Mitt Romney

Background: Stanford University, Brigham Young University (BA), Harvard (MBA, JD) Cofounder and CEO of Bain Capital (1984-1998), CEO Winter Olympics (2002),  Governor of Massachusetts (2002-2006) and member of the Church of  Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

 

Foreign Policy:  No nukes for Iran–all options on the table including military Iraq and Afghanistan—listen to Generals on the ground to secure gains made.

 

Economy:  59 point economic jobs plan.  Make changes to tax structure with tax reductions for middle class and to encourage job creation. Seeks sanctions against China for unfair trade practices with WTO.   Cut spending, reduce Federal work force and bring their pay in line with private workers.

 

Abortion:  Pro-life but formerly pro-choice

 

Gay Marriage:  Pro traditional marriage. Previous views somewhat different.

 

Health Care:  Past mandated health care in Massachusetts.  Opposes “Obamacare” using 10th amendment argument and vows to do away with Obamacare.

 

Global Warming and energy:  Has been on both sides of the global warming debate…presently has doubts. Has supported some cap and trade legistration and is for increased of our own energy sources.

 

Immigration:  Opposes amnesty.  Opposes instate tuition benefits for illegals and promises to secure the border.

 

Federal Reserve:  Does not want to do away with the Federal Reserve but is OK with an audit.

 

http://www.ontheissues.org/Mitt_Romney.htm

One Comment (+add yours?)

  1. Jonathan Sarfati, Ph.D.
    Nov 17, 2011 @ 15:00:33

    Should point out that he has been a demagogic opponent of flat taxes, using the same class warfare rhetoric of Obama “a tax cut for fat cats.”

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