Romney isn't the first to flip on abortion - Los Angeles Times

This year, Republicans are trying to come to grips with the 180-degree turn on abortion executed by Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor who has become a top-tier presidential contender and the favorite of many GOP conservatives. Romney until just a few years ago firmly supported abortion rights; he reversed field in 2004 and now calls himself 'pro-life.' That has spurred a pressing debate among conservative Republicans over whether they can trust him to be a true champion of the anti-abortion position.