May. 28, 2007 - 2008 Presidential Candidates--Mitt Romney
Candidates 2008 Profiles
This is part of an ongoing series about the 2008 Presidential candidates. By examining each candidate, the issues he stands for, and his beliefs, we hope to bring you a unbiased look into what the results of his Presidency could bring.
Mitt Romney
Willard Mitt Romney, or Mitt, was born on March 12, 1947, in Michigan. He is the son of of a Presidential candidate and a Senate candidate. Mr. Romney attended Stanford University for two quarters, but left to go to France as a Mormon missionary. When returning, he transferred to Brigham Young University, where he was valedictorian. He then graduated from Harvard Law and Business Schools. After several years in the corporate world, Mr. Romney became governor of Massachusetts, after unsuccessfully running for Senate. Mr. Romney and his wife, Ann, have five sons and ten grandchildren.
The Issues
*Defeating terrorism here and abroad--Mr. Romney strongly claims that terrorists are a threat to not just the Middle East, but to the world. He supports leading efforts to defeat them.
*Immigration--Mr. Romney supports reform on immigration laws. He supports encouraging legal immigration into America, but denying access to illegals.
*Energy--Mr. Romney supports becoming independent of foreign nations for our oil resources.
*Gay rights--Mr. Romney is against gay marriage.
*American Culture--Mr. Romney lobbies strongly for a return to family values, hard work, and respect for life.
*Abortion--Mr. Romney states that he is opposed to abortion, except in cases "of incest, rape, and to save the life of the mother."
*Health Care-- Mr. Romney supports individual's responsibility for their health care.
*Education--Mr. Romney suggest strong education reform.
The Good
Mr. Romney has supported his wife throughout her battle with multiple sclerosis.
Mr. Romney was president of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and the high profits of the event were contributed to him.
The Bad and the Ugly
Some have accused Mr. Romney of flip flopping on important issues:
Mr. Romney's position on embryonic stem cell research is not clear. Some Republicans have claimed his position is not pro-life.
In 1994, contrary to his now pro-life views, Mr. Romney supported abortion rights in his state, and in 2002, a pro-choice association supported his run for governor.
For more information on Mitt Romney, visit his campaigning website at http://www.mittromney.com/
Comments
May. 28, 2007 - Wow
Posted by Jocelyndixon
I didn't even know about this canidate - but I did learn stuff, huh?
Thanks for adding me.. I look forward to more of this kind of posts.
Jocelyn
May. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Chris
hey yeah he sounds such a nice guy...but then he is anti-life and anti-gay...i sure would want him over Obama but yeah
May. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sweetpotato
Well, given some of the choices, Romney doesn't sound SO bad. His ify pro-life position isn't the greatest though.
My sister was looking at some of the blogs on my friends list and she was all excited about your blog, too (this will be her first year of voting in a presidential election). She said to tell you she liked it.
I'll definitely mention this at the bottom of my next post! (Especially now that I know how to do those cool linky things.)
Edited by sweetpotato on May. 31, 2007 at 8:38 PM
Jun. 7, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
I gave you an award because I feel you blog with a purpose!
Love,
Jocelyn
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