I think Mitt’s record exists as it is because he chose Mass as the state to use to establish a foundation, that is an office, of high enough stature to run for the presidency. If he had lived in another state his record would have been different. His is a record of expediency nothing more nothing less. I think his record is essentially meaningless as a forecaster for how he would have governed. You and many others use the record argument as an excuse to walk away from bad choices. Your right of course, but don’t believe it is anything noble.
By your logic, the folks in Ohio may as well vote for John Boeher in the next election. Why bother with his record? It's meaningless as a forecaster for how he'll perform in office --- right?
And how about that guy who wants to date your daughter? Never mind the fact that he never went to high school, never held a job for more than a couple months, has been in and out of drug rehab half a dozen times, and has a lengthy criminal RECORD.
I'm suuuure he's A-OK, because he told you he's "severely" responsible. I'll bet you're ready to give him your vote of confidence right now. You'd never judge a man by his past performance, right?
My friend, yours is about the worst case of logic fail I've seen in a while.