept lookign for their Savior, and when He showed up, despite ALL of the evidence at hand they refused to believe that Jesus was the Christ, and instead of following Him, opted to have him crucified.
Their posts are so hate filled and venomous, it should turn more people to Romney, because anyone who adheres to their slash and burn tactics cannot be right.
The proof is there for all to see, Romney has been very open about his pro-choice past and I think he has made the requisite explanation as to his change of heart. How many more times must he explain it? How plainer can he be? For those who won’t vote for him because of this, fine, don’t for him, but end the lies, spin and the hate. Or keep it up, as it is not working in your favor.
Contact Unmarked Package. He will put you on the ping list, which is at the bottom of his homepage.
That's a pretty good analogy. The best choice, and it's a darn good one, is right in front of their eyes. Go Mitt! : )
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