However, I am not a one issue voter.
One issue voters get us Hillary Clinton in the White House -- and see how you like her attitude towards guns.
Without the contraints of an 85% liberal legislature and an overwheliming liberal electorate, I see Mitt becoming stronger on the 2A not weaker.
Romney's NRA rating is a "B" and Kayne Robinson is not opposed to working with him as POTUS. And then, the question is: Would you want Hillary, Edwards or Obama (all gun-grabbing F's) or Romney with his B?
Romney on guns: “Americans should have the right to own and possess firearms as guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. I’m proud to be among the many decent, law-abiding men and women who safely use firearms.” - Governor Mitt Romney, 01-12-2007,2005
Also, in 2005, Romney designated May 7 as “The Right to Bear Arms Day” in Massachusetts to honor “the right of decent, law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms in defense of their families, persons, and property and for all lawful purposes, including the common defense.” http://www.davekopel.com/NRO/2002/Second-Amendment-Voting-Guide.htm
Nor am I a ‘one-issue voter’, nonetheless I do feel that the 2nd, being the last check & balance against tyranny, is worth strong consideration. You do know what the redcoats were coming for, don’t you? In your state? Mitt’s drift towards rights may be less contrived than Rudy’s, but is no less obvious. He is doing it to get votes, not because that is what he believes. Geez even Kerry played “I am a hunter, honest I am” and everyone saw right through it.
I’ll opt for Fred Thompson over the rest of the field, thank you very much. Maybe Mitt can be Secretary of HUD or something.