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By dhannon_pdx Posted in 2008 — Comments (8) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

Americans tire of those who jettison their beliefs even to gain the world."

I just finished watching my DVR Recording of the speech.

The subject line is a great discription of what Romney described as a person Americans do not respect.

Unfortunately for Mitt Romney that is exactly how he is perceived by many voters (myself included).

The problem with Mitt's candidacy is not his Mormonism. Mitt's problem is that his ambition shines brighter than his message, beliefs, and plan to lead this party and country.

I believe that he believes is God and is a man of faith.

However, I also believe he is a politician who will say what it takes to win. As Huckabee said, "I would prefer or respect an athiest," (even though I probably wouldn't vote for him or her) "over a person who proclaims to be a Christian who does not lead the life of one." I am not saying Romney does not lead a Christian life or a life of faith. I am saying that he did sacrifice his beliefs and views for political ambition in a Senate and a Gubenitorial Election.

I believe people who are pro-choice can convert to a pro-life philosophy because they become confronted with a child, a sonogram, or an experience that illustrates the reality of a living beigh inside the womb. I cannot see how a person can convert from a pro-life philosophy to one that is pro-choice. That is exactly what he did when ran against Whiskey Ted and then for Governor.

I actually respect Rudy's candidacy more, b/c while I disagree with his views and philosophy on certain moral issues, I really respect the guts he has shown running for our nomination (with a hostile christian base) without flip-flopping on those beliefs.

Was Mr. Romney's speech well-written? I thought it was okay. Was it well delivered? Absolutely. Did it change anything about my views of Mitt. Unfortunately no. I am not rejecting Romney for his faith, nor do I (a Catholic) support Huckabee for his faith.

I simply reject Romney because he has tweaked his beliefs for political convenience in profound ways. If he is willing to do that to win in a northeastern state, what else is he willing to do if he has a Democratic Congress? A majority of people opposed to the war on terror? What will he do with any other tough issue that challenges his chance at succeeding in his position of power?

I doubt his conviction, I question the bounds of his amibtion, and I worry for the future of our country and our party with that type of person leading both.

I support Huck, then McCain, then Rudy, and then Fred. I fear a Romney nomination--and his faith has nothing to do with it.