If Mitt can convince me that he really has converted from pro-abortion to pro-life, from a gun grabber to a 2nd Amendment supporter, and is fully opposed to "gay" marriage I would at least seriously consider switching my tentative support from Fred to Mitt. After Fred's somewhat less than stellar performance on the farce the MSM called a debate last night, I have doubts about his appeal to uncommitted young voters who may incorrectly perceive him to be just a sick, tired, old man.
Personally I still prefer Fred to any of the other high ranked GOP contenders, including Mitt. But it is of the utmost possible importance that Hillary, or any Democrat for that matter, be prevented from appointing the next two or three USSC Justices, not to mention abandoning the WOT to appease the barking moonbat portion of her left wing party. I can't and I won't vote for Giuliani, but I could and I will vote for Mitt if he's the GOP nominee.
Surprisingly, "gay" "marriage" is about the only area of homosexuality that Mitt has remained constant on (he's always been against it). But he's been pro-civil unions for homosexuals; pro-domestic partnership benefits for homosexuals. So it's like, "Hey, you're shacking up together in a counterfeit union. Why, let's have the government and every corporation you work for reward you and reinforce that unhealthy behavior!"
Pro-Life: Mitt Romney has been endorsed by several pro-life leaders and organizations. I would NEVER consider supporting a pro-abortion candidate or even one that was not solidly pro-life. My 10-year history on Free Republic attests to that fact. I support Mitt Romney and as the aforementioned pro-life leaders and organizations, I firmly believe that his conversion is genuine. (Go here for more info on this topic from a fellow FReeper.)
Pro-traditional Marriage/anti-gay marriage:Mitt Romney has been recognized as the most anti-gay marriage top-tier candidate in the race. He alone supports the Federal Marriage Amendment and he worked as governor to pass a similar amendment in Massachusetts. Again, I would never support a candidate who was not firmly against gay marriage and I support Mitt Romney because he IS strongly against gay marriage. (Go here for more info on this topic from a fellow FReeper.)
2nd Amendment Supporter: Mitt Romney is a solid supporter of the 2nd Amendment. As Governor he earned a B rating from the National Rifle Association. That may sound a little low, but you must understand that he was the Governor of a bluer-than-blue state with an 85% Democrat legislature. While he could enact precious few pro-gun policies and had even less pro-gun laws sent to him for signature because of the Democrat control of Mass., he still was able to achieve that score. He did so by doing things like holding the line against anti-gun legislation, supporting easing some gun restrictions where possible, and even proclaiming a "Right to Bear Arms Day" in Massachusetts. The SINGLE extension of a gun restriction that he did sign into law was matched by other eased gun restrictions and was supported by the NRA and the GOA. His candidacy has been endorsed by a former member of the NRA Board of Directors as well as a former NRA Executive Director. He is not a gun-grabber and is pro-2nd Amendment. (Go here for more info on this topic from a fellow FReeper.)