Interesting how you keep qualifying or disqualifying people based on voice and mannerisms. Who cares? I care about facts and votes and actions. I couldn't care less how Thompson looks or acts--I care about his positions, which he hasn't changed repeatedly as Romney has.
Romney was for gay civil unions--not sure where he stands on them now--and against Don't Ask Don't Tell--now he's for DADT.
He used to be pro-choice. Now he's pro-life.
He was for gun control. Now he's an NRA life member.
He was for stem-cell research (because of his grandchild and wife's illnesses). Now he's against it.
He's against illegal immigration. He hires illegals to take care of his lawn.
And if one wants to bring up Fred Thompson's flip-flop on McCain-Feingold, then how about Romney's flip-flop on McCain-Kennedy?
I fail to see the appeal of Romney outside of his smile and his admittedly ingratiating personality, which seems to demolish rational behavior in some folks. He's a smart man. I just don't see why he should be president.
Romney never supported McCain-Kennedy. Go back and read the transcript. He specifically says he like ASPECTS of bills by McCain and Senator Cornyn (a bill, fyi, I think most conservatives could have accepted) and proposals by Bush.
But he also said in that interview that he was still mulling over the immigration issue and that he did not endorse any one bill.
You gone weak in the knees...
jello!