Mitt Romney: Student of History

*Sorry about this, I keep trying to ignore Romney and folks keep sending me stuff. Location of Presidential Announcement Suggests Romney Needs American and Jewish Histories 101 Washington, DC – The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) expressed its deep...

Republicans Love Romney?

“Disillusioned” Conservative Massachusetts Activist Quits Party, Calls Romney’s “Worst Administration in 20 Years.” “The man who has been the face of the Republican Party on the SouthCoast for the past decade has left the GOP and...

Romney Vs. Romney Pt. 4

On Gay Marriage: Old Mitt:  Opposed Federal Marriage Amendment, Promised to be Stronger Leader on Gay Rights Than Senator Ted Kennedy. Romney once opposed a federal constitutional amendment defining marriage and pledged to provide “more effective leadership” on...

Romney Vs. Romney Pt. 3

On His Political Heroes: Old Mitt: Distanced Himself from Reagan in 1994 & 2002.  Romney once claimed to be “an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush” who was “not trying to return to Reagan-Bush.” [Boston Globe, 1/19/07] New Mitt: Takes Every Opportunity to...

Romney Vs. Romney Pt 2

On Guns: Old Mitt: Romney Bragged That His Views on Gun Control Were “Not Going to Make Me the Hero of the NRA.” In 1994 and 2002, Romney supported the Brady Bill and the assault weapons ban, even bragging that his positions were “not going to make me the hero...