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How does it hurt him, though? He’s already admitted during a debate that he was “wrong” in his former beliefs, and did so quite simply and sincerely. Romney’s past abortion record is kind of a known quantity at this point.
I don’t remember where I was on any given day 14 years ago, how can a politician be expected to remember every political event he attended during a campaign where he probably made hundreds of appearances? Hillary plans on visiting all 99 counties in Iowa in the next 3 weeks, does anyone expect her to remember every meeting in 15 years? The article’s unfair implication shows bias. Besides, Mitt says he has changed his mind, what else is there left to say? He changed his position, and is now pro-life. Case closed. The MSM should move on to more important issues – BUT – they don’t want to, they are scared of Mitt and will now try to tear him down.
JustTruth101 on December 18, 2007 at 11:32 AM
oopsee
bnelson44 on December 18, 2007 at 11:37 AM
Yawn.
Mitt already said a gazillion times he changed his mind while governor.
So is news that he had a contrary opinion before he changed his mind NEWS????????
Everyone knows he was pro-choice back in them thar’ days. So how is this gonna “hurt him”. The question for those who oppose abortion is whether Huck’s “conversion” to anti-abortion recently is sincere — not whether he was ever pro-choice.
I keep defending Huck and I am a Rudy guy, because the attacks on Huck are SO FREAKIN LAME.
Always Right on December 18, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Im sorry I said HUCK and I meant MITT… The question is whether MITT’s conversion is sincere or not.. and I believe the attacks on MITT are Lame.
I have Huck on the brain, because, in the words of that Obama brat yesterday, Huck makes me want to Puke.
PS: I wish HA had an EDIT function for authors of comments so we could correct stuff like this.
Always Right on December 18, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I cant believe it.
Does anyone know if this is true? Oh well No sense worrying too much. Time will tell if it matters.
Could be a big deal Although then again maybe not Republicans arent all one issue voters Everyone has their own criteria
There is a difference between “wrong” (his words) on abortion and attending a planned parenthood fund raising event. If this gets legs it will hurt him a great deal. People can have an anti-war position, but if they are at a rally where a fleg is burned it takes on a whole new life.
sweeper on December 18, 2007 at 11:55 AM
I don’t remember where I was on any given day 14 years ago
Me neither, but I can assure you it was at a Planned parenthood fund raiser. I can also assure you that my wife never gave money to Planned Parenthood.
sweeper on December 18, 2007 at 11:57 AM
It was NOT at a planned …. Where is that edit?
sweeper on December 18, 2007 at 11:58 AM
So he paid $150 to get into a group of people who are in the habit of giving money to politicians. The problem is?
pedestrian on December 18, 2007 at 12:05 PM
“Romney responded by saying that while he personally opposed abortion, he supported abortion rights — a position he has subsequently referred to as “effectively pro-choice.”"
I think that if he really “personally opposed abortion” then he would not be involved in PP fundraisers. The guy is 47 yrs old at the time, so it is not like he’s in his 20’s and he hadn’t had time to think about it. It seems like he is either lying about “personally opposing it” at the time, or he sold himself out politically.
So 13 yrs later is he doing the same? He needs to do a better job of explaining his “change of heart”. His explanation so far is weak and unbelievable.
So 13 yrs later is he doing the same? He needs to do a better job of explaining his “change of heart”. His explanation so far is weak and unbelievable.
nottakingsides on December 18, 2007 at 12:06 PM
I haven;t seen him shed any tears over it yet, so I’m not sure if I can believe he means it.
I honestly don’t understand why we even discuss abortion in the context of a Presidential election. It is as nearly irrelevant as a political issue can be for a President.
DaveS on December 18, 2007 at 12:39 PM
How does it hurt him, though? He’s already admitted during a debate that he was “wrong” in his former beliefs, and did so quite simply and sincerely. Romney’s past abortion record is kind of a known quantity at this point.
Slublog on December 18, 2007 at 11:32 AM
It’s never the action, it is the cover up. Being personally opposed to abortion should mean that you do not give money to groups that advocate abortion. Mitt’s parsing this all over the place and hiding behind his wife’s skirt just looks bad.
Dash on December 18, 2007 at 11:52 AM
I have a picture in my mind of all the Romney supporters gathered at a speech with their hands over their ears and their eyes closed repeating the mantra, “I don’t care.”
I honestly don’t understand why we even discuss abortion in the context of a Presidential election. It is as nearly irrelevant as a political issue can be for a President.
DaveS on December 18, 2007 at 12:39 PM
We are one or two justices away from overturning Roe v Wade and the next President will likely appoint those justices. Savvy?
Yes, there are lots of issues, but for many people, how a politician comes down on rights for the weakest and most helpless human beings among us is a BIIIGGG factor in the voting decision. I personally think that abortion alone explains The Huck Factor.
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Rightwingsparkle on December 18, 2007 at 11:28 AM
How does it hurt him, though? He’s already admitted during a debate that he was “wrong” in his former beliefs, and did so quite simply and sincerely. Romney’s past abortion record is kind of a known quantity at this point.
Slublog on December 18, 2007 at 11:32 AM
I don’t remember where I was on any given day 14 years ago, how can a politician be expected to remember every political event he attended during a campaign where he probably made hundreds of appearances? Hillary plans on visiting all 99 counties in Iowa in the next 3 weeks, does anyone expect her to remember every meeting in 15 years? The article’s unfair implication shows bias. Besides, Mitt says he has changed his mind, what else is there left to say? He changed his position, and is now pro-life. Case closed. The MSM should move on to more important issues – BUT – they don’t want to, they are scared of Mitt and will now try to tear him down.
JustTruth101 on December 18, 2007 at 11:32 AM
oopsee
bnelson44 on December 18, 2007 at 11:37 AM
Yawn.
Mitt already said a gazillion times he changed his mind while governor.
So is news that he had a contrary opinion before he changed his mind NEWS????????
Everyone knows he was pro-choice back in them thar’ days. So how is this gonna “hurt him”. The question for those who oppose abortion is whether Huck’s “conversion” to anti-abortion recently is sincere — not whether he was ever pro-choice.
I keep defending Huck and I am a Rudy guy, because the attacks on Huck are SO FREAKIN LAME.
Always Right on December 18, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Im sorry I said HUCK and I meant MITT… The question is whether MITT’s conversion is sincere or not.. and I believe the attacks on MITT are Lame.
I have Huck on the brain, because, in the words of that Obama brat yesterday, Huck makes me want to Puke.
PS: I wish HA had an EDIT function for authors of comments so we could correct stuff like this.
Always Right on December 18, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I cant believe it.
Does anyone know if this is true?
Oh well
No sense worrying too much.
Time will tell if it matters.
Could be a big deal
Although then again maybe not
Republicans arent all one issue voters
Everyone has their own criteria
Dash on December 18, 2007 at 11:52 AM
Heh. What are you trying to say?
Slublog on December 18, 2007 at 11:54 AM
There is a difference between “wrong” (his words) on abortion and attending a planned parenthood fund raising event. If this gets legs it will hurt him a great deal. People can have an anti-war position, but if they are at a rally where a fleg is burned it takes on a whole new life.
sweeper on December 18, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Me neither, but I can assure you it was at a Planned parenthood fund raiser. I can also assure you that my wife never gave money to Planned Parenthood.
sweeper on December 18, 2007 at 11:57 AM
It was NOT at a planned ….
Where is that edit?
sweeper on December 18, 2007 at 11:58 AM
So he paid $150 to get into a group of people who are in the habit of giving money to politicians. The problem is?
pedestrian on December 18, 2007 at 12:05 PM
I think that if he really “personally opposed abortion” then he would not be involved in PP fundraisers. The guy is 47 yrs old at the time, so it is not like he’s in his 20’s and he hadn’t had time to think about it. It seems like he is either lying about “personally opposing it” at the time, or he sold himself out politically.
So 13 yrs later is he doing the same? He needs to do a better job of explaining his “change of heart”. His explanation so far is weak and unbelievable.
nottakingsides on December 18, 2007 at 12:06 PM
And…And…I’m waiting for the rest of the story. Personally, I don’t care. However, I’m sure many one/two issue voters will.
Did he ever deny going?
amerpundit on December 18, 2007 at 12:08 PM
The rest of the story is his wife wrote a check to Planned Parenthood for $150 at the fund raiser.
bnelson44 on December 18, 2007 at 12:30 PM
He kinda-sorta denied being involved at all with PP, having basically blamed his wife for their previous donations to the organization.
Big S on December 18, 2007 at 12:31 PM
I haven;t seen him shed any tears over it yet, so I’m not sure if I can believe he means it.
Big S on December 18, 2007 at 12:32 PM
I honestly don’t understand why we even discuss abortion in the context of a Presidential election. It is as nearly irrelevant as a political issue can be for a President.
DaveS on December 18, 2007 at 12:39 PM
It’s never the action, it is the cover up. Being personally opposed to abortion should mean that you do not give money to groups that advocate abortion. Mitt’s parsing this all over the place and hiding behind his wife’s skirt just looks bad.
I have a picture in my mind of all the Romney supporters gathered at a speech with their hands over their ears and their eyes closed repeating the mantra, “I don’t care.”
We are one or two justices away from overturning Roe v Wade and the next President will likely appoint those justices. Savvy?
Bill C on December 18, 2007 at 1:50 PM
Yes, there are lots of issues, but for many people, how a politician comes down on rights for the weakest and most helpless human beings among us is a BIIIGGG factor in the voting decision. I personally think that abortion alone explains The Huck Factor.
inviolet on December 18, 2007 at 1:52 PM
Surely you jest! That statement is comical.
Buy Danish on December 18, 2007 at 2:05 PM