[CharlesWayneCT]

But that is a question of emphasis. And no campaign guy is stupid enough to actually suggest that the candidate will be erased and re-painted.

Romney should fire the guy today. He probably won’t. Will this be enough to be the spark that wakes up the conservatives to rally behind either Santorum or Gingrich?

[magritte]

Dumb answer by the adviser. Should be canned, but won’t be. Real answer was:

“We see Mitt’s positions as consistent with what America really wants and think it will appeal to both conservative AND moderates. During the general election, we will continue with these truly American themes and take back the White House.”

Really, it’s not rocket science, is it?

[Waryone]

Why would he fire him? He has been doing this throughout his campaign. He feigns some conservative position and but to reassure his liberal friends, he trots out some campaign member saying, pay no attention to the wizard you see, the guy controlling things behind the curtain is just as socialist as ever.

The last time I recall seeing it done was with Mitt telling everyone he would eliminate Obamacare, then having a campaign advisor go out and say Mitt really didn't mean that, he would just tinker with Obamacare a bit.

Proof of this

It's all part of Mitt's strategy.