Flip-Flops Do Not Fit Politicians Analysis

Flip-Flops Do Not Fit Politicians I am an independent voter, but even I can tell flip-flops and politicians do not go well together. As for presidential candidate Mitt Romney, one may need to second guess the correlation of the two. Extensive research of the two candidates running for presidency in the 2012 election led me to conclude Mitt Romney cannot be depended on to keep a definitive opinion, on how he plans to approach certain issues our nation faces. His character displays indecisiveness over and over again surrounding a few specific issues. The only thing he seems to be sure about is his political party status, a Republican, and his membership in the 1% club. Romney seems to be for or against any issue based on the majority opinion, so he can get the most votes. A few examples on the nation’s issues in which Romney has proven to “flip-flop,” are abortion rights, gun-control, and immigration laws. In 2002, during his run for governor of Massachusetts, Mitt stated he would, “respect and will protect a women’s right to choose. This choice is a deeply personal one. Women should be free to choose based on their own beliefs, not mine and not the governments” (Garofoli). Clearly, Romney is pro-choice believing women should have the choice to abort or not. However, at an event in October of 2011, Romney
Garofoli's blog post comes two days after the second presidential debate that he accuses Romney of telling a "flat-out-lie," when he says he believes every women should have access to contraceptives. Garofoli reminds readers that Romney supports the Blunt Amendment, which would give employers the right to deny selected health services, including