Abortion Will Not Save Mitt Romney

Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) followed up last summer's veto of the bill that allows women access to over-the-counter morning after pills by telling a crowd in South Carolina that he is "pro-life. So the issue is settled."

Romney has little chance of building a sizable Republican base with such a dubious history of siding with liberals in his state on social issues. His only possible advantage would be his name recognition in New Hampshire, the nearby state with many Boston commuters. However, NH would be much more likely to go for McCain, as it did in 2000.