[CharlesWayneCT]

Well, at least you agree that the issue of pre-existing conditions is relevant. I hardly think that “defends Romney”, because if it does since you agree you’d be defending him as well.

The point of this article was to castigate Romney for saying he wouldn’t repeal the national mandate, but the point is that the question asked was a compound question, and most posters are ignoring the second part of the question, and pretending the answer was just about the first — and the 2nd part about repealing the pre-existing conditions is equally important.

Especially since in fact we all agree about repealing the mandate, even Romney has said he opposes the national mandate, but almost nobody on our side supports repealing the pre-existing condition changes, even some of our most steadfast opposers of Obamacare insist they would include pre-existing language in the replacement bill.

So while it’s obviously more fun to play gotcha, and to ignore what we don’t want to think about, we do a disservice to the conservative cause when we misrepresent questions and answers.

[rbmillerjr]

“even Romney has said he opposes the national mandate”

Romney says alot of things.

Personally, I don’t see this as a state’s rights issue. IMO it is unconstitutional for the state of Mass. to compel a person to buy health insurance.

[Diogenesis]

The problem is Romney is a fascist.
The way to deal with “pre existing conditions”
is not by regulation but by competition.
Insurance companies should compete over state lines.
Lawyers should be removed (probably most of the cause
of the above).
Competition and innovation should be encouraged.

Romney, carpetbagger, backstabber (hit and run type)
was a fascist in both gay marriage and RomneyCARE.
Romney NEVER let the people vote. Not his way.

[Diogenesis]

Here are photos of your Mitt Romney at the point in time
where he claims "the Democrats made him impose RomneyCARE".

Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Does Mitt Romney looks under duress
as he took the rights from every Massachusetts citizen?