Byron looks closer at the October 2002 AP account that Team Romney cited in its touting of their man’s record on life issues, and finds:

[Shannon] O’Brien, a former lawmaker who early in her career opposed abortion except in cases of rape, incest or a threat to the mother’s health but now supports abortion rights, accused Romney of being “multiple choice” on the issue. She said he was endorsed by an anti-abortion rights group during his unsuccessful 1994 U.S. Senate run. Romney personally opposes abortion but says he would support current laws protecting abortion rights. He said there is no difference between his stand and O’Brien’s.

This reminds me of Romney’s constant touting of that state police program regarding illegal immigration as an accomplishment, even though his successor, Democrat Deval Patrick, rescinded it before it went into effect. Each time Romney cites it, I’m muttering to anyone in earshot, why are you doing this? Why?