GOP debate: Mitt Romney grows foggy on contraception [View all]
I was struck by this major display of ignorance by Romney when he showed no knowledge or understanding of the landmark Griswold vs Connecticut case. Additionally, it was another example of Romney dodging questions since he didn't want to give a straight answer.
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-mitt-romney-grows-foggy-on-contraception-question-20120107,0,3685593.story
“I am asking you, do you believe states have that right or not?”
Romney seemed perplexed, and annoyed: “George, I don’t know whether the state has the right to ban contraception. No state wants to. The idea of you putting forward things that states might want to do that no state wants to do is kind of a silly thing, I think.”
At that point, as the audience applauded, things got a little strained.
“You went to Harvard Law School,” admonished Stephanopoulos. “You know very well …”
“Has the Supreme Court decided that the states do not have the right to ban contraception?” asked Romney.
“Yes, they have,” replied Stephanopoulos. “1965. Griswold vs Connecticut.”
Romney seemed frustrated.
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