It also doesn’t belong on the Bang List.
I agree that Romney’s change of position on abortion was because of political opportunism. Although he has apologized for that, I hold no ill will towards him on that account, because he did a lot more good by being the governor of Massachusetts than he could have accomplished as the governor of Utah. Having said that, I also have to say that I am more excited about Romney than any other candidate in my lifetime, including Ronald Reagan, and I loved that guy. Romney has the right position on the issues (social conservative), is smart, a good communicator, enthusiastic, optimistic and has the most energy of any of the candidates. This guy is a doer and I believe he has the best chance of securing the border (he will actually build the fence), protecting traditional marriage and the rights of the unborn, challenging the cesspool culture, keeping government spending (including health care) and taxing under control, and carrying out a sensible foreign policy that will keep America secure.
Will he renounce his positions once he gets the nomination? Based on his performance as governor of Massachusetts, where he was under tremendous pressure to buckle under the liberals, but did not, the answer is no.
The third quarter money outcome will go a long way towards answering the question of who wins the nomination. Whoever wins (either Rudy or Mitt) will have the inside track on the nomination.