This is why. Romney wants to subvert not only the GOP but also the entire conservative movement.
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2006/12/romneys_thought.html
On why the gay community should support Romney over Kennedy, given Kennedy’s record of supporting both civil rights and the gay community:
“Well, I think you’re partially right in characterizing Ted Kennedy as supportive of the gay community, and I respect the work and efforts he’s made on behalf of the gay community and for civil rights more generally, and I would continue that fight.
“There’s something to be said for having a Republican who supports civil rights in this broader context, including sexual orientation. When Ted Kennedy speaks on gay rights, he’s seen as an extremist. When Mitt Romney speaks on gay rights he’s seen as a centrist and a moderate. It’s a little like if Eugene McCarthy was arguing in favor of recognizing China, people would have called him a nut. But when Richard Nixon does it, it becomes reasonable. When Ted says it, it’s extreme; when I say it, it’s mainstream.
14 year old quotes? We’ve seen the past quotes. We do not see Romney trying to subvert the conservative movement in spite of your overstatement.