Is Mitt Romney the "complete conservative"?

Question

Yes, I know his views have changed, I know he's "flip-flopped", and I know it's recent. So, what? Ronald Reagan changed his positions on a lot of issues, not just abortion and the Department of Education.

But none of the other Republican candidates can claim that their "current" views are in line with the GOP's, either. Rudy Giuliani is a a social liberal; Mike Huckabee has spending and other domestic policy issues; John McCain has a history of moderatism, most notably his supports of immigration and campaign finance reforms; and Ron Paul isn't conservative so much as he is completely libertarian.

Yes, Romney has changed his stances; but isn't that exactly what Republicans have been hoping for all this time: that people all over will "change their minds" like Romney has? The GOP should be thrilled. After all, no zealot like a convert.

Read this article and tell me what you think.

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=YmMxYTUyYzA1YTk2YzE5NGVmNjc0OGFjYWJmNzMzNjI=&p=1

Exactly my point, Mercer. There's an old proverb that says "There are only two people who never change: the most wise, and the most foolish." Who exactly do we think we're electing?

Answer 1

I don't claim to be conservative, so I can't judge whether Romney is the "complete conservative." I just wanted to say I thought it interesting how you make Romney's flip-flopping sound like a plus when John Kerry lost is bid for president in a large part do to being a flip-flopper, which Republicans at the time contended was inexcusable. Maybe it took another 4 years of President Bush to realize the drawbacks of someone who is "stuck in his ways."

Answer 2

Mitt Romney is a Mormon and adheres to be conservative but will respect other religions when elected.