How are we to know that he's 'changed', unless he shows us in some way? Are we supposed to just take his word for it?
If his campaign rhetoric is all the proof you need to convince you he's 'changed', then so be it. I've heard plenty of words out of that man, but haven't seen diddly squat for actual deeds that could back up his alleged conservatism.
Hanging tough with the Tea Party from Day One would have gone a long way toward truly establishing his conservative/patriotic credentials. It wouldn't have cost him anything, and would have been a lot more convincing than millions of dollars worth of campaign ads, stump speeches, debate performances, etc.
But he didn't do that. In fact, he never once broke bread with the Tea Party, and has mysteriously kept his distance from what has quickly become one of the most significant political movements in our nation's history.
Why?
the key to this coming election is getting as many real deal conservatives elected locally and nationally, and yea, holding your nose to vote for Romney. At least if he is surrounded by conservatives in the house and senate he’ll stay in his lane.