Reply #4: He used to be a Dem; switched (I'm guessing) in hopes of getting re-elected as governor back in '91.

[iris27]

He has only ever successfully held office as a Democrat. So far I have only heard him talk about money in politics, and I agree with him there. However, here's the "Issues" page of his website: http://www.buddyroemer.com/issues/

Some of the highlights:
- wants to repeal the healthcare law
- makes noise about "fairer, flatter, more broad-based" taxes (all RW buzzwords for regressive taxation)
- "domestic production" is the first answer on his list for "energy independence"

No need to hate him, and clearly he's the least insane of the Republicans' current crop. But many of his positions are the standard terrible RW talking points.