A good analysis on Mitt Romney’s campaign over at Warning Signs blog, “If Not Romney, Who?”
One thing I don’t agree with is this:
“… Whether it’s been about abortion and choice, stem cell research, gun control, immigration, or taxes, Romney has been on one side of the issue or the other over the years. What is called “flip-flopping” can also been seen as a process of growth, of examining his positions on these issues and—yes—changing them …”
While this argument might have some degree of validity, with respect to gun control, it is far more plausible that Romney recognizes being seen as pro-gun, or at least not antigun, is more politically advantageous to him than being viewed as antigun.
Obama has been doing pretty much the same thing, and actually doing a much better job at it than Romney. Romney’s going to NRA meetings is much like John Kerry going duck hunting: not believable. Stuff like that insults peoples intelligence and pisses them off. Obama has largely avoided the issue in public. Given his past record, being quiet about it is his best option. Romney should do the same.