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December 08, 2007
Mitt the chameleon
Mitt Romney gave a speech on Thursday explaining his Mormonism. Reviews have been mixed. Bust most of the pundits have yawned. There was a question about whether he should have made the speech.
I don’t really care about Mitt’s religion. And even if I were a Republican, I wouldn’t. I’ve known quite a few Mormons and, without exception, they have been disciplined, family-loving, hard-working people. In fact, most are a lot more strait-laced than I am. Most of the Mormons I know don’t even use caffiene and occasional profanity.
I don’t think Mitt made the speech to quell the concerns about his religion. He made it for the same reason he seems to make every other decision — naked political gain.
Mitt needs to re-ignite his campaign in Iowa before he gets swamped by Mike Huckster. He already knows he’s not going to turn around the right-wing religious jihadists in Iowa. They’ve gone so far around the bend fleeing Mormonism that they’ll never come make to Romeney on the ballot.
Mitt has changed his position on universal coveerage, which he championed as governor of Massachusetts. He’s changed his positon on abortion. He’s changed his position on gay rights issues.
Mitt’s a windshield wiper, vacillating from one side to the other.
I don’t mind a politician changing his mind. I think it’s a sign of maturity and self-confidence. But I do wish I really knew where Mitt stands on all those issues.
He’ll take any position to win. He’ll even use his religion to try to jumpstart his campaign in Iowa. That’s objectionable.
Posted Dec 8 2007 @ 08:38 PM