Romney’s Toughest Fight?
Friday, December 28th, 2007Could it be that Mitt Romney’s toughest opponent isn’t Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani or John McCain? Might his toughest fight be with his own words? That’s what this CBS article suggests. It’s something that I’ve pointed to several times, including these posts. Here’s how Politico’s Jonathan Martin makes his case:
Hoping to stymie John McCain’s New Hampshire surge, Mitt Romney has turned to two issues almost certain to move GOP primary voters: tax cuts and immigration. On both counts, Romney noted in recent Granite State campaign appearances, McCain has been crosswise with the majority of his own party.
But, in responding to the charges, McCain’s campaign turned to off-the-shelf material sure to take some of the sting out of Romney’s attacks: Romney’s own words.
On these two hot topics and many others, past statements or positions by the former Massachusetts governor can be found that either completely contradict or at least dilute Romney’s present day attacks.
Martin’s being charitable with his description of Romney’s flip-flops. Lord knows I’ve used stronger language than that. It’s my firm conviction that Mitt Romney hasn’t met a position he hasn’t abandoned. As I noted here, Mitt’s flipped on almost every key issue that’s come before him. Notice the slipperyness of Gov. Romney’s spokesman here: (more…)