Mitt Romney Flip Flops on Education at New Hampshire Town Hall

| June 8, 2011

A new friend of mine, Ann Marie Banfield of Cornerstone Action in New Hampshire, during a town hall meeting in Manchester, NH, was able to ask former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) his position on national education standards and the extending reach of the federal government into education.  She said that he is uniquely equipped to address that having been the Governor of a state that is looked to as a model for education reform.

You can watch her question and his answer below:


His answer in this town hall at the University of New Hampshire in Manchester is spot on.  However, in an interview with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto back in March 2010, Governor Romney said that the Federal government should be involved in “overseeing our schools or at least a portion of our schools."

So which is it?

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caffeinated Thoughts.  He is also the President of 4:15 Communications, LLC, a social media & communications consulting/management firm.  He is a communications director for American Principles Project’s Preserve Innocence Initiative.  Prior to this Shane spent 20 years in youth ministry serving in church, parachurch, and school settings.  He has also served as an interim pastor and is a sought after speaker and pulpit fill-in.  Shane has been married to his wife Cheryl since 1993 and they have three kids.  Shane and his family reside near Des Moines, IA.  You can connect with Shane on Facebook or follow him on Twitter and Google +.
  • http://kansasbob.com Kansas Bob

    Romney / Pawlenty in 2012!

    • http://caffeinatedthoughts.com Shane Vander Hart

      Put the kool aid down, Bob… step away ;) .  I have some issues with Pawlenty, but I generally like him and he has good experience.  Romney – what’s the difference between him and Obama again?

      Oh, yeah with Obama you know where he stands, LOL!

      • http://kansasbob.com Kansas Bob

        Just trying to ease you into reality Shane. :)

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hitchcock/100002124988161 John Hitchcock

          Sorry, Bob, but your alternate reality doesn’t exist on the reality plane.  Just sayin’.

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hitchcock/100002124988161 John Hitchcock

          Sorry, Bob, but your alternate reality doesn’t exist on the reality plane.  Just sayin’.

          • http://kansasbob.com Kansas Bob

            Time will tell John.

    • http://caffeinatedthoughts.com Shane Vander Hart

      Put the kool aid down, Bob… step away ;) .  I have some issues with Pawlenty, but I generally like him and he has good experience.  Romney – what’s the difference between him and Obama again?

      Oh, yeah with Obama you know where he stands, LOL!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hitchcock/100002124988161 John Hitchcock

    Everyone likes Mitt Romney’s position on each and every issue.  Because Mitt Romney’s position on each and every issue changes according to the wishes of the crowd.  With Mitt Romney, there’s no “there” there.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hitchcock/100002124988161 John Hitchcock

    Everyone likes Mitt Romney’s position on each and every issue.  Because Mitt Romney’s position on each and every issue changes according to the wishes of the crowd.  With Mitt Romney, there’s no “there” there.

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