Skeptical Iowa crowd puts Romney to the test

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

BY ELIZABETH AHLIN

DENISON, Iowa — Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney found himself defending his conservative credentials today as a crowd of 75 people ate sweet rolls and sipped coffee at an "ask Mitt anything" breakfast.


Republican presidential hopeful, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks during a campaign stop in Iowa.

Romney's status as a former governor of Massachusetts raised a "red flag" for Missouri Valley resident Kris Cunard, who asked Romney to explain what makes him conservative.

The candidate quickly fired off a laundry list of positions. He opposes same-sex marriage and abortion; he favors lower taxes and the right to bear arms.

"I guess I consider my roots pretty darned conservative," Romney said.


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[petersjo02]

1. If they're skeptical in Denison,

far western red zone of Iowa, then Romney is in trouble.

[ejbr]

2. Just like his hair, his roots are a grey area n/t