ahoy master and commander Mod!

i pick #1, with a caveat, but first, i'll admit to not knowing as much as you do about Mr. Romney's history, his voting record, or how nuanced his views were in the past.

imma give Mr. Romney the benefit of the doubt, that as a former CEO, he has a solid dollop of pragmatist in his outlook.

if Mr. Romney's intent as gov. of mass, was to work on things like crime, education, balancing a budget, etc...then perhaps he didnt want to get bogged down on these "side issues", you know, not let these fringe issues get in the way of getting down to topics that he might consider more relevant to the greater mass of the populace. despite what is written, i don't think guns, gays and abortion is what is primarily on folks minds, not mine, anyway.

i want to know me job is secure. that my healthcare is going to be dependable. that my job is secure. that my condo increases in value. that my job is secure. that i can continue to afford to fill my car with gas, and that my job is secure.

maybe mitt, deep in his heart, knows this?

maybe he doesnt want these other "major" topics (gays, guns, and abortion), derail his drive to address those other issues i mentioned.

mr. bere, if you met a girl pirate, someone who set your heart afire, and you knew she was the girl you really wanted, more than anything, would you let her stance on gun control keep you from getting her phone number and taking her out?

ahoy!