Brownback Releases E-mail From Romney Aide
Following up on a press release from last night, Sam Brownback's campaign has released the e-mail from a Gov. Mitt Romney aide which they say mislead voters about the Senator's position on abortion. According to the Brownback campaign, the following was an e-mail sent from Romney Michigan Field Director Stefani Zimmerman to Pro-Life Activists:
From: Stefani Zimmerman To: [REDACTED] Cc: [REDACTED] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: RE: [RNCLife] Republican National Coalition for Life FaxNotes - February 2, 1007Hi [REDACTED] and [REDACTED],
I have attached a couple of articles that should clarify Mitt's view on abortion.
Just like Sam Brownback, Mitt was once pro-choice but changed his views upon being elected to office. Sam Brownback used to identify himself with Nancy Kassebaum and rebuffed being pro-life when he first ran for office. Kassebaum was a prominent GOP senator that was known for being pro-choice. When Brownback was elected to office, that is when he also had a conversion and voted with the pro-life movement. The same is true for Mitt Romney. In fact, Mitt Romney has harshly criticized in Mass. for speaking out AGAINST embryonic stem cell research. As Governor, Mitt vetoed the morning after pill, the embryonic stem cell research bill, and issued regulations that ban the creation of embryos for research. Mitt has also received endorsements from Gary Marx, James Bopp- the national RTL counsel, and Mass. Citizens for Life.
I can assure you that if I thought Mitt was not pro-life or had pro-choice leanings, that I would not work for him. But I strongly believe that he has had a change of heart and will do the right thing to protect the unborn if elected to office. As more questions like this come up, please feel free to contact me at any time. I would love to have the opportunity to clarify and let you know what Mitt really believes.
We're waiting from confirmation from Romney's campaign, which is just starting their WH '08 announcement tour and en route from MI to IA.
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