This Romney guy really has issues. He will do whatever it takes to meet his ambitions. Changing sides on Fundamental issues depending on the contituency and nature of the debate.He said he is against illegal immigration meanwhile he hired a couple to cater for his lawn. He was pro-abortion when running for Gov of Massachussets and switch to pro-life to flatter the religious right and consevative base.
Please gov Romney do yourself a favor to read circumstances that led to the invasion of Iraq, U said in the first rep, debate that Saddam refused to let UN inspectors that was not the case.
Read Obama's foreign policy address and u will realize that he never said he will invade Pakistan but in a situation of " HIGH VALUE TARGETS" if our ally Musharrraf don't act we will. U should remember that Musharraf is not in control of that border region which has been transformed into an Alquaeda hide out, or tell the American people what U will do differently. What will u loose in Talking to your enemy without given concessions. Do u prefer to continue the Bush-Cheney doctrine of not talking to them while they are going Nuclear for ex North Korea, Iran under the so call toughest on National security Folks watchful eyes.

"I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. The are so unlike your Christ." -Ghandi

These two are sure giving Christianity a good name these days . . .

Brownback is not principled. He was wishy washy even on abortion when he first ran for Congress. His position became firm coincidentally w/the pro-life position proving to be the most viable politically. Don't even talk about immigration — he changed his vote from YEA to NAY in 13 minutes, when 40+ NAY votes made it clear the bill was dead.

As for Romney's position changes:
Abortion: Openly changed. Certainly timed well for the national campaign, but because of his personal pro-life stance, I believe his current position in sincere.
Gays: Has always been for rights, but is against re-defining marriage.
Guns: Has always been for 2nd Amendment, but is against guns that out-match police (autos & assault).

Mitt Romney is the only desperate one here.

I really do not like Brownback, but he is right. Mitt Romney has flip-flopped more on abortion than a pile of pancakes. Romney sees his status in the polls and with the people falling, so he attacks others. He's attacked Brownback, and in the debate he attacked Paul. Soon he'll attack Huckabee, so he'll have attacked his three major competitors in the upcoming Straw Poll.

Romney, grow up, Mormons should be ashamed of you and your foolish antics.

I am a Republican from Connecticut - a perpetual "blue" state even if the Democrats ran a monkey for President (ironically - they have the past several times….but I digress) - I agree that Romney will only charge the left with his abortion comments - if he felt so strongly about it - he would of done something when he was governor - now….either he's insincere or he's incapable - either way - a poor choice as a leader - I mean better than Hillary - but….what isn't.

Go back to Kansas, Brownback. This big stage is not for you.

John from NYC

Is Brownback 'principled' on immigration? or did he vote for amnesty before he voted against it?

brownback is a mccain wannabee just like fred thompson.

I find it amusing ( albeit,pathetically so) that these candidates champion a pro-life agenda but think nothing of sending more of our already-born children to their deaths in Iraq.

What we get tired of is politicians who flip flop on their positions for the purpose of political expedience. Does Mitt even have a real position? Or is everything he does calculated in order to bring him the highest return in political position and power?

One more evidence as to how ever more pigpen like this election will be! What election anyway when Washington, in the way I see it, is nothing but an ever bigger monster, and a nest of corruption if there ever was one. This with no apology whatsover! I am fedup along with millions of other Americans, who have long ago stopped wasting their time in voting.

Romney's mother ran for office and was actively pro-choice for women even though she herself believed abortion wasn't the right thing to do, she just believed that everyone had a right to decide for themselves. Romney was raised pro-choice.

He evolved to pro-life on his own and he has never hidden or disputed the fact that he once believed differently.

The desperate attempts by critics to point to views held years ago doesn't sway anyone who can watch and listen to Romney and decide for themselves.

The man is most professional where the country needs him most to be.

God forbid we get another "pro-life" president. Right, God? Right?

Mitt Romney is a pompous, arrogant, fool. Go back to Utah buddy!

I'm no Romney supporter but I agree that its childish to focus your ad campaign on dragging someone else down. Romney's abortion switch has already been beaten to death. If Brownback thinks that the thing that will get him to most votes at this point is bashing other people rather than telling us his plans, then he must really be desperate.

How can you say Brownback is a principled man? Have you not read lately about his complaints to the Huckabee campaign for the whisper attack on his Catholic beliefs? Then consider that Brownback himself is the perpetrator of a whisper campaign against Romney's religious beliefts.

If you feel hypocrisy is evidence of "a principled man", then you are right, Brownback is your man.

All these GOPers running for the White House are nothing but a Bush Clone or should I say a Bush Clown.
Senator Obama is the only Man that has a Plan that makes sense.
We need to get rid of the whole damn Bush Company and that includes the GOPers following in the same same shoes that "W" puts on every morning.

These guys would be amusing if they weren't so pathetic. Brownback doesn't believe in evolution, and is perhaps his own best exhibit for that view. Mitt awaits the Second Coming somewhere in Missouri, and bristles when questioned about what most people agree is a Christian cult which is so important to him. WWJD? Vote for any Democrat but Hillary or Obama.

Just a question Jake…….did you not consider voting for Kerry because he was labled a flip-flopper by your side? Just curious.

Well said Jake…dito.

Mitt Romney…….the perfect GOP standard bearer….. stands for only what is politically expedient at the time but by golly, he LOOKS like a president!

While many people consider candidates changing their view on an issue simply 'flip-flopping', I'd much rather vote for a candidate like Romney who is willing to look an issue from a different perspective and change their mind rather than stick with a position they don't agree with because they're afraid to admit it. People grow and change- do you want another Bush??? And as far as Brownback is concerned, while I agree that he is a principled man, he's not going to get elected by pointing out other candidate's weaknesess, candiates win elections by highlighting their own strengths.

What is thin, open, and worn in the summer months?
= FLIP FLOP!

(Right on, Vinod! Pro-life includes all life…and shouldn't be used as an ingenuine campaign tactic for cheap votes.)

Amidst fighting terrorism, a complicated war in Iraq, and the lack of health insurance for 47 million Americans, I think it is ridiculously myopic, almost childish, to see these Republican candidates bickering about who's been "pro-life longer" and resorting to such campaign tactics. The GOP must move on from making abortion such a central issue when there are much more pressing agenda items to target. So called "pro-lifers" fight like heck to overturn Roe v. Wade but have no difficulty sacrificing young Americans in foreign wars, not too mention civilian casualties. I don't see them protecting "life" in these situations.

Romney is so ridiculous. He's been on every different side of every issue. He's not principled in the slightest and while I do not agree with Brownback on most things I will admit he's a very principled individual on issues like life and Darfur and the like.

Romney is only pro-himself, like a lot of Massachusetts politicians. If being pro-cannibal would give him a better chance of being elected, he'd have a miracle conversion tomorrow. Brownback has been a leader in the pro-life movement for a long time, and has seen a lot of Romney types, so he knows what he's talking about.

The story of the Republican debate sure did get buried on CNN.com. It was hard to avoid when CNN was hosting the Democratic debate. Come on guys. The debates are news, even when you are not broadcasting them.

I thought Gov. Romney's comment that Sen. Brownback is desperate is right on. I believe specifically calling out opponents like that, with UNTRUE statements, is NOT the right way to campaign. And I can't agree more that it's completely pointless to think that you're somehow better because you've felt a certain way on an issue longer than someone else. Mitt Romney has always been PERSONALLY Pro Life - but after detailed consideration, now feels like overturning Roe v Wade would be the right thing to do. He's in the right place now, and I am confident he feels strongly about it, and is there to stay.

Bill Clinton was a GREAT president, maybe not sinfree, but good for the people and so will Hillary be good for the people. I just hope she doesn't have a Robin Hood mentality that benefit a 'lazy' minority instead of equality for all - rich & poor. What you put out, you get back!