Since alot of congressmen in office currently are the same people who were in office in 1986, why, when the 1986 laws have not been enforced, should we believe that ANY new immigration laws will be enforced?

I was wondering why Wolf Blitzer did not hold Romney to the same standard as in the democratic debate - answer the question asked - not answer with one of his practiced sound bytes.

This whole exchange was a riot. Romney never mentioned "Mormon" or Latter-Day Saints. He said "my faith" or "my church" even though it made his sentences more awkward. He clearly was distancing himself in the language he used.

I'm not opposed to politicians who have faith — in fact, I think it is necessary to help guide our country. But I want it to be real. I want it to be genuine. I dont want it to be just for the cameras.

There is a great conversation about Politicians and faith found here:

http://redletterbelievers.blogspot.com/2007/06/politicians-and-faith.html

Romney's response was sure bold, I am not sure how beneficial it will be for his campaign. Whether for good or for bad, he took a stand on the issue about his religion which will hopefully direct the attention of journalists and voters to more important issues related to policy-making.

As a FORMER Mormon (I was brought up in the church, but left it as an adult) I was actually impressed with Romney's comments. I think Romney is a principled man who is willing to stand up for what he believes in. Knowing the criticism Mormons can face first hand (this had nothing to do with why I left the church), especially in the south, it takes some guts to be as forthcoming as he is. And Mormons are no more a cult than are Catholics or Methodists. They may be the most FAMILY oriented people in this country.

I won't be voting for a Republican but I have great respect for Mitt Romney for defending his religion and his belief in God and Jesus Christ.

I thought Begala was going to suffer an aneurism when he pointed out the fallacy of Romney's claim that Saddam refused entry to weapons inspectors in 2003 (they were already there, doing the job — Bush ordered them out and invaded!), and Mike Murphy tried to shift the argument to Hussein's refusal years earlier.

History, rewrit large.

IF he refuses to distance himself from his church, that means he's going to be a good Mormon and do what he's told, blindly, without question.

So while American Catholics usually refuse to do the above, despite the requirement to by their faith, Mormons are well known for their lockstep obedience.

He cannot be allowed to ever hold national office, neither can any Mormon. Just look at the damage and repression in Utah they've caused.

Mr. Romney,
Isn't it possible God created Evolution? I don't believe it is mutually exclusive and can't understand why you christians do!

PAUL BEGALLA WAS RIGHT. ROMNEY IS AN IDIOT ANYWAY. THE INSPECTIONS HAPPNED AND TO THEIS DAY NO WEAPONS WERE FOUND. THANKS PAUL, YOU WERE ALERT TO CATCH THE MISTAKE TOO.