Most of the media is against him because he is the only conservative out there. Conserv- meaning low taxes and not over spending the dudget.
Romney will bring a solutions attitude to the executive office.

Re. abortion, he may well be pro-life if he makes it to the oval office. In fact, all the "flip-flop" charges may cause him to be even more solid on this & other things.

Actually, the more I see of old Romney, the less I object to him. I think it may of helped him to be humbled some.

Re. abortion again, to convince me, here is what I would have to hear from him: "I promise I will appoint ONLY pro-life Supreme Court Justices."

-Chris

Thanks for your postings I appreciate it -

I think what it boils down to is that fact that he as an individual probably due in part to his faith does not condon nor agree with abortion. However, as a religion, they also encourage their members to voice an opion and share those beliefs, but do not force that opinion on others.

American Political Network
Abortion Report
Volume 6 No. 69
Copyright (c) 1994 by American Political Network, Inc.

October 26, 1994

ELECTION 1994 MA SEN: ROMNEY TELLS THE ORIGIN OF HIS PRO-CHOICE VIEW

BOSTON HERALD's Miga reports that pro-choice Sen. Ted
Kennedy (D) and mixed-record businessman Mitt Romney (R) clashed over abortion in the first of two debates. Kennedy: "My opponent is multiple choice." But Romney insisted that his personal Mormon beliefs "would not dilute his support for abortion rights": "I will not impose my beliefs on other people. I will not waver on that" (10/26).

The script I believe you are refering to goes something like this:

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Romney Fairytale Script

Once upon a time there was a man named Mitt who said a very bad thing:
Romney: "I believe that abortion should be safe and legal in this country"

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I Can't Wait 2008 : I believe that statement may be somewhat out of context, but a woman has the right to make this choice due to the laws as they currently stand, and the safety of the process is important – he lost a member of his extended family to an back room illegally performed abortion in the 60's. That does not mean he agrees with abortion, he is simply concerned about a human life whether it is that of an unborn child or the mother who is making what many would consider a bad decision by having an abortion.
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Romney Fairytale con't:

Then he thought of campaigning in Utah and said something different. "I am NOT pro-choice!"

I Can't Wait 2008: Utah already knew this

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Romney Fairytale con't:

But when he came back to liberal Massachusetts:

Romney: "I will preserve and protect a woman's right to choose."

I Can't Wait 2008 : That is the law as it currently stands – he has sworn to uphold it whether he agrees with it or not.

- Governor Romney, Boston Globe, Op-Ed, July 26, 2005

"I am pro-life. I believe that abortion is the wrong choice except in cases of incest, rape, and to save the life of the mother. I wish the people of America agreed, and that the laws of our nation could reflect that view. But while the nation remains so divided over abortion, I believe that the states, through the democratic process, should determine their own abortion laws and not have them dictated by judicial mandate."

I Can't Wait 2008: Where the state of Massachusetts may choose to uphold the abortion laws as they are currently stated, I am sure states like Utah would ban abortion except in cases of incest, rape or to save the mothers life.
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Romney Fairytale Con't

The spell must have worn off.
Now he's on the campaign trail again, and he's back to being pro-life.
Romney: "I was pro-choice; I'm pro-life." … "I changed my position" … "I never said I was pro-choice."

I Can't Wait 2008: the "I'm pro-choice, I'm pro-life" ... – the dots usually mean something was omitted – I would love a clarification because " I changed my position" I don't believe he changed his position at all, it's always been pro-life in a state where he can't change the laws he has sworn to uphold.

Narrator: BR: Mitt Romney, willing to sacrifice children, lying for your vote.
Paid for by American Right-to-Life Action.

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I Can't wait 2008 : I believe that Mr. Romney is not flip flopping on a personal level – but as govenor he is sworn to uphold what the members of his state and the governing bodies in that state deem as law. Even attempting to overturn that would probably fail as any bill would be shot down by state officials and would be void anyway – as this law can only be changed at a Supreme Court Level.

As President I would like to think his personal beliefs would have some impact on the nation and that abortion would be a thing of the past, but he may never make it that far – We'll see where the vote goes tonight.

P.S. Sorry for the long entry – but you did ask me to do some research – go luck with your candidate, and may the best man win.

That said, I really don't trust him to help the unborn. I can't. Sorry.

You said, "Not only are you not aware of his stand as a politician, but as a member of his faith."

What did I say – mistakenly or otherwise – about his faith?

But, since you brought it up, was he not Mormon all those years when he claimed vehemently to be pro-choice?

Speaking of research, American Right To Life Action has put out a video on this. Please Google them, as I can not post a link here. Are their claims wrong? I am sincerely open to admitting Mitt has been wronged here if you can show me. Help me "research".

Warm regards...

You're the best candidate out there. . . . . . . Democrat or Republican.

Current RNC Delegate Vote Count as of 01/11/2008:
Romney 30
Huckabee 21
McCain 10
Thompson 6
Paul 2
Giuliani 1
Hunter1

Source: CNN, 01/11/2008

May I suggest that before you put your foot in your mouth again you do some research. Not only are you not aware of his stand as a politician, but as a member of his faith. And I quote " Then he can change into a pro-abortion...."

The statement proves you have no idea what you are talking about – So my suggestion to you is look both into his record as a politician and as a member of his faith – you might actually learn something about what he really stands for.

The GOP should really get behind this guy. He can be a pro-gun, pro-life, pro-business conservative & wrap up the nomination. Then he can change into a pro-abortion, pro-gun-control, semi-socialist & outflank a Hillary or an Obama to win the election in November.

Who else in the GOP can do this!?

USA Today / Gallup has him up 5 points nationally (Jan 4-6).
Rossman Group has him up 1 point in Michigan (Jan 6-7).

You brought up a good point (January 9, 2008 11:42 pm ET): "Romney is pledging to win Michigan. OKAY! If Romney doesn't will he drop out of the race?"

If he loses his pledge, are there any consequences?

Yes! it was even a bigger farce when the "O" and Billary said in this election we need to make sure EVERY vote counts.

Why should the state finance the cities?
If the cities want it, then they should find a way to pay for it.

Elmer,
I lived in Massachusetts from 1985 to 2006 and I can tell you Mitt was one of the worst governors in that state. Did you hear him defend the pharmaceutical companies in the debate when John McCain criticized the pharmaceutical companies because of the high prices of medicine? Old Willard Mitt Romney told McCain to "quit picking on the pharmaceutical companies because they do a lot of good things for America." HA HA HA

At least the Democrats sincerely believe that their candidates are better. Anyone who truly believes that Huckabee or McCain is what Michigan, or any other state in this country needs, is just blinded by ignorance or bigotry against Mitt.

If Mitt loses my only option will have to be Giuliani, who is looking like a decent alternative now.

And so it is with you people who are rabid and foaming at the mouth about Mit Romney. It would be nice of just one of you could come up with a real reason to not vote for Romney.

And all of you who are in denial about his accomplishments....... quit talking, you just look dumb and dumber.

I think they want Americans to be out of work, so they will be more likely to join the military.

Ron Paul- Gold
MCCain- Silver
Mitt- Bronze

HUCKABEE 08

I don' t think I want the Britney Spears generation choosing my next president....

Where is your "fact" comes from? You dream I suspect. Romney is actually one of the worst GOP candidates against the three Democratic candidates. Look up the polls. There are many general election head-to-head general election, and he performs much worse than Guilaini and McCain. This is reiterated in NH primary when independents flock to McCain and not Romney.

Daniel, NY

Yeah, but you forgot to mention another poll by Strategic Vision came out having McCain 8 points ahead of Romney.

John McCain is not a man of values, and Huckabee is too soft. None of the current Republican candidates really have what it takes to make an impact in our world political theater.

Do some homework; don't just think with emotions in these elections. To some of the previous bloggers: Please get an education! Your bad speach and bad grammar explains who you are and how you vote.

While I am gratefull for all who have served, Macain is a has been.

GO MITT!

I'll be voting next Tuesday. Eight years ago Michigan delivered for McCain, and we'll do it again.

Romney would be a cake walk in the genreral election. His phony tack to the right has alienated countless independents who otherwise might have considered him.

Between the flip flops and massive negative attacks, Romney sold his soul to win the GOP nomination. The sad part is that he didn't have to do it. The truth is I don't recognize Romney anymore, he is a sad, lost man. Go home to your family and try to figure out what you stand for, and maybe we'll give you a chance in 2012.

Some of you can be sooo dumb. Must be a Huckleberry thing....

We've heard all we want to hear from the liberal losers in NH. You had your minute in the news, you were idiots, now go back to your holes.

Seriously, anyone supporting these hyped-up dopes ought to read some history, read between the lines, and follow the money. But then again our economy wouldn't work without dopes to buy up all the slop. Romney and Giuliani are counting on you!

Simply put, Romney has the highest acumen of anyone running for president.

Mitt should just talk about what he has successfully done and what his future ideas are. Some comparison ads are needed, but they should not be his focal point.

He did save our COUNTRIES Olympics.

He did mount all his resources to help a co-worker find his lost daughter, NO QUESTIONS ASKED and FOR NO PUBLICITY.

He is the ONLY candidate on either side who reached across the aisle in the bluest of states and got HEALTHCARE reform PASSED. Not perfect, but it is a start.

He did do an incredible job after the tunnel collapse in Mass (after the Big Dig workers and higher ups used BAD EPOXY) and he took charge, LEARNED the design on the fly and got things back in order.

He did try to break the hackdom in this state, but the entrenched politicians in this state fought him every inch of the way, NO MATTER WHAT, Deval Patrick who is a Clinton Crony is having problems getting things done and he is one of the flock.

He has balanced a budget in Government unlike others in this race.

He has been in charge of companies and they were succesful.

The economy is starting to be PROBLEM number one on peoples minds and this man is a business and financial genius. He should FOCUS on that.

He has NEVER cheated or strayed from his wife of 35 plus years and when the bleep did it become bad in this country to marry your sweetheart, provide for your five children and be successful?

People mock this nowadays as if it is bad, it is either jealousy or stupidity to do so.

He has NEVER done drugs or took alcohol.

Is he perfect, NOPE, has he changed positions over a period of years, YES (not debate to debate or poll to poll like "others"), but I care about where the thought process is NOW.

I am NOT Mitt Romney, but I approved this message.

Do some internet searching on Huawei & counterfeit.

I can't believe the media is not investigating this link between Romney's company and a Chinese electronics company that has been charged w/ theft of intellectual property from American companies - especially in an election year when off-shoring of jobs is supposed to be a big deal.

That's what I meant when I said, "I wonder how that story would play in Michigan". Original post didn't clear moderators, I guess because it had URLs.

Look at Romney's success in every aspect. Democrats scared of him, are planning on droppin bloomberg as an independant so he can cut a fair share of republican vote in November.

If only media was giving proper coverage to Mitt rather than moaning about him being a mormon, Republican Nomination would have already been decided.

Just a week ago, Romney was aligning himself with Bush administration policy. This week, he claims to be the candidate of change. That is a complete contradiction.

I'm not about to vote for Romney.

Jeff

Obama: he scares me, He seems to be to much Like Jimmy Carter who really ruined this country. And the first time the guys I work with say Obama on T.V , four of them , At the same time Said: He's the Anti Christ. And looked at each other in amazement , wasn't a planned responce from any of them. But we are begining to think they might be on to something.

Go, Mitt.

I have total respect for the point you were making about people not being haters, but when someone misses the mark as much as Mitt has, he disqualifies himself as a plausible candidate, so I poke fun since I cannot take hime seriously.

Now, if he would stop talkin' trash and let me know what his 'plan' is I'd listen, but I've been waiting for him to say something important for months, it's not gonna happen. He's running to be part of history, because he can afford to, he should stop waisting everyone's time. And he's not the only one in that boat. I think the same of Obama, two wannabe front runners, with absolutely no chance. lol